4-19-23
Members Present: Debbie, Jackie, Judy, Karen, Patty,
Ruthann, Suzi, Valia
Patty read Chapter 4 of The Iron Ladies entitled “A Real Family Home.”
Judy shared “Kickin’ It, Getting Along on Our Aging Legs” an
article she wrote about senior citizens and venous disease. In it she discussed her personal
experience and how she consulted her doctor to make sure she was passing on the
right information to her peers.
Suzy read an excerpt from her fantasy story about
continuing troubles in a trinity of witches.
Debbie submitted her story and discussed Word on Fire publishing.
Karen read her poem “The Best in the Breadbox” which included 5 fun
facts about cockatiels.
Valia read three poems that he wrote years ago: "Eclipse," "One Feathered Dove," and "Beggar's Sleeves." He wrote them in Hindi but discussed how to write in his language and included the
translation of each line.
5-17-23
Members Present: Alan, Debbie, Jackie, Karen, Patty, Ruthann
Jackie passed out Kirkus Reviews to members of the group.
She got them from the librarian at her high school.
Karen said Create Space is now called Kindle Direct. https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/
Alan read two poems – “Nature’s Way” and “The Ballad of Dick
and Rusty.” Members discussed places he should consider submitting to including
Ideals Books, Reminiscence, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Reader’s Digest.
Karen reported SCBWI is trying to connect members to agents
and editors.
Patty read Chapter 5 from her novel The Iron Ladies. Members
discussed dialogue and identifiers.
Debbie received a rejection letter but but the publisher wished her luck
and included some recommendations of where else to submit to.
Karen will send the group a list of 80 publishers that are
accepting submissions.
Jackie read the presentation speech she wrote for her high school's awards assembly. Her family sponsored a memorial scholarship the last two
years.
Members discussed their favorite books from their childhood.
Next Meeting: June 21st
at Rosati’s in Schererville.
