Willamette Writers Eugene

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…

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…

DIVA New Poetry Series presents Carter McKenzie, Oct. 12, Eugene

As part of “A New Poetry” series, the Eugene Downtown Initiative For The Visual Arts (DIVA) announces an upcoming poetry night featuring poet Carter McKenzie. On Sat., Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m., McKenzie reads from her recent works. The poetry sessions are held at DIVA 280 W. Broadway, Eugene, and the series is hosted and…