Diary of a D.I.Y. MFA - Local Authors' Fair at The Portsmouth Public Library and Portsmouth Writers' Salon closes.

July 2015

Began marketing for the first-ever Local Authors' Fair at The Portsmouth Public Library. 

Last month was the final month for The Portsmouth Writers' Salon. It was a truly wonderful experience over the past two and a half years. My heart was happy to see all of our writers become published.  

September 2015

I worked with Amy Ray and Laura Horwood-Benton at the first-ever Local Authors' Fair at The Portsmouth Public Library. 

About this Blog

Since graduating from college, I have been a full-time freelance writer. I've created my own D.I.Y. MFA program by attending as many literary events as possible in my community. My goal is to attend a diverse array of events and to keep an open mind and an open heart. 

This blogger account is where I log my literary events attended over the past six months. 

Check out my author and freelance writing page. Please visit: tamarajcollins.com

 

Diary of a D.I.Y. MFA - Charles, Dagan, Michael, and Tammi

January 2015

I wrote a review of The Poet's Tale, Lady Wentworth, edited by Tammi J. Truax for publication.  

April 2015

I met with Amy Ray and Laura Horwood-Benton to help plan the Local Authors' Fair at the Portsmouth Public Library. 

May 2015

I attended Long Story Short to see Dagan Migirditch (Portsmouth Writers Salon Member), Michael Boulerice (author of The Adventures of KungFu Mike and the Magic Sunglasses), and Charles McMahon (author of Legendary Locals of Portsmouth) perform. 

June 2015
I was invited to read some poems on Writers in the Round on June 15th. 

About this Blog

Since graduating from college, I have been a full-time freelance writer. I've created my own D.I.Y. MFA program by attending as many literary events as possible in my community. My goal is to attend a diverse array of events and to keep an open mind and an open heart. 

This blogger account is where I log my literary events attended over the past six months. 

Check out my author and freelance writing page. Please visit: tamarajcollins.com

To learn more about Portsmouth Writers' Salon, please visit http://portsmouthwriterssalon.blogspot.com/

Diary of a D.I.Y. MFA - Nicholsan and Paul

Nicholson Baker at RiverRun Bookstore

July 2013

I started volunteering at Sheafe Street Books on the weekends.

I also started running an Essays Book Group that meets at Portsmouth Book and Bar on the first Tuesday of the month. The Essays Book Group is open to all, and if you email me at TamaraJCollins (at) gmail (dot) com, I'll send you the list of who we are reading, what we are discussing, and when we are meeting. 

August 2013

I started working with Tom D'Evelyn, editor & writing coach. I wasn't seeking a writing coach, but he approached me about it, and I agreed to give it a go. 

September 2013

I saw Paul Harding speak at RiverRun Bookstore.

October 2013

I attended the NEIBA conference in Providence, RI.

November 2013

I saw Nicholson Baker speak at RiverRun Bookstore. 

December 2013

I was asked by Larry Clow from The Wire to provide some holiday book giving recommendations. 

I was asked by Toby Hatchett from the Portsmouth Herald to provide some holiday book giving suggestions.

About this Blog

Since graduating from college, I have been a full-time freelance writer. I've created my own D.I.Y. MFA program by attending as many literary events as possible in my community. My goal is to attend a diverse array of events and to keep an open mind and an open heart. 

This blogger account is where I log my literary events attended over the past six months. 

Check out my author and freelance writing page. Please visit: tamarajcollins.com

To learn more about Portsmouth Writers' Salon, please visit http://portsmouthwriterssalon.blogspot.com/

Paul Harding at RiverRun Bookstore