I called Natalio in August Pine Ridge, Belize on New Year’s Eve, 2009 to catch up on the Belize Open Source property and let him know I am coming in February. Natalio said Christmas had gone well for his family and we wished each other’s families a good new year. “I just drove by the …
December is a challenging month. Holiday celebrations bring added stress and less time for writing. What’s a writer to do? Our December speaker, Dr. Eric Maisel, creativity coach, family therapist and the author of more than 30 books, including Fearless Creating, The Van Gogh Blues and A Writer’s Space, is an expert on stress and …
Elaine Schmitz’s Recipes & Recollections of My Greek-American Family was published in mid-December, and is available from Pharos Publishing, pharospublishing.com
The holiday rush can spell the end of hard-won routines. Family and friends might take it personally if you disappear with your notebook (paper or electronic) growling, “I need to write!” So this year, instead of being the resident Scrooge, use your time to observe. Drink in the smells, the sounds, the sights, and draw …
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Alice Kight’s poem, “A Matter of Course,” won second place in the category Poet’s Choice in this year’s Ina Coolbrith Circle contest.
Every book tells a story, and every writer’s story of his or her path to publication is unique. This November, three of Tri-Valley’s own published book authors, Sarah Wilson, Nancy O’Connell, and Annette Langer, will share what it took for them to become published, and how you can benefit from their experience. Expect some intriguing …
The November novel challenge is underway – do you have your first 1000 words down yet? If novels aren’t your genre, how about challenging yourself to write the first draft of your memoirs, or the cookbook you’ve always wanted to write? Take advantage of the creative energy all around you this month, and then share …
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Jack Russ has won first runner-up in the annual Berkeley Branch short story contest for “The Pink Letter.” He will be reading his story at the Berkeley Branch December Bash.
Albert Rothman will be reading at the 4th Street Studio Storytellers at Swirl on the Square on October 29.
Scotland is celebrating the 250th birthday of Robert Burns by inviting everyone of Scottish descent to visit the homeland. That gave me a thought – let’s celebrate the California Writers Club centennial by visiting bookstores. California Writers’ Week is the third week in October – what better time to discover our wonderful local authors? There’s …
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