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I made it to the Grand Opening of the Writer’s Block bookstore and would call it a rousing success. Fellow member Amanda Skenandore made an appearance, too. Mayor Carolyn Goodman, Councilman Coffin, and representatives from Senator Reid and Congresswoman Dina Titus all made presentations welcoming the new business and touting the importance of reading and … Read more

Grand Opening

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The new downtown indie bookstore, The Writer’s Block, will have its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow, February 3, at 11:00pm. Mayor Carolyn Goodman will be on hand to assist in the festivities. Co-owners Scott Seeley and Drew Cohen have so many wonderful things planned. In addition to readings and other performances,  there will be classes … Read more

Contest Deadline Today

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Your May calendar could fill up quickly as Maui sends word of theirs. Beginning May 1 and running through May 3, the conference focuses on fiction and memoir with a panel including best-selling authors, editors, and agents. They plan to offer a self-publishing track, scholarships, and writing contests for kids. There’s even group discounts. Interested in … Read more

Idaho's Premier Writer's Conference

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I hope you’ve registered for our very own Las Vegas Writer’s Conference.

But do you love attending writer’s conferences and making new contacts? Well, the Idaho Writer’s Rendezvous will be held May 14 – 16, at the Boise Center, Boise, Idaho. This is the state’s premier writer’s conference where you’ll have the chance to mingle with fellow authors, dine a presenter, and pitch to agents one-on-one, or get a personal manuscript evaluation by a professional editor. Early bird registration ends on Feb 1. Here’s a link to the site for more info: 2015 Idaho Writers Rendezvous

New Blog Admin

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Well, I’ve agreed to administer the blog. Despite having a blog on my own website I’m fairly new at this blogging thing, so bear with me. If you’ve got something you’d like to share with the group – a short story, an essay, writing tips, contests, or news of agents / editors looking for new … Read more

Local Author Showcase

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    Paseo Verde Library Local Author Showcase Saturday, March 28, 2015 Paseo Verde Library, 280 South Green Valley Parkway, Henderson NV. • There is no charge to participate. The event is free and open to the public. We kindly ask that you donate 1 copy to the library if your book is not in … Read more

Storytellers Conference & Expo

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Authors & Screenwriters March 21 – 22, 2015 Greetings Fellow Writers! Yep, it’s me again and I’ve got some great news for you. We’re having a FREE PitchFest Boot Camp on Friday evening, March 20th, 2015. The people whom you want to pitch your project to during the StoryTellers Expo (agents, producers and publishers) will … Read more

Soap Stone Creek Literary Journal

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Soap Stone Creek Literary Journal for kids of all ages  http://soapstonecreekjournal.com/  Bi-monthly Print Journal for Children of all Ages  Debuting May 2015 $25 (6 issues) USA $35 (6 issues) Canada & Other Countries WE ACCEPT PAYPAL OR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO RIVERCITY TODAY/PRESS  Current Needs Fiction: Short Stories for children, all ages (500-1000 Words) … Read more

Joshua Tree National Park

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Good morning, The Desert Institute is offering the following writing workshops in Joshua Tree National Park: March 7                Desert Haiku Writing in JTNP with Ruth Nolan and Deborah P. Kolodji April 4 – 5            Desert Experience:  Transforming Observation Through Writing with Rebecca Lowry May 2                    Plein Air Poetry with Jeanette Clough and Jim Natal Press … Read more

NEW SUBSCRIBERS GET FREE MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE

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NEW SUBSCRIBERS GET FREE MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE http://writersmonthlyreview.com/ Email: writersmonthlyreviewmag@gmail.com ormarcies04@yahoo.com Welcome Poets, Writers, Writer’s Groups, Editors, Agents & Publishers I am offering new subscribers a chance to get aFREE critique of any manuscript (fiction, nonfiction or poetry) up to 10 pages. (One free critique per subscriber) You heard right – a FREE manuscript critique – … Read more

Holiday Party Flash Fiction

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HWG Holiday Party Flash Fiction Challenge   This year’s challenge: 500 word flash fiction piece with the following words: humbug                stocking                eggnog             Dickens jolly                      partridge              peace               and (of course)… mistletoe               bell                       reindeer            Henderson Writers’ Group   Entries cannot exceed 500 words. (plus 13, so 513) Only one entry per person. Please e-mail … Read more

David Bryant Perkins, author of Hitler's Astrologer

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David Bryant Perkins, author of Hitler’s Astrologer, 2014 Gold Medal Winner at the International Independent Film Awards and voted Best Screenplay at the Big Soda Film Festival, will be the guest speaker at the Henderson Writer’s Group meeting on December 8th, 2014 at 6:30 pm, in the Community Lutheran Church at 3750 E. Tropicana Ave. … Read more