MEMBERS PRESENT:
Katherine
Flotz, Shirley Hinman, Beverly Biehr, Diane Stratton, Amy Brailey, Cindy
Horgash, Beverly Stanislawski, Lisa Keene
OLD BUSINESS:
None
discussed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Katherine
Flotz (Treas.) reminded members that the $25.00 annual dues are now being
collected for 2025.
Amy
Brailey (Pres.) asked members what they were looking for in the way of critiques
or notes from other members. Many members preferred asking for critiques or suggestions
before reading their material. Everyone said they appreciate the members who
take the time to make written grammar corrections and idea suggestions.
LITERARY NEWS:
Beverly Biehr brought copies of her published memoir, “Casualties of Peacemaking.”
READINGS:
SHIRLEY HINMAN read her poem, "The Frozen Lake Spoke to Me,” about a
child who longs for the lake to freeze over so she can skate.
BEV STANISLAWSKI read a Pantoum poem, "Intertwined" about two
souls, two hearts that share their love throughout eternity.
LISA KEENE has
finished her young adult novel "Yerd" and asked for publishing
tips after reading her Plot Synopsis, About the book, and About the author.
AMY BRAILEY read “The Unexpected Prince” about a brother and sister
who seek out a true love who can wake their sleeping classmates and townsfolk.
Amy plans to enter her short story into a contest at Story Shares.com.
BEVERLY BIEHR read the cover from her memoir, "Casualties of Peacemaking."
This book entails the political firestorm surrounding the Democratic National
Convention hosted by Chicago in 1968.
CINDY HORGASH read chapter one titled “Bloopers, Blunders, and Flubs.” It
is a Chapter book geared toward fourth-grade readers.
DIANE STRATTON read her non-fiction story "Follow that Hunch" about
her instincts regarding an elderly lady who appeared lost. Telling of the
impressions and thoughts she pondered after speaking to her and her neighbor.
The
meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
CINDY HORGASH
Secretary
