Anyone interested in writing is invited to join this group which meets once a month to encourage and promote the craft of writing. Activities include topics of discussion, speakers, workshops, and critiquing.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Meetings are held on the 1st Saturday each month from 10:00AM until 12 NOON at
Mechanicsville Library 7179 Stonewall Pkwy. Mechanicsville, VA 23111
NOTE: Meetings will change to the THIRD Saturday of each month beginning January 2008.
For More Information call Joanne at 804-779-2660 or e-mail us at
The 2nd annual Hanover Book Festival was a tremendous success with over 70 Virginia authors in attendance. Featured speakers were Sharon Baldacci and Connie Lapallo, with several workshops given by Jean Keating and Puff, Becky Mushko, John Conlee, Karen Syed, and Barbara Shine. All of the authors enjoyed participating in the open mike sessions and competing to win the "Best Display" prize. Since this year's theme was "Open a Book - Take a Journey", several of the authors dressed in costume, adding to the festive atmosphere of the event. There were also activities for the children. Outside, the "Hearts Afire" band took us back in time with classic oldies tunes while visitors strolled down memory lane viewing the anitque cars presented by several car clubs from the area.
PICTURES
SPEAKERS
Connie Lapallo, Author of
Dark Enough to See the Stars in a Jamestown Sky
Sharon Baldacci, Author of
A Sundog Moment
WORKSHOPS
Writing Memoirs & Personal Essays by Instructor Barbara Shine
Publishing, What are the Options? by Instructor Becky Mushko
Teen Workshop by Instructor John Conlee
A Cause for Paws (using animals as characters) by Instructor Jean Keating & Puff
What Do Publishers Want? (the Do's & Don'ts of Submitting) by Instructor Karen Syed
