November 21, 2012

Notes from November 21 meeting
Next Meeting:  December 5, 2012 in a new location:

Cellar Door Books,

5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Suite 30A/B,

Riverside, CA

Okay, we met last night - and maybe for the last time - at Goodwin's. There were five of us, but we managed to run two and a half hours anyway. If forms counts, it was a disaster. If enthusiasm is the rule, we were a grand success. Also, something happened last night that had never happened before. We were interrupted by a baby crying. A young couple brought their two young kids to the meeting room where we were each discussing our best sellers when their youngest started to cry. He must have been very sad to be seeing us leave Goodwin's.

Dawn brought in chapter six of Stormborn. Personally? I think she's sitting on a best seller. She's also writing Instinct - and as much as I hate stories about vampires and werewolves - this one is THAT good. Props to you, Dawn. Cat brought in another chapter from The Legion, but all we could talk about was her new ending. She's adamant. THIS ONE is permanent. Either way, she's written a good novel and I hope she continues EDITING IT!!!! Julia brought in chapter two of Fauxmytes, but talked about the art and craft of writing as much as she did her story. Either way, she's one of us now - AND YOU CAN'T HAVE HER! Nancy brought in the last chapter of Part Two of her novel wherein Cass learns about homosexuality and the truth about Lady Fowler. I can't brag enough about Nancy's book. She's handling Cass's most turbulent years with a grace and sensitivity that is astounding.

And me? I cried a lot because these four women are just so good - and all I had was 35 and 36 of Suffer The Children. Peace, ladies. There's only five more chapters.

Next time?

Cellar Doors Books in the Canyon Crest Towne Center.

*Post by Jim Rozhon

November 7, 2012

Notes from November 7th meeting

Next Meeting:  November 21, 2012

We had our biggest group in quite a while last night with the addition of three new members. Estelle, Kaitlyn and Julia joined us. We discussed a move to Cellar Door Books in the Canyon Crest Towne Center that I will confirm this Monday with Linda Nurick, the store owner.

We also discussed publishing an anthology of the groups' work. While we agreed that it is still a work in progress, my hope is that people begin posting stuff on our Facebook page that I can download and begin assembling the book.

And t-shirts. Yep, we discussed them. I'll start preparations for getting some made. Who knows? Maybe they'll be Christmas presents.

As for the writing, Lucio wrote a short story that I STILL don't believe isn't patterned after a video game. if not, I'm waiting for an explanation that I'm certain he'll provide. Don wrote the first part of what might be a very good story, a spy in 1937 Rome. Don? PLEASE make his partner a woman. Pretty please. I promise not to call them 86 and 99. Dave wrote part 4 of Why It's Hot This Summer. While it's still very visual, I'm beginning to wonder what he has up his sleeve. I mean, what can be causing that hole and why is it growing? Stay tuned. Nancy? What I can I say about your novel? It's brilliant. I love Cass and I can't wait to learn the truth about Uncle Stan. Julia wrote a few things and we discussed them. To me, Fauxmytes would sound better as Fauxbytes. Either way, it's an intriguing idea for a story. Estelle said she writes children's stories. That's fine. Cat can discuss this with her. Kidding, Cat! Kaitlyn professed her preference for poetry. That's fine, too. And Cat brought her latest installment of The Legion. All of us think she has a good story on her hands. I thought she should drop the AKA's, but it's so immaterial that I think the story can stand without that change.

And me. I brought in Chapters 33 and 34 of Suffer The Children. Lucio still thinks I'm a perv, but I'm going to make him read the last page anyway.

That's it until the 21st. I'll let you know about Canyon Crest this Monday after I talk to Linda.

*Post by Jim Rozhon