MEMBERS PRESENT:
George Miga, Sharon Jesik, Kelly Chase, Laurie Chase, Lisa Groszek, Pam Gonzalez, Tom Spencer, Jane Burns, Sharon Palmeri, Beverly Stanislawski, Michelle Vargas, Sharon Buckman, Ron Trigg, Tom Molnar, Liz Wilson, Audrey Warzyniak, Luniel Morrow, Jackie Huppenthal
GUESTS PRESENT:
Julie Perkins
NEWS:
SHARON PALMERI talked about having an entertainment attorney as a guest speaker at one of our meetings. Sharon also asked the members to send her any questions we might like to ask him. Sharon also brought up the question again of having some of our various talented members give a talk concerning their particular genre; she would like to have this decided at the next meeting by using a “favor” or “not in favor” vote.
RON TRIGG gave us the name of David A. Myers, Professor of Law, who stated he would be available for an informal discussion. He also mentioned the name of Curt Cichowski, Associate Dean for Administration & Lecturer in Law, who would be able to answer any of our questions concerning copyrights and emerging technologies.
LUNIEL MORROW introduced herself to our newest member by saying she had taken classes with Sharon Palmeri. She is presently a member of the Magic Hour Writers’ club.
SHARON DORELLI stated she has just returned from the east coast where she was able to visit her new baby granddaughter.
JACKIE HUPPENTHAL introduced herself by saying she belonged to a “whole bunch of writers’ groups.”
AUDREY WARZYNIAK stated she has made a resolution to write at least 20 pages a week.
BEVERLY STANISLAWSKI stated that she had just recently won four poetry contests.
LIZ WILSON stated she likes to write dark fantasy and is presently revising one of her novels. She has also started to write a short story.
PAMELA GONZALEZ stated she likes writing for older children. She also stated she is a member of the Magic Hour Writers’ Club as well as Write on Hoosiers and since she lacks a lot of time to write, she will be reading more of the stories she writes for Magic Hour.
MICHELLE VARGAS stated she likes to write Christian fiction and has just recently finished revising 12 pages of her story.
LISA GROSZEK stated she likes writing stories related to the paranormal.
JULIE PERKINS, our newest guest, stated she previously taught high school English. She is now a stay at home mother, living in Demotte, who is only able to write her short stories and poetry when the children are sleeping. (We can all relate to that.)
TOM SPENCER stated “I write.” He also added that he had a busy week.
LAURIE CHASE told us she has just recently gotten a new job. She is also finishing editing her novel.
KELLY CHASE stated she likes writing dark fantasy and is finishing taking her high school semester finals.
SHARON JESIK enjoys writing and is presently working on editing her novel, Corn Dancer.
JANE BURNS told us she is busy working doing radical revision on her novel, Atalanta.
GEORGE MIGA mentioned he had just received a query rejection concerning his novel, Medal of Dishonor. He also stated he might begin working on another one of his books.
RON TRIGG stated he has been working on his African memoirs every day.
TOM MOLNAR mentioned he has been checking into Amazon’s “Create Space” and “Lightning Source.” He explained some of the various differences between them, as well as Kindle Direct. He just recently decided to go with Amazon for his novel, Dark Age Maiden.
SHARON BUCKMAN stated she has been busy editing her novel, Canopy of Leaves.
READINGS:
JACKIE HUPPENTHAL read her nine stanza poem entitled, Up Again. The delightful poem related to the problems with having insomnia.
AUDREY WARZYNIAK, taking a suggestion posted on the WOH blog, read the last paragraph of her yet unwritten short story. The story is still untitled.
LIZ WILSON continued with her novel, The Grindylow. In this part of the story, Kelsey is finally able to convince Coy and his brother Val that she is capable of removing the curse from Coy. She removed the curse and is offered a place to stay.
TOM MOLNAR read two pages of Ancient Love Story. The story tells of the love between Donal and Sarim, set during ancient times, and how Donal turns his love into a lasting memorial after Sarim’s death.
RON TRIGG, inspired by his trip to New Orleans, read his short story entitled, Mystical Advice. The story tells of advice he was given by a physic named Raven’s Star.
BEVERLY STANISLAWSKI read her four stanza poem entitled,” Time Thief”. The poem related to cancer, the Time Thief, and the battle it entails.
TOM SPENCER brought his five stanza poem entitled, “Creativity Creature”. The poem asks the question of the illusive muse, for the inspiration he is seeking and ends with “within my mind my soul to feed, you are my creature of creativity.”
SHARON BUCKMAN read the last two pages of her true short story, Weekend Best Forgotten. The story tells of how her family was pulled into a murder committed by a friend and employee of her husbands.
MICHELLE VARGAS continued reading her story, Multitude of Conviction. This part of the story, taken place during the time of the Exodus, tells of how Khalif saves Lesedi from a mob of soldiers and later loses his own life.
LISA GROSZEK read her eight stanza poem entitled, “Ode to Chicago”. The poem tells the story of a mother and child walking down the streets of Chicago and the child breaking away to donate money to a homeless musician.
KELLY CHASE continued with her novel, The Ring. During this part of the story Kristine is finally able to attend the concert she was walking to when struck by a car. During the concert she is pulled onto the stage and begins to sing with Jesse, the star of the concert.
JANE BURNS continued with her novel, Atalanta. Lacheia, the midwife who has taken in the seven year old destructive Atalanta, finds that the child is finally beginning to adapt in small ways by uttering her first word.
LAURIE CHASE continued her novel, Badradin. This part of her novel tells of the bloody fight between Togalaz and Izrof. The fight was instigated by Izrof for no other reason than the child was different than the others.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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