The Writing Life

How to inscribe a book

by Jessie K on May 13, 2013

I listened to an NPR interview with David Sedaris over the weekend and it made me fall in love with the man all over again. Setting aside for a moment his wonderfully warped sense of humor, he has such an interesting way of looking at the world.  He said that when he’s not writing books, [...]

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A night of books and cheese

by Jessie K on April 25, 2013

Last night’s Book Swap & Trade was a big success, though I’m surprised more people didn’t show up! Since who (I assumed) can turn down the opportunity to pick up an amazing book club worthy book for FREE at a book store?  The people who did show up — and there were a few of [...]

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Raining books tomorrow night

by Jessie K on April 23, 2013

If you’re in Lexington, don’t forget to swing by the Book Swap and Trade tomorrow (Wednesday, April 24) night at 5 p.m. at Books & Co. Toys Too. You bring in 2 book club worthy books you’re willing to donate, and take 1 book in return that someone else has donated. All the surplus books [...]

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The power of books

by Jessie K on April 17, 2013

In preparing for the upcoming Book Swap at Books & Co…Toys Too on April 24, I’ve been encouraging friends to participate and it’s so funny because more than a few of them have told me that while they love the idea behind the swap, they can’t bear parting with their books. This is so fascinating. [...]

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A weekend of highs and lows

by Jessie K on April 16, 2013

I was invited to be the keynote speaker at the Virginia Press Women’s Spring Conference at Washington & Lee University over the weekend and it was really cool. Being an author/blogger who no longer lives in a major metropolis (New York, only the media center of the planet!), I sometimes lose sight of all the [...]

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Swap and trade books for a good cause

by Jessie K on April 9, 2013

We have a couple of great independent book stores here in Lexington, one of which is called Books & Co….Toys Too! Books & Co. is very warm and personable with enough books and games and comfy corners to make kids and grown-ups want to linger for a long time. I was talking to owner Anna-Lisa [...]

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My article about moonshine for Edible Blue Ridge

by Jessie K on April 2, 2013

If you get a chance, check out the Spring 2013 issue of Edible Blue Ridge. I have a story in there very near and dear to my heart… Moonshine! (You can also read it online — page 34 – here.)

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Packing is tricky for ladies with bangs

by Jessie K on March 29, 2013

We’re off to Baltimore for Easter weekend and I thought it would be funny to offer a glimpse into my suitcase. Note all the bang maintenance gear assembled. Traveling becomes trickier when vying for bangs that behave. And I’m reading a great book about new parenthood and marriage. I’m really enjoying it.   My friend Cristin, [...]

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The author talk

by Jessie K on March 25, 2013

I once heard a story of a writer who drove two hours to give a reading at a Barnes & Noble and only three people showed up to see him. Then right during the middle of his reading, a customer poked her head around one of the bookshelves and told him to keep it down. [...]

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Sunday book event

by Jessie K on March 21, 2013

Hey! A quick reminder I’ll be speaking at the Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, VA on Sunday, March 24 at Barnes & Nobles at 1:30 p.m. If you’re in the area, please stop by!

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