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Steve Workman published

Member News / trivalleywriters

Steve Workman has a chapter, “A Survival Guide to M&A,” included in the published book, “Tips from Top Financial Officers.” You can find the Kindle edition on Amazon.

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Camille DeFer Thompson published

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  Camille DeFer Thompson‘s story “Jolt of Reality,” has been accepted for publication in Not Your Mother’s Book on Home Improvement.  

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Stacey Gustafson triple publications

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Congratulations to Stacey Gustafson  for “He Who Kills Weeds,” and “He’s Not That Into Me,” in Not Your Mother’s Book on Home Improvement. Her story  “Sleepover Gone Bad” is featured in July 2013 A Long Story Short 10th Anniversary e-zine for writers. 

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Summer 2013 President’s Message by Paula Chinick

President's Message / trivalleywriters

I am thrilled to announce that Tri-Valley Writers has a Facebook page. Check it out CWC Tri-Valley Branch Facebook. If you haven’t set up a Facebook account it’s easy. Once you create your profile page, you can “like” TVW’s page and share it with your family and friends.

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Stacey Gustafson and Shelley Riley book signing

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  Stacey Gustafson, Not Your Mother’s Book…On Travel and Shelley Riley, Casual Lies A Triple Crown Adventure, talked about their writing experiences and signed books at Towne Center Books on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.

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Art Tenbrink poem receives honorable mention at Alameda County Fair

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Art Tenbrink received honorable mention at the Alameda County Fair for “Fair Tina Marie.” Art will read his poem at an awards ceremony Sunday, June 30, 2013.

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Stacey Gustafson published in Generation Fabulous

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Stacey Gustafson’s story, “Beware of Coupons, Strangers Bearing Gifts” is featured in Generation Fabulous – The Voices of Midlife, the premier place for women of a certain age to connect with each other for support, encouragement, information, blogging tips, and community. 

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Annette Langer published in We Magazine for Women

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Annette Langer was interviewed by the editor of We Magazine for Women highighting women in public service. Annette was asked about her career experiences working for the Federal Government and as a police volunteer. Read her story, including highlights of her writing career, in We Magazine for Women.

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One More Reason to Join a Critique Group by Lani Longshore

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Life is getting in the way of my writing. My roles of wife and mother got a little busier, and while the situation is temporary I find myself with more excuses not to sit down at the computer and drag words from my brain to the page. If it weren’t for my critique groups, I

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La Donna Fehlberg and Marilyn Slade in poetry exhibit

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La Donna Fehlberg’s poem “Everything Bicycles” and  Marilyn Slade’s, “Stolen Bicycle” and “You Can Have My Bike” are displayed in the Art and Poetry Exhibition at Prudential California Realty. Visit the exhibit at 1790 First Street in downtown Livermore.  

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Regular Happenings

GENERAL MEETINGS
  • Date: Third Saturday (except July & August)
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: La Quinta Inn: 6275 Dublin Blvd. Dublin, CA 94568
  • RSVP: Treasurer (treasurer@trivalleywriters.org)

 

CRITIQUE GROUPS
  • STEM: 2nd Tuesday on Zoom @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Poetry: 1st & 3rd Fridays on Zoom @ 1:00 p.m

 

HIGH SCHOOL WRITING CONTEST
  • See High School page for details and to submit.
  • Start Date: February 1, 2026
  • End Date: March 22, 2026
  • Awards Ceremony: May 16, 2026
  • Questions: email vp@trivalleywriters.org

 

AUTHOR SUPPORT
  • See Author Support page for details.
  • Questions: email author-support@trivalleywriters.org

 

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
  • Sit Down and Write on Zoom: Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:00 a.m.
  • Pull Up a Chair and Write: Thursday afternoons from 1:00-3:00 p.m. @ Inklings Coffee and Tea at 530 Main St., Pleasanton.
  • Evening Write-ins: Mondays 6-8 p.m. @Panera Fallon Road. For info, email author-support@trivalleywriters.org

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