Violet Carr Moore, CWC Tri-Valley member, received a Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship at a ceremony in Hayward, California on August 2, 2012. This grant, sponsored by Eden Housing, was awarded to enhance her educational endeavors in creative writing. In recognition of this award, Violet received commendation certificates from John Garamendi, United States Congress; … [Read more...] about Violet Carr Moore receives scholarship
Life cycles, schedules, and the writing gods by Lani Longshore
My empty nest is full again. Both kids are home for an indeterminate period while they seek employment. Having them home isn't the issue-it's having them home with their own schedules. When they were in school, my writing life was bound by their calendar. From September to June, mid-morning to mid-afternoon was mine. Creatively speaking, I'm not a morning person, and I can … [Read more...] about Life cycles, schedules, and the writing gods by Lani Longshore
The spelling bee by Violet Carr Moore
I was a timid grammar school student-the proper term back then. I didn't raise my hand in class. I hated standing up front, the object of everyone's attention. My shyness persisted to upper elementary. In the eighth grade, teachers recognized my expanded vocabulary and A+ spelling abilities and encouraged me-pushed is a more definitive word-to participate in the school spelling … [Read more...] about The spelling bee by Violet Carr Moore
Albert Rothman published in Heartscapes anthology
Congratulations to Albert Rothman for his nonfiction story "A New Traveler in the Adventure of Love" published in Heartscapes: True Stories of Remembered Love, an anthology by Spruce Mountain Press. The anthology theme is every love is special. Heartscapes is available online at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. … [Read more...] about Albert Rothman published in Heartscapes anthology
Toledo Vader Road, the unwritten story by Lani Longshore
One of my favorite travel games is collecting odd names. I have a list of them - names of towns, roads, businesses. Some of them become titles of stories, some of them become titles of quilts, some of them serve as a source of amusement on boring days. This game is easier to play on state and county roads rather than on the Interstate. I can't remember where I was when I saw … [Read more...] about Toledo Vader Road, the unwritten story by Lani Longshore
