With the publishing world in turmoil over the future of paper books - real books to many of us - I started thinking about the first great revolution in publishing. The printing press brought book ownership to the masses, which is good. Literacy spread; also good. There was a down side, however. While the Bible was the first book printed by Gutenberg, cheap novels (in every … [Read more...] about At least they aren’t shooting at us by Lani Longshore
Poetry winners at Alameda County Fair
California Writers Club Tri-Valley members Marilyn Slade, Sherry Smith, Alice Kight, and LaDonna Fehlberg won numerous awards for a juried poetry exhibit at the Alameda County Fair 100th anniversary celebration. Poems were read on June 24 and published in the 6th Annual Poetry Reading Book. Marilyn Slade won the Fair Theme Award with "The Honorable Mr. Alameda County Fair … [Read more...] about Poetry winners at Alameda County Fair
Missed opportunities by Lani Longshore
For the last eight months I've been working on one project, the sequel to Death By Chenille. That book took fifteen years to write, but my co-author suggested we write the next book to coincide with her art quilt seminar - in April. We didn't make our deadline. Since I shelved three other projects to work on the sequel, I haven't been pleased with myself. Until last week. I … [Read more...] about Missed opportunities by Lani Longshore
June 2012 President’s Message from Violet Carr Moore
Time to say goodbye as my second presidential term ends. Perhaps, so long is a more appropriate signoff because I'm following the steps of other past presidents, accepting a new volunteer role. See you around. … [Read more...] about June 2012 President’s Message from Violet Carr Moore
Concealed permits by Lani Longshore
My sister-in-law just passed her final test to obtain a concealed gun permit. This is the sister-in-law with an MFA, who does exquisite pastel sketches of wildlife, and whose favorite outdoor activity is hiking in quiet mountains. Knowing that she also wanted a concealed gun permit - although not the reason why - got me thinking about my characters. What tiny secret … [Read more...] about Concealed permits by Lani Longshore
