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JessLourey, MA, MS, has been a tenured professor of English and sociology since 1998 and is a recipient of The Loft's Excellence in Teaching Fellowship as well as a TEDxpresenter. She's passionate about teaching creative writing. She can tailor writing and publishing workshops to your organization's needs. Her ongoing offerings are below.

Jess Lourey’s Writing Retreats

Jess Lourey Creative Writing University

Use fiction to rewrite your life | Jessica Lourey | TEDxRapidCity

"I had the opportunity to take a workshop from Jess before I was published. Her honesty, encouragement, and knowledge of the craft helped me make the leap from aspiring writer to published author. ."

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Events


St. Cloud Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 4; 5-7 pm
Where:
Books Revisited
St. Cloud, MN


Bemidji Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 5; 6:00 pm
Where:
Four Pines Bookstore
Bemidji, MN


Duluth Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 8; 12-2 pm
Where:
The Bookstore at Fitgers
Duluth, MN


The Taken Ones OFFICIAL Launch Party—Minneapolis

When:
October 10; 6:30 pm
Where:
Once Upon a Crime
Minneapolis, MN
What:
THE TAKEN ONES LAUNCH PARTY


Plymouth Public Library Presentation and Signing

When:
October 11; 6:30 pm
Where:
Plymouth Public Library
Plymouth, MN
What:
MULTI-AUTHOR PRESENTATION AND SIGNING


Washburn Public Library Presentation and Signing

When:
October 12; 6:30 pm
Where:
Washburn Public Library
Minneapolis, MN
What:
THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PRESENTS A NIGHT OF MYSTERY


Charles City, IA, Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 13, 6-8 pm
Where:
Prologue. Books and Wine
Charles City, Iowa


Chicago Signing for The Taken Ones

When:
October 14; 7:30 pm
Where:
Madison Street Books
Chicago
What:
MULTI-AUTHOR SIGNING


Chicago Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 15, 2023; 2:00 pm
Where:
Centuries and Sleuths
Chicago, IL


Women's Writing and Yoga Retreat in Colorado

November 13-18, 2023
Colorado Springs, CO


Minnesota Mystery Night

March 18, 2024; 7:00 pm
Axels in Mendota


ApollyCon

April 24-April 28, 2024
National Harbor, MD