Julaina Kleist-Corwin’s short story, “The Crumpled Card,” was accepted in a compilation of true Christmas romance stories written by various authors. Harlequin published it under the title, A Kiss Under the Mistletoe, by author Jennifer Basye Sander. You can find it on Amazon.com or kindle.
Jim McDonald recently published, Behavioral Strengths & Employment Strategies: Bridging the Best of 2Worlds. Jim’s book is based on graduate work in industrial psychology and Garners Murphy’s biosocial model of human behavior.
Alice Kight’s poem “A Soft Answer” has been published in the 2013-2014 Ina Coolbrith Circle Anthology, The Gathering 12.
Annette Langer presented a one-hour talk at the Pleasanton Senior Center on the benefits of humor and laughter in one’s life despite challenges. She also had a successful book signing afterwards and obtained a future speaking engagement from another organization.
Shelley Lee Riley’s memoir, “Casual Lies – A Triple Crown Adventure” has been selected at the Annual Kentucky Book Fair to take place on November 16.
Vicki Hudson’s two poems “Passage” and “ Trigeminal Neuralgia – A Neurological Condition” were published at the online journal ditch, where you find poetry that’s off the main road. To read Vicki’s poems go to: http://www.ditchpoetry.com/vickihudson.htm.
I really enjoy the “Aha!” moments in life — those flashes of inspiration that come when you least expect them. They are moments of brilliance and joy, testament to the magic that we call human creativity. Inspiration cannot be coerced or scheduled. Sir William Rowing Hamilton offers a famous example with his discovery of quarternions. He …
Alice Kight takes second place for her poem “Shopping Spree,” in the California Federation of Chaparral Poets bi monthly contest themed Dance.
Ronnie Holland’s poems, “Paths,” “Passion Stirs,” “Spring Falls,” and “Suspended,” are on exhibit at the Pleasanton Library through September 30. The exhibit features poetic responses to the watercolor paintings of Livermore artist, Lily Xu.
Stacey Gustafson’s short story, “Mr. Know-It-All” will appear in the latest Not Your Mother’s Book on Being a Parent.
