Below is a Reflective Diary Entry from Author Cindy Rochstein  who graced us with her stirring presentation at Mentone Public Library on Saturday, 28 June, 2014. On Saturday 28 th June, 2014 I had the great pleasure of speaking at Mentone Public Library. I was being presented as a new author who was ‘inspiring’ and ‘uplifting’; a winter warmer if you should please. It was in fact a particularly icy morning with a chance of hail. However, 26 guests braved Melbourne’s winter and turned up at the Library to hear me speak about an issue that is very dear to me; the issue of men's health and well being. The wonderful Julia Reichstein had kindly sought me out as an up-and-coming local author and invited me to speak. She is a wonderful support and organised everything including press. I am extremely grateful to her and the time she has put into organising this talk as well as the other wonderful library staff; Tony Brooker and Sue Blackford, who kindly gave up their Saturday to

An Author for All Seasons - June 2014 Edition.  A Warm, Winter Special with Author Cindy Rochstein Presenting: MENDEMIC and Other Works Founded 1925 Incorporated 2009 MENTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROUDLY PRESENTS : Cindy Rochstein Uplifting and Inspiring  http://www.cindyrochsteinbooks.com/     Discussing: MENDEMIC  and Other Works MENTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY SPEAKING DATE: 11am, Saturday, 28th June 2014   Entry :   Gold Coin Donation Please RSVP by : Thursday, 26th June 2014 Bookings Required : Email :  mentonepubliclibrary@gmail.com Venue: Mentone Public library Rear, 36 Florence Street, Mentone. VIC. 3194 Australia Mentone Public Library…Where Print Becomes Personable     

Mentone Library 11am, Saturday 31st May 2014... "A year ago The Blue Chair Poets were booked by the lovely Julia to appear at Mentone Library. We had self published a book of poetry called Threesome, which is accessible poetry encompassing experience of life, love, loss and happy childhood memories. Little did we know the gift Julia gave us because when we prepared our talk we were able to reflect on our journey for the past year. So it was with enthusiasm we stood before the audience at Mentone Library, grateful for the chance to share it with others. Mentone Library is a unique,warm and caring environment for all writers. From the the time we were booked Julia kept us informed at all times. The night before our performance she gave us final numbers for the audience. Chairs were reserved for our family and friends. We were treated as VIPs from the moment we stepped through the door. The front counter was reserved for our bo