Dec. 12, 2008 -- Jan Lisa Huttner, critic and blogger and all around expert on things women and film has raised an important question that is getting a good deal of attention regarding the movie Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle's nomination for a Golden Globe without a mention of his co-director Loveleen Thandan.
* THE HOT PINK PEN * WomenArts.org * Women & Hollywood.Blogspot * Huffingtonpost.com

 Nov. 19, 2008 -- Rachael Madorsky invites you to a join us for discussion of a new release ”Symphony of Your Karma” and a book signing following at The Book on Stall in Winnetka, IL. Wednesday, November 19, 7:00 pm.
Symphony of Your Karma, by Rachel Madorsky [ISBN: 978-0-9705349-5-8] “Every life is a symphony but you have to conduct the orchestra and create harmony in your life. Rachel's book will help you to find your song, play it and live it.”
For more information go to, www.RachelMadorsky.com.

 Nov. 9, 2008 -- Marianne Wolf, Joliet native and author of Joliet along with other authors of local history books published by Arcadia in their Images of America Series and Postcard History Series will be on hand to answer questions and personally sign copies of their books at an event sponsored by the Gift Shop of the Joliet Area Historical Museum. For details on this event, www.mariannewolf.com.

 Oct. 28, 2008 -- Marianne Wolf will be Featured Author at TallGrass Writers Guild's October 28 Open Mic. Marianne has won numerous awards for her fiction and creative nonfiction, and will provide a sampling of her work at 7:30 pm. Following her appearance is the regularly scheduled Open Mic, where everyone is welcome to present up to 10 minutes of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, music, comedy and more. TallGrass Writers Guild is a registered, 501-C-3 not-for-profit arts organization. For details on this event, www.mariannewolf.com.

 Oct. 12, 2008 -- Is Marlys Styne's birthday. Here’s a HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout out to you Marlys.
Many of you were present to hear Marlys’ excellent contribution during the Sept. 27th IWPA event. What you might not be aware of is the fact Marlys had double knee replacement surgery on Monday, October 6th .
Thanks to each of you who emailed, called, visited or sent her a note before her double knee replacement surgery. We are sure it lifted her spirits knowing her friends at IWPA cared about her.
We're all wishing a very speedy recovery to a very delightful and lovely lady, Marlys Styne.

 Oct. 8, 2008 -- Tracy Ahrens has a new book, now out in major bookstores and online at www.bbotw.com. The name is “Giant Hero: One couple’s journey through loving and letting go of a son with Potter’s Syndrome.” It took 2 years and it was written for a couple who lost their son Titus to Potter’s Syndrome, a little known condition when a baby is born without kidneys.  You can contact Tracy at mylittleforie@yahoo.com

  Sept. 22, 2008-- Jan Lisa Hutner was recently featured in University of Chicago Magazine. You can find the article at: http://www.thehotpinkpen.com/?p=698

 Sept. 1, 2008 -- Lana Brown receives full year faculty appointment to Vanderbilt University  as adjunct professor of Internship and Senior Seminar courses, plus she has also accepted a full time administrative appointment with Michigan State University where Lana will be their LIAISON for their  Internship Program with Chicago Public Schools.

 Aug. 4, 2008 -- Susan Brauer accepts appointment to the position of technology dean at the DeVry University Chicago campus. Among her responsibilities will be oversight of the engineering, computer and electronics degree programs.

May 17, 2008 -- The Illinois Woman's Press Association, an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW), honored Marianne Wolf-Astrauskas as its 2008 Communicator of Achievement at its May 17 Awards Luncheon at the Union League Club in Chicago.

May 17, 2008 -- Mary T. Wagner, assistant district attorney for Sheboygan County, WI, won the distinguished Silver Feather Award for achieving the highest number of points among all the entrants. She received three 1st place awards, two 2nd place, two 3rd place, and one honorable mention for her entries in the editorial/opinion, web writing, and photography categories. Wagner's recently published book, Running with Stilettos, is a collection of entries from her blog, Running with Stilettos-Living a Balanced Life in Dangerous Shoes (www.runningwithstilettos.com).

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