Meet some of the talented authors who live in our community. Free raffles and refreshments!  Books available for purchase.

Please join me and the other authors. I’d love to meet you and have a chance to chat about the book and why I wrote it. Thank you!

Please join me to learn about my memoir and why it's important - trauma and abuse has an impact upon all of us. There's Hope and Healing! Books are available for purchase.

I'll be part of the Peter E. Randall Publisher table. 

Michael Skinner is an award-winning advocate, educator, writer, and critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and guitarist, who addresses trauma, abuse, and mental health concerns through public speaking, writing, and his music. He has worked with organizations nationwide to address the stigma of mental health and to end the silence around child abuse and suicide. Michael is the founder and director of the Surviving Spirit, a monthly newsletter and website sharing resources to help those affected by trauma, abuse, and mental health challenges.

Lessons Learned from Trauma and Abuse - Healing with Music, Nature and Love. Thriving, Not Just Surviving

Join us for a thoughtful and supportive presentation with author and musician Michael Skinner. Michael will share from his newly released memoir and reflect on lessons learned in healing from trauma, abuse, and mental health challenges, alongside vital statistics and personal insight.

The presentation will include a short reading, music woven throughout, and time for conversation and questions. This event is best suited for adults.

This presentation is designed to be trauma-informed, choice-centered, and community-focused.

Please join me for music - I'll be performing songs of mine from all of my album releases[and some new tunes] along with a few of my favorite cover tunes.

This is also a time to have some fun with art - details are shared at the Aplomb website.

My CD's and memoir, The Lunchbox Theory: Lessons Learned from Trauma and Abuse will be available for purchase - some of the proceeds benefit the nonprofit, The Aplomb Gallery.