Welcome back to the Round Room- this time of year soon to be a little obstructed by the Christmas tree Jackie is insisting on getting. I haven’t even started the holiday shopping and I’m already super sick of it, so instead, I’m going to sit in my warm home and have some cocoa and listen to some speak of sorts.
Our feature for this coming month is Lea Deschenes. If you’ve been around the Worcester scene long enough, you should be quite familiar with her and her lovely other half Victor. This is another couple I’ve known since the way back when days when I still believed in Santa and democracy (so like… 19 or 20).
Anywhoo. Lea is an accomplished writer, having been involved in the writing, editing and graphicking and collaboration of not just her own work, but that of many anthonogies as well if I’m not mistaken. I know for certain that she just did Jack a huge solid in helping her get some work done on her new chappie, so we’re certainly thankful for that. I’m excited to have her back in our home and this time for a full set!
Here’s some stuff I didn’t want to re-write, so forgive the theft.
“A former member of four National Poetry Slam teams and a coach to two more, she also dusts off her BA in Theater to perform.
She has received a Jacob Knight Award, been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes and represented Worcester in the 2005 Individual World Poetry Slam.
She is the author of thirteen chapbooks. Her first full-length collection The Constant Velocity of Trains is available through Write Bloody Publishing.”
Alright, kids. I’m glad we had this talk. Please remember that seating can be limited, so we welcome you to bring your own seat if you think you’ll need one. We also have tons of floor space if you don’t mind Mama Cat coming to cuddle your lap (don’t wear white in this case). There will be an open mic list in the kitchen (see me) and a donation bucket (suggested donation of $2). We are still taking winter warmer donations, but as it’s getting closer to the holiday season, we’re also taking new and gently used toys.
Round Room Women's Writing Series 