Hello,

We had Mardi Jo Link speak after our Friends of the Library holiday luncheon last week, and she was a hit with an audience that included several people from outside our local community.  Mardi asked me to post this:

Have you ever had Mardi Link to your library? If the answer is yes then you know what an engaging speaker she is. Mardi (BOOTSTRAPPERTHE DRUMMOND GIRLS) recently received her MFA and has developed a memoir-writing workshop she's now offering to give at libraries. Called, "Yes, you CAN write a memoir!" the workshop lasts two hours and includes helpful writing prompts, opportunities for participants to read their work out loud to the group, a suggested reading list and handouts, publishing insight, and a personal on-site critique from Mardi.  She has several dates available between Jan. 2 and March 31 and charges $500 all inclusive. If interested Mardi's email address is mardi5@charter.net.

I attended her memoir-writing workshop at the Charlevoix Public Library a few years ago and loved it.  I'm going to send out an email to our Friends to gauge the interest of such a class and hope to set a date with her myself.

Sue Riegler, Director

Alden District Library