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Author Programs
Join us or read on to contact Ethel to book an event.
It’s hard to believe that two years have passed since the first package of author copies of my book, Thinking of Miller Place: A Memoir of Summer Comfort, arrived at my door.
Since that day, this simple book, my first book, has opened doors, hearts, and friendships in book clubs, service organizations, churches, reading groups, school, colleges, Toastmasters, libraries, historical societies, writing groups, and individuals.
The positive response to the book has been overwhelming, so much so that I keep thinking, “Wouldn't this make a great story!” A story of people who have written me or come up to me after a book event to say, “Let me tell you of my red ribbon moment” or “My Miller Place was at the Jersey Shore,” or "Lake Michigan" or "a beach in Albania." I am honored to receive e-mails and letters from readers telling me their summer story, their first crush, or of the family member who was their hero. It makes me realize yet again, we are more alike than we are different.
And now I begin a new chapter of continuing my love affair with words- in the beautiful sunshine of Tucson, Arizona. Far different from Long Island, Manhattan and New Jersey.
Our cross country photo narrative can be found at http://web.mac.com/etheleemiller
A second memoir is in the works. Impressions of a suburbanite in the desert are calling to be put into words. Can a NJ girl learn to pump her own gas? Will 'hydrate' really become a part of my daily routine? Will phrases like "But it's a dry heat" fall effortlessly outof my mouth?
I've got all the time in the world to find out. Check in with me when you've got time.
Ethel
East Coast Copy
Miller Place Was Different Then
Literary Journeys - Daily Record Article
BOOK IT — BOOK TALKS, READINGS, AND WRITING
The story of my twinship and childhood summers has various levels to be explored and enjoyed. For the time I have to entertain and engage your audience, I organize the talk by:
- Engage- Hear excerpts for entertainment and share the upbeat feeling of freedom I enjoyed with my twin sister and in our family during our childhood summers. This works for groups that are really stressed and just want to relax, and be entertained.
- Involve- Read/write for interaction. Share chapter excerpts that directly address twins, siblings, and family dynamics. This works well with groups that are very verbal, want to share, question, or compare their family experiences. Quick writes and share as desired.
- Read as a writer- Discussion of the writing process and memoir in particular. The process of writing, researching, rewrites, edits, sharing, and revisions. Five elements key to memoir. See first drafts, workshop results, final drafts, and manuscript submission, proofs, and the book. An interactive program with writing prompts and sharing.
Each approach includes a Q&A directly related to the book or topic.
THINKING OF MILLER PLACE READINGS — BOOKTALKS — SEMINAR
- The Heart of a Family
- She's Such a Character
- Memoir and Memories
- Your Red Ribbon Experience
- Dreams Do Come True
- It's a Twin Thing
- Reading as a Writer
- The Writing Process
- Book Discussion with Reading Group questions as a guide
For Younger Writers (K-7):
- 3 - 2 - 1! Memories to Memoir
- The Writing Process
High School/University/Community Writing Seminar:
- The Writing Process
- You Don't Have to Be Ancient to Write Memoir
- How Memoir Differs From Autobiography
