Board of Directors
Roger Lubeck
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President
Robbi Sommers Bryant
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Vice President
Marilyn Lanier
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Vice President
Shawn Langwell,
Vice President
Malena Eljumaily
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Treasurer
Adele Layton
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Secretary
Judy M. Baker
, Membership Chair
Skye Blaine
, Newsletter Poetry Editor
Joelle Burnette
, Website Editor
Pamela Heck
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Conference Volunteers
Shawn Langwell,
Conference Chair
Marilyn Lanier
, Speaker Chair
Jeane Slone
, Author Launch/Sonoma County Fair Chair
Deborah Walton
, PR External/ Newsletter Editor
Chairs and Editors
Les Bernstein
, Poetry Anthology Editor
Skye Blaine
, Newsletter Poetry Editor
Fran Claggett-Holland
, Poetry Anthology Editor
Robbi Sommers Bryant
, Hot Summer Nights, Contests
Sher Gamard
, Writers Salon
Pamela Heck
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Historian
Marie Judson
, Critique Groups
Jeanne Jusaitis
, Author Support
Margarite Olmos
, PR Internal
Linda L. Reid
, Writers Circle
Deborah Taylor-French
, Author Support
Tommie Whitener
, 2019 Anthology Editor
Redwood Writers Meetings
are held the second Sunday of the month at the
2777 Fourth Street,
Santa Rosa
Board meetings take place beginning at 12:30
before the general meeting. You are welcome to join us at any time.
THIS MONTH'S MEETING
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
2:00-4:30 pm
The Freewrite Style of Writing
with Marlene Cullen
Arrive at 2:00 p.m. to register
and network
before the general meeting, which runs from 2:30-4:30.
NEXT MONTH'S MEETING
Sunday, September 8
2:00-4:30 PM
WRITING OUTSIDE THE BOX
with Linda Reid
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BOARD NOTES AND NEWS
by Judy Baker, Membership Chair
Time is running out to renew your annual membership at the discounted rate!
July 1 was the start of our fiscal year. In order to offer all the exciting events, workshops, speakers, contests and more we have planned for you this year, we need to know you appreciate what Redwood Writers offers. And that means renewing your membership!
Members only opportunities include:
- Author Launch for recently published books
- Hot Summer Nights at Copperfield’s Books
- Writers Salon
- Writers Circle
- Sonoma County Fair
- Contests and Prizes
- Redwood Writers Prose Anthology
- Redwood Writers Poetry Anthology
- Writers Conference
- Professional Speakers
- Club Facebook Page
- Launch Parties
- Sell your books at monthly meetings
...not to mention our exclusive Yahoo group, member profile database, Author Support Group, Author Focus Group, and...uh hum...
the monthly newsletter!
So get crackin', you firecracker!
How to Renew
Annual membership renewals at the
discounted rate of $45 for current members
open July 1.
2.
Click on the Membership Renewal Button.
3.
Update any information that has changed (address, email, phone) or check the box that says your information is the same as last year.
4.
Go to check out and pay. You can pay online via PayPal or send a check to:
Redwood Writers, PO Box 4687, Santa Rosa, CA 95402.
Board Meeting Agenda for August 11, 2019
12:30 p.m. Call to Order – Roger Lubeck
- Approval of minutes from prior meeting.
12:35 p.m. Board Reports
- Treasurer’s Report: Malena Eljumaily
- Membership Report: Judy Baker
12:40 p.m. Committee Reports
- Website: Joelle Burnette
- Speakers committee: Marilyn Lanier
- Academy: Judy Baker
- Hot Summer Nights: Robbi Sommers Bryant
- Fair: Roger Lubeck
1:45 p.m. Adjourn
General Meeting Agenda for August 11, 2019
1:00 p.m. - Author Support & Writers Focus Group
2:00 p.m. - Networking
2:30 p.m. Welcome - Roger Lubeck
- Chair announcements
- Member announcements
- Contest Winners (Flash Fiction)
3:15 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m. Speaker - The Freewrite Style of Writing - Marlene Cullen
As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions to make our meetings and our club more relevant to you. Just email
president@redwoodwriters.org
. See you on Sunday!
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IMPORTANT DATES
See more details below
Thursday, August 1-Sunday, August 11
Sonoma County Fair at the fairgrounds in Santa Rosa
Sunday, August 11
Member Orientation 11:00 am–12:15 pm Flamingo Hotel
Redwood Writers Board Meeting 12:30-2:00
Flamingo Hotel
Author Support Group 1:00-2:00 - See details below
Writers Focus Group 1:00-1:30 -
Dark Fiction (Greg Beckham)
MONTHLY MEETING
Freewriting: Letting Go and Letting the Words Tumble
with Marlene Cullen
2:00-4:30
Flamingo Hotel
Saturday, August 17
9:30-noon Redwood Writers Academy-
Flamingo Hotel
Podcasting for Authors: Turn Your Book into a Podcast
with Mark Coker
Wednesday, August 28
6:30-9:30 Writers Salon
See details below and
on our website
Sunday, September 11
2:00-4:30 Flamingo Hotel
Writing Outside the Box
- Linda Reid
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Sunday, August 11
2 - 4:30 p.m.
Flamingo Hotel, Empire Room
Freewriting: Letting go and letting the words tumble
with Marlene Cullen
Freewrites are a way of writing freely, letting words tumble and fall however they land, with no worries about the outcome.
In this workshop, we’ll play with freewrites as a way to inspire your writing no matter the genre.
See what ideas burst out during this unique writing exploration. Join us and have some word fun!
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All are welcome. Just $5 for members; $10 for non-members.
Or become a member that day and
get $5 off your membership!
PLEASE JOIN US!
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Once again, Redwood Writers will have a booth all 11 days of the
Sonoma County Fair!
An opportunity for RW MEMBERS ONLY!
Redwood Writers Booth Hours:
10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Booth Location:
E.C. Kraft Building
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
Whether you're selling your own books, volunteering to sell RW merchandise, or simply visiting the fair with your family, please remind your friends to look for us and come say howdy!
On behalf of our members and to keep participation costs at a minimum, Redwood Writers subsidizes this event by paying $1,500 to the fair.
Participating in the Fair is a HUGE benefit to both Redwood Writers and members. We make friends, develop contacts, and sell books. We get lots of exposure!
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REDWOOD WRITERS SALON
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28
Please note: This is a new date.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM IN ROHNERT PARK
Calling all night owls. This salon is in the evening.
Chug on over!
“Travel Tales!”
is this month's theme
Bring your stories and poems to share
Readings are five minutes
RSVP: Registration, readings, directions, and our convivial potluck dinner
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Saturday, August 17
9:30–noon
Flamingo Hotel, Santa Rosa
Podcasting for Authors:
Turn Your Book into a Podcast
Mark Coker
will cover the benefits of podcasting for authors, followed by a step-by-step walk-through of the equipment, process, and the tools you need to get started.
Mark is the founder of Smashwords, a free service that makes it easy to publish an ebook and get that book distributed to retailers and public libraries. Smashwords has grown to become the world’s leading distributor of self-published ebooks.
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ROBBI BRYANT HONORED BY CWC
WITH JACK LONDON AWARD
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Robbi Sommers Bryant was honored Sunday, July 21 at the California Writers Club Jack London Awards ceremony for outstanding volunteer service to the Redwood Branch of the California Writers Club. Presenting the award was CWC president Joyce Krieg.
Robbi has served on the Redwood Writers board of directors as member, vice president, and president. She is a current vice president and serves as the contest chair, Hot Summer Nights program chair, director of member professional services, and more.
Robbi also served as the editor-in-chief for the club’s 2018 anthology,
Redemption: Stories from the Edge
, and was the co-chair for Redwood Writers 2016 Pen to Published Conference. During her tenure on the board, Robbi has served as editor or judge on all our recent prose anthologies and she has consistently helped or participated in all club events. Robbi’s creativity and leadership helped to shape the dynamic club that exists today.
Robbi Sommers Bryant’s award-winning books include a novella, four novels, five short-story collections, and a book of poetry. Her work has been published in magazines including
Readers Digest, Redbook,
and
Penthouse
, as well as college textbooks and several anthologies. As editor-in-chief of the Redwood Writers 2018 anthology, she supervised the creation and publication of
Redemption: Stories From the Edge
. Robbi’s work was also optioned twice for television’s Movie of the Week, and she appeared on TV’s Jane Whitney Show to discuss her article, “A Victim’s Revenge.” Besides writing, her professional focus is developmental editing, content editing, copy editing, and proofreading. She is also a professional writing coach. Find out more at robbibryant.com.
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Skye Blaine, Poetry Editor
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Alternate World
Jan Rowley
Imagine a conversation
without translation
you speak
I speak
Eyes meet
Imagine a book is written
in any language
you read
I read
Dreams shape
Imagine no need for Babel
in pursuit of peace
you know
I know
Vision leads
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Waiting For You
Ellie Portner
You have flown away
to visit friends.
I am missing you.
I am missing
the part of myself
I have entrusted to you.
That you have
taken with you.
My wait is a solitary dance.
I prepare savory dishes
for your return.
I wash and put away
your coffee mug.
I fluff the couch pillows
where you like to sit,
and carefully align your slippers
under your nightstand.
My dance is for the gods
who watch my waiting,
that they may grant me
your safe return.
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Submission guidelines:
single-spaced
, Times or Times New Roman, 12 point font, no all caps, please. Poems are reviewed by a team of poets. We will acknowledge receipt of your work, and let you know if your poem is going to be included, or if we are requesting minor edits prior to inclusion.
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Sunday, September 8
2:00-4:30 pm
WRITING OUTSIDE THE BOX
with Linda Reid
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2020 POETRY ANTHOLOGY
CALL FOR ARTWORK
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Yes, it's that time again! The 2020 poetry anthology is looking for artists to submit work they would like considered for the covers of the anthology. (THIS IS NOT FOR POETRY SUBMISSION-that will be announced later.) Here are the details:
- the theme for the anthology will be determined by the selected cover art, so let your creative juices flow
- winning artwork will be reduced to fit
- artwork will be selected for both front and back covers
- you may submit up to two images
- winning artists will receive $50 and a free book
- Editors will make "blind" final selections
- DEADLINE FOR ARTWORK ONLY SUBMISSION (300 jpg via email) IS SEPTEMBER 15 TO joan@gkpi.us. Poetry submissions will be announced later.
Questions? Contact LindaLReid100@gmail.com.
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Our mailing address is The Redwood Writer, P.O. Box 4687, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
a
5
01(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Redwood Writers Meetings
General membership meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month (moves one week ahead if a holiday) from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa, located at
2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405.
Registration starts at 2 p.m.
Copyright © 2019 Redwood Writers. All rights reserved.
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