We recently lost another terrific writer, Pat Conroy. The author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini, just to name two novels in his remarkable collection, delved into the complicated subjects of family and social relationships, connecting individuals to a larger historical narrative. He wrote, “The most powerful words in the English language are ‘Tell me a story’, … [Read more...] about Tell Me A Story by Constance Hanstedt
Members Published
Juhi Kunde’s gift book for mothers, Expressions of Milk, is available at Towne Center Books in Pleasanton and Rakestraw Books in Danville. Just in time for Mother's Day! Glen Robins’s second book, Off Course, was published on March 4, 2016, and is available on Amazon. Camille DeFer Thompson’s short story, “Just … [Read more...] about Members Published
March 19, 2016: Criticism: Meet Confidence!
Join us Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, as Kevin Smokler, the guest speaker for the California Writers Club Tri-Valley Branch, presents “Criticism: Meet Confidence!” The writer’s life comes with triumph and disappointment. You can always count on the disappointment. What writers do with, and learn from, … [Read more...] about March 19, 2016: Criticism: Meet Confidence!
This Time of Year by Lani Longshore
I once lived where the vernal equinox meant more than spring break was around the corner. Flowers bloomed for the first time in months, trees burst into leaf, snow melted. No one complained too much about a loss in productivity because everyone had spring fever. Then I moved to California. It isn't that we don't have seasons, we do: rainy season and fire season (we also … [Read more...] about This Time of Year by Lani Longshore
San Francisco Writers Conference 2016 by Neva Hodges
In February I attended the San Francisco Writers Conference. I met other writers, presenters, editors, and agents. Everyone gave us their best advice and did it with kindness. This conference would not exist without the many volunteers who gave their time before, during, and after the conference. Their smiles and friendly attitude added to the appeal of the event. I … [Read more...] about San Francisco Writers Conference 2016 by Neva Hodges
