Whatever genre you are working in—fiction or non-fiction, scripts or manuals—the poetic techniques of imagery and metaphor can add color and verve to your style. Even in the most routine of expository tasks, a well-placed word picture or an apt comparison can enliven your prose and aid readability. In this craft talk, award-winning poet and …
David Denny, Making Your Descriptions Pop, April 21, 2018 Read More »
Jordan Rosenfeld, who presented a workshop for Tri-Valley Writers on character and point of view, gave a brief writing exercise on creating new metaphors and similes. She presented a list of phrases that had become cliches and challenged us to create something fresh. I thought a different way of saying right as rain could be …
Similes, Metaphors and Phrases by Lani Longshore Read More »
Shelley Riley’s short story collection, For Want of a Horse was published December 29, 2014, and is now available on Amazon, both in paperback and digital format. The book is a collection of Thoroughbred short stories written over the last year. It’s an eclectic assortment which includes several genres; contemporary, historical, and even a fantasy. …
Winners in Julaina Kleist-Corwin’s “Choices” poetry contest: Second Place: Tanda L. Clauson for “If You Want to Exist Do Not Choose Left” Third Place: Kate Ann Scholz for “About Choices” Honorable Mention: Mona Dawson for “By My Choice” Read the winning poems on Julaina’s blog at www.timetowritenow.com.
Linda Watanabe McFerrin will be the guest speaker at the next monthly meeting of the California Writers Club Tri-Valley Branch on Saturday, May 17. Learn how poetry surrounds our everyday lives. Join us for a few short exercises that will help develop your creativity. Linda Watanabe McFerrin is a poet, travel writer, novelist and contributor to numerous newspapers, magazines and anthologies. She …
Alice Kight’s poem “A Soft Answer” has been published in the 2013-2014 Ina Coolbrith Circle Anthology, The Gathering 12.
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.
LaDonna Fehlberg has been awarded honorable mention for “The Vigil” and “Words” and her poem “Free Range” is also displayed. Alice Kight – “At the Fair and Beyond,” “Shopping Spree” and “Change of Course.” Marilyn Slade – “Alameda County ‘5’ Star Fair,” “Everything of Mine,” and “The Day They Ran out of Chocolate-Dipped Bacon at the …
Poets LaDonna Fehlberg, Alice Kight and Marilyn Slade at Alameda County Fair Read More »
Art Tenbrink received honorable mention at the Alameda County Fair for “Fair Tina Marie.” Art will read his poem at an awards ceremony Sunday, June 30, 2013.
La Donna Fehlberg’s poem “Everything Bicycles” and Marilyn Slade’s, “Stolen Bicycle” and “You Can Have My Bike” are displayed in the Art and Poetry Exhibition at Prudential California Realty. Visit the exhibit at 1790 First Street in downtown Livermore.
