by Populore | Jun 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Populore co-owner Rae Jean Sielen launched her summer fun by attending the West Virginia Writers annual summer conference in Ripley, West Virginia. The long weekend was jam-packed with wonderful workshops, helpful info, tips, and insights. Especially interesting:...
by Populore | Jun 3, 2024 | Client Wins
The thoughts in this book are, indeed, weird! But also, provocative, funny, logical, serious, and imaginative. This private publication (not for sale online or in bricks-and-mortar stores) is sure to bring a smile to the faces of family and friends as they chuckle...
by Populore | Jun 3, 2024 | Client Wins
We’re including this “news item” because we know that many experts consider this a Must-Read Book (enthusiastic 5 STARS!) for folks interested in cerebral palsy, living with a disability, succeeding in a discriminatory world, fighting for justice, and speaking truth...
by Populore | Jun 3, 2024 | Client Wins
Years back, Ron Iannone came up with a story to entertain his kids and their neighborhood friends. The characters and plot changed a bit as time went on, until he finally decided to put it in print. Ron and his daughter, Mary Beth (who’s heard the story countless...
by Populore | May 20, 2024 | Client Wins
Sometimes it’s hard to get family together to celebrate milestone events, especially when members are spread far and wide. It was a team effort for this Irish-German family to complete their family history book late 2023. Nearly six months later, a celebratory dinner...
by Populore | May 20, 2024 | Community Wins
Interested in local history? Take a look at the Monongalia (WV) Historical Society’s publications for sale. Each “Proceedings” has a handful of articles related to our county. A list of articles through the years is included here. The 2023 edition features a pictorial...
by Populore | May 20, 2024 | Community Wins
Earlier this spring Populore owner Rae Jean, who had been a Girl Scout as a child and teen (and then a troop leader) teamed up with two other like-minded women and hosted “Make New Friends: A Girl Scout Reunion” at The Village of Heritage Point, a senior living...
by Populore | May 20, 2024 | Community Wins
On a recent visit to OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at West Virginia University to teach a “Life Writing” class, we were delighted to see a large plaque that included the Honor Roll list above. Populore’s volunteer involvement with this...
by Populore | May 20, 2024 | Client Wins
Former West Virginia University law school professor Jim Elkins recently completed his newest book, which chronicles his longtime fascination with lawyer poets—i.e., lawyers who write poetry and poets who practice law. Through the years, Elkins has brought the wisdom...
by Populore | May 20, 2024 | Community Wins
Andrew, Populore’s office manager and production lead, has been out and about recently to spread the word on books, publishing—and stories. We love stories! And so, as might be expected, we jumped on the opportunity to participate in our public library’s first...
