Marie Eaton, Be Here Now | Village Books and Paper Dreams

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Join the beloved Washington poet, Marie Eaton, as she returns to the Readings Gallery in Bellingham for a special event to celebrate her latest poetry collection, "Be Here Now." This remarkable collection delves into the complexities of aging, exploring both the physical and emotional landscapes that come with it. Through her poignant words, Eaton beautifully captures the joys and sorrows, transformations and revelations that accompany this journey. Marie Eaton's writing career has been diverse and multifaceted. Throughout her years as a teacher at Fairhaven College, her writing took on various forms, from creative non-fiction stories that embraced cherished memories, to songs that eloquently expressed a range of emotions, to thought-provoking academic research papers. Recently, Eaton has discovered a new voice in poetry, allowing her to further express her artistic vision. Her talent has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest Walk Award in both 2018 and 2021. Eaton's work has been published in esteemed publications such as Whatcom Watch, and her poems have been featured in notable collections like Keep a Green Bough: Voices from the Heart of Cascadia by Empty Bowl Press in 2021, as well as the upcoming Red Wheelbarrow Writer's 2023 Anthology, Spring and All. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the profound and thought-provoking poetry of Marie Eaton. Join us at Village Books and Paper Dreams on October 29th, 2023, for an evening filled with literary inspiration. Tickets for this event are priced at $5 to $16.32, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this extraordinary celebration of words.