Rachael Herron’s most recent book is Fast-Draft Your Memoir. She is the bestselling author of the novels The Ones Who Matter Most (named a 2016 Editor’s Pick by Library Journal), Splinters of Light, and Pack Up the Moon, the Darling Bay and the Cypress Hollow series, and the memoir, A Life in Stitches. Join us on Saturday, June 16, at 2:00 p.m. at Four Points by Sheraton, … [Read more...] about Author Rachael Herron Will Speak on Memoir Writing, June 16, 2018
Veronica Rossi, Vision Workshop, May 19, 2018
Veronica Rossi is a best-selling author of fiction for young adults. Her debut novel, Under the Never Sky, was her first in a post-apocalyptic trilogy. It was deemed one of the Best Books of the Year by School Library Journal. On May 19 Rossi will present a “Vision Workshop” at the Tri-Valley Writers meeting. Rossi says, “Forget about revision; let’s talk vision! How clearly … [Read more...] about Veronica Rossi, Vision Workshop, May 19, 2018
David Denny, Making Your Descriptions Pop, April 21, 2018
Whatever genre you are working in—fiction or non-fiction, scripts or manuals—the poetic techniques of imagery and metaphor can add color and verve to your style. Even in the most routine of expository tasks, a well-placed word picture or an apt comparison can enliven your prose and aid readability. In this craft talk, award-winning poet and short story writer David Denny will … [Read more...] about David Denny, Making Your Descriptions Pop, April 21, 2018
Point of View and People Watching Me by Lani Longshore
When the car passed in the dark street, my first thought was, "What sort of story will that driver tell about us later today?" My husband, son, and I trundled through the dark and cold, way-before-dawn, to view the eclipse of the Blue Blood Moon. Our neighborhood is filled with street lights, but within a few blocks is an empty field that fronts the runway of the municipal … [Read more...] about Point of View and People Watching Me by Lani Longshore
Mark Coker “How to E-Publish and Sell Your Book” March 17, 2018
Mark Coker, a former Silicon Valley publicist, started Smashwords in 2008 with the lofty goal of using technology to democratize publishing—allowing writers to appeal directly to readers without having to deal with gatekeepers such as agents and editors. To date, Smashwords has published over 475,000 books. Smashwords is a no cost, no frills, way to get your ebook into print, … [Read more...] about Mark Coker “How to E-Publish and Sell Your Book” March 17, 2018
