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Antiques, Memories, Keepsakes

Today's busy world leaves little time to share stories with children and grandchildren.

Embrace them all at Marketplace 120 ̴ Saturday, May 2nd, 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Today’s busy world leaves little time to share stories with children and grandchildren. Come by and have refreshments, a cup of coffee or tea and write them.

Award-winning author Gail Pallotta tells us how in six easy steps. Finish your first memory before you leave.

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Tell the story behind your keepsakes.

Many are using Gail’s guidelines to write their memories in journals

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“I thoroughly enjoyed Gail’s writing class. I followed her hints and tips and produced a short story about my grandfather. I’ve been using many of her techniques on other stories about relatives. My grown children love reading them.” Linda Tallent

Cost: $20.00 per person


Supplies - Bring Memories and small keepsakes. Paper and pencils provided. Journals & notebooks allowed

After the workshop Gail will sign copies of her novel and novella.

Each person who purchases a book will be entered in a drawing for a prize.

Stopped Cold - Recommended for teens and parents - “One of the best books recently published dealing with self-esteem, drugs and the drive to be #1 at any cost.” Comment from Stopped Cold’s 4th place finish in the 16th Annual Preditors and Editors Readers Poll

Mountain of Love and Danger - re-telling of Jack and the Beanstalk - Fun romantic fantasy with suspense - “Recommended for those who enjoy shorter romantic reads with elements of danger and wonderful outlandish characters in a fantasy setting.” Lisa Lickel, Author and Book Reviewer

The MarketPlace 120 - (678) 540-7511 - 562 Wylie Rd., Suite 24, Marietta, GA

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