Alice Kight Won Second Place
Alice Kight takes second place for her poem “Shopping Spree,” in the California Federation of Chaparral Poets bi monthly contest themed Dance.
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Tri-Valley Writers
Reviews as a Window to the Writer’s Soul by Lani Longshore
Nathan Bransford wrote a great blog about retaining your humanity when reviewing a book you didn’t particularly like “The Bullies of Goodreads” . It got me thinking about what a writer who posts gratuitously negative reviews wants. To be seen as the strongest writer in the room? Knocking down every other writer won’t make readers flock to
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Ronnie Holland’s Poetry on Exhibit
Ronnie Holland’s poems, “Paths,” “Passion Stirs,” “Spring Falls,” and “Suspended,” are on exhibit at the Pleasanton Library through September 30. The exhibit features poetic responses to the watercolor paintings of Livermore artist, Lily Xu.
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Stacey Gustafson Published
Stacey Gustafson’s short story, “Mr. Know-It-All” will appear in the latest Not Your Mother’s Book on Being a Parent.
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Anne Ayers Koch publishes, “Following Alice – A Life in Teaching”
Anne Ayers Koch recently published, “Following Alice – A Life in Teaching.” Following Alice is the third volume in a series of essays available on Amazon. All proceeds will be donated to the scholarship fund at DeLaSalle High School.
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October 19, 2013: The ABCs of Writing for Children
The essential elements for writing books for children, and how to break into the market Jim Averbeck will be the guest speaker at the next monthly meeting of the California Writers Club Tri-Valley Branch on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at the Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard, Pleasanton. Jim tells us in his imaginative way
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November Workshop: Create a Culture (or Society) from Scratch
Discover the working principles of building a successful story world. Juliette Wade will conduct a workshop on November 16 on the fundamentals of world building a fundamental task for a writer of any genre. Learn how characters act as ambassadors for their worlds, and how to use them to convey key information to the reader. We will discuss
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2013 JACK LONDON SERVICE AWARD
Tri-Valley Writers has selected Violet Carr Moore to receive the 2013 Jack London Service Award for her outstanding service to the branch. Violet Carr Moore is the author of In the Right Place and Moments of Meditation. She has had many of her short stories and poems published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Christmas
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Sept 21 Meeting: You’ve Written the Book, Now What?
Patricia Marshall will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the California Writers Club Tri-Valley Branch on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at the Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard, Pleasanton. Writer and editor Patricia Marshall, who has helped more than a dozen authors self-publish, will walk you through the steps you need to
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Steve Workman published
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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