Quirky Stories & Poems to Make a Splash at 2024 L.A. Times Festival of Books
Quirky Stories & Poems is about many things real and fictional recollections about growing up, pleasure and pain, good and evil, and quirky insights into human nature.
San Diego, CA – WEBWIRE – Thursday, February 22, 2024
ReadersMagnet to display Quirky Stories & Poems: Backwards, Forward & Upside Down at the 2024 L.A. Times Festival of Books.
Among the clever books to debut at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2024 will be Quirky Stories & Poems: Backwards, Forward & Upside Down, by Charles Bins, a former syndicated columnist and PR pro.
The book offers an often humorous look at growing up, pleasure and pain, good and evil, as well as quirky insights into human nature. It will be on display at the free festival on the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, USA, April 20-21 at ReadersMagnet booth #225.
Quirky Stories & Poems includes stories and poems for children, teens, and adults, with most stories under 600 words. What makes it unusual, in addition to outrageous tales, are the authors quirky cartoons, notes and illustrations. The book is divided into three sections so readers can dive in where they wish:
- Backwards contains stories and poems that revolve around childhood and adolescence and those that reminisce. The first seven or eight pieces are perfect for reading aloud to children. The section then progresses into themes that cater to adolescents and young adults.
- Forward looks ahead, sometimes just minutes, sometimes decades, around the corner. Readers will find stories that explore how people might change and how things might change people. Some are science fiction, some humorous, and some both. Many of these carry messages that are relevant today.
- Upside Down is brimming with characters who are confused, on the edge, or over it. But not all of them. Between the lines, readers can find both angels and those of a darker nature, so pay attention; it can be challenging to tell them apart.
Quirky Stories & Poems: Backwards, Forward & Upside Down by Charles Bins is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. For more information, visit the authors official website: charlesbins.com.
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Quirky Stories & Poems: Backwards, Forward & Upside Down
Author: Charles Bins
Genre: Humor
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published date: August 8, 2023
Authors Biography
Charles Bins has ghost-written hundreds of articles for magazines on topics spanning business, technology and consumer products. Early in his career, he was an internationally syndicated entertainment columnist, interviewing celebrities such as Tom Hanks, Kenny Rogers and Patty Duke. He lives with his wife, Mary, two cats and a cockatoo in Leland, N.C.
Houston, TX – WEBWIRE – Friday, January 26, 2024
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LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – July 13, 2023 – PRLog — — People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos (P&S/GyC) “This generous grant allows us to provide nearly 80 residents at Manos House opportunities to experience literature in new ways,” P&S/GyC Board Co-Chair Andrea Honore said recently. In partnership with collaborating organizations, P&S/GyC equips young adult audiences to continue their education and to be productive, successful, and employable members of their communities. Past evaluation data that measured outcomes among 100 participants showed that People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos programs promote: About the “Opening Doors at Manos House” Project: The Manos House Program has been led successfully for more than ten years by People & Stories Coordinator, Scott D. Feifer, an award winning teacher in the Lancaster, PA public school system. Scott has been recognized by both program participants and site staff for his talents as a coordinator. The “Opening Doors at Manos House” Project will provide 36 hours of literature reading and discussion for 45-80 residents at Manos House. People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos’ methodology is designed to remove obstacles to the reward of reading, especially for adults and young adults who have not experienced the power of literature. Chris Runkle, Executive Director at Manos House, rated the People & Stories program “Exemplary” and remarked that People & Stories has, “opened up an array of ‘doors’ for our clients to explore both presenting and underlying issues that have impacted their lives. Additionally, this program has offered a social outlet that otherwise would be nonexistent to our clients given their situation. It should also be noted that Scott is an extremely talented individual with a gift of captivating and exciting those involved in his programs. We have worked with Scott for quite some time in a variety of group settings and feel strongly that without Scott and his programming some of our difficult and extremely guarded clients would remain tormented and lost within themselves struggling to find the courage to make a change.” ABOUT MANOS HOUSE: Manos House is a Columbia, Pennsylvania- ABOUT PEOPLE & STORIES/GENTE Y CUENTOS: People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos (P&S/GyC) Our programs, offered in English and Spanish, use oral readings and structured dialogues of complex short stories to invite participants to connect their own varied life experiences to the universal themes found in great literature. Now in its 50th year, our program methodology effectively removes obstacles to the rewards of reading, especially for adults and young adults who identify as not having the skill, confidence, or motivation to read independently. Our participants include men and women who are incarcerated or engaged in re-entry, residents in halfway houses and homeless shelters, recent immigrants, and low-income seniors in residential settings. By and large, the individuals we serve are reading at or below a 5th grade level, have not completed high-school, or are economically disadvantaged. A critical bridge, People & Stories / Gente y Cuentos provides hope and skills for moving forward. People and Stories/Gente y Cuentos is located at 295 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, NJ and is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment. Most programs are held at partner sites and other locations. For more information, call 609-882-4926 or visit www.peopleandstories.org Kathy Whang, who holds both a BA in psychology and a certificate in creative nonfiction from UCLA, has completed her new book, “Just Saying: Tiny Stories, Thoughts, and Musings”: a fascinating collection of varied writings and other ruminations inspired from situations and people encountered by the author at various stages of life. Six years into her retirement, author Kathy Whang began her professional career in aerospace, cycled through software engineering, banking, business operations, and ended in law firm administration. Retirement has allowed her to pursue her passion of writing full-time, which is now her new personal career. Kathy’s short stories and essays explore the human experience with humor and empathy for both the extraordinary and the mundane. Constantly exploring new territory with her writings, Whang is unafraid to address the painful, consider the contrary, or celebrate the wonder of just being. Currently residing in northern California, Kathy is just minutes away from her California grandchildren and wishes New Jersey was just around the corner so her East Coast grandchildren were as close. “‘Just Saying’ is a gathering of short stories, thoughts, and subjects presented in a random format,” writes Whang. “There is no sequence or timeline to follow. You can start anywhere and even stop in the middle if that’s your preference. Or read from beginning to end. That would be my preference, of course. Each piece is meant to stand on its own just like the characters and experiences that inspired this collection. “I hope you find something on each page or in each story that will bring you a smile or a tear, an aha moment, or even an ‘I knew that’ confirmation, reassurance, or the simple knowledge that we aren’t alone in life’s journey. I hope my words do justice to those people and experiences that have shaped and blessed my life.” Published by Page Publishing, Kathy Whang’s riveting series is the author’s second book, the first being a memoir entitled “Who Me: Two Birds, Fifteen Cats, Two Dogs, One Hamster, Two Turtles, and Goldfish.” Brimming with interesting characters and scenarios that blend the right amount of humor and seriousness, “Just Saying” is a delightful and unique read that is sure to keep readers invested and remain with them long after its conclusion. Readers who wish to experience this enthralling work can purchase “Just Saying: Tiny Stories, Thoughts, and Musings” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708. About Page Publishing: Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com. Page Publishing Media Department Categories “Writing Our Stories” project will provide funding for a series of reading and writing workshops to be held in English and Spanish at New Jersey and Pennsylvania sites. 2018 Square Logo With Url2 LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – June 2, 2023 – PRLog — People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos (P&S/GyC) “We are honored to receive this generous grant, selected from among 1,130 projects across the country, allowing us to provide opportunities for individuals to experience literature in a new way and develop their own voices through creative writing,” P&S/GyC Board Co-Chair Andrea Honore said recently. The “Writing Our Stories” project will provide funding for a series of reading and writing workshops to be held in English and Spanish at the following sites: “The National Endowment for the Arts is pleased to support a wide range of projects, including People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos’, demonstrating the many ways the arts enrich our lives and contribute to healthy and thriving communities,” ABOUT THE PROGRAM: “Literature: People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos’ methodology is designed to remove obstacles to the reward of reading, especially for adults and young adults who have not experienced the power of literature. For more information on other projects included in the NEA grant announcement, visit arts.gov/news (https://www.arts.gov/ ABOUT PEOPLE & STORIES/GENTE Y CUENTOS: People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos (P&S/GyC) Our programs, offered in English and Spanish, use oral readings and structured dialogues of complex short stories to invite participants to connect their own varied life experiences to the universal themes found in great literature. Now in its 50th year, our program methodology effectively removes obstacles to the rewards of reading, especially for adults and young adults who identify as not having the skill, confidence, or motivation to read independently. Our participants include men and women who are incarcerated or engaged in re-entry, residents in halfway houses and homeless shelters, recent immigrants, and low-income seniors in residential settings. By and large, the individuals we serve are reading at or below a 5th grade level, have not completed high-school, or are economically disadvantaged. A critical bridge, People & Stories / Gente y Cuentos provides hope and skills for moving forward. People and Stories/Gente y Cuentos is located at 295 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, NJ and is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment. Most programs are held at partner sites and other locations. For more information, call 609-882-4926 or visit www.peopleandstories.org Follow People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Instagram: @peopleandstories.genteycuentos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/“Stories of Life: The Nature, Formation, and Consequences of Character” by Davidson Loehr
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