Write on Hoosiers met on July 21, at Borders, with 16 people in attendance.
Members Present:
Mary Wooley,Sandra Nantais, Tom Spencer, Jackie Huppenthal, Sharon Jesik, Cathyh Dziubla, Kathy Flotz, Beverly Stanislawski, Sharon Palmeri, George Miga, John Boufis, and past member Janice Beier
Guests Present:
Kelly Chase, Laura Chase, Lisa Groszek, Kristin Kottka,
Sharon Palmeri opened the meeting and greeted the new attendees. She then asked what we should include in WOH minutes since it is an open blog on the web. The consensus seemed to be to limit information to our writing experiences. She also mentioned that Magma Cum Murder Conference is coming up in the fall for any mystery writers. FOR INFORMATION SEE LINK AT TOP RIGHT OF OUR BLOG
Jackie brought several cover ideas for the Hoosier Horizons magazine. They were passed around and votes were taken. Sharon also reminded the group to get their submissions ready for the magazine. Tom will help with the details later.
Kathy Flotz mentioned that she will be speaking at the Tri Creek Historical Society in Lowell, Sept. 8.
Readings included the following items:
Mary Wooley, presented part of her novel, Play Like I'm Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, which was about a southern girl's view of life with her wandering, teacher father.
Kristin read part of her supernatural short story, "My Witchy Life"
Sharon Jesik's Corn Dancer told us a little about mystery-ghost novel that she is writing.
Cathy took us to her backyard and helped us envision her "Morning Visitor" which included birds kissing the head of a frog.
Kathy retold one of her favorite remembrances of relatives reuniting in "I Remember When."
Beverly read her poem, "A Bit of Verse" which reminded us how special poets and their creations are.
George did not read, but told about writing three samples of queries to send to book publishers in the future.
Sandra's poem about "Keds" was an creative answer to a prompt to write about your favorite piece of clothing.
Lisa presented two pages from her paranormal novel, The Lonesome Isle. Sharon bought the copy.
Jackie's "error" in printing the title of her poem "The Little Bat" was rally a stroke of genius. The title printed upside down and looked like the bat she was describing.
Sharon Palmeri offered her reply to a prompt asking one to write the last line of a proposed book. The sentence was to be interesting and compelling. Hers was both.
Tom's "Accidental Adventure" story taught us about some new writing techniques, including free modifiers and extra long sentences, as we heard the tale of a youth's imaginary actions.
The meeting closed with Sharon reminding people of our Christmas party, Dec. 1, at Four Seasons Club House. Price for the buffet is $17.95, each. WOH will be combining with two other writing groups, and all members may bring guests.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly Stanislawski
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