I will be interviewing the authors who contributed stories, novel excerpts, essays or poems to Written Across the Genres. Here is the first one: Author Interview with Gary Lea “Countdown” by Gary Lea, appears in my anthology, Written Across the Genres. It is the story of a day in the life of a computer technician. It […]
San Francisco Writers Conference Anthology Panel
The San Francisco Writers Conference begins Thursday, February 13th. I’ll be volunteering at the registration desk again and this year I will be speaking on an anthology panel with Barbara Santos, Kate Farrell, and Camille Cusumano. I’ll have Written Across the Genres with me to talk about the experience of putting that book together.
Written Across the Genres Book Reading Event
First book reading event for Written Across the Genres will be at Towne Center Books the end of February. I have four people signed up to read so far. I hope to schedule more readings at local bookstores the end of March.
Quote about Pavlov
“If Pavlov tested his cat he would have failed.” _Patrick H.T. Doyle
Cover spread for Written Across the Genres
Here is the cover spread for my anthology that will be available February 7th on Amazon.
Ann Patchett reading event for her newest book, This is a Story of a Happy Marriage
Enjoyed lunch at Rakestraw Bookstore to hear Ann Patchett talk about her anthology, This is a Story of a Happy Marriage. She is a skilled writer and engaging speaker. I’ve read all her books and it’s hard to choose a favorite; they are all terrific.
My Writing Class at Towne Center Bookstore
Here are members of my afternoon writing class at Towne Center Bookstore. Everyone has entries in my anthology, Written Across the Genres. From left to right: Reme Pick, Art Tenbrink, Marilyn Slade, Blanche Wacquier, Me (Julaina), Linda Todd, Sharon McCracken, Gary Lea, Haihong Liao. The settings of their stories, essays, and poems range from war-torn […]