I started writing another book. I have a title (The Captain and Chenille), and a concept. That is, I had a concept until I realized the universe is telling me to rethink the idea. I wasn't listening to my characters telling me what they wanted to do, and my writing time wasn't happy. First came the October Tri-Valley Writers workshop with Scott Evans. His concept that … [Read more...] about Character, Plot and Writing Happiness by Lani Longshore
A Second Chance at Ekphrasis by Lani Longshore
Even if you missed the deadline to write about the artwork on the Winterfest 2017 page, here is a visual prompt to let you experience the challenge now. My husband and I bought this vine because we had never seen such an unusual flower. The gardener in him looked forward to seeing it wind its way up a pergola. The Sci-Fi writer in me saw opportunities for … [Read more...] about A Second Chance at Ekphrasis by Lani Longshore
Lament for the Winter Solstice by Lani Longshore
And so the darkest day arrives, and everywhere the storytellers settle in to bring the people through the night. Or we would, if someone would leave us alone long enough to write the story first, then revise it, then send it to beta readers, and finally do one last edit before the performance. Every year, I envision the perfect holiday. The house is beautifully decorated, … [Read more...] about Lament for the Winter Solstice by Lani Longshore
Member Publications and Presentations
Annette Langer gave a presentation about finding self-empowerment to cope with obstacles by refocusing on humor to the Tri-Valley chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association in early December. Her book signing included Healing through Humor: Change Your Focus, Change Your Life! and A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to the World: Diary of a Fearless … [Read more...] about Member Publications and Presentations
April 22, 2017: TVW Writers Conference
California Writers Club Tri-Valley Branch is pleased to announce its second full-day writers conference featuring keynote speaker New York Times and international bestselling author, Anne Perry. Anne is the author of over 85 novels which have sold over 28 million copies. The Times, associated with Mystery Page Turners, selected her as one of the 20th Century’s “100 Masters of … [Read more...] about April 22, 2017: TVW Writers Conference
