π£ Reminder! Donβt miss Writing the Next Chapter, a virtual story writing workshop with @janishubschman.bsky.social, author of Take Me With You Next Time.
We're celebrating the 1-year anniversary of her powerful debut short story collectionβand youβre invited! π«
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Register here: bit.ly/4pp9ZPd
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It is the three-month anniversary of the publication of my memoir! It has been so exciting to meet readers in Lafayette, Orinda, Redwood City, SF, Santa Cruz, San Bernardino, and San Geronimo for events and readings. Iβm grateful to the audience, who buoyed me to the mountains.
#gratitude
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Congratulations, Joanna!
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Reading is the best.
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Writing a memoir? Love reading memoir? Want to hear from a wonderfully thoughtful and funny debut author who happens to be in her 80s? This event is for you!
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Thrilled that this book is out in the world! Congratulations @joannackalbus.bsky.social!
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Such a great cover!
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Don't miss out on TAKE ME WITH YOU NEXT TIME by @janishubschman.bsky.social
Published last year, this stunning debut collectionβten years in the makingβdelivers twelve fearless and emotionally resonant stories. Grab your copy today: buff.ly/aGi2icD
#TakeMeWithYouNextTime #JanisHubschman #BookSky
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Looking forward to all of these events!
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The map of Korea looks like a rabbit with hind legs squatting, front paws frozen in a begging position. Since 1953, a thick line has incised the rabbit's midsectionβthe 38th parallel dividing Korea in half.
Preorder my memoir here: www.wtawpress.org/product-page...
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10-year-old @joannackalbus.bsky.social in 1951, in front of the plane that would fly her and her mother from Korea to the United States.
Preorder THE BOAT NOT TAKEN here: www.wtawpress.org/pro.../the-b... (I really think you'll be glad you did!)
@bettybooks.bsky.social @wtawpress.bsky.social
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Cheers!
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This review makes me even more excited to read my copy of the book!
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Bettyβs second title is moving, thoughtful, and generally wonderful. Preorder at the link!
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If this teaser caught your attention, just waitβthereβs more to come!
Stay tuned for a big reveal next week. You wonβt want to miss it!
@wtawpress.bsky.social #ComingSoon #StayTuned
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Discover TAKE ME WITH YOU NEXT TIME by @Janishubschman.bsky.social β Bettyβs debut book! This stunning short story collection explores love, loss, and the quiet struggles of everyday life with unforgettable characters and sharp emotional insight.
Available nowβhttps://buff.ly/4hCtUFP
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