The first annual Wordcrafters in Eugene Conference will be held March 7-9 at the Eugene Hilton. The first of its kind in Eugene, the Wordcrafters conference focuses on the craft of writing fiction. Conference highlights include keynotes, presentations and workshops from writers around the country, such as… Elizabeth George of the Detective Lynley series of…
Eugene DIVA’s A New Poetry Series Features Ce Rosenow, Standard Schaefer, and Maryrose Larkin, Feb. 8
DIVA’s “A New Poetry” series features Eugene poet Ce Rosenow and Portland poets Standard Schaefer and Maryrose Larkin in a presentation of their work at 7:30 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 8, 2014, at the DIVA Gallery, 280 W. Broadway, Eugene. Donations welcome. Ce Rosenow’s books and chapbooks include The Backs of Angels, Even If, North…
Mary E. Lowd: 2013 Ursa Major Awards Open for Nominations
The 2013 Ursa Major Awards are open for nominations, and Mid-Valley member Mary E. Lowd seeks nominations for her book Otters In Space 2: Jupiter, Deadly. Awards are based on a popular vote, so anyone can participate. The Ursa Major Awards celebrate greatness in the realm of fiction featuring anthropomorphic animals. Learn more at www.ursamajorawards.org.…
Free Literary Events at Eugene Public Library, February 2014
All events are free and open to the public. More information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library Ecopsychology: Understanding Our Need for Nature Tuesday, February 4, 6:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Join writer and counselor Dr. Patricia H. Hasbach for a talk introducing the emerging field of Ecopsychology, which explores the relationship between people…
Free Literary Events at Eugene Public Library, December 2013
All events are free and open to the public. More information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library Print Your Book Sunday, December 1, 2:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive This 2-hour class offers an introduction to the many self-publishing resources available online. Whether you have written a book you want to print and sell widely,…
Free Literary Events at Eugene Public Library, November 2013
All events are free and open to the public. More information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library From Immigrants, to U.S. Citizenship, to the American Dream Saturday, November 2, 3:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Author Robert Liebenau will give a talk about his family memoir, From Immigrants, to U.S. Citizenship, to the American Dream.…
2013 Douglas County Book & Author Fair, Dec. 14
Registration is open for a book and author fair at the Douglas County Library on Saturday, December 14. The Fair is open to Oregon authors, and spots are still available. “It’s a fun way to meet readers, and other authors and poets,” says Kristen James, an author based in Roseburg. More information available at www.douglascountybookandauthorfair.com…
Kristen James’ POINT HOPE Republished by Montlake Romance
Kristen James indie published her novel, POINT HOPE, in June 2013. Then Montlake Romance, an Amazon Publishing Imprint, made an offer. POINT HOPE was republished Oct. 22, 2013, and is available now. See the cover and description at Amazon.com » More info at www.writerkristenjames.com
Portland Intuitive Writing Workshop, Nov. 16
Join Sara Wiseman, author and voice of the Ask Sara Radio Show, for a Nov. 16 writing workshop in Portland. Are you ready to delve into intuitive writing? Bring your journal or laptop and we’ll use spiritual intuition techniques plus writing to create a state of creativity, discovery, healing, karmic release and gratitude. Learn more:…
Terry and Tiffany Jacobs Release MERMAID DROWNING
Available Now: Mermaid Drowning, Terry Jacobs and Tiffany Jacobs Evelyn has a husband who adores her, three wonderful children, a fulfilling career, and a past which harbors a secret she denies even to herself. After ten years of a perfect marriage, Evelyn’s husband, Sam, discovers her secret within the pages of a forgotten journal. Overwhelmed…