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Molly Stevens

Molly Stevens is the award-winning author of the newly published Boomer on the Ledge, described as "an adult picture book that explores the antics of an aging boomer." She arrived late to the writing desk but is forever grateful her second act took this direction instead of karaoke or trampling competitors at the all-you-can-eat buffet. Molly believes humor is the emollient that soothes life's rough patches and promotes these convictions in her blog: Shallow Reflections. She won third place in the 2017 National Society of Newspaper Columnists writing contest and is a contributing author for These Summer Months: Stories from the Late Orphan Project, edited by Anne Born. Read an interview about what motivated her to write her first book.

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Inspired to write

As a University of Dayton student, humorist Erma Bombeck heard "three magic words" from an English professor: "You can write!" In preparation and celebration of the 10th anniversary workshop in 2018, a generous donor has stepped forward with a $20,000 challenge gift to the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop to make sure other aspiring writers receive the same encouragement. Between now and Dec. 31, all donations to the workshop will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $20,000. The funds will ...
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Holy bones

Humorist Danielle Schaaf has published her second book, Holy Bones, Limbo and Jesus in My Cheetos: Catholics Believe the Darndest Things. It's described as "an entertaining and informative look at Catholicism that will have readers, Catholic or not, snorting holy water out of their noses." In 2006, she co-authored Don't Chew Jesus!: A Collection of Memorable Nun Stories with Michael Prendergast. She is the creator of Haute Flash Contessa humor columns and comedy shows. ...
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