Members Published in 2014 CWC Literary Review
The following Tri-Valley members were published in the 2014 CWC Literary Review Paula Chinick, “A Minor Perception” Alice Kight, “If I Changed Places” Julie Royce, “Coup de Grace”
Other News
John Bluck had an article about him posted in the San Jose Mercury on 4/10/14 “Around Livermore: Retiree Pens First Novel After Fascinating Career”. B. Lynn Goodwin’s story “Hello, Lynn,” has been accepted for publication in Small Miracles From Beyond (Sterling Publishing). She also has an article, “My Niche—My Way” coming out in Writing After Retirement (Scarecrow Press). …
2014 Alameda County Fair
Marilyn Slade won the Theme Award Prize (second highest award after Best of Show) for her poem “Is There a Fair as Fair as Our Fair.” Susan Condeff won the Silver Medal for her poem “Woman in the Water” and Honorable Mention for her poem “Summer Storm Perfect”. Alice Kight has three poems exhibited at Alameda County …
Sue Tasker Award
Hector Timourian is the 2014 recipient of the Sue Tasker Memorial Service Award. Hector is a charter member of Tri-Valley Writers. In 2007, he established the first critique group and set the rule “be nice” to foster and encourage new members. Hector has been published in several anthologies including the Las Positas College Anthology where he won first prize …
Books and Anthologies
B. Lynn Goodwin-Brown has inked a deal with Eternal Press for her YA novel, Talent. Carolyn Fenzl has published her debut novel The Debt Collectors: A Lucy Vaughn Mystery and launched a new website http://carolynfenzl.com. Sondra Perry has published her second children’s book Baby Carrots -Carrots of Wisdom for Little Ones. The 2014 Oakland Anthology Word …
June 21, 2014: How to Build Your Fanbase
Teresa LeYung-Ryan will be the guest speaker at the next monthly meeting of the California Writers Club Tri-Valley Branch on Saturday, June 21, at the Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard, Pleasanton. Teresa LeYung-Ryan is a writing coach and author. She helps writers of all genres create their “platform statements” and shows them how to broadcast to attract agents, publishers, the media, and …
Hector Timourian honored with Sue Tasker Award
On June 21, 2014, Tri-Valley Branch honored Hector Timourian with the Sue Tasker Memorial Service Award. Hector is a charter member who joined in 2005 during the organizational year. Hector has been published in several anthologies including the Las Positas College Anthology where he won first prize for his poem “Abraham’s Hope” He has also published a memoir …
Flexing Those Writing Muscles – by Lani Longshore
May began with a vigorous celebration of writing. Towne Center Books held a Book Fight on May 3 – contestants were given five minutes to write a story based on three words chosen at random. TVW members Arleen Eagling, Alice Kight and Lani Longshore competed along with other writers from the community. After three rounds …
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Congrats High School Writers!
We are very proud of our Tri-Valley high school students and celebrate our 2014 writing contest winners.
Award Ceremony: 2014 HS Writing Contest
We are pleased to announce the winners for our 2014 high school writing contest. Please celebrate their achievement and encourage the written word with us at the Pleasanton Library on Sunday, May 18, 2014 2-4 p.m.