Judy Wheeler at Towne Center Bookstore is pleased with the sales of our anthology, Written Across the Genres. She will keep copies on the shelves, no waiting for an order. While you’re there, check out their new carpeting. We’d like to thank Judy for her support. She offers space to members of the California Writers […]
Interview with Poet Fred Norman
If you missed my previous post, I recommended Fred Norman’s book, A Hill of Poems which has the Crosses of Lafayette on the cover. Here I will do an interview with him. His poem, “Top Loading Washing Machine” is in my anthology, Written Across the Genres (available on Amazon). At bookstore readings, people tell me […]
Fred Norman’s Book, A Hill of Poems
Fred Norman’s book, A Hill of Poems, is a collection of the poems he has written and read each year on Memorial Day and Veterans Day at the The Crosses of Lafayette in California. The memorial is a visible reminder of the thousands of American soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The property which can […]
Ray Bradbury Writing Quote
Here’s a quote from the lists of author quotes I read as a Mistress of Ceremonies at the Oakland Anthology Book Launch Celebration for Word Mover. Ray Bradbury said, “Remember: Plot is no more than footprints left in the snow after your characters have run by on their way to incredible destinations.”
CWC TVW Bios Exercise
Last month I joined California Writers Club, Tri-Valley Branch’s Social Media group. The first assignment I had was to write bios in various lengths: 2-line bio (140 characters) Short bio (50 words) Medium Bio (100 words) Long bio (400 to 600 words) A bio to give for a speaker introduction (250 to 300 words) The […]
Charles James Exhibition Book
If you are interested in fashion, check out the new blog, hellafashionow. Here is a book she recommends.