Author Event at Winchester Book Gallery

I will be telling stories, taking questions and signing copies of my new memoir, Stages: My Life in Stories, on November 16th, starting at 11:00am, at the Winchester Book Gallery in beautiful Winchester, VA. Come for the books, stay for the stories.

About the Stages: My Life in Stories:
In Stages: My Life in Stories, spoken-word storyteller Jessica Robinson has collected twenty-five stories that span from her childhood in the eighties to the creation of her own children through reproductive technology. The collection is meant to be read as a memoir in stories. Each story is complete in and of itself, but represents a different pivotal moment, a different stage in the life of the storyteller.

“Jessica’s stories create a work of heart. Each chapter reads like a conversation in which I listen to an old friend’s experiences, and recognize my own. Thoughtfully written, presented in pastel touches of humor and pathos, this book is an appreciation of all the colors of a life.”
– Lyn Ford, spoken-word storyteller and author

“Oh, this book is subtle and delightful. At first glance, it’s a memoir, a collection of amusing, moving stories that follow the author through her life. As you reach the end of the book, of course, you see the larger picture, like an image arising out of mosaics.

About The Winchester Book Gallery:
The Winchester Book Gallery is the 51-year old, independent, locally owned bookstore serving the northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. As a cornerstone of our community, we offer new books, Local Art, Cards, Book Fairs and Special Orders. The Book Gallery regularly hosts book signings, book clubs and community nights. In addition, we offer everyday discounts for teachers and book clubs. The Winchester Book Gallery inspires, informs and amuses customers with compelling book selections and a diverse selection of other merchandise.

About the Author:
Jessica Robinson is the Founding Executive Director of Better Said Than Done, the Northern Virginia-based storytelling organization that, in addition to its semi-monthly shows, hosts the annual Women’s Storytelling Festival. A spoken-word storyteller, Jessica has performed at Exchange Place at the International Storytelling Festival, on WGBH’s “Stories from the Stage,” and for the Stone Soup, the Washington Folk, the Florida, and the Hampton Storytelling festivals. Jessica is a 2023 ORACLE Award recipient from the National Storytelling Network. In addition to magazines, reviews, and anthologies, Jessica is the author of Caged (under pen name JP Robinson) and co-author of the anthology Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors.