Book Launch: "Five Monologues"

Nova Scotia author and playwright, Paul Rapsey, has just released “Five Monologues”, a compilation of five of his feature-length dramatic monologues. Three of these plays have also been made into award-winning independent films. A book launch will be held at Bainton’s Mad Hatter Bookstore and Wine Bar on Wednesday, May 24 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Stay for a glass of wine.

Vlasta Van Kampen, Canadian author and illustrator, writes that “Paul Rapsey weaves his genius into his characters, male or female…” Barbara Loots, award-winning American poet writes: “These monologues are a challenge and a reward for actor and audience alike. I am delighted to welcome them in print to a wider world.”

Josh Anderson at Amazon Books, which will soon release the book online, writes that these “award-winning works speak for themselves”. He said that the team at Amazon Books “thought the monologues were absolutely riveting. The way you have portrayed complex relationship dynamics, and conversations about aging and depicted nostalgia through them kept us thoroughly engaged.” He felt that people “would really appreciate the emotional threads and nuances you have incorporated into these plays.”

Paul will do readings from the plays at 3:15 and 4:15 p.m.

Location: 213 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal

For more information call 902.532.2070

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