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CWC Mt. Diablo Presents: Kevin Fisher-Paulsen

CWC Mt. Diablo Presents: Kevin Fisher-Paulsen

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Upcoming Events

Feb 11
11:00 am – 2:00 pm PST

CWC Mt. Diablo Presents: Kevin Fisher-Paulsen

Feb 15
Featured Featured 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PST

Open Mic on Zoom

Feb 16
Featured Featured February 16 @ 8:00 am – February 19 @ 5:00 pm PST

San Francisco Writers Conference

Feb 16
Featured Featured February 16 @ 8:00 am – February 19 @ 5:00 pm PST

Isidra Mencos featured at the San Francisco Writers Conference

Feb 22
Featured Featured 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm PST

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The first episodes of Bruce Lewis’s Kindle Vella short story have been released on Amazon.

The first episodes of my Kindle Vella short story, There’s a Mouse in the House,

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Isidra Mencos was a guest in the podcast Vital Presence, hosted by Sally Fox.

Isidra Mencos was a guest in the podcast Vital Presence, hosted by Sally Fox. It

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News from Michael Barrington

*Michael Barrington’s new fiction, The Baron of Bengal Street, was published January 17th. “This is

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Watch for J. D. Blair’s compilation of stories featuring “Janus”, Private Eye. “The Janus Chronicles”

    Be on the lookout for my compilation of stories featuring “Janus”, Private Eye.

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Marlene Dotterer is a winner in the Writer Advice Contest “Scintillating Starts to Forthcoming Books.”

Visit Writer Advice, Lynn Goodwin’s webpage for contests, classes, and consultations.

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Michael Barrington’s Review of “Silk,” by Herve Jancour

SILK: A Review Silk is a startling, sensual, hypnotically compelling novella about a French silk

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Michael Barrington’s article accepted for publication by “Author Publish.”

Michael Barrington’s article “No Sweat Marketing” has been accepted for publication by “Author Publish” and

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Isidra Mencos’ book, Promenade of Desire, honored.

Isidra Mencos’ book Promenade of Desire, A Barcelona Memoir, has been honored as a finalist

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Josephine Mele Discusses her Latest Travel Mystery.

Mystery Writers PanelDec 3 11amReasonable Books3645C Mt. Diablo Blvd.Lafayette CA Come hear local authors Camille

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Michael Barrington’s Article/Short Story Published in Big Issue/Café Literary Magazine

Michael Barrington’s article about his recent visit to his hometown and places where he grew

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Bruce Lewis’s books purchased by Multnomah County Library System.

  The book acquisition team at Multnomah County Library system in Portland, Oregon, sent me

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Walnut Creek author Meghan Joyce Tozer’s debut novel NIGHT, FORGOTTEN comes out November 1st.

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Resources for Writers

Looking for an editor, writing class, marketing, or publishing help? Check out our resources:

The Book Bridge
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The Book Bridge

A Book Design Service Email me with your concerns, doubts and goals, and we can…

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Writing & You: Bill Stong
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Writing & You: Bill Stong

https://www.facebook.com/WritingandYou Writing: Not just words. This Facebook page is dedicated to writing including craft, tips,…

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Vida Now: Isidra Mencos
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Vida Now: Isidra Mencos

I’m a bilingual Spanish/English writer and editor with over two decades of experience. Read testimonials…

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BookstoresWriter Resources

Reasonable Books Bookstore

Reasonable Books Located in Lafayette, CA, we are a general bookstore with a small dedicated…

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BlogWriter Resources

Author George Cramer’s Blog

George welcomes other authors for interviews.Contact George Recent Posts

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Academia
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Academia

Need detailed, hard-to-find facts & research? Academia is a platform for sharing academic research. Academics…

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Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
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Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators

Website The international professional organization for authors and illustrators of books for children and young…

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Writer Advice: B. Lynn Goodwin

Writing coaching and editing through Writer Advice’s Manuscript ConsultationAlso offers Independent Study through Story Circle…

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Runaway Publishing: Heidi Eliason
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Runaway Publishing: Heidi Eliason

Heidi Eliason at Runaway Publishing is a published author and experienced book editor providing developmental editing,…

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Andrew Benzie Books
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Andrew Benzie Books

ABB Website Design ServicesCover artwork, book interior design, website design & production, business cards, bookmarks,…

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Contests, Offers, & More

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  • Young Writers Contest 2023Young Writers Contest 2023
  • Ekphrasis: Writer and Artist ExhibitionEkphrasis: Writer and Artist Exhibition

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The Write News February 2023

The Write News February 2023

 

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Members’ Books

The 3 Marias: Puerto Rico
The 3 Marias: Puerto Rico
Between Shadow's Eyes
Between Shadow’s Eyes
Rhino in the Room
Rhino in the Room
From Shadow's Perspective
From Shadow’s Perspective
Queen of the Rhino
Queen of the Rhino
Memories of MK-ULTRA
Memories of MK-ULTRA
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COVER-ProjectEscape_final
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Jenny-cover-CWC
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Anya
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You’re in America – Now What?
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Somewhere in the Silence
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The List
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WingsOverNormandy
Unnatural
Unnatural
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Colossus-HOME book cover
Five Plays for Young Audiences
Five Plays for Young Audiences
The Blue Jeans Rebellion
The Blue Jeans Rebellion
The Mona Lisa Sisters
The Mona Lisa Sisters
FDN
FDN
Blood Debt- A Vince Torelli Mystery
Blood Debt- A Vince Torelli Mystery
Granddad's-Garden
Granddad’s-Garden
The Scattered Autumn Leaves
The Scattered Autumn Leaves
Just a Girl: Growing Up Female and Ambitious
Just a Girl: Growing Up Female and Ambitious
I'll Paint a Sun
I’ll Paint a Sun
Forgiving-Day-by-Day
Forgiving-Day-by-Day
Shadow Birds
Shadow Birds
Meet the Principal
Meet the Principal
The Burning Barn
The Burning Barn
Race to Radar
Race to Radar
Husbands May Come and Go but Friends are Forever
Husbands May Come and Go but Friends are Forever
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Maracaibo Oil Brat Book Two
The Fire Trail book cover
The Fire Trail
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Inheritance
Confessions of a Middle-Aged Runaway
Confessions of a Middle-Aged Runaway
MP
MP
Diplomatic Immunity
Diplomatic Immunity
Retribution
Retribution
Sin Eater
Sin Eater
Dream Me
Dream Me
The House at 758
The House at 758
Going Places
Going Places
Help Your Group Thrive
Help Your Group Thrive
Never Too Late
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Rhythms Primeval
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Ingalls 43
Chronicles of an Occupational Prostitute
Chronicles of an Occupational Prostitute
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Our Meeting Schedule

General Meetings and Workshops are held the second Saturday of each month, except July and August.
Beginning September 2022, we will no longer provide “hybrid* meetings. This is subject to changes due to the pandemic or other unforeseen events. *We reserve the right to offer Zoom-only meetings, as necessary.
Meetings will be in person at:
Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant
611 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill, CA
Our meetings and workshops are open to the public. A buffet lunch is included. See the Meetings/Workshops page to register. 

Upcoming Programs

  • February 11, 2023: Kevin Fisher-Paulson
    “Honoring the Creative Self”
  • March 11, 2023 Workshop: A.M. Larks
  • April 8, 2023: Andrea Firth
    Flash Fiction
  • May 13, 2023: TBD
  • June 10, 2023: TBD

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