The Hellenic Writers' Group of Washington DC (HWGW) is a group of Greek, Greek American, and Philhellene writers in the greater Washington, DC area. The group is under the auspices of the cultural nonprofit organization H.S. Prometheas. HWGW meets monthly and holds poetry and critique sessions as well as classes on the craft of writing. It also invites speakers on an ongoing basis to present on relevant topics.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Dr. Nicholas Kokonis Talk and Booksigning April 9, 2016
The Hellenic Writers' group is pleased to announce that Dr. Nicholas Kokonis, clinical psychologist, poet and author, will be giving a talk about his novels (Arcadia, My Arcadia; Out of Arcadia; and Ellada Mou Patrida Mou) on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 7701 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD, 20817. This is a free event and open to the public.
Patty Apostolides, Director of the Hellenic Writers' Group, will MC the event. Dr. Polyvia Parara will speak in both Greek and English about Ellada Mou Patrida Mou, the Greek translation of Arcadia, My Arcadia.
Her speech will be followed by Dr. Kokonis ' presentation, reception, and booksigning. Part of the proceeds from the book sales will benefit the Hellenic Center, 6506 Bells Mill Rd., Bethesda, MD 20817.
Dr. Kokonis has published three novels dealing with Greek immigrants. His books are listed below and available on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&text=Nicholas+Kokonis&search-alias=books&field-author=Nicholas+Kokonis&sort=relevancerankn.com:
More information about this free event can be found here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-nicholas-kokonis-presentation-and-booksigning-tickets-23649228479
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