Write on, Hoosiers!
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sharon Buckman, Amy Brailey, Chris Hasara, Lisa
Keene, Karen Lauper, Bob Neuman, Judy Neuman, Sharon Palmeri, Trent D. Pendley,
Beverly Stanislawski, Diane Stratton, Jon Terpstra, Ursula Saqui
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:10 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
Diane Stratton discussed having writer, TV
actor, and radio host Mark Edward Wilows speak about screenwriting to our
group. She mentioned possibly in September, and then said she would propose
some dates and see what works best for his schedule.
NEW BUSINESS:
We had a potential new member, Dr. Ursula
Saqui, share that she has experience in academic and business writing, but she
started creative writing murder mysteries five years ago. We went around the
room and introduced ourselves. Diane advised that dues are $25/year, and we
meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6 p.m. In October we will return
to the 2nd and 4th Thursdays.
LITERARY NEWS:
Amy invited the rest of the writers to join her
as she planned to take her students to the Knox Library Author Fest on Sept. 6.
Jon let everyone know that non-members could
submit poems in up to six categories to the Poetry Society of Indiana for $5.
The deadline for that contest was Aug. 27, but there are more upcoming.
READINGS:
KAREN LAUPER read the chapter, Second
Visit Home from her book, “Can You Push Me to Heaven.” This is
a continuing summary of the joy and challenges Jimmy’s second visit home
brought after 20 months in Yale University Hospital, and the measles outbreak
that required the hospital to discharge him to his parents’ care with no return
date. At only seven pounds, Timmy is finally reunited with his mom and dad in a
happy homecoming.
BEVERLY STANISLAWSKI read her fictional short
story, “Lessons Learned from the Giant Pearl Search,” about
Bella’s interactions with Papá Ortega as she searched for a giant pearl named
La Seňora and learned that giving back is the best part of getting.
CHRIS HASARA played the guitar to his
original song about driving a bus.
AMY BRAILEY read the prologue and part
of Chapter 1 of her book, “Destiny: Unknown.” Armon has an encounter
with bullies and tries to defend himself.
SHARON BUCKMAN read “A Special
Life” recounting the challenges and triumphs of a “life well spent” by
her friend Beverly who is a wonderful person who devoted her existence to
raising seven children with her husband Jim. She now helps with her
grandchildren.
SHARON PALMERI read, “No
Guarantee” which is a medical story based on a real-life incident
Sharon experienced while working in obstetrics.
TRENT D. PENDLEY read an excerpt from
Chapter 5 of his novel, “Lewry Lurie,” his sequel to “Toys in
the Closet.” Lewry Lurie is a week-long adventure in the Indiana Dunes Country
with excursions to Indianapolis and Lafayette and back to Chicago where the
story originated in the John Hancock building. This read notes meeting some community
elders in Valparaiso for lunch with connections to Broadway musical
productions, Roy Halston the fashion industry icon from Evansville as well as
the manufacturing of the first golden arch sign for McDonalds. This read takes
place on June 29, 2011.
JON TERPSTRA discussed his historical
piece based on a fictional town called Riverton that is based on Ottowa and
LaSalle, IL.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
LISA KEENE
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