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Literary Event—Storyline Slam: “Cold Turkey”

Published on November 14, 2019November 1, 2019 by Roxanne BinghamLeave a comment

Are you an aspiring writer or storyteller looking to have your work heard? If so, “Cold Turkey” is the event for you. Ten storytellers will have only six minutes to tell a story based on the theme of “Cold Turkey.” Eight of these people will be chosen on November 17, and two more will be chosen the night of the event. Five members from the audience will also be chosen as judges—so no matter what your style is, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

The event will be held on Friday, November 29 at Changing Hands in Phoenix. So, whether you’re looking to be one of the lucky storytellers, a judge, or just a member of the audience looking for a laugh, this event will most certainly be a good time.

Oh, and did I mention the winner gets a $30 cash prize? Just one more reason to check out this installment of Storyline Slam.

For more information, click here.

Location: Changing Hands Bookstore Phoenix, 300 W. Camelback Road

Date: Friday, November 29

Time: 7–9 p.m.

Cost: $6 in advance, $8 the day of/at the door.

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Literary Event: “Write Here, Write Now”

Published on October 14, 2019October 4, 2019 by edolehanLeave a comment

Are you a writer looking to take your craft to the next level? Then look no further than “Write Here, Write Now,” a pop-up writing workshop hosted on the fourth Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Changing Hands Phoenix.

This month, acclaimed author Tom Leveen will be hosting a workshop focused on dialogue, making your characters stand out, as well as first and third person narration. For more information, click here.

Location: Changing Hands Phoenix, 300 W. Camelback Road

Date: Monday, October 28, 2019

Time: 6–7:30 p.m.

Cost: $8

Literary Event: ‘Meet Your Literary Community’

Published on September 26, 2019September 17, 2019 by Payton KlineLeave a comment

Head out to Phoenix Public Market on Saturday, October 5th for the incredible event: Meet Your Literary Community.

Taking place annually, this event brings readings, workshops, talks, and more from over 50 local authors, publishers, and others involved in the Arizona literary community.

This event is a great opportunity to make connections, meet local authors, and interact with other lovers of all things literary.

Want more information? Click here.

Location: Phoenix Public Market, 721 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix

Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2019

Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Literary Event

Published on September 5, 2019August 31, 2019 by Payton KlineLeave a comment

Never-Before-Released Dr. Seuss’s “Horse Museum”

Breaking news: there’s another Dr. Seuss book, and yes, it has never been released before! Too good to be true? Not a chance.

Join Barnes & Noble at Tempe Marketplace for a storytime with the hidden Dr. Seuss treasure, “Horse Museum”—a book about art and how we can create it.

If that in itself isn’t enough, Barnes & Noble will also be giving out free crayons, as well as samples from their Café. Don’t miss out on this incredible event! Be sure to bring your younger siblings or children to this book celebration.

A Letter from the Founding Editor

Published on June 1, 2019October 26, 2021 by Rachel HagermanLeave a comment

Welcome to The Spellbinding Shelf, a book blog named in a sprightly first editorial meeting held right outside of a busy Fry’s Marketplace. (You know, inspiration can strike anywhere!)

We are here to share our love for books and bring our individual reading preferences to the table—and the bookshelf. An Arizona State University student organization, we will also promote the local literary community by interviewing authors and advertising literary events here in the Valley of the Sun. You might even find us attending an author meet-and-greet or poetry reading!

My personal hope is that this blog creates a space for ASU students to gain practical writing and editing experience as they bolster the literary community and foster a love for reading outside of the classroom.

Of course, I can’t introduce this blog without thanking the peers that have helped me spearhead this project. I am incredibly grateful for my friends and fellow bloggers, Makenna Knighton (our Communications Coordinator) and Payton Kline (our Managing Editor). I admire their insight and creative spirits and am so pleased they have joined the team. I also want to take a moment to thank the wonderful Professor Tara Ison for supporting our project as our faculty advisor.

We hope you join us in our reading journey, searching for those books that make us laugh, shout, cry, learn, relearn, and challenge ourselves—those books that feed our minds, souls, and conversations.

Sincerely,

Rachel Hagerman, Editor-in-Chief