Coming January 2012 Otters In Space, a self-published novel by local writer Mary E. Lowd was picked up by a small press. After more than a year of marketing her novel and selling it at science fiction and furry conventions herself, Mary caught the attention of the furry publisher FurPlanet. The owners of FurPlanet were…
Mid-Valley Chapter News and Events
Eugene critique group Wordos seeks more fiction short stories
Wordos, the long-time Eugene short fiction critique group, currently has no waiting list for critiques and is seeking new stories. The group meets Tuesday nights at Tsunami Books from 7-9 p.m., and is open to new members and observers. Eligible genres include: Science fiction Fantasy Romance Mystery Horror Erotica “Just about any other type of…
Marny Copal releases new self-published novel, Freeblood
About the book Secrets and lies have surrounded 21-year-old Quinn Zauber since a vampire killed her mother and brother a year ago. Jo-Jo Huang, her best friend and roommate, has offered steady support, even going along with Quinn’s crazy ghost-hunting schemes. Now Jo-Jo has been kidnapped, and clues point to an audio recorder the roomies…
How to write chapbooks and novels in a month
As writers we balance the work of writing with all the other pressures and responsibilities of life. Sometimes it’s hard to get a project completed, much less underway. Have you been wrestling with having enough time to get writing done? Here are 2 events, going on now through the end of November, that can really…
Richard Adrian Reese releases new book WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE: REMEMBERING OUR WAY HOME
About the book A hurricane called Peak Everything is rapidly approaching, and we are not prepared for it. Looking through doom-colored glasses, the future appears turbulent and chaotic, for obvious reasons. But when we switch to rose-colored glasses, it’s thrilling to see that dawn is breaking out all over. A dysfunctional way of life is…
Season 5 of the Northwest Author Series underway
Author workshops for Oregon writers The Northwest Author Series is an educational series of author workshops put on for the benefit of aspiring writers of all levels from Wilsonville, Oregon and the surrounding areas. All of the authors who present for the Northwest Author Series are residents of the Pacific Northwest, traditionally published authors and…
David Ozab article appears in new CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: DEVOTIONAL STORIES FOR TOUGH TIMES
About the book Eugene writer and Mid-Valley member David Ozab is among 101 writers selected for the latest Chicken Soup for the Soul book, DEVOTIONAL STORIES FOR TOUGH TIMES. His article, “Truth at the Benefit Sale,” is Ozab’s first published-in-print article. The story begins: “Cleft lip.” The words had rung in my head since the…
Lee Darling releases new novel JUST OUT OF REACH
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…
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…