California Writers Club, Mt Diablo Branch

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November 12, 2022 – CWC Mt. Diablo presents Three of Our Own

Three of Our Own and Holiday Book Sale


Saturday November 12, 2022

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.


Holiday Book Sale
The event is happening a month early!

Published Members are welcome to bring their books to sell and sign


Feature Presentation

Three of Our Own: Just One Thing

That One Sure Thing that works to promote each speaker’s work.

We’ll ask for ideas from the audience also!


Jill Hedgecock

Jill is an award-winning and internationally-published author. She writes book review columns for The Diablo Gazette and Books ‘N Pieces Magazine. She is the author of four novels. Follow her at www.jillhedgecock.com.

Click to download Jill’s Handout: Facebook Group for Authors

Michael Barrington

Michael has published four books and numerous articles both fiction and non-fiction. His current historical/biographical novel will be published later this year. 

Suzy Orpin

  • Suzy views the world through her own narrative, weaving in the fascinating challenges, triumphs, and lifestyles of the people she meets. With these stories, she creates a companion book of recipes.

Schedule

  • 11:00 – Check-in
  • 11:00 – 12:45 Holiday Book Sale (Sales may contine through lunch)
  • 12:00 – Buffet Lunch
  • 12:45 – Business Meeting
  • 1:00 – Three of Our Own
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Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight – Michael Barrington Launches His New Book “Colourblind: A Travesty of Justice”
Member Spotlight – Michael Barrington Launches His New Book “Colourblind: A Travesty of Justice”

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Upcoming Programs

  • May 9, 2026, Three-Minute Flash Fiction and Writers Tables: choose from 6 topics. (This meeting is at the Pleasant Hill Community Center)
  • June 13, 2026, Hakim: Poetry in Its Many Forms
  • July/August 2026: Summer Break 
  • September 12, 2026, Diane Frank: Poetry as the Language of the Soul 

Our Meeting Schedule and Location

General Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month, except July and August.
Location:
The Pleasant Hill Senior Center
233 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill, CA
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Optional post-meeting events until 1:30. Bring your lunch!
Our meetings are open to the public. See the Meetings and Workshops page to register. 

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The Write Newsletter, May 2026


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CWC Mt. Diablo Branch, P.O. Box 606, Alamo, CA 94507

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