Palm City Word Weavers share stories and successes again last night. Stuart's local chapter of the Florida Writers Association upholds the motto "Writers helping writers."
We read and critique each other's work, keep one another informed about upcoming contests and conferences and generally have a good time.
Thursday, March 15th Writers' Jam: Hear our work or read your own at Howl at the Moon -- third Thursdays at Finz Red Eye Cafe in Stuart. More info >
Literary salon sounds a lot snootier than our monthly meeting of emerging and award-winning local authors reading their work aloud at our local watering hole, Finz Red Eye Cafe. Howl at the Moon Writers Jam, our gathering of artists of the written word, free from the censorship of big NYC publishing (read, NYC only promotes best selling authors) has a following of devoted friends and fans. Last night, nine authors stepped up again - we've been meeting since July 2011 - and like the beverages we consume, always a different mix, always a refreshing blend.
And we're not alone! Meet our international brethren at Pen Tales, a looseknit network of writers groups and other folks who share their art just like we do. Or should I say sisterhood? From an article in zittyBerlin, I learned that, throughout the 300-year-old history of the literary salon in Europe, primarily women started these groups, giving voice to opinions outside the establishment. With my partner in crime Kathryn Thomas, I proudly continue the tradition. We meet every Third Thursday in Port Salerno, Florida. All are welcome. Info >
3rd graders integrate scientific facts about the solar system with creative writing in a 6-week pilot project led by Blue Planet Writers Room at Palmetto Elementary.
Teacher Serena Hoermann (Schreiber) and her class overcome gravity in their spaceship at the beginning of their mission to the sun.
Beth Raymer is the author of Lay the Favorite, a memoir about her time as a cocktail waitress who becomes involved with a group of geeky fiftyish men who have found a way to work the sportsbook system in Las Vegas to their advantage. The book has been made into a major motion picture directed by Stephen Frears and starring Bruce Willis, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Zeta-Jones, andRebecca Hall. It's premiering this month at the Sundance Festival. Read more >
