November 30, 2022
Dear members of the San Francisco Peninsula Branch of the CWC,
News Update November 30, 2022!
Holidays!
Hurry! It's not too late to sign up for the members-only CWC Holiday Party, Sunday, December 4th, 2:00-4:30PM, Sequoia Yacht Club. Supreme Event Organizer Sue Barizon asks, “Would you like to display your book cover in our framed centerpieces?” If your answer is “Yes, Sue!” get your details here.
Next Regular Meeting: January 21, 2023
I've heard it said that public speaking is the #1 fear. If so, we won't want to miss member Sam Kauffman's presentation, "How to Read Your Writing to an Audience." Pre-register for $10 to attend meetings or pay $15 at the door. In-person only, Sequoia Yacht Club.
Fault Zone Submissions Open (members only)
It's almost December. Your last date to submit your work for publication in our next branch anthology, Fault Zone: Detachment is Dec 31. This is a great opportunity to see your work published. Only members can submit. See Rules & guidelines.
Member News (click to read more detail and get links)
Ida J. Lewenstein is pleased to announce the publication of her latest children’s book, “Where Would We Be Without a Tree?” This collection of environmental poems uses rhyming words and colorful illustrations to capture the climate change dangers we face.
Check out Jim Hanna's audio of his short story "I am Not a Crook." Plus Jim submitted his book Fact Check and More Probing Tales, to Readers’ Favorite Reviews and received good reviews.
Evelyn LaTorre, Lisa Meltzer Penn, Carole Bumpus, and Geri Spieler attended the Kidney Foundation's annual authors luncheon.
David Harris has been long-listed for The Dillydoun Review 2022 Short Story Prize for his story "The East Bay Hills."
CWC member and past president Audrey Kalman will offer a prompt-based workshop, "Stir Your Creativity for the New Year." Check it out!
Plague of Flies: Revolt of the Spirits, 1846 by Laurel Anne Hill is a Fiction: Multicultural finalist in the 19th Annual Best Book Awards. This is Laurel's 14th award ... wowie zowie, Laurel!
Want to move past writing blocks, find your creative edge, and go deep into your imagination to produce powerful writing? Check out Darlene Frank's workshop series: Spark Your Creativity: A Writing Journey into the Deep Imagination
There's more information on each of these member news items on our website. Check out the Newsstand page.
Important Essay on Volunteerism: a must read
We've posted an important read on our website. Bob Isbill, CWC VP & Director of Publicity and Public Relations has written an important point of view article on "The Value of Volunteerism." Everyone should read this. It takes a community to make our club work.
Cheers!
Tim
Membership Chairman and Webmaster
California Writers Club
San Francisco / Peninsula Branch