When Joan Axelrod-Contrada was young, she was one of the children who cheered instead of groaned when doing grammar and writing exercises. “I loved how all the different parts of sentences came
Pioneer Valley authors
Unbuttoned Offers Writers a Stage
It was hard to find a seat at Luthier’s one Tuesday night in October. The place was alive with writers. The bar was full, and beyond it, neat rows of chairs were nearly full. The atmosphere was
Tommy Twilite talks about Florence Poets Society and Silkworm 8
Tom Clark, otherwise known as Tommy Twilite, is a poet residing in Florence, Massachusetts. And for as long as he can remember, he’s been a poet and musician. “I have always been writing stuff,” Tommy
Write Angles Conference
If you want to nurture your writer’s soul, come check out the Write Angles Conference on Oct. 17! Going on its 30th year, the conference is produced by writers who volunteer to host panel discussions,
Filling a Niche for Local Authors
Steve Strimer says the Pioneer Valley is rich with authors who have something to say, and the traditional publishing world is getting more and more difficult for them to navigate. This set of