"Just me 'n my shadow....!"
Happy Groundhog's Day!
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tom Molnar, Sharon Jesik, Lisa Groszek, Kathy Flotz, Gail Galvan, Sharon Buckman, Jackie Huppenthal, Kelly Chase, Laurie Chase, Jane Burns, Tom Spencer, Pam Gonzalez, Judy Whitcomb, Luniel Morrow, Sharon Palmeri
GUESTS PRESENT:
Debra Gutierrez, Diane Poulton (Times Reporter)
LITERARY NEWS:
The meeting began at 6:30 P.M.. Sharon Palmeri asked members for any literary news they would like to share. Sharon also brought along two magazines called, “Looking Back,” which she thought might be helpful for any of our members wanting to submit a memoir entry.
Several of our members, Laurie Chase, Lisa Groszek, Tom Molnar and Gail Galvan talked about the advantages of several different online publishers; among those mentioned were Create Space and Lightning Source.
Pam Gonzalez also asked if anyone has heard about Printer’s Row having publishers or publishing books at their 2012 June event. Perhaps more could be found here or here:
Sharon Jesik brought along a book she wanted to share by Neil Stephenson entitled, Anathem.
READINGS:
SHARON JESIK continued with her book, Corn Dancer. In this part of her novel the two detectives that are investigating the murder of Dotty, follow one of the suspects, Tafolya, who leads them to the home of another suspect, Cinda. Both suspects act suspiciously.
TOM MOLNAR read his short story entitled, Strange Tail of Forgotten Love. The story tells of a man caught in a time warp, being transferred to the year 2794. In order to get back to 2012 he must agree to have all love memories erased from his mind. The story has a humorous ending.
LISA GROSZEK read her story entitled, Blazing Truth. The story, which was based on some true facts, told of some young children being raised by their father, encountering some very harsh treatment from him. Russ, the oldest of the three, bears the brunt of his father’s anger.
GAIL GALVAN read her poem, “Tribute to a Golden Girl.” Her 58 line poem was dedicated to Betty White and told of all the wonderful things she has accomplished so far.
SHARON BUCKMAN read her synopsis of her novel, Canopy of Leaves. The synopsis, told in three paragraphs, of a young girl that had been held captive by a reclusive trapper in the hills of Kentucky.
JACKIE HUPPENTHAL read her four stanza poem entitled, “All Washed Up.” Her poem, complete with a picture of the seashore, tells of shells and other “ocean treasures” being “swept from you and me.”
KELLY CHASE continued with her novel, The Ring. Kristine’s ring does its magical powers again by enabling her to sing on stage with her idol and later being invited to his dressing room – all causing much jealously from a close friend.
LAURIE CHASE continued reading her novel, Badradin. In this part of her novel, Togalaz feels she has jeopardized the feelings of her family and community by simply defending herself in a battle to the death with Izrof.
JANE BURNS continued with her novel, Atalanta. Atalanta, who has been sent to the eastern part of Arcadia, finds herself among people she cannot understand and who cannot understand her. She has been sent by Lacheia, the woman who helped raise her, to find Oracle, her real father.
TOM SPENCER brought his dropped line poem entitled, “Spectator Owl,” which tells of today being tomorrow’s yesterday and yesterday being the stepping stones of time.
PAMELA GONZALEZ read the beginning of her children’s story entitled, “The Mystery of Mayfield Manor.” The mystery centers around Alex and his twin sister, Emily, and how they might react to a sensitive subject that would be introduced in their social studies class.
JUDITH WHITCOMB read her children’s story entitled, The Mystery. This mystery centers around a missing box of chocolates given to Kaitlyn from her boyfriend. After turning the household upside down her brother decides to turn super sleuth and begins looking for it.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 and then followed by a 20 min. discussion among the members.
Respectfully submitted:
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