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MEDITATION MATTERS: The repetitive nature of history and its manifestations
A reflection on the week of January 5-9 and (possibly relevant and relatable) musings over this moment.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Jan 94 min read


WRITTEN FOR SUCCESS: David Dixon’s ‘The Musician’s Gold Mine’ strikes a chord with Mark Herbert
As a fellow gigging musician, Mark Herbert notes how David Dixon's “The Musician's Gold Mine” shares valuable perspectives.
Mark Herbert
Dec 3, 20252 min read


WHAT A WEEK: Two events for writers, readers, book lovers alike
Next week, UNCW Writers Week (Nov. 3-7) and North Carolina Writers’ Network Fall Conference (Nov. 7-9) overlap to offer writers and enthusiasts spaces to learn, grow, and enjoy literary storytelling in all forms.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Oct 30, 20255 min read


HAPPY 'STORY' HOUR: Gather 'round for CFLC's Story Hour to raise funds for adult literacy
CFLC’s Adult Story Hour supports their free adult literacy programming and each event of the series includes food and drinks for purchase, NC writers and entertainers, and Q&A with special guest moderators.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Oct 16, 20254 min read


CRAFT CONNECTION: New book guides in crafts that connect seasons, land, and art
Local author Deb Bowen co-wrote "Crafting the Wheel of the Year," available now.

Chris Ponds
Sep 22, 20252 min read


MINDFUL BEINGS: NC's Rashmi Kumar Shah tours with children's book 'I Found My Piece'
"I Found My Piece" features a story of Nezzo, whose family is moving for mom's new job, which means a new home, a new school and new lots of things; the things that can feel a part of us, pieces of who we are. When those pieces start to come apart, his mom introduces him to meditation.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Jun 13, 20255 min read
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