Discussing the English Major at My Alma Mater

Discussing the English major at Franklin & Marshall College.

This Tuesday, I returned to Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to discuss the career paths available to undergrad English majors as part of an alumni panel. The panel featured six alumni pursuing a variety of careers--from library sciences to marketing--and of course, I spoke about breaking into the publishing industry and freelancing. We discussed first jobs, networking, maintaining confidence, and how to keep creative after college (a subject very dear to my heart). I also talked about launching an open mic series, building communities, and forming writing groups. 

The event was a great success, with a record number of attendees, and I met some wonderful students eager to start their publishing careers. If anyone knows of any opportunities I can recommend to them, I hope you'll leave a comment!

More Press for WEIRD GIRL AND WHAT'S HIS NAME

Meagan Brothers will be reading from her new novel Weird Girl and What's His Name tonight at the Hudson Valley Writers' Center in Sleepy Hollow. Come hear some of Lula and Rory's adventure, as read by the author herself! Copies will be available for purchase and signing. Even The New York Times thinks you should go! 

Additionally, Weird Girl and What's His Name was featured on HerCampus's "20 New Young Adult Books to Read." They write: 

Readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories will enjoy this powerful novel. 

Read the full review here. But that's not all! The book has received a number of new reviews, from Barnes & Noble, Stylecaster, and School Library Journal, which I've added to my original list. Check them out here. 

And last but not least . . . spotted at the Barnes & Noble on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Come give this book a good home. Have you spotted any copies of Weird Girl? Show us on Twitter @threeroomspress. 

Spotted by the illustrious Nicole Frail (www.nicolefrail.com). 

Meagan Brothers at Hudson Valley Writers' Center

Meagan Brothers, author of Weird Girl and What's His Name

On Friday, October 30, author Meagan Brothers will be reading from Weird Girl and What's His Name at the Hudson Valley Writers' Center in Sleepy Hollow, NY, for which I occasionally do graphic design. The reading starts at 7:30 p.m. and costs $10. 

The Hudson Valley Writers Center describes the event: 

A reading in collaboration with Three Rooms Press. Meagan Brothers reads from her recently published LGBT-Young Adult novel, Weird Girl and What’s His Name, about friendship and finding your place in the world.

Tickets can be purchased here. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Afterward, you can stay to chat with the Press and Meagan, or partake of Sleepy Hollow's annual Halloween traditions. Hope to see you there! 

Kat Georges Design

Ghostly Happenings at the Merchant's House Museum

Merchant's House funeral reenactment, 2014. (Photo by Nathan Swan: http://nathanswan.com/blog/2014/11/27/funeral-reenactment-for-seabury-tredwell)

This weekend, the Merchant's House Museum continues its yearly tradition of offering candlelight ghost tours of the historic nineteenth century home. Eight people died at number 29 East Fourth Street, and some say their spirits still linger here today. In fact, The New York Times has called the Merchant's House Museum "Manhattan's most haunted house." I will be assisting with the ghost tours on Friday and Saturday, the 23rd and 24th. Tours are offered at these times: 

Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24
Super Spooky Tour (includes 4th Floor Servants’ Quarters): 6:30, 8 & 9:30 p.m. $35
Spooky Tour: 7, 7:30, 8:30, 9 p.m. $25
MHM Members $15 all times.

Wednesday, October 28; Thursday, October 29; Friday, October 30
Super Spooky Tour (includes 4th Floor Servants’ Quarters): 6:30, 8 & 9:30 p.m. $40
Spooky Tour: 7, 7:30, 8:30, 9 p.m. $30
MHM Members $15 all times.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Additionally, on Sunday, October 25th, I will be reprising the role of Gertrude Tredwell during our annual From Parlor to Grave: 1865 Funeral Reenactment and Graveyard Procession. I will be dressed in period mourning, as shown above on the left, as we reenact the 1865 funeral of patriarch Seabury Tredwell. Tickets can be purchased here.

To read more about Victorian mourning and dress, check out my article on LitroNY "Death Brought to Life at the Met."

WEIRD GIRL AND WHAT'S HIS NAME Has Launched!

Author Meagan Brothers reads from her new novel Weird Girl and What's His Name at the Cornelia Street Cafe.

Last night marked the book birthday of Weird Girl and What's His Name! I've been working on this novel with author Meagan Brothers at Three Rooms Press for more than a year, and I could not be more delighted for her. The launch party at Cornelia Street Cafe was perfect; the room was packed, the books were flying off the sales table, and friends, fans, and colleagues were so happy to be celebrating this phenomenal story. It was a triumphant night. 

Though its official release isn't until Tuesday, copies of Weird Girl and What's His Name have been spotted all over. Copies can be found at Book Culture, Barnes and Noble NYC, McNally Jackson, and of course, Amazon, to name just a few. Found a copy at your local bookstore? Share a picture below!