Marilyn Slade Wins Multiple Awards
At the Alameda County Fair Marilyn Slade won the Theme Award for “Sunflower in Her Hair,” the Silver Award for “Food Fight at the Fair” and Honorable Mention for “Crouching Spider.”
Annette Langer Promotes Self-help Book
Annette Langer will be busy promoting her book Healing Through Humor: Change Your Focus, Change Your Life!
Mark Curtis, former co-anchor of KTVU Morning News: An Insider’s Look at the Changing World of Journalism
Ever dreamed of hitting the road as a reporter for a winning presidential campaign? Local author, Mark Curtis did just that and chronicled his exciting journey in his recently published book, Age of Obama: A Reporter’s Journey with Clinton, McCain and Obama in the Making of the President, 2008. Get the inside scoop on this …
Violet Moore Published; Wins Haiku Contest
“The Search,” short story fiction by Violet Moore, was published in Escape, the Las Positas College 2009 anthology. She was also a winner in the Bay Area News Groups School’s Out Haiku You contest in Contra Costa Times, Valley Times and online at InsideBayArea.com published on June 1, 2009.
Marilyn Slade Published
Marilyn Slade’s haiku was published by Bay Area News Group’s School’s Out Haiku You contest in the Contra Costa Times, Valley Times and online at InsideBayArea.com.
Annette Langer Embarks on Book Tour
June is a busy month for Annette Langer for “meet the author” events and book signings! She’ll be giving a short talk (with 2 to 3 other published authors), a brief reading from her book Healing Through Humor: Change Your Focus, Change Your Life, and a discussion afterward on writing techniques and inspirations. Here’s her …
P.A. Flaherty selected as the National Cheese Examiner
P.A. Flaherty submitted some food writing samples to the website Examiner.com and was selected as the National Cheese Examiner. It is national exposure for her articles, musings, and recipes. CWC members are encouraged to join the discussion of cheese, food of the Gods, at Examiner.com.
Fred Norman Wins Seconde Place in Flash Fiction Contest
Fred Norman’s story “The Birth of John” took second place in CWC-Sacramento’s Flash Fiction Contest.
Sherry Smith Wins 3rd Place in Haiku Festival
Sherry Smith won a 3rd place and an Honorable Mention for two haiku poems in the recent Ukiah Haiku Festival. She has a different haiku forthcoming in Mariposa. Her poem, “Red Boat,” won an Honorable Mention in the Rhymed and Metered category of the California Federation of Chaparral Poets annual contest.
Lecture & Workshop: The Pleasures and Perils of a Freelancer’s Life & The Art and Craft of Writing Short Stories
Lecture: The Pleasures and Perils of a Freelancer’s Life “Don’t quit your day job.” You’ve probably heard, and perhaps heeded, that practical advice. But what if you decide to throw caution to the wind and become a full-time freelance writer? Margaret Lucke did just that – a move that has led her in some surprising …