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2017 Jack London Award Recipient Deborah ‘Jordan’ Bernal

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On July 23, Deborah ‘Jordan’ Bernal received the California Writers Club Jack London Award in appreciation and gratitude for her many years of exemplary service to Tri-Valley Writers (TVW). Jordan has served as TVW president (2014-2016), vice-president (2012-2014), NorCal rep, and membership chair. Her vision includes extensive outreach to the community. She was instrumental in …

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Flexing Those Writing Muscles – by Lani Longshore

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May began with a vigorous celebration of writing. Towne Center Books held a Book Fight on May 3 – contestants were given five minutes to write a story based on three words chosen at random. TVW members Arleen Eagling, Alice Kight and Lani Longshore competed along with other writers from the community. After three rounds …

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Deborah ‘Jordan’ Bernal Wins Booktrack Poetry Contest

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Deborah “Jordan” Bernal’s poem “Dreams,” was a winner in Booktrack’s poetry competition. You can read her poem at: Booktrack.

The Keepers of Eire Book Launch

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Deborah ‘Jordan’ Bernal’s book launch for The Keepers of Eire will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2 p.m., at Irish Castle Shop, 537 Geary, San Francisco (between Taylor and Jones). Join her in celebrating her first novel.

Pen Gremlin by Deborah Bernal

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Ever agree to pet sit for a friend? As a writer, I envisioned quiet writing time away from my life’s interruptions. I packed up my writing instruments: computer, manuscript, notes, and favorite pen. As a writer, I have my superstitions. Like an athlete, I rely on a good luck charm, my special pen to write …

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3D Characters by Deborah Bernal

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At the December CWC meeting, several of us got to talking about characters. In particular, character voice and how to keep each character separate, different, unique. Several days later as wrapping paper flew; a common theme emerged in my residence. With a baby girl celebrating her first birthday and Christmas, the play area was awash …

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Writing Aloud by Deborah Bernal

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Great news, technology is booming. Writers have more options than ever before to get their writing out there. The first step, getting the written words into a format that can be submitted, shouldn’t be the hardest step. Voice recognition software is one tool that can increase a writer’s productivity. If you are partially fluent in …

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