A Community of Writers
Maryka Biaggio is the author of a new book, Eden Waits, a work of historical fiction published by Sunbury Press.
Eden Waits is based on the true story of Michigan’s utopian experiment. In 1893, Abraham and Elizabeth Byers launch Hiawatha Colony, a product-sharing community designed to support its members through self-sufficiency. But can this cooperative community withstand internal strife, the harsh wilds of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and the antagonism of the outside world?
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Neal Lemery is the author of a new book, Building Community: Rural Voices for Hope and Change: An Oregon Perspective, a nonfiction book published by Happy House Press.
How are rural American communities working to build a better world? These are the stories of building a stronger rural America. These are the stories of a resurgence in diverse talents and work in progress to improve community services, relationships, and to further collective societal values and organizations. Active community involvement engages everyone to address social conditions and improve our collective lives.
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Valerie Brooks will be at Revenge in 3 Parts: Reading and Signing, at 06:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Revenge in 3 Parts: Reading and Signing happens at Hood River Library], 502 State St., Hood River, Oregon.
Valerie J. Brooks will read from her noir suspense novel Revenge in 3 Parts, the first in a trilogy. Protagonist Angeline Porter was unfairly disbarred as a criminal attorney and now seeks justice for others outside. This time she seeks revenge against the man who possibly pushed her sister to suicide. Brooks will talk about the new noir she calls femmes-noir and gives background on why she set the novel in Paris, Portland, and Kauai. Entertaining, fun, and educational.
Hugo-winning science fiction writer David D. Levine will host a week-long examination of the challenges and opportunities of the worlds of science fiction and fantasy. The workshop, Elsewhere, Elsewhen, and Elsewise, will be a laid-back week whose content is largely determined by the attendees, but potential topics for discussion include:
There will be plenty of time for writing, questions, and group discussion.
The workshop will be held Monday through Friday, July 15-20, 2018, at Colonyhouse. There are two options for attendance:
$400 total for classes Monday through Friday, including double-occupancy lodging from Sunday after 4 p.m. through Friday noon.
$200 for Monday-through-Friday class only.
David D. Levine is the author of The Andre Norton Award winning Arabella of Mars (2016) The second book of the series, Arabella and the Battle of Venus was released in 2017. The trilogy concludes with Arabella the Traitor of Mars, scheduled for publication by Tor on July 31, 2018. He has written more than 50 SF and fantasy stories. His story “Tk’Tk’Tk” won the Hugo, and he has been shortlisted for awards including the Hugo, Nebula, Campbell, and Sturgeon. His stories have appeared in Asimov’s, Analog, F&SF, and multiple Year’s Best anthologies, and his award-winning collection Space Magic.
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Oregon Writers Colony will host a workshop titled Writing Very, Very, Very Short, led by Becky Kjelstrom.
The workshop happens the week of June 11-15, 2018, at Colonyhouse.
The workshop offers two price options:
Becky will guide participants through the world of flash fiction and other short forms. We will explore haiku, senryu, six-word stories, dribble (50 word), drabble (100 words), sudden fiction (up to 750 words), hybrid shorts, one-paragraph synopses, blurbs, and query letters.
Each day will include a morning class. Afternoons will be a time to write on assignments from class and your own works in progress. After dinner, we will convene for a gentle critique or discussion. Becky will also be available for one-on-one critiques.
Class and discussion topics:
Monday evening, soup and bread will be on the menu. Thursday evening, we will enjoy cocktails and share potluck. Coffee, tea, yogurt, oatmeal, fruit, bagels, and muffins will be available for breakfast.
Becky Kjelstrom is the president of OWC and author of a novel published by Bantam Books. Her short stories have appeared in several zines and anthologies. Her writing aesthetic comes from her past work as a parole officer, corrections, counselor, staff trainer, and curriculum writer. She and her writing partner created a blog for short work, TheNightMail.com, and are shopping around a pilot for an edgy series set in Old Town Portland. Becky sculpts and gardens in her spare time.
