JOIN US ON NOVEMBER 17, 2023
AT
THE MECHANICS INSTITUTE LIBRARY OF SAN FRANCISCO
AT 12:00 PM
VIA ZOOM
FOR A TASTY SAMPLING
OF
FOOD WRITING AND FOOD STORIES
REGISTER HERE:
JOIN US ON NOVEMBER 17, 2023
AT
THE MECHANICS INSTITUTE LIBRARY OF SAN FRANCISCO
AT 12:00 PM
VIA ZOOM
FOR A TASTY SAMPLING
OF
FOOD WRITING AND FOOD STORIES
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IT WAS AN HONOR AND A PRIVILEGE
TO GIVE AN AUTHOR TALK
ON
BETRAYAL ON THE BAYOU
AT THE MILLS COLLEGE
LYNDA CAMPFIELD BOOK CLUB
ON OCTOBER 29, 2023
HERE I AM YAPPING AWAY:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cFCh-MF6hQq6QFXfdQyHoMlSb4HldvG6/view
MANY THANKS TO MY MILLS COLLEGE SISTERS FOR THIS TREASURED INVITATION
PRAISE
FOR
BETRAYAL ON THE BAYOU
CONTINUES
JULIE SAYS....
"This is one of those works of historical literature from which I learned more about the time and place depicted than a textbook ever attempted to teach me. From a prose standpoint, some of me longs for a decadent romp through lavishly described settings, and another part of me craves a straightforward narrative that emphasizes character development and motive. That second part was catered to in this novel to a satisfying result of feeling well acquainted with the characters and more knowledgeable for having shared their experiences."
11/1/2023
Order your copy here:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54165307-betrayal-on-the-bayou
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE
WRITERS LUNCH
AT THE MECHANICS INSTITUTE LIBRARY
VIA ZOOM
ON
OCTOBER 20, 2023
12:00 PM
FOR A DISCUSSION ON
HOW TO CRAFT THE "COMING OF AGE" STORY
WITH MARVELOUS WRITERS
DERA WILLIAMS
DANIEL BABKA
ISIDRA MENCOS
AND MODERATED BY YOURS TRULY
SEE MORE AND REGISTER HERE:
https://www.milibrary.org/events/writers-lunch-how-craft-coming-age-story-oct-20-2023
FREE
MY ARTICLE
AND
THE LATEST FLASH CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT
FROM
WRITER ADVICE
“You never know who is reading your work and other paths that may open.” ~~ Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte
WHY ENTER WRITING CONTESTS
WRITTEN FOR: WRITER ADVICE
JUNE 21, 2023
SHERYL J. BIZE-BOUTTE
Here is the question: Are writing contests worth entering?
Well, let me begin my answer by saying that all writing contests are not created equal. There are many reasons for this. Some contests are only open to one genre or even a genre within a genre. Some are regional and some only want to hear from a siloed segment of voices.
Even so, if you happen to be among the select few who reach the finals or the even smaller percentage who go on to win, there is nothing like being able to write “finalist” or “award winning writer” in your bio.
But win, place or no, entering writing contests where your voice and material are what is being requested can be a rewarding experience that pays dividends in several ways.
You never know who is reading your work and other paths that may open. It may not be obvious, but you give greater opportunity to your words through contests. The more eyes on your work, the better.
Every writing contest you enter feeds your integrity and range as a writer. The activity of determining what, when, where and how to enter a contest enables you to understand where your work resonates and where it doesn’t. Just taking the time to read the criteria for a given writing contest may spark your muse to create something new.
You learn to place rejection where it should be, as a part of this competitive writing world we live in and as a normal and everyday occurrence for the writer. This can help you to sharpen your voice and skillset or as I mentioned above, it can even help you to find a new writing path.
You have arrived at belief and confidence in your craft and in yourself as a writer. The very fact that you are entering a writing contest already means that you have reached the most important goal in being in this place. You have become fearless and that is the writer’s greatest attribute.
You are already a winner.
LATEST WRITER ADVICE FLASH CONTEST:
https://writeradvice.com/latest-contest-information/
ICYMI on August 18
Here is the video of the Mechanics Institute Writers Lunch:
Balancing Writing and Publishing
with Gini Grossenbacher and O'Cyrus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ucT9RfhnrEI
and
the next Writers Lunch at Mechanics Institute is on September 15!
THE ART OF THE ANTHOLOGY
register here:
https://www.milibrary.org/events/writers-lunch-art-anthology-sep-15-2023
GONE INTERNATIONAL
IN DOUGLAS COLE'S BLUE CITADEL FEATURE
FOR
COLUMBIA'S READ CARPET MAGAZINE
SEE FULL ARTICLE AT LINK BELOW