Brooklyn Reading Works is proud to present some really interesting stuff in April and May. A little of this, a little of that. Bloggers on autism. A writing workshop on April 21. The Second Annual Brooklyn Blogfest and the Edgy Mother’s Day event. Something for everyone.

Thursday,
April 19:
MOM-BLOGGERS WHO WRITE ABOUT LIFE, LOVE, AND LEARNING WITH AN AUTISTIC CHILD will read at The Old Stone House at 8 p.m. Fifth Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets. MothersVox of
Autism’s Edges and Kristina Chew of Autism Vox.

Saturday, April 21:
Inner Lives, Developing Characters. ONE-DAY WRITING WORKSHOP with
novelist Regina McBride, author of "The Nature of Water and Air." 10:30
– 5 p.m
. at The Montauk Club. Fee: $125. Great jump start for writer of all
levels. The workshop is almost full.   email nightsea21@nyc.rr.com or
louise_crawford@yahoo.com

DESCRIPTION: Using relaxation, sense memory, and emotional memory (Stanislavski
acting techniques transformed for the writer) a variety of exercises
will be offered to enable the student to find a deeper, richer
connection to the character he or she is creating. Exercises will be followed by writing periods, and opportunities for
people to read and share their work. The atmosphere will be safe, with
the focus on exploration. The class is designed to help the student
break into new territory with the character, and with the story itself.

Thursday May 10th: SECOND ANNUAL BROOKLYN BLOGFEST at
the Old Stone House. 8 p.m. Special speakers. Photo Bloggers. Open Mic.
Meet and Greet. Refreshments. After Party. Fifth Avenue between 3rd and
4th Streets. More info at brooklynreadingworks.com (event organized by
Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn).

Thursday May 24th:
EDGY MOTHER’S DAY EVENT with Amy Sohn, Tom Rayfiel, Smartmom, Alison Lowenstein, Judy Lichtblau and More. 8
p.m. at the Old Stone House. Fifth Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets. More info here.