100 Days: Exterior and interior book design by Bill Watson of Castro Watson Architecture and Interiors.
James Navé here. I'm thrilled to invite you to an intimate evening at one of Asheville's cultural gems, The Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC.
We'll come together on Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 5-7 pm in the heart of West Asheville to celebrate the launch of my new book, 100 Days: Poems After Cancer, published by 3: A Taos Press. Limit 49. You’re invited, and admission is free.
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How 100 Days Started
Twelve years ago, I embarked on this transformative journey, crafting a poetic memoir tracing 100 days of healing after prostate surgery. From the quiet beauty of Asheville to the high Rockies around Taos, New Mexico, to the bustling streets of New York City, I penned one short prose poem each day for those 100 days, sharing them with my Facebook community.
Chance Encounter
While the initial self-publication on Amazon received a decent reception, a chance encounter with Andrea Watson of 3: A Taos Press brought new life to my labor of love.
After I shared my compilation of healing poems, she agreed to publish it, acknowledging its profound narrative of healing and personal transformation. Three years later, upon holding the first copy of 100 Days: Poems After Cancer in my hands this May, I was gobsmacked by its sheer aesthetic beauty beyond what I had ever anticipated.
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The Power of Art
Location: LEAF Global Arts Retreat at Lake Eden
100 Days is a resounding testament to resilience, the power of art, and the importance of acknowledging our health. Each line invites readers to reflect, engage, and converse, especially men, fostering critical conversations about health and well-being.
Let's gather at this book launch salon – a tribute to convivial gatherings of a bygone era, offering camaraderie and lively discussion.
I warmly welcome old friends and new faces to join this celebration. So come, let's revel in the joy of literature, make new connections, and enjoy the rich cultural atmosphere of The Story Parlor.
Please join us as we raise a toast to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of poetry.
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A Gathering at The Story Parlor
Story Parlor does not have access to dedicated parking. A parking map with nearby paid lots and available street parking is posted on the Story Parlor website. Please be considerate of the surrounding neighbors and heed any parking signs, regulations, and/or fees. Story Parlor is not responsible for parking tickets or towed vehicles.
Quotes
1) Julia Cameron
2) Jacki Lyden
3) Allan Wolf
4) Patricia Smith
1) "Poet James Navé has written a luminous, tender, and fierce book. It bathes the reader with light." —JULIA CAMERON, The Artist's Way
2) "Breaking through the chrysalis of a happy life, James Navé tells the universe he is its creation. The result is surprising and encouraging. NPR listeners loved it." —JACKI LYDEN, The Daughter of the Queen of Sheba & former host of NPR News.
3) "James Navé woke from his surgery spouting poetry as if he were blazing north on I-40. He spouted for 100 days. Luckily for us, he took the time to write them all down." —ALLAN WOLF, The Watch That Ends the Night
4) "James Navé's lyrical and revelatory communiqués confront the disease without succumbing to its perceived power. The power is in the stark moments of illumination and hard-won truths." —Patricia Smith, Blood Dazzler