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SUMMARY:JEANNINE OUELLETTE IN CONVERSATION WITH ATHENA DIXON
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with authors Athena Dixon and Jeannine Ouellette. \nThursday\, May 20th 6pm ET via Zoom\nSuggested $5 Donation \nA native of Northeast Ohio\, Athena Dixon is the author of The Incredible Shrinking Woman (Split/Lip Press) and No God in This Room (Argus House Press). Her work also appears in The BreakBeat Poets Vol. 2: Black Girl Magic (Haymarket Books) and in various publications including GAY Magazine and Narratively. She resides in Philadelphia. Learn more about the author at www.athenadixon.com. \nJeannine Ouellette is the author of The Part That Burns\, a memoir in fragments. Her work has appeared in Calyx\, Narrative\, North American Review\, Masters Review\, Tupelo Quarterly\, Writer’s Chronicle\, among others\, and in several anthologies including Ms. Aligned: Women Writing About Men and Women’s Lives: Multicultural Perspectives. Her work has been supported by Millay Colony for the Arts and Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts.  She teaches writing through the University of Minnesota\, the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop\, and Elephant Rock\, an independent creative writing program she founded in 2012. She is working on her first novel.
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/jeannine-ouellette-in-conversation-with-athena-dixon/
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SUMMARY:CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS WITH MARITA: A Black Women Writer’s Showcase to Honor Women’s History Month
DESCRIPTION:We’ll discuss the women in our lives who inspired us to write\, the women writers who modeled excellence for us\, and the challenges and satisfactions of our current projects.\n\nJoining me will be:\n\n\nNovelist Kalisha Buckhanon\, author most recently of the novel Speaking of Summer\nAthena Dixon\, essayist and nonfiction writer and author of The Incredible Shrinking Woman\nFelicia Pride\, award-winning filmmaker\, writer for Queen Sugar and Grey’s Anatomy\nDeNeen Brown\, veteran Washington Post journalist whose recent investigative reporting on the Tulsa massacre will be featured in an upcoming documentary\nImani Perry\, Hughes-Roberts Professor of African American Studies at Princeton and author of Looking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry\nZelda Lockhart\, author of the forthcoming novel The Trinity: The Story of The Father\, The Son and the Black Daughter Who Set Things Up Right Again\, and the memoir Recollect: A Black Woman’s Journey to Decolonize Mind\, Body\, and Soul.
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/creative-conversations-with-marita-a-black-women-writers-showcase-to-honor-womens-history-month/
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SUMMARY:Inside Writing (Gotham Writers)
DESCRIPTION:Inside Writer’s Block featuring writers Athena Dixon and Amy Alkon.
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/inside-writing-gotham-writers/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210304T193000
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SUMMARY:Writers and Books Reading and Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Drawing upon an unconventional nonfiction storytelling structure derived from the game MASH\, Athena Dixon’s debut memoir-in-essays is a nostalgic\, compelling journey of self-discovery. Unpacking life’s unexpected experiences\, Dixon embarks on a winding\, reminiscent road to find the answers to one of humankind’s most pressing questions: Why must I shrink to avoid disruption? 
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/writers-and-books-reading-and-book-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201209T170000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Happy Hour with Athena Dixon
DESCRIPTION:TWC presents a FREE VIDEO CHAT about the craft of the essay! \nWe’re joined by poet\, essayist\, and editor Athena Dixon to talk about her insightful new essay collection\, The Incredible Shrinking Woman. Athena will be in conversation with Amy Freeman\, writer\, essayist\, and Development Director at The Writer’s Center.
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/virtual-craft-happy-hour-with-athena-dixon/
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SUMMARY:The Raven Bookstore Small Press Showcase with Split/Lip Press\, Barrelhouse Books\, and Mason Jar Press
DESCRIPTION:Join three authors with three new books from three fantastic small presses for an evening of small press magic.
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/the-raven-bookstore-small-press-showcase-with-split-lip-press-barrelhouse-books-and-mason-jar-press/
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with HypeGurlChronicles
DESCRIPTION:Join Athena Dixon and HypeGurlChronicles on IG Live for a discussion on The Incredible Shrinking Woman
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/in-conversation-with-hypegurlchronicles/
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SUMMARY:The Antibody: A Quarantine Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:A boost to your spirit if not your immune system\, The Antibody is a reading and Q&A hosted by Brian Gresko via Zoom and live streaming on YouTube. Edited episodes appear on The Virtual Book Channel by Lit Hub. Please support The Antibody authors! Their books are available for purchase via Bookshop.org. \n  \nPlease enjoy via Zoom (link follows) or YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kkq0NOrWFE&feature=youtu.be)
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/the-antibody-a-quarantine-reading-series/
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SUMMARY:Push to Publish Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Since 2009\, this annual one-day publishing conference has become a popular networking opportunity for writers of all experience levels. Keynote speakers have included Steve Almond\, Michael Martone\, Beth Kephart\, Kevin McIlvoy\, Paul Lisicky\, and Karen Quinones Miller. Whether you are an established writer or just getting started\, this one-day workshop will provide valuable resources you can use to get your work in print and online. Highlights include: \n\nSpeed date with the editors and agents: Meet editors and agents who will review and offer feedback on your work (bring up to 5 pages of fiction\, poetry\, or nonfiction to review and discuss).\nLearn how to increase your chances of getting published.\nDiscuss the new writing trends with professionals in the community\nGet great marketing and networking tips to break into the competitive world of publishing.\n\n(please note this event requires a fee and registration)
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/push-to-publish-annual-conference/
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SUMMARY:James River Writers Conference (Multiple Events)
DESCRIPTION:James River Writers Conference is an annual gathering that usually takes place in Richmond\, Virginia\, and attracts prize-winning authors and highly regarded editors and literary agents from around the country to share their wisdom about writing and publishing. Since 2003\, this multi-day event of 350 to 400 writers\, has been known for its inspiring\, collegial atmosphere and hospitality. We have made the difficult decision to move this year’s conference online. But\, rest assured that we will be including the same elements that have made this conference a successful\, sold-out event for the writing community year after year. Look forward to the Agent Dating Game\, First Pages\, Master Classes\, and more! In addition\, we will build in opportunities for networking and fun engagement\, knowing that community is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re just starting out on your writing journey\, or a seasoned professional\, there’s something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us online this year! (please note this is a paid event and requires registration)
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/james-river-writers-conference-multiple-events/
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SUMMARY:Memoir Monday
DESCRIPTION:Memoir Monday is a collaboration between Narratively\, Catapult\, The Rumpus\, Granta\, Guernica\, and Literary Hub to bring the very best first-person writing together in a weekly newsletter and a quarterly reading series. \nThe reading series usually takes place at Powerhouse Arena in Brooklyn\, but will be held online via Zoom until in-person gatherings are safe again! \nRegister here for the next Memoir Monday reading\, featuringAthena Dixon\, Sarah Kasbeer\, Angela Chen\, and Melissa Faliveno. There will be a brief q&a following readings by these great writers. \nOrder the featured author’s books through Bookshop.org to support independent bookstores\, Memoir Monday\, and our authors! https://bookshop.org/lists/the-memoir-monday-book-list
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/memoir-monday/
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SUMMARY:Rosemont MFA Program Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:MFA Reading Series featuring special guests Athena Dixon\, author of The Incredible Shrinking Woman and Kristina Moriconi\, author of In the Cloakroom of Proper Musings. The reading will also feature MFA students Kyle Robertson\, Linda Romanowski\, and Rachel Kolman
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/rosemont-mfa-program-reading-series/
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SUMMARY:The Incredible Shrinking Woman Official Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join the author for the official public launch of The Incredible Shrinking Woman\, the debut essay collection by Athena Dixon. \nTonight’s event\, A Conversation between Athena Dixon and Melissa Matthewson\, gives highlight to two Split/Lip Press authors. \n 
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/the-incredible-shrinking-woman-official-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200830T150000
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SUMMARY:Hidden Timber Small Press Author Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:In light of so many cancelled book tours as of late\, Hidden Timber Books is hosting other small press authors via Zoom for readings. These events are FREE\, all you need to do is register for the link to join. Attend one\, attend them all\, and spread the word!
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/hidden-timber-small-press-author-reading-series/
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SUMMARY:A Night of Nonficiton Online (Debut Author Reading and Q&A)
DESCRIPTION:Since our annual CNF conference\, HippoCamp\, is on hold until 2021 (thanks\, ‘Rona)\, we thought we’d bring one of the conference’s most highly anticipated events right to your living room!\nOur Debut Author Reading & Panel Discussion showcases the newest work of four talented creative nonfiction writers\, giving you a chance to hear them read\, support their work\, and ask questions about how they made it from shitty first draft to published book.\nNote: please REGISTER at the link provided\, and you will receive a meeting invite with details. Our Zoom Room has limited capacity\, so if you want in\, RSVP soon!
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/a-night-of-nonficiton-online-debut-author-reading-and-qa/
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SUMMARY:The Incredible Shrinking Woman (Pre-Sale)
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Sales of The Incredible Shrinking Woman begin 08/15/2020 through 09/01/2020. The first 50 pre-sale orders will receive a special autograph plate!
URL:https://athenadixon.com/event/the-incredible-shrinking-woman-pre-sale/
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