Ice Age Round 2

The wind is blowing us down and chilling our bones. The freezing rain is stinging our faces and covering our cars in a force field of ice. And by tomorrow our roads may be ready for ice skates.

But some people say the show must go on.

Even though the release party is not a show because the last thing I would ever want to be in is a show, the release party will go on! We will still read wondrous words. We will still listen to mystical music. And we will definitely submerge ourselves in deliciously hot coffee (or hot chocolate), though that part is still not free, unfortunately.

So, unless you feel that the roads are too dangerous to drive, you are welcome into the warm den of Davinci's Coffeehouse tomorrow night at 7 p.m. Fortunately, my mom has 4-wheel drive vehicle, and I will definitely be there, as will my mom who might not want me to drive. I keep telling her that I'm a good driver.

Also, did you see us in the paper today? Spilt Beans got an article in the Enid News & Eagle, written by Scott Fitzgerald. I thought it was extremely well written. Yes, mighty fine, indeed. But that's playing to my own vanity of even being photographed. Still, I think it was a great article, and I plan to take pictures of the release party and submit them to the newspaper. And if they don't get in the paper, you will definitely see the pictures here.

Once again, I hope to see you tomorrow, January 13th at 7 p.m. and don't forget to send your submission in by March 15th.

Release Party

Get ready, get set...issue 1 of Spilt Beans will finally be released! So clear your schedule and make room for that beautiful combination of words, music, and coffee (or hot chocolate).

Important details (the same kind you would see on a seven year-old's birthday invitation):

When: Saturday, January 13th from 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Davinci's Coffeehouse (by Jumbos grocery store or check out the link for more info)

What: Contributors to the magazine will read their work aloud, Greg Stong will perform live music, and there will be an open mic session for anyone who would like to read his or her work. All for free. I wish I could give you free coffee (or hot chocolate) too, but I am a poor college student and do not have any persuasive weight to throw around. But, there will be delicious Davinci's coffee (or hot chocolate) for sale. Copies of Spilt Beans Issue 1 will be on sale for $3 each.

Why: So the community can celebrate itself!

Issue 1 features writers Leslie Cooper, Brandon Isaak, R. Almack, Morgan Mayberry, Sharon Frye, Keith Cole, Katie T. Gienapp, Danielle Pratt, Dale King, and BJHE with photography by Richard Black, an illustration by Linda Stong, and cover art by Jena Kodesh.
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Just look at it! You know it has to be good.

Stop by the Release Party for some fun or pick up your copy for $3 from Davinci's Coffeehouse any time after the Release Party.

If you any questions, don't hesitate to email them to spiltbeansmagazine@gmail.com.

Hope to see you January 13th!