Join Life in 10 Minutes authors Hope Whitby and Kristina Hamlett for a deep dive into Unzipped Issue 2: She Lives Here. Hope Whitby will bring her experience as a book club leader, literary event coordinator, and bibliophile to this online Book Talk. Hope and Kristina will discuss the themes in She Lives Here and the joy and pains of bringing real life to the page. Kristina will follow up with a discussion of Hope's book, Traveling the River, and where she is in her author journey almost 2 years after publication. We'd love to see you there!

Tune into Life in 10 Minute's Facebook page to Join poet Hope Whitby and Life in 10 Minutes Executive Editor, Elizabeth Ferris as they champagne toast one year of Traveling the River.

Facebook Live starting at 3pm on Saturday May 2: https://www.facebook.com/lifein10minutes/

Hope will read poems and have a discussion with Elizabeth about the book turning one. Elizabeth will ask questions about Hope's favorite moments while promoting her book and any lessons she learned along the way. The audience will also be invited to ask their own questions, about the poems, the process of publishing the book, and anything else! Please join us at 3 pm as we celebrate the power of poetry.

Join Hope as she discussed how the public library system had an early influence in shaping her writing and she will also read poems from her debut poetry collection, Traveling the River. This event is free and open to the public.

We will review and reflect Carrying Independence with the author, Karen A. Chase in the work bay at Village Exxon. 7100 Patterson Ave, 23229 804-288-4065. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and all are welcome.

The Brew-Ho-Ho is a yearly celebration of local artists and beer. Chop Suey Books and Hardywood will donate 10% of sales to the Virginia Children’s Book Festival.

Hope will be there signing Traveling the River and promoting Life in 10 Minutes Press. The Brew-Ho-Ho is free and open to the public.

Learn from professional writers! Massive $1 book sale and HUGE bake sale!

The day is divided into seven workshops designed to help you develop your writing regardless if you’re new to writing or a seasoned veteran. Hope will be leading a workshop discussing narrative poetry from 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm. This event is free and open to the public. More info: https://ggiewont.wixsite.com/writersfest

Hope will read from Traveling the River at Books Bound2please, an independent bookstore located in Orange, VA. Public event: all are welcome.

We will review and reflect with the editors of Lingering in the Margins: A River City Poets Anthology, Joanna Lee, Judy Melchiorre, and Marsha Owens. Followed by a reading from poets in the anthology. Refreshments will be served. Join us in the work bay at Village Exxon 7100 Patterson Ave, RVA 23229. 804-288-4065

We will review and reflect with poet Hope Whitby about her debut poetry collection, Traveling the River. Elizabeth Ferris, Executive Editor of Life in 10 Minutes Press, will lead the discussion. Refreshements will be served. Join us in the work bay at Village Exxon, 7100 Patterson Ave, RVA 23229. 804-288-4065

Hope will be there promoting her book, Traveling the River, as well as promoting Life in 10 Minutes Press.

This event is free and open to the public.

Author Meet and Greet

Join the Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library for their annual fall meeting, presenting author and poet Hope Whitby. There will be an open mic, refreshments, and door prizes.

Hope will be the featured poet followed by open mic

Hope Whitby will host the upcoming Poetry, Prose & Pizza at the Prince George Library. Poets and lovers of poetry from Prince George and the surrounding cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights & Fort Lee., VA are all invited.

This is a public book club featuring local RVA writers. All are welcome. Refreshments are served. Our May/June selection is The Cult by David Patteson. Please join Hope and fellow readers as they will review and reflect with the author.

Hope is the featured poet, reading for 20 minutes, followed by an open mic session. There is a donation request at the door which benefits poetry projects in the RVA.

James River Writers is hosting a free, public event in Maymont Park, which includes inspiration and writing prompts from local writers.