Alice Kight Published in Coolbrith Anthology
Alice Kight’s poem “A Soft Answer” has been published in the 2013-2014 Ina Coolbrith Circle Anthology, The Gathering 12.
Awakening the Muse by Camille Thompson
When I read the post from Karl, our website coordinator, I felt that familiar tingle. Not that tingle. Karl was soliciting blog posts for the TVW website. I meant the sensation I feel when my muse is awakened. Inspiration. Writing has been a passion for as long as I can remember. I never cease to be surprised by …
George Cramer’s essay published
George Cramer’s essay, No Derogatory Information Found was published in the Fall Edition of the Northern California Fraud Investigators Association newsletter. The article addresses the issue fraudulent employment applications coupled with negligent hiring practices resulting from incomplete pre-employment background investigations.
Stacey Gustafson publishes another short story in Not Your Mothers book
Stacey Gustafson‘s short story “Would It Kill Ya?” will appear in Not Your Mother’s Book on Family. She has six stories published in five books in this series. In addition, she received a mention on the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop website under “Who’s Publishing What?” Click on the link to read more at http://humorwriters.org/2013/06/08/would-it-kill-ya/
Annette Langer presented a one-hour talk
Annette Langer presented a one-hour talk at the Pleasanton Senior Center on the benefits of humor and laughter in one’s life despite challenges. She also had a successful book signing afterwards and obtained a future speaking engagement from another organization.
Social Media Group’s Inaugural Meeting: by G Karl Kumfert
We had our first meeting of the social media group last week. Here’s a quick breakdown of who attended, what we did, and what we’re going to do moving forward for the October meeting. I had prepared a questionnaire in advance, which we used that as a meeting agenda and organization notes for me. …
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Finding a Writing Footpath by Lani Longshore
Recently I took a workshop for an art technique I already know. I registered for the class to work with teacher. It was the best decision I made – on a variety of levels – and useful for writing as well as art. First, however, I had to commit to following her instructions. Following instructions is hard …
Shelley Lee Riley at Kentucky Book Fair
Shelley Lee Riley’s memoir, “Casual Lies – A Triple Crown Adventure” has been selected at the Annual Kentucky Book Fair to take place on November 16.
Vicki Hudson ‘s Poetry
Vicki Hudson’s two poems “Passage” and “ Trigeminal Neuralgia – A Neurological Condition” were published at the online journal ditch, where you find poetry that’s off the main road. To read Vicki’s poems go to: http://www.ditchpoetry.com/vickihudson.htm.
Flashes of Inspiration by G. Karl Kumfert
I really enjoy the “Aha!” moments in life — those flashes of inspiration that come when you least expect them. They are moments of brilliance and joy, testament to the magic that we call human creativity. Inspiration cannot be coerced or scheduled. Sir William Rowing Hamilton offers a famous example with his discovery of quarternions. He …