This year I am giving thanks to the army of on-line security workers. These people, who think up such clever questions to answer when setting up a new account, have just given me another opportunity to create backstory for my characters. Consider the questions: what is your favorite music? what was your first car? what was the mascot of your high … [Read more...] about When a Writer Gives Thanks by Lani Longshore
February, 18, 2017: 7 Essential Keys for Planning Your Novel for Pantsers
Join us Saturday, February 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, as Beth Barany presents “7 Essential Keys for Planning Your Novel for Pantsers.” In this hands-on workshop, we’ll brainstorm the steps to create your novel—from character development to plot structure to story themes and world building—so you can start writing your … [Read more...] about February, 18, 2017: 7 Essential Keys for Planning Your Novel for Pantsers
Got An Hour? by Camille DeFer Thompson
Tri-Valley Writers is gearing up for a busy year. I volunteered to put together the flyers for our upcoming events. I love designing newsletters, brochures, posters and the like. I’m quirky that way. I’ll also help again this year decorating the bulletin boards advertising our events at local libraries. Along with other TVW dedicated volunteers, fellow member and good … [Read more...] about Got An Hour? by Camille DeFer Thompson
TVW Member Events
Erika Gardner will have a book signing party for her contemporary fantasy novel, The Dragon in The Garden, Tuesday, November 8 at 6 pm at Towne Center Books in Pleasanton. John Bluck’s science fiction novel manuscript, The Aliens of Valtrit, has been approved for consideration for publication by Amazon under the Kindle Scout program. From Oct. 26th until Nov. … [Read more...] about TVW Member Events
Member Book News
Shannon Brown's new book, Beyond the Music, won an honorable mention in the Scintillating Starts Writers Advice contest. Shannon will be release the book sometime this fall. Sondra Perry has released her third children’s book, Crunchy Carrots: Carrots of Wisdom for Little Ones. This is the second book in the Kids Carrots Book Series, … [Read more...] about Member Book News
