Local Literary Luminaries
Locally famous poets and writers read from their own creations and speak about Poetry, Creative Writing, Fiction and Drama.
Houston Community College Southeast
6815 Rustic, Angela Morales Building
Lecture Hall Room 1005
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sponsored by Houston Community College, Southeast, English Studies Department
Tuesday, September 26
Dr. John Gorman in concert performs poetry readings
Tuesday, October 10
Latin American Night: Tony Diaz, Marie Delgado Travis, Jasminne Rosario
Tuesday, October 24
African American Night: E-Dub- Ella Russell, Stella Star, Syble Simon, Michael McFarland (and others)
Tuesday, November 7
Asian American Night: Claire Kageyama (other poets pending)
Tuesday, November 21
HCC Faculty Poets and Friends plus Students who write, rap, bop
Houston Community College
Southeast
Houston Community College seeks to provide equal educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability
Long Story Short School of Writing Celebrates 1st Anniversary
In October, 2005, the Long Story Short School of Writing was born. Now, one year later, hundreds of students have studied a variety of writing subjects under thirty instructors with rave reviews.
(PRWEB) October 4, 2006 -- With the overwhelming cooperation and enthusiasm of its talented and seasoned instructors, Long Story Short School of Writing opened its doors and began classes one year ago on October 5, 2005. The response has been terrific with hundreds of students registering for classes, which run perpetually and cover every aspect of the craft from fiction to poetry to novel writing.
Class sizes vary and are held on the Internet. Students post their own assignments, and read and critique one another's on an interactive message board while working closely with an instructor. There will also be intensive weekend workshops available along with supplemental mentoring for a nominal fee. Tuitions are moderate, ranging from $45-150 per class, depending on the length and curriculum. Long Story Short School of Writing offers a variety of course lengths, from single lessons to ten-week courses, along with some full year, once-a-month classes.
The school offers a Free Course Sampler with the lesson changing twice each month. The sampler will invite writers to take the challenge of the free class, post their response on an interactive message board, critique, meet other writers and possibly win a free book for submitting the best writing.
The Directors of the Long Story Short School of Writing are dedicated to providing only the best in instruction and course content.
What if....you could change the world just by reading, writing, and creating 3D art for fantasy fiction? Mernac is a new site dedicated to such a daunting and wonderful task. One of the many goals is to provide a place where writers and artists can show off their talent and enter totally free contests! Did I mention cash prizes? Most of the contests are viewer rated, so your opinion definately counts.
Check us out at http://www.mernac.com?referenceid=135 We don't bite, promise. Well, the kivala sharks might, but we've beat 'em all off with kelistaffs for now so you're safe. You have my word.
Anya is the August guest on S.O.M.O.S. WRITERS ON RADIO, KRZA 88.7 FM.
(Look on the right side of the page for the actual link to open the audio file)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vital Arts Presents
Award-winning Fiction Writer & Poet
Anya Achtenberg
Claiming Our Stories:
The Power of Autobiography & Autobiographical Fiction
Saturday, September 9th 10:00am – 5:00pm
Vital Arts – 423 Grand Avenue, Las Vegas, NM
Come early for 9:30 sign in with Coffee & Cakes
One-Day Workshop – Part One of the Series $125
How do we begin to tell the stories of our lives? How do we convey a truth that is inclusive of and yet goes beyond the specificity of facts and dates? Are we aiming for autobiographical accuracy, or would we rather use our experience and history in a way that transforms our stories into fiction? This workshop journeys in both directions to develop ways to powerfully use our lives as the stuff of writing.
Through a series of writing explorations, memory and sensory exercises, focused and open-ended freewrites, and oral storytelling, we will draw on what is deepest in each participant to advance the process of writing the stories we have always wanted to write. We will work to discover our narrators. Will a persona---a kind of writer’s mask—be of use in freeing up what we want to tell and conveying it powerfully? We will explore in writing some of the many voices that are ours, and begin to utilize autobiographical material in ways that grow out of our deepest struggles, knowledge and yearnings.
For more information about current classes and individual consultations, or CDs and books available for purchase, visit Anya’s website at : www.AnyaAchtenberg.com
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Floriana Hall's new new book (revised SMALL CHANGE), titled THE ADVENTURES OF FLOSSIE, ROBBIE, AND JUNEY During The Great Depression has now been published by www.BookSurge.com If you have read SMALL CHANGE, it is basically the same except more professional with added paragraphs. BookSurge is asking for reviews.
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Free E-Books Given for Donations to IMAGINATION LIBRARY
Authors Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence, in cooperation with The Romance Club, are giving away a free copy of the new E-Book edition of IT HAD TO BE US to anyone who gives a donation to the IMAGINATION LIBRARY.
Pueblo, CO (PRWEB) February 16, 2006 -- Authors Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence, in cooperation with The Romance Club, are giving away a free copy of the new E-Book edition of IT HAD TO BE US to anyone who gives a donation of any amount to the IMAGINATION LIBRARY. The Lawrences' romantic memoir describes how they reunited after being divorced and estranged for nearly two decades. According to Don Grady, host of the popular Louisiana Live radio show, "IT HAD TO BE US is the Valentine book of the year.”
“My husband and I are pleased to help raise funds for such a worthy cause,” Elizabeth says. The IMAGINATION LIBRARY is a children's literacy program that brings free books to children each month from birth to 5 years old. Every month, children enrolled in the IMAGINATION LIBRARY receive a free book in their mailbox. This promotes both a love of books in the children, as well as giving parents an opportunity to spend some extra special time with their children. Not only is this program successful, but it is spreading quickly across the country. Over 500 communities have enrolled, and more than 200,000 books are delivered to children every month.
Donations will help bring more books to more children. And best of all, 100% of the money the Imagination Library receives goes to providing books for children, because all the administrative expenses are paid for by the Dollywood Foundation. Donations can be made by check or credit card.
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Tina Portelli has published her family memories in her new book, Brooklyn Lasagna, Fifty-Five Layers. Tina is a baby boomer from Brooklyn, New York. She works as a full time office manager for a major corporation in Union Square, NYC. Tina has no children, a senior Dad, two cats, a dog and more friends than she has time for. She loves being single, as it affords her the opportunity to live unconventionally, she is definitely a free spirit. Buy the book at www.longdash.com
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Julie Ann Shapiro has just had her story collection, Flashes of the Other World released. It is now available from Pulp Bits. It's a quirkly collection where magic, realism, traumas and the absurd meet. She is a freelance writer with publishing credits for short stories, essays, and flash fiction include, but are not limited to: Second Place Winner in Writer Online's “My First Crush Contest”, Story South, Long Story Short, Word Riot, Millennium Shift, Moon Dance, The Write Line, The Glut, Uber, Green Tricycle, Ultimate Hallucination, Dovetail Journal, Cenotaph, Science Fiction and Fantasy World, Opium Magazine, The Quarterly Staple, Journal of Modern Post, Rumble, and Cellar DoorVisit her website for more information on her book and other work.
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Jean C. Fisher has some new publications to crow about!
- My story "My Father's Treasure" was published in the May issue of "Nostalgia" magazine...
- My story "Faces in the Flowers" came out in the Spring edition of "GreenPrints" quarterly!
Jean freelances from her home in Northern California. Her work has appeared in "California Wild" (CA Academy of Sciences), 3 volumes of ATriad Press' "Haunted Encounters" anthology series, "Rural Heritage" magazine, "The Front Porch" syndication, "GreenPrints" (The "Weeders Digest") and on several superior websites (including, of course, this very one!) Contact Jean.
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Jayne Jaudon Ferrer is delighted to announce the release of her fourth gift book for women, She of the Rib: Women Unwrapped, available now wherever books are sold.
Yes, like Jayne's previous books, it's poetry--but there's nothing dull or obscure in these pages. This poetry is about girlfriend getaways, discord in the universe, aching joints, love when you're old enough to know better, and the restorative powers of Earl Grey tea and chocolate (not necessarily in that order!). She of the Rib is a terrific choice for book clubs who want to sink their teeth into provocative topics such as abusive relationships, elder care, maintaining a positive self-image in a youth and beauty-obsessed culture, and aging gracefully (or not!).
Jayne will be promoting She of the Rib this summer; for a list of appearances, or to arrange at event, visit www.jaynejaudonferrer.com.
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First Book Release for Raymond Grant
Flashes in the Pan, Fifty Short Stories for the Impatient - by Raymond Gogolewski writing as Raymond Grant was released by Double Dragon Publishing in May, 2006.
Flashes in the Pan, Fifty Short Stories for the Impatient, by Raymond Grant
TRI Studio Authors LLC
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Sherri Smith received the award "Best New Christian Writer 2006" by www.christianstoryteller.com. This was for my second book and first novel "Bitter Water". This novel was set in her hometown and is sold on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and my personal website. You can also order it through www.christianstoryteller.com.
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