Caperton Tissot

Caperton Tissot

P.O.Box 303

Saranac Lake, NY 12983

518-891-4026

Literary Resume:

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Recently retired in 2005, from years of full time work in the health care field, pottery, environmental politics and fundraising, Caperton has emerged from the literary closet to enjoy the rewards of writing. Following is a list of results.

“The Unusual History of Saranac Lake, 7,000 brochures published 2005-2006, by Historic Saranac Lake, Saranac Lake, NY.

“Best Little Warehouse” published July/August 2006, by Adirondack Life Magazine, Jay, NY.

“Bruised, not Beaten” published November/December 2006 by Adirondack Explorer, Saranac Lake, NY.

“Don’t Forget Katrina at the Polls,” published September 8, 2006 by Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Saranac Lake, NY.

“Help with Med-despair, Part D,” published April 24, 2006 by Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Saranac Lake, New York

“Dan Berggren’s ‘Fresh Territory’: A review” of his CD, published July 21, 2006 by Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Saranac Lake, NY.

Reading of works at Bluseed Studios and Saranac Lake’s Thursday Night Art Walks.

"History between the Lines, Women’s Lives and Saranac Lake Customs." Click on New Publications for a preview and ordering information.

Writer, along with two colleagues, of a weekly column in the Adirondack Daily Enterpirse: "Friends & Neighbors; Everyone has a Story."

Reading of her pieces for Women's Studies course at North Country Community College, Saranac Lake, NY

Interviews

With Chris Knight, News Director: WNBZ in Saranac Lake, NY
With Todd Moe, Morning Host, Producer: North Country Public Radio in Canton, NY

Presentations

Goff-Nelson Memorial Library workshop, October 2007, Tupper Lake, NY.

Led panel in discussion of "Women's role in the Community" for American Association of University Women meeting, December, 2007, Saranac Lake, NY.

Workshop Offered

"Oral Histories of Your Community, Saving the Past for the Future"
Focus is on three areas:

Workshop is based on my personal experience interviewing, researching and writing: History between the Lines, Women’s Lives and Saranac Lake Customs.
An enthusiastic response to this book has prompted me to offer the workshop in an effort to encourage others to do similar projects in their own communities.
Offering an informal workshop with for participants to ask questions and exchange ideas.

Upcoming Dates

May, 2008, Long Lake Historical Association workshop presentation, date to be announced.

May 14, 2008, Wells Memorial Library workshop presentation, Upper, Jay, NY.

June 24, 2008. Old Forge Library, Old Forge, NY:4-6 PM Oral History Workshop, 7-8 PM Reading

July 23, 2008. VIC, Paul Smiths, NY: The Oral History of your Adirondack Community,7:30 PM

July 25, 2008. Bookstore Plus, Lake Placid, NY: Book Signing, 4-6 PM