Neva “Janie” Hodges short story, “The Christmas Tree,” has been accepted in a compilation of true Christmas romance stories written by various authors. Harlequin published it under the title, A Kiss Under the Mistletoe, by author Jennifer Basye Sander. You can find it on Amazon.com or kindle.
Members Stacey Gustafson, Julie Royce and Camille DeFer Thompson on hand to promote the two latest releases in the Not Your Mother’s Book series, On Home Improvement, and On Being a Parent. On Thursday, November 14, 7:00 p.m., at Bay Books, 2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon.
Jim McDonald recently published, Behavioral Strengths & Employment Strategies: Bridging the Best of 2Worlds. Jim’s book is based on graduate work in industrial psychology and Garners Murphy’s biosocial model of human behavior.
Alice Kight’s poem “A Soft Answer” has been published in the 2013-2014 Ina Coolbrith Circle Anthology, The Gathering 12.
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‘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 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.
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 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.
Alice Kight takes second place for her poem “Shopping Spree,” in the California Federation of Chaparral Poets bi monthly contest themed Dance.
