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.
Member News
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.
Stacey Gustafson Published
Stacey Gustafson had two articles published in the Tri-Valley Herald and Contra Costa Times. Her cookbook review, “Small plates deliver big flavor,” was published on May 13. Also, her April Fool’s story was included as part of the “April Fool’s Prank” article on March 30.
Elaine Schmitz Launces Website
Elaine Schmitz invites you to visit her new website: www.elaineschmitz-writer.com While you’re there, please visit her blog and comment, if the spirit moves you.
LaDonna Fehlberg Published
This is the fifth year LaDonna Fehlberg has had works published in the Los Positas College Anthology. This year the poems “Talisman Rose,” “House Reminiscing,” “Montana Traveler” and photographs “If” and “Window” appear in the publication.
Finding Your Voice
Tri-Valley member B. Lynn Goodwin, author of the just released book, You Want Me To Do WHAT: Journaling for Caregivers, believes voice is the key to carving our unique paths as writers. “Who will tell your story if you do not?” Goodwin asks, quoting poet and playwright Pat Schneider. The importance of voice can’t be …