Ever dreamed of hitting the road as a reporter for a winning presidential campaign? Local author, Mark Curtis did just that and chronicled his exciting journey in his recently published book, Age of Obama: A Reporter’s Journey with Clinton, McCain and Obama in the Making of the President, 2008. Get the inside scoop on this […]
“The Search,” short story fiction by Violet Moore, was published in Escape, the Las Positas College 2009 anthology. She was also a winner in the Bay Area News Groups School’s Out Haiku You contest in Contra Costa Times, Valley Times and online at InsideBayArea.com published on June 1, 2009.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Fred Norman’s story “The Birth of John” took second place in CWC-Sacramento’s Flash Fiction Contest.
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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.
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Lecture: The Pleasures and Perils of a Freelancer’s Life “Don’t quit your day job.” You’ve probably heard, and perhaps heeded, that practical advice. But what if you decide to throw caution to the wind and become a full-time freelance writer? Margaret Lucke did just that – a move that has led her in some surprising
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.
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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.
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