On Sunday I will host an event of writers from the NY/NJ area who have essays in the (Her)oics Anthology, which I co-edited. It is called “Tales from the Epicenter” as these stories took place in March-May of 2020, when NYC was the epicenter. In thinking through the various stories that will be shared, I…
Month: April 2021
Untold Story #15: Christine Shields Corrigan, NJ Memoirist, Two Time Cancer Survivor
Christine, I’ve read your inspiring memoir, Again. What made you decide to write this piece? During the initial lockdown from March to May 2020, I kept seeing posts on social media or hearing friends say, “When we get back to normal . . .” Each time I heard that expression, I cringed because it reminded…
Untold Story #14, Camille Beredjick Brooklyn Writer
There are peaks, valleys, and devastating spirals, and it can be hard to make sense of those setbacks when you feel like you’ve already come so far. But in writing the essay, I had a reason to think clearly and intentionally about what I was going through and how I could make sense of it moving forward, and I’m proud of what I was able to do.
Two very special (Her)oics events in one week!
We will have two special events this week. Here’s more details, including excerpts from the essays written by these brave writers. Sign up by clicking on the event link. All events are free and online, and last approximately an hour and 15 minutes. For a copy of the book (so nice to have it ordered…