PoemCity: Voices of Women Poets
Apr
3
6:30 PM18:30

PoemCity: Voices of Women Poets

Three Vermont poets, Cindy Hill, Samantha Kolber, and Tricia Knoll, will read their original poems pertaining to women’s history and women’s experiences to tie March's Women's History Month to April's National Poetry Month. Free and open to the public. A PoemCity Montpelier event sponsored by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

Cindy Ellen Hill is a writer, musician and obsessed gardener in Middlebury, Vermont. She has written extensively for Vermont Woman, Vermont Outdoors, VTDigger, and magazines, winning NENPA awards. She is the author of two sonnet chapbooks, Wild Earth (Antrim Press 2021) and Elegy for the Trees (Kelsay Books 2022), and has had poems published in Vermont Magazine, Vermont Life, Measure, The Lyric, and on National Public Radio.

Samantha Kolber is a poet, publisher, and mother in Montpelier, Vermont. She is the author of the award-winning chapbook Birth of a Daughter (Kelsay Books 2020) and has had poems published in Rattle, Hunger Mountain, and other journals and anthologies. She is the owner and publisher of Rootstock Publishing.

Tricia Knoll is the author of nine books of poetry and has had poems published in numerous anthologies and literary journals. She has degrees in literature from Stanford University (BA) and Yale University (MAT) and is a Contributing Editor to Verse Virtual. She lives in Vermont with five acres of woods and is working daily to remove invasive buckthorn. Her new chapbook The Unknown Daughter releases from Finishing Line Press on March 1st.

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Rootstock Authors at Made in Vermont Marketplace!
Apr
6
to Apr 7

Rootstock Authors at Made in Vermont Marketplace!

Rootstock Publishing will have a table at the 2024 Made in Vermont Marketplace at the DoubleTree Hotel in South Burlington, Vermont, where Vermont companies showcase their “Made in Vermont” products to an audience of thousands in one weekend. The trade show is dedicated to promoting the great variety of Vermont-made products . . . from furniture, specialty foods, clothing, wines and so much more, including our books! Author Signing Schedule:

Saturday, April 6th:

  • 10 am to Noon: Marilyn Neagley, author of Attic of Dreams

  • Noon to 2 pm: Nancy Stone, author of Indigo Hours: Healing Haiku

  • 2 to 4 pm: Brendan Buckley, author of The Morse Code: Legacy of a Vermont Sportswriter

Sunday, April 7th:

  • Noon to 2 pm: Amy Allen, author of Mountain Offerings: Poems

  • 2 to 4 pm: Thomas Christopher Greene, author of Notes from the Porch

Visit the Made in Vermont Marketplace website to learn more about the 2-day event.

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PoemCity: Rootstock Poets Reading
Apr
13
12:30 PM12:30

PoemCity: Rootstock Poets Reading

Three Vermont poets will read from their debut books, all published by Rootstock Publishing this April 2024:

With Q&A, books for sale, and book signing. Free and open to the public. A PoemCity Montpelier event sponsored by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

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The Red Wheelbarrow Book Launch at Norwich Bookstore
Apr
18
7:00 PM19:00

The Red Wheelbarrow Book Launch at Norwich Bookstore

Marjorie Nelson Matthews launches her new novel, The Red Wheelbarrow, at the Norwich Bookstore, in conversation with Vox correspondent Dylan Matthews. Free and open to the public with Q&A and book signing.

About the speakers:
Born and raised in Honolulu, Marjorie Nelson Matthews resides in Hanover, New Hampshire. Her poetry has been published in Rainbird, Across Borders, Bloodroot Literary Magazine, and the 2012 New Hampshire Writers’ Project Poetry in the Windows event. Hawai‘i Calls (Rootstock Publishing, 2022) was her first novel.

Dylan Matthews is a senior correspondent at Vox, where he serves as head writer for the Future Perfect section, covering people and institutions trying to change the world for the better. Dylan was born and raised in Hanover and owes about a quarter of the contents of his bookshelves to Norwich Bookstore.

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Thomas Christopher Greene Book Signing
Apr
27
11:00 AM11:00

Thomas Christopher Greene Book Signing

  • Montpelier, VT 05602 United States (map)
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Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with Thomas Christopher Greene and other local authors signing books and answering questions at Bridgeside Books in Waterbury! SWAG, refreshments, music and more! Tom will be signing his newest release, “Notes from the Porch: Tiny True Stories to Make You Feel Better about the World.”

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Join Jacobsen at Sonnet Circle
Apr
28
2:00 PM14:00

Join Jacobsen at Sonnet Circle

Mary Elder Jacobsen, author of Stonechat, will read her poetry, including sonnets and sonnet-inspired poems at the Adamant Community Club, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse. Bring a favorite sonnet, written by anyone and, following her reading, join Mary in a sonnet circle, a collective reading where participants will take turns reading sonnets.

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Book Launch for 'Circle of Sawdust' by Rob Mermin
May
29
6:30 PM18:30

Book Launch for 'Circle of Sawdust' by Rob Mermin

Join us in Montpelier for the book launch of Circle of Sawdust: A Circus Memoir of Mud, Myth, Mirth, Mayhem and Magic by the founder of Circus Smirkus! This uniquely personal story chronicles the wild characters, remarkable histories, and behind-the-scenes world of traditional traveling circuses. Rob Mermin will read, talk, and present videos and photographs from his circus adventures. The evening includes a Q&A and book signing with sales by Bear Pond Books.

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C.O. Moed Reads on World Poetry Day
Mar
21
6:00 PM18:00

C.O. Moed Reads on World Poetry Day

Celebrate World Poetry Day on March 21 with C.O. Moed who will read from her book, It Was Her New York: True Stories and Snapshots. She’ll be appearing with other authors and poets at Principles GI Coffee House in Brooklyn. The event, which was organized by NYC Poets Afloat and Singapore Unbound, is free and welcomes all.

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GMFF Talk & Book Signing with Rick Winston
Mar
15
1:00 PM13:00

GMFF Talk & Book Signing with Rick Winston

Part of the programming for the Green Mountain Film Festival, Rick Winston will read from his book, Save Me a Seat! A Life with Movies. Winston founded the Lightning Ridge Film Society, which morphed into the Savoy Theater in Montpelier. He was one of the founders of Montpelier’s Green Mountain Film Festival and was its Programming Director until 2012. He will talk about the founding of the GMFF, its first few years, and will have copies of his book to sell and sign. This is a free, in-person program in the Hayes Room at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, sponsored by the GMFF.

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Rick Winston Reading at Middlebury Library
Mar
12
6:00 PM18:00

Rick Winston Reading at Middlebury Library

Rick Winston will share his latest book, Save Me A Seat! A Life With Movies, at the Reference Room of the Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury. His genial memoir chronicles how his passion for movies led to a vibrant film culture in Vermont. The Vermont Book Shop will be on hand to sell books; the author will be signing copies. Learn more at this link.

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Star Cat Books Presents Thomas Christopher Greene
Mar
9
12:00 PM12:00

Star Cat Books Presents Thomas Christopher Greene

Bestselling author Tom Greene will read from Notes from the Porch: Tiny True Stories to Make You Feel Better about the World on Saturday, March 9, at the Bradford Public Library. Sponsored by Star Cat Books, the reading will be followed by a book signing. Books will be for sale by Star Cat Books at the library!

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C.O. Moed & Paula Grant: It Was Her New York
Mar
3
3:00 PM15:00

C.O. Moed & Paula Grant: It Was Her New York

  • The Bureau of General Services Queer Division Bookstore at the LGBT Community Center (map)
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Join Author C.O. Moed for the launch of her book, It Was Her New York. After the reading, Moed will be in conversation with Paula Grant of the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Refreshments will be served and the event will be followed by a book signing. Books will be for sale by the BGSQD Bookstore.

The event will also be streamed! Please visit BGSQD for more information.

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Thomas Christopher Greene Book Launch: Notes from the Porch
Feb
20
7:00 PM19:00

Thomas Christopher Greene Book Launch: Notes from the Porch

Come celebrate the release of Notes from the Porch: Tiny True Stories to Make You Feel Better about the World, with author Tom Greene at the new Hugo’s in downtown Montpelier! Books will be for sale by Bear Pond Books, and Tom will speak and read briefly, as well as sign books. Be sure to try their signature cocktails and mocktails and delicious food!

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Whodunits and Whydunits with Rick WInston, Author & Film Historian
Feb
14
1:00 PM13:00

Whodunits and Whydunits with Rick WInston, Author & Film Historian

Lamoille Valley Osher presents well-known film buff Rick Winston, who will look at some films that use the murder mystery genre to make larger points about social issues, whether it’s race (In the Heat of the Night), immigration (Lone Star), official corruption (The Secret in their Eyes), or class divides (Mystic River and Gosford Park). Winston’s new book Save Me a Seat! A Life with Movies recounts the history of Montpelier’s Savoy Theater, which he co-owned from 1981-2009.

All attendees/members must pre-register prior to the start of the program. CLICK HERE to register. (Single lecture fee is $8.)

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2023 IPNE BOOK AWARDS CELEBRATION
Jan
20
4:00 PM16:00

2023 IPNE BOOK AWARDS CELEBRATION

  • Montpelier, VT 05602 United States (map)
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CELEBRATE THE WINNERS AND FINALISTS OF THE 10TH ANNUAL BOOK AWARDS

Join us online January 20, at 4 pm Eastern, for the announcement of the winners and finalists for the 2023 Book Awards hosted by IPNE, the Independent Publishers of New England. You needn't be a member or have entered a book. The event is open to all. We hope to see you there, for an evening spent in celebration of books, and hopefully some winners from Rootstock ;)

Zoom link coming soon or email odile@ipne.org to RSVP.

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Books & Bagels: Ken Libertoff Book Launch!
Jan
20
10:30 AM10:30

Books & Bagels: Ken Libertoff Book Launch!

The book launch for Ken Libertoff's new memoir, Snapshots of a Life, will be celebrated on Saturday, January 20th, at 10:30 a.m. at the social room of Christ Episcopal Church, 64 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont. There will be a brief reading and book signing with the author. The event is free and open to the public, with books for sale by Bear Pond Books.

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Rick Winston on Alfred Hitchcock & The Art of Suspense
Jan
17
6:30 PM18:30

Rick Winston on Alfred Hitchcock & The Art of Suspense

Join film expert and author Rick Winston on Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm in the Hayes Room. Rick will discuss the evolution of Hitchcock’s craft, exploring his favorite themes, his relationship with his collaborators, and his wry sense of humor no matter how grisly the subject matter. By drawing on twelve film clips, Winston will illuminate the arc of Hitchcock’s career. Free and open to the public.

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Rick Winston presents Classic Films of the 1950s at Brooks Memorial Library
Nov
29
7:00 PM19:00

Rick Winston presents Classic Films of the 1950s at Brooks Memorial Library

Rick Winston, author of "Save Me a Seat: My Life in Movies," will present a discussion of Classic Films of the 1950s at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in the Main Reading Room of Brooks Memorial Library.

The 1950s were considered a fascinating time for Hollywood films. Silent-era film directors were in their prime, and independent films were gaining a foothold. New stars such as Marlon Brando and Audrey Hepburn were making their mark while vital issues of the time, such as juvenile delinquency, conformity, and racial attitudes, were addressed, however timidly, while the shadow of the Hollywood blacklist loomed. Winston will show clips from several films of various genres from that era and discuss their significance.

The program is the latest installment of the Snapshot series from Vermont Humanities, an upgrade of the long-running First Wednesdays monthly lecture series. Snapshot keeps the community-building aspects of First Wednesdays while expanding the benefits of virtual events. Snapshot events in Brattleboro are sponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.

All events are free and open to the public. Brooks Memorial Library is located at 224 Main St. The venue is accessible to people in wheelchairs. Those who cannot make it can register to receive the livestream link at: https://www.vermonthumanities.org/event/classic-films-of-the-1950s-11-29-23/. For more information, call 802-254-5290 or visit www.brookslibraryvt.org.

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Betty Nadine Thomas on Poetry & Performance with Darlene Witte
Nov
21
7:00 PM19:00

Betty Nadine Thomas on Poetry & Performance with Darlene Witte

Join the Green Mountain Writers Group for an online Zoom meetup poetry reading with Betty Nadine Thomas, author of Unleashed: Poems & Drawings.

The Poetry & Performance workshop, led by Darlene L. Witte, works to bridge the gap between poetic words on a page and poetry read aloud. On the first and third Tuesdays of each month, we focus on the work of a feature poet presented live in a Zoom session. The group is invited to respond to the poetry and discuss the work. Sessions then progress to an Open Mic where anyone can share a poem of their own or one they have just taken a liking to.

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.meetup.com/green-mountain-writers/events/296251921/

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Nancy Stone at Christmas Bazaar
Nov
18
9:00 AM09:00

Nancy Stone at Christmas Bazaar

The Williston Federated Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 18. The bazaar runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and features crafts, a bake sale, soups, plants, attic treasures and a silent auction. Local artist Nancy Stone will be selling her book “Indigo Hours: Healing Haiku.”

For more information, contact Carol at (802) 862-7400.

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Ginny Sassaman: "Don't Be Shy: The Elevating Power of Accepting Generosity."
Nov
12
10:00 AM10:00

Ginny Sassaman: "Don't Be Shy: The Elevating Power of Accepting Generosity."

Ginny Sassaman, author of Preaching Happiness: Creating a Just and Joyful World, will give a public sermon at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier called "Don't Be Shy: The Elevating Power of Accepting Generosity."

“Ginny Sassaman’s sermons . . . tell us something we probably do not know about the one experience we all long for, the Holy Grail of Holy Grails: happiness . . .” – Piero Ferrucci, author of The Power of Kindness.

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A Reason to Run Chicago Launch Party
Nov
11
1:00 PM13:00

A Reason to Run Chicago Launch Party

  • Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church (map)
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Former LaGrange Park resident and St. Francis Xavier / LTHS alum Mike Magluilo invites you to celebrate the release of his debut novel A Reason to Run on Saturday, November 11th at 1:00pm at Unity Hall / St. Francis Xavier.

Meet Mike, hear "stories behind the story," win a trivia prize or two, and listen to a short reading. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

A Reason to Run is a coming-of-age story about a teenage boy, his bike, a devastating accident, and the healing power of running—set in a fictionalized version of 1980s LaGrange.

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Rootstock Publishing at U-32 Fall Craft Fair!
Nov
11
9:00 AM09:00

Rootstock Publishing at U-32 Fall Craft Fair!

  • Montpelier, VT 05602 United States (map)
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Visit Rootstock Publishing at the U-32 Fall Craft Fair! See lots of craft vendors, including student crafts, and enjoy food and a raffle, all to benefit the student trip to Washington, D.C.!

Rootstock authors will be signing books. This is a great time to start your holiday shopping!

Author Signing Schedule:

  • Brendan Buckley, The Morse Code, 10-11

  • Jane Dwinell, Alzheimer's Canyon, 12-1

  • Bill Mares, I Could Hardly Keep from Laughing, 1-2

  • Marilyn Webb Neagley, Attic of Dreams, 1-2

  • Bernie Lambek, Uncivil Liberties, Intent to Commit, 2-3

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12th Annual Independent Publishers & Authors Conference (Virtual)
Nov
3
to Nov 4

12th Annual Independent Publishers & Authors Conference (Virtual)

Rootstock Publisher Samantha Kolber joins Kim MacQueen, Editor & Publisher of Onion River Press, Dede Cummings, Publisher of Green Writers Press, and Deidre Randall of Peter E. Randall Publisher on a panel to talk about "How to Pitch to a Publisher" at the 12th Annual IPNE Publishers & Writers Conference!

Topics include:

  • Artificial Intelligence - Impact on Copyright

  • Finding and Working with Agents

  • Leon Conrad: Your Book as a Story

  • Jennia DeLima: Finding Your Audience

  • Book Promotion Secrets

  • Pitching to Publishers

  • Leveraging Your Publisher Relationship

  • Using LinkedIn to Build Author Platform

  • Distribution Platforms & Strategies

  • Diversifying Book Formats

  • Networking Events & Annual Meeting

  • and more!

“Make Better Books & Sell More of Them” is the theme of the 2023 conference, coming to you via Zoom on Friday and Saturday, November 3rd and 4th. The fee is affordable, and you don’t need to be a publisher, a published author, or even a New Englander to join the virtual crowd.

Our program includes experts and leaders from across the industry, certain to educate and inspire—including presentations from Jeniffer Thompson, Deon McAdoo, Hank Marcacci and Paula Diaco; plus a dozens of other industry experts.

Click Here for REGISTRATION

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Marilyn Webb Neagley -- Attic of Dreams
Nov
1
7:00 PM19:00

Marilyn Webb Neagley -- Attic of Dreams

Neagley combines a personal memoir with the history of a well-known tourist site.

Attic of Dreams is a lyrical memoir that begins in a Vermont village and moves to a grand estate known as Shelburne Farms. The author's concerns for the outer environment are intertwined with the struggles of her inner life. Humor counters tragedy, and forgiveness counters blame. Trust and love emerge.

Marilyn Webb Neagley has lived her life in Vermont. She is known for her role as president of Shelburne Farms during the formative years of 1976-1988. Marilyn is the author of two previous books and the co-editor of another. Her book, Walking through the Seasons, received an IPPY gold medal for best northeastern non-fiction. She has been a Vermont Public Radio commentator and has written essays for her local newspaper. Marilyn was raised in Ascutney, Vermont, but now resides with her husband in Shelburne.

Event date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 7:00pm

Event address: 291 Main St. Norwich, VT 05055-0307

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RED SCARE IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS with Author Rick Winston
Oct
30
6:30 PM18:30

RED SCARE IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS with Author Rick Winston

Monday, October 30th at 6:30 PM in the Library’s SAL Room. A collaboration with Vermont Reads and the Vermont Humanities Council. Free and open to the public.

What happened in Vermont when the anti-Communist fear known as the “Red Scare” swept the country? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Rick Winston, author of the book “Red Scare in the Green Mountains: Vermont in the McCarthy Era,” explores some forgotten history as we see how a small, rural “rock-ribbed Republican” state with a historically libertarian streak handled the hysteria of the time.

There were several fascinating stories in the Green Mountains, including a high-profile academic firing, a conservative senator who helped take down Joseph McCarthy, controversies involving left-leaning summer residents, and some veteran newspaper editors who spoke out against McCarthy’s tactics.

Rick Winston was the co-owner of Montpelier’s Savoy Theater for 29 years, and was Programming Director for the Green Mountain Film Festival for 14 years. He has taught film history at Burlington College, Community College of Vermont, Goddard College, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and has made presentations throughout Vermont on film history.

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Marilyn Webb Neagley at the Stowe Free Library
Oct
25
6:00 PM18:00

Marilyn Webb Neagley at the Stowe Free Library

Marilyn Webb Neagley will speak about her new memoir, “Attic of Dreams” at the Stowe Free Library on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Neagley was president of Shelburne Farms during its formative years, and then went on to consult with many Vermont nonprofit organizations, including the Stowe Education Fund. At that time, she formed a strong bond with the Stowe community.

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