The book club I belong to has been meeting for 12 years now. It originated at the much beloved and much missed indie bookstore Well Fed Head, and after the owners closed shop, we still meet once a month at local bars to discuss books. My involvement in bookclubs has somehow expanded this summer, to at … Continue reading Well Fed Head
With a road trip on the horizon, I know what's in store. Podcasts. Lots and lots of podcasts. My co-pilot (well, the pilot...I don't like driving) is a podcast enthusiast. I personally LOATHE production-heavy podcasts, because the incantation of the peoples' voices just grate on my nerves like nails on a chalkboard. I prefer the … Continue reading Oh My Pod
Do you ever see someone on social media and think, I really want to be friends with them? That's how I feel about Andie. Her talent is multi-faceted, and I find myself watching her Instagram stories on repeat, dying of laughter. Andie is one of the hardest working people I have ever met. She acts, she … Continue reading Q&A with Andie B.
I have known Cristen as a mutual friend for over a decade, but it wasn't until this year that the two of us connected personally, rather than waiting for the next random occurrence. I'm so glad we did! Cristen is the absolute opposite of me. Adventure-seeking, patient, loves to be outside...yet I find we have … Continue reading Q&A with Cristen J.
Krista has a full, crazy, and colorful life. Every time I see her, she has a new successful project under her belt, whether it's writing for MAKE Magazine, spearheading a tech-education non-profit, or constantly making something new to wear or display. Stop by Bookmarx in Springfield throughout July to see her first solo art exhibit, … Continue reading Q&A with Krista P.
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{Tapioca Dance Note: I had the pleasure of re-connecting with Laura after years of not being in touch. I think she is so ridiculously inspiring, and I wrote a blog post for The Bravery Board about her. You can find it HERE.} 1. Name: Laura Hansen 2. Current City: Boulder, Colorado 3. What did you … Continue reading Q&A with Laura Hansen
Current City: Chicago, IL What Did You Want to be When You Grew Up? At one point I wanted to be a writer (and attempted my first “coming of age” novel when I was in the 4th grade — it had a lot a stuff about boys, boobs/bras, and periods). I also wanted to be a … Continue reading Q&A with Lanie Brewster Quinn
I'm a bit of an archivist. When I was in 10th grade, I kept track of every single outfit I wore, the entire year. It went something a bit like this: Big Dog shirt. Giant jeans. Doc Martin Mary Janes. Repeat. In 1993, I decided to start writing down every book I read, complete with … Continue reading 500 Books
Name: Laura McHugh Current City: Columbia, MO What did you want to be when you grew up? A writer. Though I had no idea how to go about doing that, and didn’t pursue it for many years. What are you now? Full-time novelist and mom How did you get to this point? I got a … Continue reading Q&A with Laura McHugh
