The Birth of a Widow

TWO-PART LAUNCH OF

The Birth Of A Widow; Collected Poems by Kathie Giorgio

Workshop on Writing About Grief

Launch of the Book and Discussion

(It is not required to attend both.)

PART 1: WORKSHOP: FINDING THE WORDS: Writing About Grief

TIME: 10:00 – 2:00

DATE: May 2, 2026

LOCATION: AllWriters’ Workplace & Workshop, 234 Brook Street, Unit 2, Waukesha WI

COST: $100

TO REGISTER: Click on button below or call 262-446-0284 or email kathie11@aol.com

SPECIAL DETAIL: Bring your lunch! Coffee, tea, soda and water will be provided.

DESCRIPTION: On 1/17/24, Kathie Giorgio’s husband was struck, and then run over, by a passenger van. He suffered with devastating injuries for five months, before passing away on 6/19/24. Overwhelmed with grief, Giorgio, a lifelong and accomplished writer, turned to writing for help. What she experienced is now being offered to help others, whether they’re committed writers, or simply looking for words to find their way through the pain.

In this workshop, you will explore and experiment with three different genres as a means of expression for your grief: nonfiction, poetry, and fiction. Each brings with it a unique path to processing the grief and finding your way to acceptance and moving on. You won’t be finished with grief when you leave the classroom on this day, but you will find yourself with a better sense of direction, recovery, and hope.

 

 

PART 2: LAUNCH: The Birth Of A Widow; Collected Poems by Kathie Giorgio

TIME: 6:30 – 7:30, with time for signing books after.

DATE: May 2, 2026

LOCATION: Books & Company, 1039 Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Go to Books & Company’s event page, booksco.com/upcoming-events, or call Books & Company at (262) 567-0106

Kathie will read and talk about her new book of poetry, The Birth Of A Widow; Collected Poems by Kathie Giorgio. She will be joined in conversation by Marcia Williams, RN, MSN, MS, LPC, a traumatic grief therapist with Systemic Perspectives. Marcia has lectured locally on the topic of grief, as well as nationally and internationally. She is a member of the Association on Death Education and Counseling since 1998. She is an active member of Southeast Wisconsin Grief Network (SEWGN). Marcia has been involved in traumatic grief research and practice for more than 40 years. Her grief counseling has been with individuals experiencing traumatic or violent losses. She has also worked with survivors of many types of deaths, including chronic illnesses, sudden medical emergencies and accidental deaths.