It takes courage to write about the hard stuff- trauma, identity, body issues, motherhood, and other tough topics.". In Writing Courageously, local writers TJ Butler and Hannah Grieco will be joined by local educator Suzette Romero to discuss how we can examine and write thoughtfully about difficult issues. Whether you write poetry, fiction, essays, or prefer to journal your thoughts, you'll learn how to identify topics you would like to explore, where to begin, and how to both honor and push your limits.
TJ Butler is an Alexandria-based writer, photographer, and small business owner. She writes fiction and essays that are not all fun and games. Her work has appeared in outlets such as Huffington Post, Insider, and various literary journals. BUST Magazine calls her new-release short story collection, "Dating Silky Maxwell," "gritty, realistic, often unnerving, and far from glamorous." Connect with her at TJButlerAuthor.com.
Hannah Grieco is a writer, editor, and teacher in Washington, DC. Her work can be found in a variety of literary and freelance publications, including The Washington Post, Al Jazeera, Brevity, The Rumpus, Craft Literary, Shenandoah, Fairy Tale Review, Poet Lore, and more. She has an MFA from Randolph College, teaches writing at American University and The Writer’s Center, and is an editor at Alan Squire Publishing. Find her online at www.hgrieco.com and on most social media @writesloud.
Suzette Romero is a writer and educator originally from Brooklyn, NY. This is her first facilitation event with the Alexandria Library system. When she's not working on her first novel, a speculative fiction piece about a neurosurgeon, you can find her coaching and next generation with their writing skills. You can connect with her on Instagram at @BKtotheVA or email BKtotheVAWriter@gmail.com.
