CALIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB, SACRAMENTO BRANCH
2010 -- Celebrating 101 Years
Dedicated to Educating Writers of all Levels
The Sacramento Branch of the California Writers Club is one of 18 branches located throughout California. The Sacramento Branch has monthly luncheon meetings at 11:00 a.m. the 3rd Saturday of every month, except July, August and December, and members receive the write on! newsletter, published every month except July, August and December.
Luncheon meetings are held at Luau Garden Chinese Buffet, 1890 Arden Way, Sacramento 95815. The restaurant is behind Washington Mutual Bank, near Kohl's and Petco.
Members $12.00
Non-Members $14.00
For reservations, contact Julie Bauer at (916) 344-5778; joolieb@aol.com or just drop by. There's always room for more.
Upcoming Luncheon Speakers/Programs
February 20
Best-selling romance author Brenda Novak will cover her plotting/researching/writing techniques, as well as how she handles the responsibilities of being a best-selling author. See more at www.brendanovak.com. March 20
Group Genre Workshop attendees will meet in groups according to genre or interest to exchange ideas and materials. April 17
Lance Armstrong is the author of Echoes of Yesterday: Elk Grove, an American Authors Association 2007 Golden Quill Award winner for regional history. He will discuss how his passion for local history led him to become a newspaper writer and historical author. See his website at www.echoesofyesterday.net. May 15
Michael Troyan is the Community Relations Manager of Barnes & Noble at Birdcage in Citrus Heights. He is the author of a Greer Garson bio titled A Rose for Mrs. Miniver. June 19
Arden Moore is a pet expert/writer and has a Web newsletter: ardenmoore.com/newsletters.
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Brenda Novak
NY Times Best Selling
Romantic Suspense Author It was a shocking experience that jump-started Brenda Novak’s career as an author. “I caught my daycare provider drugging my children with cough syrup to get them to sleep,” she said. “It was then I decided that I needed to do something from home.”
What was that something? Brenda decided to write a book. Since her first novel in 1999, she has managed to write 31 more. She also sponsors an online auction every year to benefit diabetes research in honor of her son, who has the disease.
Now a New York Times Bestseller, probably best known for the first three books in her Last Stand series (Trust Me, Stop Me and Watch Me), this past summer she added three dynamic books to the series, The Perfect Couple, The Perfect Liar and The Perfect Murder. Many of her novels have been designated an RT Book Review Magazine “Top Pick” and have gone on to place in contests such as the Romance Writers of America Rita Award, the National Readers’ Choice, the Bookseller’s Best, the Write Touch Readers’ Award, and the Book Buyer’s Best.
Publishers Weekly says Brenda’s novels are “richly dramatic.” According to Library Journal, her work appeals to those who like their romances with a “sophisticated touch.” RT Book Review Magazine says, “Brenda Novak skillfully blends richly developed characters and emotionally intense issues to create a powerful romance. This is an author destined for stardom.”
At the February 20 luncheon meeting, Brenda will speak about plotting/researching/writing techniques, as well as how she handles the responsibilities of being a best-selling author. Learn more on her website, www.brendanovak.com, where you can find excerpts of her work, prize drawings, book trailers, freebies and information about her annual online auction for diabetes research. _____________________________________
Northern California Publishers & Authors
Conference 2010
“A Publishing and Writing Odyssey” This daylong conference is an opportunity for emerging and established authors and publishers to hear firsthand from experts. Lunch is included in the registration price and several generous breaks will give you a chance to network.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Red Lion Inn
1401 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815-4002 For forms and more information, visit www.norcalpa.org/events/2009-conference
Registration Dates and Fees
Early Bird – Postmarked by February 17, 2010
Member* $99.00, Non-Member $ 115.00
Regular Registration – Received by April 19, 2010
Member* $120.00, Non-Member $ 130.00
Late and On-Site Registration – April 24, 2010
Member* & Non-Member $145.00 *CWC members qualify for the member rate
________________________________________________ Folsom Library Invites Authors
to Participate in Local Author Fair
March 2 deadline
Local authors are invited to apply to present their work at the Local Author Fair to be held by the Folsom Public Library on Saturday, April 10, 2010, from 1:00-4:30 p.m. The fair will feature adult and children’s authors, book sales and signings, and refreshments. Applications may be picked up and submitted at any Folsom public library, or printed from the library’s website at http://library.folsom.ca.us. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 2, at 5:00 p.m. For more more information, call Julie Rinaldi or Regina Maduell at (916) 355-7357.
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 CRITIQUE GROUPS One benefit of membership is the opportunity to network with other writers and form critique groups. Any member may join any critique group - or form a new one! Frequent guests of critique groups are encouraged to join the CWC. The NONFICTION NETWORK meets the first Friday of every month at 9 a.m. at the International House of Pancakes (aka IHOP), 2216 Sunrise Blvd., Rancho Cordova (off Sunrise north of Highway 50). Participants include book, newspaper, magazine, and trade journal writers. For more information, contact Bob Quinlan, bobquinlan2@comcast.net.
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Open Mic for Writers
Enjoy 15 Minutes of Fame Sponsored by the California Writers Club
Sacramento Branch Second Friday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Sign-ups begin at 6:45 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Birdcage Center, 6111 Sunrise Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
in the magazine section Readers and Listeners Welcome
Contact: susanosborn41@comcast.net
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2010 Personal Essay Contest -Open to All Writers-
Membership in the California Writers Club is not required Prizes: $100, $50, and $25 prizes (for first, second, and third place)
Word Count: 750 words maximum
Cover Page: Type your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, title and word count. Include one cover page, paper clipped to each entry.
Entry Format: Submit four copies. All entries must be typed, double-spaced in black, 12 point Times New Roman font, on one side of 8 ½ x 11 white paper. For additional pages, put title on upper left corner and page number on upper right corner. Do not include your name on the entry.
Entry Fee: $10 for each submission. Enclose a check made payable to CWC, Sacramento Branch.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 31, 2010.
Winners: Winners will be announced in the June 2010 branch newsletter and honored at the June 19, 2010, Sacramento Branch meeting, 11:00 a.m. at Luau Garden Chinese Buffet, 1890 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA. Winners need not be present to receive their prizes. Winning entries will be published in the branch newsletter, write on! Entries must be unpublished. Entries will not be returned, and authors retain all rights. Submit to:
Contest Chair
CWC, Sacramento Branch Writing Contest
P.O. Box 1157, Citrus Heights, CA 95611-1157
For more information, contact Margie Yee Webb at mywebb@sbcglobal.net. What is a Personal Essay?
A personal essay demands the thoughts, feelings, ideas, and personal input of the writer. A writer will often write in the first person-i.e., using “I” for the narration, as in “I think” or “I feel”-and include personal anecdotes, thoughts, interpretations or ideas.
www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-personal-essay.htm
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