A Different Kind of Event

Having an Event When I was planning my very first book launch in 2008 a good friend said to me, “Don’t just have a book signing… have a book event.”  “Huh?” The spirit of his explanation was “A book signing is so functional, so utilitarian. But an event is…...

Effective Blending of Memoir and Social Media

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5:  BLENDING MEMOIR AND SOCIAL MEDIA Sponsored by the Society of Southwestern Authors- Santa Cruz Valley Chapter.  1:00 – 2:45 p.m. Green Valley Library. Free and open to the public! “Every event, no matter how mundane or crazy, offers delicious...

Halloween and a Harvest of Writing Events

Let the holidays begin! The spirit’s in the air. It starts with opening the garage cabinets labeled Holidays–the Halloween box safeguards our treasures. Three resin pumpkins, a black-ribboned wreath, a modestly glittered witch and warlock, and a miniature red wagon...

WOW Story Circle for Writers

NOVEMBER 14: I’ll be sharing a new “Seedlings” story at Tellers of Tales’ WOW Story Circle for Writers. For members only. I think it’s got a nice humorous perspective. I’m jazzed! We’ll see what my colleagues...