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| Calendar of Events  | | | March 13, 2010 | Marilyn Meredith Published author of over 20 books including the Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery series and the Rocky Bluff P.D. series as well as other mysteries, family historical sagas and Christian horror.
She is also published by Hard Shell Word Factory and Treble Heart Books.
Merideth is the president of the Internet Chapter of Sisters in Crime.
She is on the board of the Public Safety Writers Association and serves as the Program Chairperson for the PSWA Conference.
For 10 years she was an insstructor for Writer's Digest and was also an instructor at the Maui Writers Retreat.
Ms. Merideth has judged many writing contests for Writers Digest, Epic, and PSWA and others. | | March 26, 27 & 28 | Northern California Screenwriters' Expo and Pitch Fest in Napa Valley, California. They've really lined up a wonderful program for those interested in screenwriting. Beautiful accommodations at reasonable prices! Limited facilities, so check it out soon! visit http://www.norcalscreenwriters.com/expo.htm for details. | | April 5, 6, 7 | "Writing in the Redwoods" writing retreat. $206 for 3 nights, 3 days all meals included.. More information at deking8@msn.com or call (650)726-1272 www.polmountainretreat.com | | April 10, 2010 | THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE HESPERIA LIBRARY 9560 7th Ave Hesperia, CA 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. FOR DIRECTIONS, GO TO THIS LINK: http://www.bing.com/maps/?rtp=~pos.34.424742_-117.315417_9560%207th%20Ave%2c%20Hesperia%2c%20CA%2092345_Hesperia%20Branch%20Library_(760)%20244-4898_e_YN97x1770950&mkt=en-us&FORM=LLDP Teresa Burrell http://teresaburrell.com/biography.html Teresa Burrell has dedicated her life to helping children and their families in both the courtroom and the classroom.
As an attorney in San Diego, Burrell maintained a private law practice for twelve years, which specialized in domestic, criminal, and civil cases. Her work in juvenile court focused on representing abused minors and juvenile delinquents. Burrell has received several awards and special recognition from the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program for her countless hours of pro bono work with children and their families.
Burrell has also enjoyed a satisfying career as a teacher. She has taught children of all ages with diverse backgrounds and special needs. After creating an after-school program that kept kids off the street, she received a community service award.
Now in semi-retirement in California, Burrell continues to educate groups about social issues impacting children and write novels, many of which are inspired by actual legal cases. Teresa Burrell is author of "The Advocate". | | April 24-25, 2010 | ShowBizExpo Los Angeles Networking for those in the Entertainment Industry. http://www.theshowbizexpo.com/ | | May 8, 2010 | Julia Amante Julia Amante, women's fiction author, grew up the daughter of Argentine immigrants. She lives in California.
Julia writes emotionally rich stories about family love, and the passion of chasing and achieving life's goals.
Julia is a proud mother and wife, a teacher, and a lover of life and it's many gifts. Following her passion to detail life in writing as well as share the joys of writing with other aspiring writers, Julia is currently pursuing an MFA. Julia has presented workshops at the Latino Book and Family Festival, the Mexican-American Organization Foundation, the Latina Business Women Organization, as well as in colleges such as the University of California, Riverside, Cal. State Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara City College.
| | June 12,2010 | To Be Announced | | July 10, 2010 | To Be Announced | | July 12 -16 | Oregon Coast Children's Book Writers Workshop, Summer www.occbww.com Next summer, July 12-16 we proudly will present the eighth Oregon Coast Children's Book Writers Workshop, www.occbww.com, in the exquisite Oregon coast town of Oceanside. The instructors for the workshop will include five established children's book authors (between them, specializing in YA and middle school novels, picture books, non-fiction, magazine pieces, and poetry), two children's book editors from major houses, and one children's book agent. Summer Workshop 2010 promise to be our best yet. Visit www.occww.com for details. | | August 14,2010 | To Be Announced | September 11, 2010 September 25, 2010 October 9, 2010 October 21 -24 November 13, 2010 December 11, 2010 | Todd Anton HD CWC "Howl At The Moon" Writing Conference Hear Mike Foley, Glen Hirschberg, Alton Gansky and others at this all-day writing festival. Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Lone Wolf Colony in Apple Valley. Watch for more details soon! For directions and a view of the area, use this link: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&q=lone+wolf+colony+apple+valley+ca&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Lone+Wolf+Colony,+CA&gl=us&ei=MG1oS6jXOYmwswPciLyCBQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAkQ8gEwAA Julie Garland Creative Screenwriting Expo LAX Hilton http://screenwritingexpo.com/index.html |
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