Becoming a Writer: A Discussion with Dana Gioia, Former California Poet Laureate Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting! Dana Gioia, former California Poet Laureate, will present “Becoming a Writer” at the Tri-Valley Writers March meeting. He will read poems and discuss his own odd journey towards being a writer. He will also discuss his new memoir, Studying with Miss … [Read more...] about Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate, March 20, 2021
When Nothing Is The Same, How Do You Change? By Lani Longshore
January is traditionally a time to celebrate new beginnings, but what does that mean in a pandemic? What value does change have when nothing is the same anyway? Old West stories tell of pioneers coming across abandoned belongings from earlier wagon trains. Many of the items appeared to be heirlooms that the owners realized were now a burden. Perhaps that is how we as writers … [Read more...] about When Nothing Is The Same, How Do You Change? By Lani Longshore
Laurie McLean, Founding Partner of Fuse Literary, February 20, 2021
Publishing: 2021 and Beyond What Book Publishing Will Look Like in the New Normal Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting! See below for Reservation & Payment details* Laurie McLean will present “Publishing: 2021 and Beyond, What Book Publishing Will Look Like in the New Normal” at the Tri-Valley Writers February meeting. This presentation will explore changes within … [Read more...] about Laurie McLean, Founding Partner of Fuse Literary, February 20, 2021
Good Advice and The Writer by Lani Longshore
Since we're close to the new year, I want to share the adages and advice that have seen me through the pandemic, and how I've adapted them. There's always one more SOB than you counted on. This was my father's favorite saying. I've found that it has many layers of meaning for me as a writer. There is always one more well-meant request for help than I practiced saying “no” … [Read more...] about Good Advice and The Writer by Lani Longshore
Publications
Patricia Boyle's YA fantasy novel, Traitor in the Realm, (January 19, 2021) is now available. Kallan MacKinnon, and her foster brother, Matthew Webbe, become trapped in a besieged medieval kingdom. Their friendship is tested when they meet magically gifted teens from the new world, and they must tangle with prehistoric creatures and magical beings in their attempt to reach the … [Read more...] about Publications
