I just want to say what an inspiring, approachable, and brilliant speaker Shana is. I watched her talk to a room full of high school students with so much insightfulness and then speak to a large auditorium of college students. She is a fantastic visiting writer.
Dear Shana! What a wonderful speech!!! Those lucky students to listen to it in your awesome reading voice. I am so very proud of you, and you awakened a desire in me to pick up some material and converse with the dead. ❤️
Love this, love you. (You will not be surprised to learn that I was once president of the Sigma Tau Delta chapter at my university. The first writing prize I ever won came via their awards (!) and many years later, that piece became a foundational part of Disappearing Act! Nerdiest and most precious college factoid of mine... probably.)
Hi Shana, I found the typo, but am deferring as I won last time, and the feeling of being able to find it is good enough for me. Share the wealth! I am looking forward to seeing you soon in Farmington. As sad as I am about your press, I know you will find a way to keep on keeping on.
Sorry about your press. I for one read daily to slow down the process of Alzheimers and improve memory since my craniotomy. Reading is critical for a healthy mind. It is like taking your daily vitamins. Lucky for me I have to read in three languages so that I don't forget them. I often mix them up as I speak but I still follow sentence rules. I also watch everything with subtitles so I can read while listening. They are not always accurate and they often make me laugh. Reading is not only necessary it is therapy. I have yet to meet an individual whose mind did not improve through reading. Enjoy your literary tours and hopefully I will see you at our college reunion in September 2026.
I just want to say what an inspiring, approachable, and brilliant speaker Shana is. I watched her talk to a room full of high school students with so much insightfulness and then speak to a large auditorium of college students. She is a fantastic visiting writer.
oh thank you for the reinforcement!
Dear Shana! What a wonderful speech!!! Those lucky students to listen to it in your awesome reading voice. I am so very proud of you, and you awakened a desire in me to pick up some material and converse with the dead. ❤️
aw! Thank you!
Love this, love you. (You will not be surprised to learn that I was once president of the Sigma Tau Delta chapter at my university. The first writing prize I ever won came via their awards (!) and many years later, that piece became a foundational part of Disappearing Act! Nerdiest and most precious college factoid of mine... probably.)
I LOVE this story! You are the best nerd ever!
Hi Shana, I found the typo, but am deferring as I won last time, and the feeling of being able to find it is good enough for me. Share the wealth! I am looking forward to seeing you soon in Farmington. As sad as I am about your press, I know you will find a way to keep on keeping on.
thank you, Nancy! And now the masses know that there IS a typo to be found!
Sorry about your press. I for one read daily to slow down the process of Alzheimers and improve memory since my craniotomy. Reading is critical for a healthy mind. It is like taking your daily vitamins. Lucky for me I have to read in three languages so that I don't forget them. I often mix them up as I speak but I still follow sentence rules. I also watch everything with subtitles so I can read while listening. They are not always accurate and they often make me laugh. Reading is not only necessary it is therapy. I have yet to meet an individual whose mind did not improve through reading. Enjoy your literary tours and hopefully I will see you at our college reunion in September 2026.
What a fantastic speech. They were so lucky to hear it out loud. Cheers.