Mechanics’ Institute of SF Librarian Taryn Edwards: “Tracing the Truth: Adventures in Historical Research Online and In-Person,” December 15, 2018

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Taryn Edwards from the Mechanics’ Institute of San Francisco—a historic membership library—will discuss how to start and sustain a historical research project in the San Francisco Bay Area. She will discuss these topics: Getting started Finding primary sources Overcoming roadblocks Holdings of local archives Free online resources that can help fill gaps in the historical record How to […]

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LeeAnne Krusemark, “Getting Paid to Write for Online Blogs, Magazines & Websites (even if you’re a self-published novelist),” November 17, 2018

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LeeAnne Krusemark will discuss finding opportunities that pay in her topic, “Getting Paid to Write for online blogs, magazines, and websites.” To write and get paid for it online usually begins with a pitch or query letter. LeeAnne will discuss when and how to prepare each. While getting paid now is great, she will discuss other

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Author and Editor Audrey Kalman, “Seeking the Muse: Connecting with Your Creative Self in an Age of Distraction,” October 20, 2018

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Novelist, short story writer, and editor Audrey Kalman will discuss a simple writing practice that helps keep the muse close and the words flowing. In her talk, “Seeking the Muse: Connecting with Your Creative Self in an Age of Distraction.” Kalman will address questions such as: Do you find it easy to sit down and begin writing? Are you

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Contests and Awards

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  Art Tenbrink won the award for Best Poem on the 2018 Alameda County Fair Theme “Summertime Fun” for his poem, “Route 66 Revisited.”     Patricia Boyle won an honorable mention award for her poem, “Aurora,” in the Poetry in a Test Tube: Livermore’s Second Annual Science Poetry Contest.   Arushi Avachat won third place

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Publications

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Two members had work published in The 2018 California Writers Club Literary Review.   Connie Hanstedt, two poems, “Waiting for the Fisherman,” and “Satin Slippers.”       Julaina Kleist-Corwin, memoir, “Care.”     Yvonne Carder published, Luminata, the first book in the Meclauks Kingdom Young Adult fantasy series. Behind castle walls, Jessi Kleinfield dreams of

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