Thank you JoJo After 5 years of strong, vibrant leadership, our own JoJo Jensen is stepping down from her role as chair of the Mid-Valley Chapter of Willamette Writers. We want to thank JoJo for her wit, devotion and energy. JoJo is currently launching her new business, Chapter and Voice. You can find JoJo at…
Mid-Valley Chapter News and Events
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…
Grand Opening for new Willamette Writers House
Grand Opening and Open House Apr. 23, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Congratulations to Willamette Writers for buying and setting up the new Willamette Writers House! To celebrate, all members are invited to an all-day Open House on Saturday, Apr. 23. (Coincidentally, that’s also Shakespeare’s 447th birthday.) Please bring a dish to share and a…
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…