Please enjoy this author panel from Local Author Day 2023.

Joyce Fisher

Instagram: @joycefisherpoet65

Purchase The Bird's Last Song and Other Poems

Born and raised in England, poet Joyce Fisher is both a writer and an artist. Her paintings have been exhibited in juried art shows and her creative nonfiction piece about growing up in

Joseph Reuben Fuller

Instagram: @josephreubenfuller | Facebook

Website: https://josephreubenfuller.com/

Joseph Reuben Fuller is a juxtaposed mind inside of an enigmatic brain protected by a simple skull.  Filled with content, character, charisma, and a courteous nature to use his surroundings as tools to get his point from A to B and back to A again.  A member of the 2008 and 2009 NJ Slam teams, a published author and overall lover of the combination of sounds and words. Joseph walks the tightrope with loose screws as he is his own driver on the highway of life.

Beth Portnoy

Instagram: @bethportnoywrites | TikTok:

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Beth Portnoy (she/her/they/them) is a poet, writer, and overall book-lover. A current high school senior, she published her first poetry anthology in 2022 at age 15. Their latest poetry book, Rough, is an innovative project to repurpose the sometimes distant-seeming art of poetry for the modern world. When not writing, reading, or catching up on schoolwork, Beth can oftentimes be found swimming or enjoying a wide variety of food.

About the Moderator: Theresa Agostinelli is the child of two librarians and holds degrees in Studio Art, English Writing Arts, and Library Science.  She currently works as an academic librarian and ESL instructor.  Theresa has planned and moderated numerous panel discussions and conferences at the state and local levels. Books from thrift shops, book stores, and libraries often find their way home with her. Theresa is happiest when she is sitting with a cup of tea surrounded by good reads.

Readers today often cite "mystery" as their favorite genre, but that can mean many things. Four published authors who are members of Sisters in Crime Central Jersey will discuss the various sub-genres of mysteries on the shelves today, and how readers can zero in on what appeals to them. The panelists also would also be happy to discuss common elements that go into writing any good, suspenseful mystery. Authors available to take part include Robyn Gigl (legal thrillers), Delia Pitts (contemporary PI), Roberta Rogow (sci-f, fantasy, historical) and Eileen Watkins (contemporary cozy). All are published in novel form.

Experience the Resonance of Voice in the final episode of Vocal Canvas, a podcast series exploring the 5 aspects of voice. Resonance is the amplification, enrichment or modification of our voice achieved through intention of placement. Imagine the booming voice of a war general or the nasally sound of someone speaking through a cold. The difference in where the sound wave vibrations bounce causes a change in the the sound of voice or vocal expression. Listen first hand to the differences between a bee and a bear, the echos of a tour guides’ voice in an ancient cavern, or from waves of life and house calls. Listen, subscribe, and review Vocal Canvas and join us through our blogs and social media as we continue our exploration of voice in the future.

Don’t forget to follow along with our social media challenges with #VocalCanvas and by following our social media platforms.

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Chris Barnes shares his treatise on what are the best Batman stories and adaptations with Becca Levin, all of which you can check out with your EBPL or LMxAC library card!

Check out these titles now: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-chris-barness-treatise-batman 

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Jump into Episode 4 of Vocal Canvas: Ascending Pitch, which explores how we use pitch to tell stories,  ask questions, and declare authority. Whether it is an unsure store associate, the least inspiring coach with a monotone voice, or vulnerability of our unshielded voices, pitch is not only for singers, but for speakers and actors alike. Listen, subscribe, and review Vocal Canvas – an exploration of the 5 aspects of voice from East Brunswick Library, Playhouse 22, and NextGen Acting.

Don’t forget to follow along with our social media challenges with #VocalCanvas and by following our social media platforms.

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~ Check out the bios for the cast and crew of Vocal Canvas by clicking here. ~

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Host Chris Barnes sits down with teen services library associate Becca Levin to learn about what they are reading, watching, and listening to with materials all available with your East Brunswick Public Library card or elsewhere!

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Delve into the Precision of Diction in this episode of Vocal Canvas. Diction is the art of clear and articulate speech and plays a crucial role in ensuring our messages are understood as intended. Whether it’s practicing your etiquette, communicating about hidden treasure, or emphasizing a point, diction is a tool for voice actors and public speakers alike!

Join us on this journey as we delve into the first of the Five Aspects of Voice, ⁠a voice over lesson on the use of volume and immerse yourself in the world of voice acting.⁠

⁠Don’t forget to follow along with our social media challenges with #VocalCanvas and by following our social media platforms.⁠

Series Creator & Writer: Dennis Connors

Series Editor: Melissa KR Hozik

Series Intro Editor: Niusha Nawab

Series Producers: ⁠East Brunswick Public Library⁠, ⁠Playhouse 22⁠, ⁠NextGen Acting

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On this episode of Read, Watch, Listen, Chris Barnes sits down again with EBPL Podcast producer and Adult Programming Librarian Melissa Hozik about what she's reading, watching, and listening to!

Check out these materials for free with your EBPL/LMxAC library card or free websites by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-melissa-hozik

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Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire

(Wayward Children Series)

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Sporkful Podcast: https://www.sporkful.com/

Join us on a thrilling journey of rhythm and speed in 'The Rhythm of Pace,' the latest episode of Vocal Canvas. Ever wonder why some people talk really fast and others really slow? Discover the magic of pace as we visit an exciting auction house, meet the coolest snail delivery service in town, and even listen to an unexpected love story! Listen closely, and you'll find out how the way you talk can make a story come to life.

Join us on this journey as we delve into the first of the Five Aspects of Voice, a voice over lesson on the use of volume and immerse yourself in the world of voice acting.

Don’t forget to follow along with our social media challenges with #VocalCanvas and by following our social media platforms.

Series Creator & Writer: Dennis Connors

Series Editor: Melissa KR Hozik

Series Intro Editor: Niusha Nawab

Series Producers: East Brunswick Public Library, Playhouse 22, NextGen Acting

Community Writers: Hear Me Roar and The Ugliest Guy by Jon Heron

Narrator: Tara Frye

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Host Chris Barnes sat down again with East Brunswick Township Council President Kevin McEvoy to learn about what he's been reading, watching, and listening to with materials all available with your East Brunswick Public Library card or elsewhere!

Check out the titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library card here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-kevin-mcevoy

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