About the book After a painful divorce, Jessie Lochwood retreats to her hometown on the Oregon Coast. Her plans for a week of quiet reflection are blown apart when she finds a leather jacket on a lonely beach. A letter in the pocket swirls her into her past and into a dangerous search for the…
Mid Valley Member Announcements
Marlene McCormack commentary in Eugene Register-Guard
A commentary by member Marlene McCormack was published in the July 17 edition of the Eugene Register-Guard: Pioneering spirit fading from view “The final space shuttle mission brings back memories of a nation once bolstered by optimism and pride” Read more…
Plans for the Apocalypse: Call for submissions for new anthology
Call for Submissions: PLANS FOR THE APOCALYPSE From a Portland Willamette Writers member: Do you have plans for the the end of civilization? Did you ever? Is it possible to prepare for the ultimate catastrophe? Leave it to humans to try… Being part of a religious group preparing for Armageddon How to can up and…
JoJo Jensen launches new Chapter & Voice AudioTeasers for book marketing
New book marketing tool for writers and authors JoJo Jensen announces the launch of Chapter & Voice and unveils the AudioTeaser – the hottest new marketing tool for writers! Use the power of voice to market your book The AudioTeaser is audio marketing for writers seeking an innovative way to boost their promotion and sales…
Lila Rain Ekstrom releases new novella, Dark Water
From the Shadowed Hearts series of gothic novellas Lila Rain Ekstrom is the author of Dark Water, a new title in the Shadowed Hearts series of gothic novellas released by Red Rose Publishing. After a climbing accident leaves Theadora Solitander prey to crippling headaches, she takes refuge on isolated lighthouse station Foulweather Island. But soon…
Kelly Schaub announces the release of her debut novel The Empire’s Edge
Debut novel from The Wild Rose Press Former zookeeper turned editor and author, Springfield resident Kelly Schaub (writing as Kelly McCrady) announces the release of her debut novel at The Wild Rose Press. The Empire’s Edge follows a young noblewoman who expects a royal annulment once she solves the conflict endangering the realm’s dragons, but…
MyEugene Poetry Publishing Program
Call for submissions Do you write poetry about Eugene? Send your poems about Eugene to MyEugene’s Poetry Publishing Program. MyEugene has launched a FEATURED Poem-of-the-Month program. They will publish and podcast one poem about Eugene each month. The podcasts will be created by local Professional Voice Talent and Audio Entrepreneur, JoJo Jensen. Guidelines and submission…
Oregon Poet Laureate Paulann Petersen to Appear as a Featured Guest of the YWA Glitterary Word Festival
Glitterary Word Festival: Multi-day literary arts festival Oregon’s Sixth Poet Laureate, Paulann Petersen, will spend several days in Lane County for the multi-day literary arts festival, Young Writers Association Glitterary Word Festival. She will make a number of appearances from Apr. 28-30 as part of the Lane County festival. For details, visit the Young Writers…
Vote for Otters In Space by Mary E. Lowd for Ursa Major Awards
Mid-Valley Members News from Mary E. Lowd Ursa Major Awards: Vote for Otters In Space as Best Novel by Apr. 17 Mary’s novel, Otters In Space, is a science-fiction adventure story set in a far future when humans have left the Earth and dogs rule. The hero is an oppressed tabby-cat who dreams of a…
Announcing… “Member Announcements”
Submit announcements to midvalleyww@gmail.com Are you looking for a critique group or editor? Do you want to get out the word about a writers retreat? Did you land an agent, sign on with a publisher, or release your latest work? Announce it here! Member Announcements is the space for members to post news, make requests…