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SCHOLARSHIPS - PUBLISHING BOOTCAMP
Sunday, August 5th Members are invited to apply for one of two full $150 scholarships to the Mendocino Coast Writers Conference - August 5, 2018, Sunday 10:00 to 4:00 TO APPLY: Send an email letter of interest and explain why this workshop, why now: WritersMendocinoCoast@GMail.com MENDOCINO HOTEL
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Thursday, April 19th, 6:00 p.m. 2018 SMATCHUP READINGS
MEMBER READINGS ON THEME "The Woman Next Door" Readings by writers blindly matched for a collaborative writing project of one page each, where the first starts the piece, and the second writer finishes and titles it. Member copies of the anthology will be available. 15th consecutive revival of the
MENDOCINO SPRING POETRY CELEBRATION SUNDAY APRIL 22 at HILL HOUSE of MENDOCINO No charge, contributions welcome Whitman says, “Great poetry requires great audiences.” The public is welcome to celebrate the lively word. This event draws 30-40 of the best poets and work from the north counties and beyond. There will be two open readings. Sign up at noon for the reading at 1:00 PM; sign up at 5:00 for the reading at 6:00. Prepare up to four minutes per each session. All poems will be considered for broadcast by Dan Roberts on KZYX&Z. Choice comestibles and fellowship, open book displays. INFO: Gordon Black gblack@mcn.org 707/937-4107 MEMBER NEWS
Writing newly published, receives a nomination or award, or other notable exposure? Please send a short announcement to writersmendocinocoast@gmail.com
My body of work this term continues in the conversation I am currently having with light. The actual visual depiction of light and shadow; as well the metaphor it implies. What is seen and what is hidden; being drawn to, and stepping into the light; Illumination and the lack thereof. The subject matter seeks to create a sense of place with the hopes that the viewer might step inside and linger awhile. This term it was interesting to observe my work expand into a space that allowed the depiction of companionship, with figures appearing in some paintings. Having had the extraordinary healing experience of sustained sacred solitude last term, which my work deeply reflected, this year it seems there was room for company. Interesting for me to observe that even when standing with another, the images reflect a sense of expanse and breathing room between and around the figures and their environment. It is always my hope to portray the essence of sanctuary whether the space is occupied or not. As I reflect on all of this, I imagine this is a portrayal of my own temperament as a creative spirit with an indisputable need to experience freedom and expanse on so many levels, while engaging in deeply authentic relationships with those around me. It is both a delicate and empowering balance. —Linda Cloonan CWC member Harriet Gleeson has had a poem accepted for Scarlet Tanager Books (http://www.scarlettanager.com/)
forthcoming anthology Fire and Rain: Ecopoetry of California. October 1, 2018 is the scheduled publication date. The anthology editors note: "The collective contributions to this anthology come together to weave a braid of voices examining and celebrating the dazzling variety of California’s unique biological zones. This anthology will provide an arguably much-needed platform for the ecologies of California—from Sierra to Mojave Desert; valleys and streams; coast and forest—and will hopefully take its place in the canon of the finest writing and writers of our state." CWC member Maureen Eppstein has had four poems accepted for Scarlet Tanager Books' (http://www.scarlettanager.com/)
forthcoming anthology Fire and Rain: Ecopoetry of California. October 1, 2018 is the scheduled publication date. The anthology editors note: "The collective contributions to this anthology come together to weave a braid of voices examining and celebrating the dazzling variety of California’s unique biological zones. This anthology will provide an arguably much-needed platform for the ecologies of California—from Sierra to Mojave Desert; valleys and streams; coast and forest—and will hopefully take its place in the canon of the finest writing and writers of our state."
FORT BRAGG LIBRARY
POETRY WRITING WORKSHOPS The workshops include samples of the various styles and techniques of poetry writing, displays of published works, in-session writing exercises along with readings and discussions of individual works produced during the workshops. Every third Wednesday of the month, 2-3:30 pm, find your hidden poet within! Workshops are free. All ages are welcome. Visit the library site for more.
IN THIS ISSUE
MEMOIR: Tail of a Hollow Leg - Susan Lundgren POETRY: A Woman Goes Through Airport - Nancy McLelland Gray Fox - Donald Shephard ESSAY: Pigments of Our Imagination - Susanna Janssen Abuse and Family Secrets - Susan Lundgren CONGRATULATIONS WRITERS ROLLING RECAP OF MONTHLY MEETINGS
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March 18th Hooked Anthology Release Party
WELCOME TO THE
MENDOCINO COAST BRANCH of THE CALIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB - FOUNDED in 1909 - We are proud to share in this legacy. Our intention is to expand the network and opportunities for writers.
Writers of the Mendocino Coast
PO Box 762 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 The CALIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB is a 501(c) (3) educational nonprofit dedicated to educating members and the public-at-large in the craft of writing and in the marketing of their work. MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERS $65 includes $20 initiation fee. More information on the website's Membership page. YEARLY RENEWAL is $45. Membership includes a copy of the club's recent anthology, copies of our state organization's Literary Review magazine, space for member biographies, and opportunities to see your writing in: -The 2018 Anthology Hooked -The Literary Review is published by our parent, California Writers Club. More info at www.calwriters.org -The yearly collaboration, Ekphrasis, with the Artists Coop of Mendocino SPONSORED MEMBERSHIPS
Financial aid is available for membership WritersMendocinoCoast@GMail.com 
COVER FOR THE 2018 ANTHOLOGY - Many thanks to BOB RHOADES for allowing us to use images of his paper mache creations
CALIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB
MENDOCINO BRANCH 
Drop in to the library site for the list of recently added books and reviews by CWC member Priscilla Comen.
Click on image to go to flip-page view of all pages Spring 2018 v4#1
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