Crow Woods Publishing

05/22/2023

We are looking for filmmakers for 11 of the short stories in the Vision of Life anthologies. If you or anyone you know can make a 6-10 min short film, please have them submit a film for the Visions of Life Adapted Short Film Fest. For details, see

You are invited to make a short 6 to 10-min film based on one of the 11 stories from the "Visions of Life" anthologies. Each story is based on a painting in ...

12/08/2022

The Visions of Life workshop led by Northlight Theatre is at 6:30 pm tomorrow night, Thursday, Dec. 8. If you already have a story to share, come at 7:30 pm for the Open Mic.

11/27/2022

Signed copies of Visions of Life 2 are at Bookends & Beginnings, 1712 Sherman, Evanston. The anthology makes a great gift for people who like good writers and artists.

11/21/2022

The Art Sparks Writing workshop with Northlight Theatre’s teaching artist, Fay Florence-Steddum at Skokie Public Library from 6:30-7:30 pm on Dec 8. The workshop is followed by Open Mic when everyone can share their stories inspired by the paintings in the exhibit. Go to skokielibrary.info/events/16237/ for details and to register for the workshop.

11/03/2022

The stories submitted so far are in the exhibit at the Skokie Public Library. To add to them and get a month and a half of fame and recognition, submit your own story. Visit https://crowwoodspublishing.com/exhibit20.html

10/30/2022

The Visions of Life exhibit is up at the Skokie Public Library. It officially opens on November 2. Come meet the authors and artists on Nov 10, 6:30 and write a one-page story inspired by the artwork in the exhibit. See https://crowwoodspublishing.com for details.

10/28/2022

This is part of the author panel for the Skokie Public Library exhibit officially opening on Nov 2. As part of the exhibit, everyone is invited to write a 1-page story inspired by one of the paintings. Those selected will be part of the display and have a chance to share it during Open Mic on Dec 8. See https://crow woodspublishing.com/exhibit20/ for details.

10/22/2022

I’m having a book signing at Bookends and Beginnings at 1712 Sherman Ave, Alley #1, Evanston IL this coming Thursday, Oct 27, 6-7 pm. Please come meet the authors, Paco Aramburu, Elizabeth DeSchryver, and Barbara Joyce, and artist Jacqueline Moses. Buy a book for the reader on your holiday shopping list. The bookstore would like you to RSVP at bookendsandbeginnings.com

10/10/2022

Visions of Life 2 is having its first in person book signing at Bookends & Beginnings, 1712 Sherman, Alley #1, Evanston on Thursday, Oct. 27, 6-7 pm. Please join us to hear from editor Ivy Sundell, authors Paco Aramburu, Elizabeth DeSchryver and Barbara Joyce, and artist Jacqueline Moses. Jackie will be bringing a piece of her artwork to show.

Bookends & Beginnings, 1712 Sherman Ave. Alley #1, Evanston, IL. Please join editor Ivy Sundell, authors Paco Aramburu, Elizabeth DeSchryver and Barbara Joyce, as well as artist Jacqueline Moses, who will show a piece of her work.

08/31/2022

Mary Gingrich’s painting, Irish Man will be at the Skokie library exhibit, Nov 2-Dec 20. Mark your calendar and come see it.

08/31/2022

Mary Gingrich’s painting, Three Peaches and a Knife on a Napkin, will be in the exhibit at Skokie Public Library from Nov 2-Dec 20, 2022.

08/29/2022

The portrait titled Girl with a Violin was a painting by Mary Gingrich of her daughter. She wants to paint women and children as someone important.