I’ve been busy (as always) with book sales and other appearances. And still had time to win the Indie Author Project’s prize for the statewide contest in Connecticut for my novel, A Beginner’s Guide to Starting Over. I was surprised and delighted, since it’s for indie-published authors only, and since I entered in May, I’d…
For some reason, there’s a rush of workshops and writerly events coming up – starting tomorrow, November 18. I’ve listed them first in this post, so you don’t miss any of them! If you’re in Connecticut, twelve Connecticut authors and I will be signing books at Hubcap in Wallingford tomorrow from 11-3. Do join us!…
November features a couple of open mics (in addition to the WritersMic on November 21), and I’ve listed them here, with some places to submit your shorter work, and a link to a list of fifty publishers that accept direct submissions. MoCa, the gallery and performance space located in Westport, CT, is planning an open…
Fifteen of us showed up at today’s meeting, and we covered a lot of ground. There’s so much happening for authors in October that I decided to send this out earlier than usual, because several of the events take place this week, some in person and some online. HAPPENING THIS WEEK On Thursday, October 19…
Apparently, Fall is the time for book festivals and events. Here are a just few of the ones happening in Connecticut. The list is followed by a class for those interested in publishing a book, and some contests, places to submit, and more. The Connecticut Book Festival will be taking place in West Hartford on…
Welcome to the new members who joined us at the Writers Rendezvous yesterday! I’m so glad I live in a place where I’m surrounded by writers. We discussed a range of topics, including how long it takes to get traditionally published, how to get feedback on your book without paying a fortune, and where to…
Writing events and classes really ramp up in the Fall. Here’s a selection. Susan Hood will be launching her new book, Harboring Hope, at the Pequot Library in Southport, CT on September 21 at 7pm . Come celebrate the 80th anniversary of one of the most inspiring events of WWII—Denmark’s successful evacuation of its Jewish…
We had several new members at yesterday’s meeting, which is always fun. And, as usual, we discussed topics ranging from whether to finish a novel before publishing it, to sensitivity readers, and where to submit your work. Rendezvous members Libby Waterford and Better Bono and I will be meeting and greeting at the Lockwood Mansion’s…
