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| David Olney |
Americana songwriting icon David
Olney;
recording artist/author Jennifer Knapp
and singer/songwriter/author Tommy Womack
will read works of poetry and prose on Friday, Nov.
7, 7-9 p.m., at Howlin’ Books.
Olney is known for lyrics that are dark, deep and soul-stirring—but even
his die-hard fans may not realize he also has a penchant for writing
poetry—sonnets in particular.
At the event he will read creative works never before shared publicly.
At the event he will read creative works never before shared publicly.
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| Jennifer Knapp |
Knapp, a former Christian recording artist who came out, will read from
her powerful new book, Facing the Music:
My Story (Howard/Simon and Schuster).
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| Tommy Womack |
Womack will read from his acclaimed book, Cheese Chronicles, a hilarious and soulful look at his love of
music, and his time in the band Government Cheese.
Howlin’ After Dark: Emerging Voices series celebrates the Nashville literary
scene, independent booksellers and the spoken word. It features published authors as well as emerging scribes who are participants of Merrill Farnsworth’s popular
creative writing groups, The Writing
Circle.
The theme of the evening is “Into the Deep: Family Secrets, Going Underground and Pumpkin pie.”
Attendees are welcome to BYOB or purchase
refreshments at the in-store Frothy Monkey. Come early, as seating is limited.
This event concludes the second year of the successful author series, which
starts back up in February 2015.
More
about Howlin’ After Dark
Howlin’ After Dark is free and open to the
public. It is not an open mic night.
The store will be open and attendees are encouraged
to browse the new and pre-loved books and music. The series is presented by The Writing Circle founder Merrill
Farnsworth; and Howlin’ Books
owners Jessica Kimbrough and Gwil Owen. It is held first Fridays in the spring and fall
at Howlin’
Books
(inside Grimey’s
Too) at 1702 8th Ave. South.
Past readers include Ashley Cleveland, Bill
DeMain (a.k.a., Sterling Huck), Phil Madiera, Joe Pagetta, River Jordan, Dave
Carew, Jane Sevier, Bill Snyder, Tommy Womack and many more.
More
about the Writing Circle
Merrill Farnsworth is a published author,
poet, painter and therapist. She has written jingles for top national brands
and lyrics for award-winning recording artists. In the Writing Circle, she
invites the muse through unique creative writing exercises, prompts, music and
contemplative practices. Each circle is comprised of four to six writers and
has a different theme, including memoir, journaling, dream-writing and fiction.
The circles meet twice a month. Learn more at writingcircle.org.
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Contact: Joan Brasher, joan.brasher@gmail.com
