For years Priscilla Long, in addition to doing her own writing, has carved out a distinct place for herself in the region for her work as a writing teacher. She has done this work in classes, workshops, and on an individual level, receiving word-of-mouth praise and recommendation (the best kind) for her work. This evening has a celebratory air to it as it marks the publication of Priscilla Long's much-awaited new book, The Writer's Portable Mentor: A Guide to Art, Craft, and the Writing Life (Wallingford Press). The 300+ pages in this handy, and handsome volume, pack years and years of hard-won insight, advice, and strategies. "Priscilla Long distills twenty years of teaching and creative thought into these pages. The Writer's Portable Mentor should be in every writer's backpack to read, underline, and share with delight." - Laura Kalpakian. "I have never seen anything quite like Priscilla Long's book .... It presents a true alternative for the advanced writers" - Maya Sonenberg.