Name: FLOW - For Love Of Writing
Start: 2023-09-12T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2024-05-14T20:30:00-07:00
Location: GenuWine Arizona

Join us at FLOW for this free event and hear the Valley's best writers-fiction, non-fiction, poetry-in supportive surroundings of your peers
About this Event

FLOW - For Love Of Writing

THE NOVEMBER FLOW EVENT IS CANCELLED. HOPE TO SEE YOU IN JANUARY, 2024.

Join us for an evening of creative expression and literary exploration at FLOW - For Love Of Writing! This is a "free" event, meaning there is no cover charge, however, GenuWineArizona is a small business and Tuesdays are happy hour rates all day. Do take advantage of it! We can also meet on their outdoor Terrace if the weather is nice; and we're adding something new. We will end the event by inviting several writers from the audience to read from their writings - up to 5 minutes. This is not a spoken word event.

A $30 gift certificate will be given by drawing to a person who registers through EventBrite - must be present for the entire reading to qualify. Maximum number of reservations is 25. Book now!

If reservations here are closed, contact me at the FLOW Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550093107455

We have another great group of writers who will present on November 12. They are:

Natasha Nurse is our featured writer for this event. Natasha is a DEI professional, coach, author, podcaster, and content creator. She is the proud co-founder of WokeNFree, a groundbreaking platform that is redefining the conversation on social and cultural issues. With its fearless approach to tackling tough topics, WokeNFree is quickly establishing itself as a go-to resource for those who crave unfiltered, thought-provoking content. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from The Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctorate from New York Law School. Outside of her busy schedule, she loves enjoying the Arizona weather with her husband, young son, and pets. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LV5WYBT

Jayde Layne is a graduate of Arizona State University and now residing in Flagstaff, Arizona. Her first published short story, "A Long Way From Home", was featured in Hurt and Comfort: A Whump Anthology. Recently her story "In Search of Shadows" was featured in the Once Upon a Blade anthology, released on October 31st, 2023. She primarily works with horror and Gothic themes to show the less pleasant sides of humanity, and how we all navigate those parts of ourselves.

Sanetria Jackson is a native of Phoenix, Arizona. Her passion for writing developed at a young age. Through poetry she discovered an avenue to share her journey and uplift others as they navigated trauma. This led her to song-writing and eventually collecting short memoirs for her first book. Her hope is that every person she touches with her writing will find inspiration in some way. A quote that is woven into her writings and daily life is, "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up just as in fact you are doing" written by Paul the Apostle.

Britt Kemp is a Writer and storyteller, from Erie, P.A. Britt resided in New York and now calls Tempe her home. She has self-published three books and in 2016 was part of the Yoko Ono "Arising" art project at the Reykjavik Art Museum. www.BrittBrittBrittBrittBritt.com

Josh Ortega is a freelance journalist from California and an Army veteran who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in 2021. He has worked as Staff Writer for Times Media Group in Tempe, as well as the business editor for the Downtown Devil community newspaper in Phoenix.

Dates: November 14

Time: 6:30 PM (Pacific Daylight Time)

Location: 888 North 1st Avenue #101, Phoenix, AZ 85003, GenuWineArizona. Two-hour validation in parking lot on 1st Ave behind the self-serve wine restaurant., You may also park on Roosevelt Avenue. https://genuwinearizona.com

At FLOW, you'll have the chance to connect with fellow writers, share ideas, and gain inspiration from a diverse community of passionate individuals. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this event offers a welcoming environment and a supportive audience.

Don't miss out on this incredible event! Mark your calendar, gather your thoughts, and get ready to FLOW!

GenuWineArizona, a self-serve wine restaurant, is owned by two school teachers and they support a community-inspired calendar. Check them out! www.genuwinearizona.com

Our Featured Writer for November 14, 2023 is Natasha Nurse:

Natasha Nurse is a DEI professional, coach, author, podcaster, and content creator. She is the proud co-founder of WokeNFree, a groundbreaking platform that is redefining the conversation on social and cultural issues. With its fearless approach to tackling tough topics, WokeNFree is quickly establishing itself as a go-to resource for those who crave unfiltered, thought-provoking content.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from The Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctorate from New York Law School. Outside of her busy schedule, she loves enjoying the Arizona weather with her husband, young son, and pets.

Britt Kemp is a Writer and storyteller, from Erie, P.A., Britt resided in New York and now calls Tempe her home. She has self-published three books and in 2016 was part of the Yoko Ono "Arising" art project at the Reykjavik Art Museum. www.BrittBrittBrittBrittBritt.com

Jayde Layne is a graduate of Arizona State University now residing in Flagstaff, Arizona. Her first published short story, "A Long Way From Home", was featured in Hurt and Comfort: A Whump Anthology. Recently her story "In Search of Shadows" was featured in the Once Upon a Blade anthology, released on October 31st, 2023. She primarily works with horror and Gothic themes to show the less pleasant sides of humanity, and how we all navigate those parts of ourselves.

Born on the East Coast, but raised in the Southwest, Joel Cunningham published his first novel in 2017, a satirical novel called "Keys to Success from a Completely Unsuccessful Person." Since then, Joel has continued to write, with additional works in literary fiction, humor, and adventure being released or in current development. In addition to writing, Joel has numerous other side ventures, including commercial and film acting, screenplay and script writing, video game production, and host of the film review podcast, The Reel Review. Joel is the co-founder and owner of Parametric Studios, LLC - a marketing company based in Scottsdale, AZ since 2013.

Howard lives in Arizona, though he hails from New York City. A Graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey, he moved to Phoenix in 1981 to become a financial advisor. He enjoys volunteering in the community, traveling with his wife, Lisa, and watching his two grandchildren grow up.

He’s kept a journal for nearly forty years, accumulating a lifetime of material for fiction and poetry. He began submitting and publishing his work 12 years ago, and to date, more than three dozen poems and eight short stories have appeared in print or in online e-zines. His debut novel,‘The Operator,’ was published in 2018 by All Things That Matter Press. His second novel, ‘Not on My Watch’, was published in 2021, by the same publisher. Most recently, he was awardedfirst prize in the Tempe Library/ASU Creative Writing contest for his short story, ‘The Painting.’ His poetry chapbook, ‘Observations and Distractions,’ is available for a limited time by contacting Howard at https://gershwriter.com.

A. Hill writes books that entertain and educate children about life concepts. From financial responsibilities to emotional health, A. Hill provides a "conversation corner" for adults to facilitate healthy discussions with their kids about the concepts read at the end of each book. Her hope is that the "conversation corner" creates a natural introduction for families to discuss delicate subjects to prepare children for adulthood.