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Patty Flaherty Pagan in Chicken Soup Series

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Patty Flaherty’s story “The Seating Plan” was published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: True Love on Dec 29. Her short story Pillion won an honorable mention for the Carolyn A. Clark Flash Fiction contest, sponsored and judged by Carolyn A. Clark, National league of American Pen Women, Nob Hill Branch.

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Mark Curtis Named News Anchor

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Mark Curtis is now the weekend news anchor and political reporter for WLNE-TV in Providence, Rhode Island, as well as the key investigative and political reporter for the station.

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A rooster crows by Pat Coyle

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I called Natalio in August Pine Ridge, Belize on New Year’s Eve, 2009 to catch up on the Belize Open Source property and let him know I am coming in February. Natalio said Christmas had gone well for his family and we wished each other’s families a good new year. “I just drove by the

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Mastering Creative Anxiety

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December is a challenging month. Holiday celebrations bring added stress and less time for writing. What’s a writer to do? Our December speaker, Dr. Eric Maisel, creativity coach, family therapist and the author of more than 30 books, including Fearless Creating, The Van Gogh Blues and A Writer’s Space, is an expert on stress and

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Elaine Schmitz Cookbook Released

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Elaine Schmitz’s Recipes & Recollections of My Greek-American Family was published in mid-December, and is available from Pharos Publishing, pharospublishing.com

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December 2009 President’s Message from Lani Longshore

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The holiday rush can spell the end of hard-won routines. Family and friends might take it personally if you disappear with your notebook (paper or electronic) growling, “I need to write!” So this year, instead of being the resident Scrooge, use your time to observe. Drink in the smells, the sounds, the sights, and draw

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Alice Kight Wins Second Place

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Alice Kight’s poem, “A Matter of Course,” won second place in the category Poet’s Choice in this year’s Ina Coolbrith Circle contest.

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The Path to Publication

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Every book tells a story, and every writer’s story of his or her path to publication is unique. This November, three of Tri-Valley’s own published book authors, Sarah Wilson, Nancy O’Connell, and Annette Langer, will share what it took for them to become published, and how you can benefit from their experience. Expect some intriguing

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November 2009 President’s Message from Lani Longshore

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The November novel challenge is underway – do you have your first 1000 words down yet? If novels aren’t your genre, how about challenging yourself to write the first draft of your memoirs, or the cookbook you’ve always wanted to write? Take advantage of the creative energy all around you this month, and then share

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Jack Russ Wins For Short Story

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Jack Russ has won first runner-up in the annual Berkeley Branch short story contest for “The Pink Letter.” He will be reading his story at the Berkeley Branch December Bash.

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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 list of Past Winners
  • 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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