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Joan M. Kop will discuss her re-released memoir – Spies, Lies & Psychosis – at the October 2nd meeting of the Local Authors Book Club (and INWG). Joan’s history, which includes working with the CIA, is fascinating. But her primary goal here is to share her personal experience of mental illness, and she hopes her book will help others find encouragement and help for their own mental health issues.

The full title for Joan’s book is Spies, Lies & Psychosis: Surviving Betrayal, Mania, Depression and the Schizoaffective Disorder. Copies are available for purchase at Auntie’s Bookstore. Members are looking forward to her presentation and the discussion should be a lively one. For more information, contact lindathewriter@gmail.com. This meeting will be held via zoom. You are also invited to visit Joan’s website: https://joanmkop.com/

On July 3rd, Stephen (Steve) LaLonde will visit with local authors and readers to present his memoir – “…to teach” which released this Spring. He will talk about his writing career and what led him to write a memoir about his many years as a successful instructor, respected and loved by students and other teachers as well. His book is garnering numerous positive reviews including mentions of his unique teaching style and creative efforts to engage students in a way to help them prepare for “real life” in the world.

The event is held at 2 pm on July 3rd, as part of a long-running series spotlighting local authors in the Local Authors Book Club. It is a zoom event. Non-regulars may request the event link from Linda at auntiesbooks@gmail.com. Come add your voice to the conversation with Steve and be prepared to ask questions. See you there!