Friday, November 10, 2023

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

BETRAYAL ON THE BAYOU AT THE LYNDA CAMPFIELD BOOK CLUB

 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



www.sheryljbize-boutte.com

www.amazon.com/author/sheryljbizeboutte

LATEST REVIEW OF BETRAYAL ON THE BAYOU

 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

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sheryl-J.-Bize-Boutte/author/B00MS628XQ?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true




Saturday, October 14, 2023

HOW TO CRAFT THE "COMING OF AGE" STORY AT MECHANICS INSTITUTE

 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

Monday, August 28, 2023

MY ARTICLE AND THE LATEST FLASH CONTEST INFORMATION FROM WRITER ADVICE


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 FORWRITER 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/

 

Thursday, August 24, 2023

ICYMI AND WHAT'S COMING UP!

 

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

Thursday, August 17, 2023