Upcoming Spring Events

FEBRUARY 13
Valentine’s Book Signing & Spontaneous Poetry Reading
Thursday, February 13, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
at Guilford Art Center (411 Church Street, Guilford)

The Shop at Guilford Art Center is hosting a Valentine’s Day Shopping Event, all day on Thursday, February 13. Come see the treasury of beautiful objects made by hand with lots of love…it’s the perfect place to find gifts for the loves in your life. As a special treat, I’ll be signing copies of my book Sleeping with Ghosts, handing out homemade cookies, and doing spontaneous poetry readings from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Please stop by!

FEBRUARY 15
Center Cemetery Book Launch with Jane Bouley
Saturday, February 15, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
at the Blackstone Memorial Library (758 Main Street, Branford)

Join local author and Branford Town Historian Jane Bouley for an Open House and Book Launch highlighting her most recent work Center Cemetery: Church Yard Section. The two-volume work includes the record and photographs of 470 gravestones in the oldest section of Branford Center Cemetery on Montowese Street. Jane will show photographs, describe the book, and answer questions. Refreshments will be served.

This is the third book that Words by Jen has helped Jane publish, and I am honored to have been invited to be part of this event to answer questions about book publishing. Please stop by to say hello!

MARCH 8
Fireside Chat & Poetry Reading with Jen Payne Honoring International Women’s Day
Saturday, March 8, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
at the Blackstone Memorial Library (758 Main Street, Branford)

Please join me for a special poetry reading to honor International Women’s Day. I’ll be reading from my new book, Sleeping with Ghosts, focusing on some of the astounding women I’ve known — mentors and muses and dear friends. Together, we’ll talk about how our relationships with women influence and inspire us. If you’d like, please bring a short (100 words or so) introduction about one important woman in your life to share with the group.

APRIL 27
Book Signing & Spontaneous Poetry
Reading at Breakwater Books
Sunday, April 27, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
at Breakwater Books (81 Whitfield Street, Guilford)

I’ll see you on the CT Book Trail at Breakwater Books in Guilford, where I’ll be signing copies of my book Sleeping with Ghosts, handing out some sweet treats, and doing spontaneous poetry readings from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Plus, get your CT Book Trail Passport stamped for a chance to win over $4,000 in prizes as part of the 2-day CT Book Trail Passport Challenge!