Former forensic accountant and teacher Wendy Yusin is opening Jewl's Book Shoppe and Writing Centre in Riverhead, N.Y., "a haven for readers and writers," according to Riverhead Patch.
In the store at 8 East Main St.--Yusin has bought the building--she will hold seminars for writers on a variety of subjects, including how to self-publish books, some of which can be sold in the store. Suffolk County poet laureate Ed Stever will be involved with workshops. Jewl's will also exhibit artists' work, have a pottery kiln and possibly hold yoga retreats.
The store's name combines the first letter of Yusin's name and the names of her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.