“Every choice has a consequence,” was a message to take away from Jeanne Moran’s presentation “Writing a Novel: My Personal Journey” at the Dietrich Theater. Jeanne had explained in her first presentation “Self-Publishing: What I Thought vs. What I Learned” that by taking the self-publishing route, she had the freedom to tell her story the way she felt she needed to tell it, not the way an editor suggested. Both published authors and aspiring authors learned about the reality of self-publishing. For Jeanne, it was the way to tell her story and make it accessible to others.

Jeanne explained she created the backdrop for this second historical novel, the sequel to “Risking Exposure,” researching seldom-discussed Nazi events and campaigns. The Lebensborn program, the Nuremberg rallies, the Romany people, Kristallnacht, the Kindertransport, and the Rat Line all informed Jeanne’s creation of the “The Path Divided.” Through original photos and materials obtained from primary sources such as the Library of Congress and the Nuremberg Documentation Center, Jeanne shared her journey of writing a second novel filled with both darkness and hope.

The ever-popular Guided Historic Walking Tours return on Thursdays, May 23, 30, June 6 and 13. In partnership with the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau, PA Route 6 Alliance and the Wyoming County Historical Society, the Dietrich Theater will serve as the stage for the tours. The two-mile walk through the neighborhoods and bustling downtown of the Tunkhannock Historic District will take about two hours. Tour booklets, complete with thumbnail photos of the 40 featured structures, basic descriptions and centerfold map, are available at the theater for those interested in self-guided tours. To register for a guided tour, call 570-996-1500.

The best way to honor military veterans is to listen to their stories. Everyone will have that opportunity on Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at Open Mic at the Dietrich. The Tunkhannock veterans group that meets at the Dietrich will be the featured performers, sharing the stories of their military experience that they have written at workshops at the Dietrich. Before the veterans’ sharing, those who want an audience for their performances – storytelling, musical performances, comedic performances, poetry, etc. may register at 6:30 p.m.

One last reminder for a Mother’s Day treat! Sunday, May 12 at 3 p.m. the Madison String Quartet returns with another spectacular concert, the first half for the young and the young-at-heart. This concert is free for children with a suggested donation of $10 for adults. A light reception will follow the concert.

Will we see you at the Dietrich in the next few weeks? Four movie screens with all the best movies, summer camps for children, classes and events for all – we have it all. All we need is you.

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Author Jeanne Moran and author Mary Beth Voda hold Jeanne’s new book ‘The Path Divided.’
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