Jewel,

This month we will be discussing The Sublime and Spirited Voyage of Original Sin by Colette Moody. Colette is a Dallas local , so please come support her and bring your friends!

We are reading and discussing Original Sin on Wednesday, February 10th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Urban Dog Cafe on Oak Lawn. We are excited to have this chance to discuss with Colette her novel about two women whose paths cross in the biker world. Please join us for this fantastic start to a new year.

Thanks,
Jennifer Owens
Jewel Coordinator

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News and Events:

February 10 - Jewel Book Club -
We are reading "The Sublime and Spirited Voyage of Original Sin" by Colette Moody from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Urban Dog Cafe on Oak Lawn.

March 10 - Jewel Book Club -

We are reading "Preying on Generosity" by Kimberly LaFontaine from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Urban Dog Cafe on Oak Lawn.

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ABOUT US

JEWEL is a women’s group dedicated to empowering women within their community through community involvement activities and social opportunities. JEWEL focuses on increasing the well-being of all women, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. All women are welcome.

Jewel's monthly activities

Lesbian Fiction Book Club @ Urban Dog Cafe, 2nd Weds. @6:30p.m.

Jewel Java Jive @ Urban Dog Cafe, 3rd Weds. @6:30p.m.

Steering Committee - before each Java Jive @ 6:00p.m.

Check us out on online

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=18900107528

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/jewelrcd

Twitter: http://twitter.com/jewelrcd

Yahoo: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jewelrcd/

RCD: www.rcdallas.org
 
Contact Info

Email: jewel@rcdallas.org
Website: http://rcdallas.org/index.php?q=jewel
Office: Resource Center Dallas
Location: 2701 Reagan St., Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: 214-540-GIRL (messages only)

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JEWEL JAVA JIVE

The Jewel Java Jive, every third Wednesday at Urban Dog Cafe, has a new facet. Not only can you drink coffee and enjoy socializing, but you can learn some interesting things! Here are some of the great activates coming up.

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LESBIAN FICITON BOOK CLUB

The Jewel Lesbian Fiction Book Club, every second Wednesday at Urban Dog Cafe. The book club was started in early 2009 and has so far been lucky enough to have the author join us every month by speaker phone, webcam, or in person.

LesFic Information

Author Information

Most, if not all, authors love hearing from their readers. Individual websites or email addresses for individual authors usually are found in their books or on the publisher’s website.

Buying Online

Allied Crest Editions - www.acebooks.biz
Bella Books - www.bellabooks.com
Bold Strokes Books - www.boldstrokesbooks.com
Star Crossed Productions - www.scp-inc.biz

Local Book Stores

Borders - West Village (Lemmon and McKinney)
Dicho’s Books - 500 N. Bishop Dallas - 214-946-9422

Library

Resource Center Dallas - Phil Johnson Historic Archives and Research Library

Online Forums / Groups

Bella / Spinsters Authors Forum - www.bellabooks.com/bellaforum
BSB Connect - groups.yahoo.com/group/bsbconnects/
Just About Write - www.justaboutwrite.com
Lesbian Fic - www.lesbianfic.com
Lesfic4me - www.lesfic4me
Lesfic e books - groups.yahoo.com/group/lesficebooks/
Virtual Living Room - groups.yahoo.com/group/Virtuallivingroom/

Publishers (not an inclusive list) -

Publisher Web Site - E books

Bella Books - www.bellabooks.com - yes
Blue Feather Books - www.bluefeatherbooks.com
Bold Stokes Books - www.boldstrokesbooks.com - yes
Bywater Books - www.bywaterbooks.com
Intaglio Publications - www.intagliopub.com
L-Books - www.l-books.com - yes
P D Publishing - www.pdpublishing.com
Regal Crest - www.regalcrest.biz - yes
Spinsters Ink - www.spinsters-ink.com - yes

Organizations

Golden Crown Literary Society - www.goldencrown.org
Saints and Sinners Literary Festival - www.sasfest.org

Resource Center Dallas, in partnership with the Center for Family Counseling at Southern Methodist University, offers low cost mental health counseling services for the Oak Lawn community.

To find out more about the program, or to schedule an appointment, call Resource Center Dallas: 214-393-3680.

You can also contact the Center's Information and Referral program for anonymous assistance in identifying the most appropriate services to meet your needs and to get connected to the providing agency or program. 214-528-0144