Spotlight: Party Like It's 2044 by Joni B. Cole

Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
ISBN-10: 0826365566
ISBN-13: 978-0826365569
Print length: 240 pages

Author Joni B. Cole worries that Vlad the Impaler may be a distant cousin. She feuds with a dead medium. She thinks (or overthinks) about insulting birthday cards, power trips, and the real reasons writers hate Amazon. And she wishes, really wishes, all those well-meaning people would stop talking about Guatemala. At once irreverent and thought provoking, Cole offers a joy ride through this collection of eclectic essays that lands smack on the sweet spot between soul searching and social commentary, between humor and heft. Writes author and national book reviewer Joan Frank, “Here is a voice giving us a welcome break: vibrant, provocative, funny and flavorful...Cole’s deep and generous thinking makes room and fresh air: worth breathing deeply.”

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About the Author

Joni B. Cole is a writing instructor and author of seven books, including the acclaimed new essay collection Party Like It’s 2044, described by scholar and humorist Gina Barreca as, “Fabulously readable and thoroughly engaging, it is Cole’s voice that makes her stories sing. Whether she’s leading us into laughter, or holding our hand through dazzling moments of emotional recognition, Cole takes writing seriously while taking herself lightly, and thereby illuminating the world with these memorable essays.”  

Joni also has authored two books for writers: Good Naked: How to Write More, Write Better, and Be Happier (listed as one of the "Best Books for Writers" by Poets & Writers magazine); and Toxic Feedback: Helping Writers Survive and Thrive (“strongly recommended” for students and teachers by Library Journal). Nominated for a US Fellowship Award and Pushcart Prize, she created the three-volume “This Day” series that shares a day in the life of hundreds of women across America (“fascinating and eye-opening,” Publisher's Weekly). 

For twenty-five years, Joni has taught online and in-person creative writing to adults through her own Writer's Center in White River Junction, Vermont, as well as at academic programs and conferences around the country. She lives in Vermont and has two daughters. For more info, email jonibethcole@gmail.com. Or visit: jonibcole.com or thewriterscenterwrj.com.

Blog Tour Calendar

November 13 @ The Muffin

Join us at the Muffin as we celebrate the launch of Joni B. Cole's essay collection Party Like It’s 2044. Read an interview with the author and win a copy of the book.

https://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com

November 15 @ One Writer's Journey

Visit Sue's blog for a guest post by Joni B. Cole about tips for productive revision.

https://suebe.wordpress.com/

November 18 @ A Wonderful World of Words

Visit Joy's blog for a spotlight of Party Like It’s 2044.

https://awonderfulworldofwordsa.blogspot.com/

November 20 @ One Writer's Journey

Join Sue again for her review of Joni B. Cole's essay collection Party Like It’s 2044.

https://suebe.wordpress.com/

November 22 @ Michelle Cornish' blog

Visit Michelle's blog for her review of Party Like It’s 2044.

https://www.michellecornish.com/blog

November 24 @ Lisa Haselton's Reviews & Interviews

Visit Lisa's blog for her interview with Joni B. Cole about her book Party Like It’s 2044.

https://lisahaselton.com/blog/

November 25 @ Choices

Visit Madeline's blog for a review of Joni B. Cole's book Party Like It’s 2044.

http://madelinesharples.com/

November 26 @ Chapter Break

Visit Julie's blog for an interview with Joni B. Cole.

https://chapterbreak.net/

November 28 @ Thoughts of Maddness

Don't miss Maddie's review of Party Like It’s 2044. 

https://maddiegudenkauf.com/thoughts-of-maddness

November 30 @ Deborah Adam's blog

Join Deborah for an interview with the author, Joni B. Cole, author of Party Like It’s 2044.

http://www.deborah-adams.com/blog/

December 1 @ The Faerie Review

Visit Lily's blog for a spotlight of Party Like It’s 2044.

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/

December 3 @ Shoe's Seeds and Stories

Visit Linda's blog for her review of Party Like It’s 2044.

https://lschuelerca.wordpress.com/

December 4 @ The Shaggy Shepherd

Visit Isabelle's blog for her review of Party Like It’s 2044.

https://theshaggyshepherd.wordpress.com/

December 6 @ A Storybook World

Join Deirdra for her spotlight of Party Like It’s 2044.

http://www.astorybookworld.com/

December 7 @ Knotty Needle

Judy shares her thoughts about Joni B. Cole's essay collection Party Like It’s 2044.

http://knottyneedle.blogspot.com/

December 10 @ Boys' Mom Reads

Visit Karen's blog for her review of Party Like It’s 2044.

https://karensiddall.wordpress.com/

December 11 @ From the TBR Pile
Visit Kari's blog to see a spotlight of Joni B. Cole's essay collection Party Like It's 2044.
https://fromthetbrpile.blogspot.com/

December 13 @ Jill Sheets' blog

Visit Jill's blog for her review of Party Like It’s 2044.

https://jillsheets.blogspot.com/

December 15 @ The Mommies Review

Visit Glenda's blog for her review of Joni B. Cole's essay collection Party Like It’s 2044

http://www.themommiesreviews.com/

December 17 @ Boots, Shoes and Fashion

Visit Linda's blog for her in-depth interview with author Joni B. Cole about her essay collection Party Like It’s 2044.

https://bootsshoesandfashion.com