Hello Essay Fiesta fans! It’s hump day! Just a couple more days until the weekend. And then just a couple more days until Essay Fiesta! It’s a doozy of a show, what with the amazing readers we have lined up. And one of these amazing readers is Amye Day. By day, Amye works at Loyola … Continue reading
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Keith Ecker Performs at P. Fanatics This Sunday
Hello you lovers of essays! You appreciators of words! Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Then head on over to Cole’s Bar in Logan Square for a little P. Fanatics action. Yeah, that’s the name of the reading series. And Essay Fiesta’s very own Keith Ecker will be reading! P. Fanatics is … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Reveals September Line-Up
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! September marks the end of summer. But not to worry. We’ll have a whole crew of sizzling readers to keep the fire burning. On Sept. 19 at the Book Cellar, Alyson and Keith we will play host to the following talents: Playwright and former Neo-Futurist Andy Bayiates . . . Founder … Continue reading
Alyson Performs at The Kates
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Need a good laugh before September? Get your the end-of-the-summer yucks at The Kates! It’s happening this Saturday at 7 p.m. And it’s totally FREE! Essay Fiesta’s Alyson Lyon and Stories at the Store (and Essay Fiesta alumni) Jen Bosworth will be teaming up as a comedic duo to deliver original … Continue reading
Updated Essay Fiesta Line-Up
August’s Essay Fiesta is hitting the Book Cellar in one week. And boy are we excited! We have had a slight line-up change. See below for the new finalized line-up. It’s full of big hitters! Actor, writer and director Diana Slickman . . . . . . Author of Living Oprah Robyn Okrant . . . . . … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Update
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! We’ve got a few small news bits for you. So strap yourself in and prepare to get updated. First, Alyson Lyon and Keith Ecker will be appearing tonight at Story Club. Story Club is an eclectic literary event with an open-mic component. It is also hosted by the adorable Dana Norris. … Continue reading
Party Down at the Printers’ Ball
Hey, Essay Fiesta fans! Literary people aren’t typically associated with a good party. We’re usually associated with cabins in the woods, six-toed cats and absinthe abuse. But the Printers’ Ballbucks the stereotype and proves the book nerds know how to throw a bash. Tonight marks the 7th annual Printers’ Ball. The event celebrates the printed … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announces August Line-Up
Our Essay Fiesta August show is coming up fast. On Aug. 15, Keith and Alyson will welcome the following talented readers to the Book Cellar in Lincoln Square: Actor, writer and director Diana Slickman . . . . . . Storyteller and resident director at Hubris Productions Dennis Frymire . . . . . Chicago Magazine’s Scott … Continue reading
Book Marketing
Essay Fiesta’s Keith Ecker has a new blog post about book marketing budgets. Keith operates the marketing agency Hungry Eyes, which caters to writers, authors and publishers by providing a range of marketing services. If you are planning on writing a book, are writing a book or have written a book, drop Keith a line. … Continue reading
Get To Know: Cameron Esposito
Only a weekend separates you from Essay Fiesta! Mondays have never looked so good, especially when you have a guest reader like the extraordinarily talented Cameron Esposito. Cameron is one of the top stand-up comics in Chicago. She has performed throughout the country at a variety of venues and comedy festivals. She is also the … Continue reading
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