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Two Atlanta weekend events
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I just got word of a couple of book-related events this weekend.
Atlanta author David Fulmer was supposed to read and sign his new novel “The Blue Door” last weekend when the snowstorm hit, so they cancelled that event and have re-scheduled. It’s on for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Wordsmith Books in Decatur. Fulmer is a Shamus Award winner, and “Blue Door” is about the music business in Philadelphia in the early ’60s (and, of course, a murder and a guy trying to solve the murder). I wasn’t there, but boy does he make it feel authentic. I loved the book.
The Southern Order of Storytellers is holding its 26th annual Winter StoryFest tonight and Satuturday. Atlanta author Carmen Agra Deedy is the headliner. She will do a workshop at 3:30 p.m. today, and a performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. There will also be a performance by some other members of the Order at a show at 7:30 tonight, and more workshops Saturday. You can see the whole schedule here.. Deedy, who lives in Decatur, is known as a children’s author, but her stories and appeal are universal. A festival pass is $30, but I’m told there are additional fees for workshops.
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By erinanne
January 25, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this
Go see Carmen Agra Deedy if you can! My mom and I saw her at the Gwinnett Book Festival and enjoyed her telling of Margarita the Beautiful Cockroach probably more than the kids!
By Kate
January 25, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this
I second erinanne’s endorsement of Carmen Agra Deedy. She is fabulous—bright, entertaining, and connects to people of all ages. Good times!
By Maria
January 25, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this
Carmen Agra Deedy visited my elementary school back in the late ’80s and I still have vivid memories of her performance. Now there’s an endorsement. I caught her at the Decatur Book festival last year, too. She’s fab.
Also, David Fulmer spoke at an Atlanta Writers Club meeting last year and currently does monthly creative writing workshops for AWC members. He’s a very animated speaker and I’m sure the event at Wordsmith will be great.
Unfortunately, I have to finish a big project for work this weekend and won’t be able to make either event! Boo.