August 21, 2023

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…

September 18, 2019

So happy to see twenty or so members at today’s Rendezvous. I love the way people stay on after, to ask questions, introduce themselves and generally have a good time. Partly because of the local super-event, the Saugatuck StoryFest, which is happening soon, I’ve split this update into two. Here’s Part 1. The Pequot Library…

October 7, 2018

I was surprised to find myself at a reading given by award-winning children’s book author Susan Hood, because she’s written more than 200 books for small children, and I don’t read many of those. But I heard about her debut novel for middle-grade children, written in verse, and suddenly felt I had to find out…

August 16, 2018

I love the fact that members old and new show up each month to get or offer encouragement to other writers. It’s how I finally got my manuscript edited, so I can now look for a publisher. Thanks, everyone! As ever, there’s plenty going on to help you with your writing. This Saturday, August 18,…

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