Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Lunch & Learn for October


               "Going the Self-Publishing Route: 
                         One Woman's Journey"

                       Friday, October 11, 2013  ~  12noon to 1pm
                              Folsom Library's Fischbach Room

 
Janice Naylor, who works in Undergraduate Admissions, will be October's speaker.  She acknowledges that "even if you enjoy writing, finding the right words to express exactly what you want to say takes time and commitment.  It takes a brave heart to put your story out there for others to judge. It takes courage to assume all responsibility for the finished product. It takes money."
Naylor self-published her first novel, Sea Story, last March and admits "it was hard work.  It was also worth every bit of the time and energy I spent.  Why did I choose to self-publish?  What were the unexpected speed bumps in the self-publishing process? Was it difficult to bless the manuscript and pass it on to the printer?  Did I use an editor or a copy editor?  What costs are involved?  How did I promote Sea Story?  Has Sea Story been successful?"
For the answers to these questions and more, please join us Friday, October 11th at noon in Folsom Library for a "unique opportunity to journey through the self-publishing process from the first chapter to the … well, now that Sea Story is out in the world, there doesn’t appear to be an ending in sight."
Naylor was born and raised in Troy, NY.  Since she began writing professionally four years ago, her stories have been published in newspapers, on several websites and in an anthology of regional anecdotes.  She maintains a website and blog entitled, “Red Geraniums on a Summer Day” -- www.redgeranium.org Sea Story is her first novel, and it was published in March 2013 by Red Geranium Books, the author's publishing company.
 
 
Adrienne Birchler
Coordinator
Friends of the Folsom Library

Monday, September 9, 2013


Friends of the Folsom Library

    is pleased to host

“Exploring Space at RPI”

Friday, October 4, 2013

    9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

      Russell Sage Dining Hall Banquet Room
 
Celebrating Grand Marshall Week




Interior of the Clubhouse
Assistant Institute Archivist Jenifer Monger will be presenting on key spaces which have been utilized, advocated for, appropriated, and experienced throughout campus and its environs.  At Rensselaer, the academic, athletic, social, and common spaces used, and often created, by students and administration have come and gone, ebbing and flowing from one decade to the next.  Inspired by photographs and documents, Jenifer will explore the Old Gymnasium, the ’86 Field, the Clubhouse/Union, the Houston Fieldhouse, and Grand Marshal events from myriad vantage points.  Come see how the meanings of spaces have played major roles in campus life.

A continental breakfast will be served.  The event is free and everyone is welcome, but an RSVP to Adrienne Birchler (518-276-8329 or bircha@rpi.edu)  is required to reserve a seat. 


 
Adrienne Birchler
Coordinator
Friends of the Folsom Library 

 

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Lunch & Learn for September

 

Come join us!


                             Friday, September 13, 2013
                                  12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
                       Folsom Library Fischbach Room
 
                                   Everyone is invited!
Bring your lunch or purchase one in the Library Café.
                              Dessert will be provided.

















Adrienne Birchler
Coordinator
Friends of the Folsom Library