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September 16, 2014
Nomadic People
A friend has sent me some pages from the book she is reading: Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? by Jeanette Winterson. ��I liked this quote:�� “A nomadic people learn to take their homes with them���and the familiar objects are spread out or re-erected from place to place. When we move house, we … Continue reading Nomadic People →
September 11, 2014
Communal Commitment to End Hunger – Sacramento
Farm to Every Fork Dinner To Relieve Food Insecurity It���s one thing to get a good taste of the region at a local event (Sacramento���s Farm to Fork Festival, for example). It���s another to be offered an amazing regional meal with wine and entertainment at a dinner that benefits homeless and others with food insecurity. … Continue reading Communal Commitment to End Hunger – Sacramento →
February 25, 2014
Inspired By A Very Powerful Book
In honor of Black History Month and the book The New Jim Crow Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander I've authored some articles about the revelations in the book.
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January 6, 2014
Q&A on Writer's Block
Happy to share this Q&A session from the Writer's Block blog.
Sally Ooms has been a print journalist for 30 years—a reporter, correspondent and editor for publications in Oregon, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Missouri and Kansas. She has covered spot news, government, education issues, the arts, mental and other health concerns, business, sports and local crises during times of war, and has written hundreds of feature articles and investigative reports. Among the publications she has worked for are: the Sacramento Bee, the Las Vegas Daily Optic, the Albuquerque Journal, the Santa Fe New Mexican, New Mexico Business Weekly, Springs Magazine (Colorado Springs), the Kansas City Star and The Sun newspaper (Johnson County, KS).
In this Q&A Sally candidly talks about her book and her personal engagement with the stories.
Read the full article
Sally Ooms has been a print journalist for 30 years—a reporter, correspondent and editor for publications in Oregon, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Missouri and Kansas. She has covered spot news, government, education issues, the arts, mental and other health concerns, business, sports and local crises during times of war, and has written hundreds of feature articles and investigative reports. Among the publications she has worked for are: the Sacramento Bee, the Las Vegas Daily Optic, the Albuquerque Journal, the Santa Fe New Mexican, New Mexico Business Weekly, Springs Magazine (Colorado Springs), the Kansas City Star and The Sun newspaper (Johnson County, KS).
In this Q&A Sally candidly talks about her book and her personal engagement with the stories.
Read the full article
January 2, 2014
Radio features WPR and Fox News Radio
Fox News Radio - Featured interview with Sally Ooms by John Gibson
Sally was a featured guest on John Gibson's nationally syndicated radio show on Fox News. She spoke with John about her book and what it means to find home. Listen to the 10 minute segment here.
Wisconsin Public Radio - Featured interview with Sally Ooms
FINDING HOME
What does home mean, and why is it such an important part of the American Dream? We're joined by a journalist who talked to dozens of people who have been displaced or put out of their homes.
Sally speaks with Wisconsin Public Radio's Rob Ferrett
Sally was a featured guest on John Gibson's nationally syndicated radio show on Fox News. She spoke with John about her book and what it means to find home. Listen to the 10 minute segment here.
Wisconsin Public Radio - Featured interview with Sally Ooms
FINDING HOME
What does home mean, and why is it such an important part of the American Dream? We're joined by a journalist who talked to dozens of people who have been displaced or put out of their homes.
Sally speaks with Wisconsin Public Radio's Rob Ferrett
November 15, 2013
Oakland Indie Authors Holiday Book Fair
Just signed up for the Oakland Indie Authors Holiday Book Fair and encourage all Bay Area Indie authors to join in.
Oakland Indie Authors Holiday Book Fair
@ Impact Oakland HUB
December 12th 6:30-9:30
1423 Broadway at 14th Street
(12th Street BART)
Calling all literary groupies! This is your chance to mingle with local literary talent. Independent authors from around the Bay Area will be selling their books, mingling over drinks, and reading from their work. Support your local authors by joining us!
Admission is FREE.
Oakland Indie Authors Holiday Book Fair
@ Impact Oakland HUB
December 12th 6:30-9:30
1423 Broadway at 14th Street
(12th Street BART)
Calling all literary groupies! This is your chance to mingle with local literary talent. Independent authors from around the Bay Area will be selling their books, mingling over drinks, and reading from their work. Support your local authors by joining us!
Admission is FREE.
November 4, 2013
Hillerman Writer's Conference 2013
I am excited and honored to be speaking on a panel at this year's Tony Hillerman Writer's Conference in New Mexico. . Also happy to be back "home" in Santa Fe for a while. If you will be in Santa Fe for the conference please introduce yourself.
Yours truly,
Sally
Yours truly,
Sally
September 3, 2013
Author finds a new meaning of home
Many thanks to the Daily Iowan for their review.
8/29/13
It took Sally Ooms roughly four years to amass the 50-plus interviews recorded in Finding a Home: How Americans Prevail.
Her new book offers an eye into the world of Katrina survivors, immigrants, single parents, veterans, the homeless, and others who have grappled with dire circumstances.
Ooms will read from her book at 7 p.m. today at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St. Admission is free.
Kathleen Johnson of Prairie Lights said the bookstore likes to host authors who have written new books on relevant current events.
“People are talking a lot about homelessness, and we were delighted when we were offered the opportunity to have [Ooms] come to read,” Johnson said.
The stories are told by Americans from across 10 states as well as the District of Columbia, all of whom challenge the idea of what a home can be.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Finding Home How Americans Prevail
8/29/13
It took Sally Ooms roughly four years to amass the 50-plus interviews recorded in Finding a Home: How Americans Prevail.
Her new book offers an eye into the world of Katrina survivors, immigrants, single parents, veterans, the homeless, and others who have grappled with dire circumstances.
Ooms will read from her book at 7 p.m. today at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St. Admission is free.
Kathleen Johnson of Prairie Lights said the bookstore likes to host authors who have written new books on relevant current events.
“People are talking a lot about homelessness, and we were delighted when we were offered the opportunity to have [Ooms] come to read,” Johnson said.
The stories are told by Americans from across 10 states as well as the District of Columbia, all of whom challenge the idea of what a home can be.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Finding Home How Americans Prevail
August 26, 2013
Finding purpose, recovering from loss
An interview with me, Sally Ooms, author of "Finding Homes, How Americans Prevail - streaming audio
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