Feb 15, 2008, Book Reading, Westbank Library

Karen Kreps, author of the book, Intimacies: Secrets of Love, Sex & Romance, and columnist for The Good Life magazine will share her experiences writing about personal relationships. She’ll read excerpts from her book and encourage discussion. Karen has a relaxed way of discussing adult topics in a PG (Parent Guidance suggested) manner. 11:30 am-12:30 pm; Westbank Library, Westbank Libarary, 1309 Westbank Drive, Austin, TX Free.

Feb 10, 10:30 am Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Program

Matters of the Heart
Karen Kreps, columnist for The Good Life magazine and author of the book, Intimacies: Secrets of Love, Sex & Romance, will talk about the value of prioritizing your personal love life in order to find and sustain a fulfilling romantic relationship. She’ll share her experiences writing the “Intimacies” column, read excerpts from her book and encourage questions, comments and personal annecdotes from the congregation. Karen has a relaxed way of discussing adult topics in a PG (Parent Guidance suggested) manner.

About Karen Kreps
For six years, minds have been opened by Karen’s insights about love and lovers shared in monthly columns for The Good Life magazine and public groups she organizes to discuss these personal topics. Karen wrote the bestselling 60-Day Diet Diary (Dell, 1982), and her work has been published by national magazines, newspapers and online services. Karen earned a Master of Arts degree in Cinema Studies from New York University and works as an independent website content developer. She is a certified Yoga teacher (RYT/500) and has been on the spiritual path for four decades. She’s been married fifteen years to Arye Shapiro, the sculptor whose art illustrates her new book, Intimacies: Secrets of Love, Sex & Romance. Learn more at www.TrueIntimacies.com.

Touching someone, and talking about it

On Wednesday, January 23, at BookPeople in Austin, Tx, my special guest at the Intimacies Discussion Group will be Winona Carr an Intimacy consultant certified by the Institute of Intimate Wisdom, who has practiced massage therapy and therapeutic touch for a decade. We’ll be having a candid discussion about how to be comfortable while touching and being touched by another person. What would you like to ask Winona? Post it here.

Tues, Feb 12, UT’ LAMP

Lessons Learned: Passing on a Legacy of Love

LAMP members (this event is only open to members) are looking forward to a presentation and Q&A with Karen Kreps, columnist for The Good Life magazine and author of the new book, Intimacies: Secrets of Love, Sex & Romance, and her husband, Arye Shapiro, whose figurative sculpture illustrates her new book. We’ll be sharing stories about the lessons we’ve learned in love and how others benefit from the sharing. Karen has a relaxed way of discussing adult topics in a PG (Parent Guidance Suggested) manner. She will talk about her book and experiences publishing her column, and her husband will display photos of his artwork and talk about the process of modeling from life.

Sun, Feb 10, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Austin

Janet Heimlich of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Austin has invited me to talk to the group on the Sunday before Valentine’s Day at 10:30 am. This is open to all who wish to attend.

Here’s the program announcement:

Matters of the Heart

Karen Kreps, columnist for The Good Life magazine and author of the book, Intimacies: Secrets of Love, Sex & Romance, will talk about the value of prioritizing your personal love life in order to find and sustain a fulfilling romantic relationship. She’ll share her experiences writing the “Intimacies” column, read excerpts from her book and encourage questions, comments and personal annecdotes from the congregation. Karen has a relaxed way of discussing adult topics in a PG (Parent Guidance suggested) manner. Learn more about the book at www.TrueIntimacies.com.