In my writing class today, we talked about the story’s promise. A few members brought in novels and read the promise on the first page, often in the first paragraph. I asked if the author followed up with the promise to the end. They assured me the authors did. The examples were across genres, a […]
Weekend Events Locations Corrected
Thanks to writers George Cramer and Camille Thompson for correcting the locations for this weekend. Without George and Camille, I would have gone to the wrong place on Saturday. For those who plan to attend one or both, here is the right info. Saturday is the Las Positas College anthology launch. Sunday is the award […]
Book Launch with Home Improvement Stories
Going to a book launch tonight. Julie Rice, author of PILZ, Camille Thompson, and Stacey Gustafson have stories in NOT YOUR MOTHER’S BOOK with the subtitle of Home Improvement. They will be reading from the book and I’m sure it will be fun. All three have a sense of humor that is reflected in their […]
Celebration after Las Positas College Book Launch
Paula Chinick, present president of California Writers Club, Tri-Valley Branch, and Vi Moore, past president, celebrated with us at Paula’s house after the Las Positas College book launch on May 11th.
Reading my story, “Immersed in Finding Him”
I read my short story at the Oakland Anthology Book Launch for Jennifer King’s IMMERSION.
Speaking at the Oakland Anthology Book Launch
I was asked to speak about the California Writers Club members and the people from my writing class who submitted stories to the anthology called IMMERSION. Jennifer King presents us with a celebration each year where we enjoy connecting with Oakland writers.