2014 Dan Poynter Global Ebook Award
Congratulations to member Jordan Bernal whose novel, The Keepers of Éire, was awarded a Gold Medal in the Fantasy/Contemporary category.
Member News
2014 Dan Poynter Global Ebook Award
Congratulations to member P.C. Chinick whose novel, RED ASSCHER – Living in Fear, was awarded a Gold Medal in the Thriller Fiction category.
2014 Dan Poynter Global Ebook Award
Congratulations to member Shelley Lee Riley, whose memoir, Casual Lies – A Triple Crown Adventure, was awarded a Bronze Medal in the Sports/Fitness/Recreation Non-Fiction category
Members Published in 2014 CWC Literary Review
The following Tri-Valley members were published in the 2014 CWC Literary Review Paula Chinick, “A Minor Perception” Alice Kight, “If I Changed Places” Julie Royce, “Coup de Grace”
Other News
John Bluck had an article about him posted in the San Jose Mercury on 4/10/14 “Around Livermore: Retiree Pens First Novel After Fascinating Career”. B. Lynn Goodwin’s story “Hello, Lynn,” has been accepted for publication in Small Miracles From Beyond (Sterling Publishing). She also has an article, “My Niche—My Way” coming out in Writing After Retirement (Scarecrow Press). …
2014 Alameda County Fair
Marilyn Slade won the Theme Award Prize (second highest award after Best of Show) for her poem “Is There a Fair as Fair as Our Fair.” Susan Condeff won the Silver Medal for her poem “Woman in the Water” and Honorable Mention for her poem “Summer Storm Perfect”. Alice Kight has three poems exhibited at Alameda County …
Sue Tasker Award
Hector Timourian is the 2014 recipient of the Sue Tasker Memorial Service Award. Hector is a charter member of Tri-Valley Writers. In 2007, he established the first critique group and set the rule “be nice” to foster and encourage new members. Hector has been published in several anthologies including the Las Positas College Anthology where he won first prize …
Books and Anthologies
B. Lynn Goodwin-Brown has inked a deal with Eternal Press for her YA novel, Talent. Carolyn Fenzl has published her debut novel The Debt Collectors: A Lucy Vaughn Mystery and launched a new website http://carolynfenzl.com. Sondra Perry has published her second children’s book Baby Carrots -Carrots of Wisdom for Little Ones. The 2014 Oakland Anthology Word …
Hector Timourian honored with Sue Tasker Award
On June 21, 2014, Tri-Valley Branch honored Hector Timourian with the Sue Tasker Memorial Service Award. Hector is a charter member who joined in 2005 during the organizational year. Hector has been published in several anthologies including the Las Positas College Anthology where he won first prize for his poem “Abraham’s Hope” He has also published a memoir …
Congrats High School Writers!
We are very proud of our Tri-Valley high school students and celebrate our 2014 writing contest winners.