Sophie's Reaction
calling all wordsmiths

Wordsmiths of all genres and forms—novels, plays, poetry, journalism, songs, short stories, to name a few—meet in an open and relaxed atmosphere. Sophie's Reaction was founded in October 1996, in an effort to bring local writers together to share and critique their literary work. Meetings are held the last Thursday of the month at Espresso Yourself Cafe, 8 S. Second Street, Newport. This grassroots writers group also conducts the annual Spring poetry contest which includes awarding the Perry County Poet Laureate, proclaimed by our County Commissioners.

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Scheduled Events...

Joy Campbell reads at a past Coffeehouse	June 19, 2010 "Sophies Signing" Join us from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as members of the Sophie’s Reaction Writers’ Group publicly read their written works throughout the day. Members will also sign copies of their books and cds, which are available for purchase at the PCCA Gallery. Light refreshments will be provided. This is a free event.
	August 5, 2010 "Poetry & Music @ the Ned Smith Center" Perry County's poets and musicians gather at the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art in Millersburg for an evening of across-the-river community building. Please check back for more information.
	March, 2011 "The Poetry Channel" A presentation organized by PCCA's Sophie’s Reaction Writers’ Group takes place in March at Espresso Yourself Cafe, on the Square in Newport.