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SUMMARY:Meera Trehan in conversation with Alison Green Myers
DESCRIPTION:Do you smell snow? Join us Saturday\, January 25\, at 2 pm for a magical afternoon at Middletown Library with local Maryland author Meera Trehan! She will discuss her new book Snow with the lovely Alison Green Myers. Following the discussion\, Meera will answer questions and sign books.  \nThis event is presented in partnership with Frederick County Public Libraries and is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: Every day\, a lonely princess digs through the snow in search of a way to undo the terrible wish she made—one that has left her with an empty kingdom and a heart full of guilt. But one day\, a mysterious girl named Ela tumbles through the kingdom’s protective mist barrier. The princess is determined to bring Ela to her father\, the harsh king\, as proof that her wish can be undone\, even if it means keeping Ela against her will. Meanwhile\, Ela\, who has grown up a regular kid in what she thought was a regular Indian American family\, is shocked to discover she’s stumbled upon the very snow princess whose picture graces the cover of the locked book that Ela’s mom won’t let her read. In this elegant fantasy\, author Meera Trehan conjures a story of loneliness\, family secrets\, science\, and remarkable snow as two girls from different worlds come together to set things right—and maybe even become friends. \nAbout the author: Meera Trehan is the author of The View from the Very Best House in Town. She grew up in Virginia\, just outside Washington\, DC. After attending the University of Virginia and Stanford Law School\, she practiced law for over a decade before turning to creative writing. She lives in Maryland with her family. \nAbout the moderator: Alison Green Myers is a passionate educator\, novelist\, and speaker. As the Program Director at the Highlights Foundation\, Alison supports storytellers with fellowships and care throughout their careers. Alison is the author of the Schneider Award-winning A BIRD WILL SOAR and the forthcoming THIS WAY TO HAPPY (Dutton/2025). A National Writing Fellow and teaching artist with Bethel Woods’ educational programs\, Alison is always happy to spend time in the company of curious kids! Alison lives in the woods of Pennsylvania with two extraordinary humans and two dear dogs.
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LOCATION:Middletown Library\, 31 E Green St\, Middletown\, MD\, 21769\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cynthia Kane: The Pause Principle
DESCRIPTION:Searching to feel more centered\, lately? Join us at 4:30 pm on Wednesday\, Jan. 22 at Give Rise Studio to hear from author Cynthia Kane about her new book\, The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool In Tough Situations. During her presentation\, Cynthia will lead the audience in a brief meditation session and answer questions; afterwards\, she will sign books for attendees. Books will be available for purchase before and after the event.  \nThis event is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book:  \nBecome a better communicator during awkward\, difficult\, or tense moments in the workplace. \nIn The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations\, renowned corporate communications expert Cynthia Kane reveals her tried-and-tested SOFTEN practice to better handle awkward\, difficult\, or tense conversations at work by breaking free of automatic reactions including shutting down\, running away\, yelling\, or getting passive aggressive or defensive. In this book\, readers will learn how to regulate their bodily responses and emotions to arrive at peaceful and productive resolutions during even the most challenging moments at work. \nWith Kane’s help\, readers have the opportunity to make a profound impact in their organizations\, both interpersonally and quantitatively by reducing miscommunications and therefore corporate errors. This book explores topics such as: \n\nThe fight\, flight\, or freeze response\, and why it’s actually a very effective evolution strategy in the wilderness—just not in the workplace\nThe true financial cost of corporate miscommunication\, estimated to be $4\,200 per employee per year\nThe importance of mindfulness in work and life\, and its key role in calming the human nervous system during stressful situations\n\nThe Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of corporate leaders\, executives\, managers\, and all individuals seeking proven strategies to smoothly navigate stressful social situations in the workplace. \nAbout the author: Cynthia Kane is the Founder and CEO of the Kane Intentional CommunicationTM Institute\, LLC that provides services to individuals and companies to improve their communication skills. She is a certified meditation and mindfulness instructor\, and the author of The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations\, How to Communicate like a Buddhist\, Talk to Yourself like a Buddhist\, and How to Meditate like a Buddhist. Cynthia has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bard College and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College. She lives in Washington\, DC\, with her husband and two little kiddos.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/cynthia-kane-the-pause-principle/
LOCATION:Give Rise Studio\, 125 S Carroll St #101\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Midnight Release Party: Onyx Storm
DESCRIPTION:Update as of 11/19/24: This event is sold out and at capacity! We cannot add more tickets. You may join our waitlist by going to the Eventbrite ticket page and clicking ‘Join Waitlist’ and in the event that someone cancels\, you will get an email notification.  \nJoin us at Attaboy Barrel House on January 20\, 2025 to celebrate the release of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros! The explosive third book in Rebecca Yarros’s bestselling Empyrean series hits the shelves at midnight and we decided\, why make you wait till morning? \nAttaboy will have themed drinks and a food truck for midnight snacks! We’ll bring extra copies of The Empyrean series for purchase along with themed merch. \nWe encourage you to come dressed in your best dragon rider outfits! Enjoy giveaways\, activities\, and prizes while we wait for the clock to strike midnight. \nThe fun has been extended and doors will now open at 10:00 pm. Books will be distributed to ticket holders at midnight\, and then you are welcome to hang around and start reading until close at 1:00 am. \nTickets are required and can be purchased here. \nEach ticket admits one (1) person and includes one (1) copy of  Onyx Storm (Deluxe Limited Edition) by Rebecca Yarros by Rebecca Yarros (with sprayed edges as shown in event image). \nCan’t make it to the midnight release\, but would still like to preorder your copy? Click here.
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LOCATION:Attaboy Barrel House\, 24 S Wisner St ste 110\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
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