Upcoming From Literary Arts

Literary Arts is bringing to Portland one of "New York City's hottest and hippest literary tickets" (The Wall Street Journal).

The Moth is a huge hit with broadcasting on more than 200 stations in the U.S. and more than one million downloads per month on iTunes. Having spurred a revival in oral storytelling, The Moth is dedicated to promoting the art of storytelling through true stories told live on stage without scripts, notes, props or accompaniment. Each Moth event mixes humorous and heartbreaking tales told with honesty, bravery and wit.

THE MOTH IN PORTLAND
DATE: 7:30 PM MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2010
LOCATION: GERDING THEATER
TICKETS: $25

For more information, how to get tickets and other upcoming Literary Arts events, check their website at: http://www.literary-arts.org/

AJ Valente Signs With Publisher!

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AJ Valente has just concluded a contract with a major east-coast publisher for his manuscript on the history of paper-making in America. For more information, visit his website: http://www.ajvalente.com/

Congratulations Al!

2009 Literary Harvest Chapbooks are Here!

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The second edition of the Central Oregon Writers Guild Literary Harvest Chapbooks containing the 2009 Literary Harvest Writing Contest Winning Entries will be available for purchase at the COWG monthly meeting this Thursday evening, November 19 and again at the December 17 meeting.


This collection of outstanding fiction, poetry, non-fiction and essays will also be available for purchase in local bookstores in Redmond, Sisters and Bend.


The cost for each copy is $10 and proceeds from sales will be used to support Central Oregon Writers Guild educational programs and events.


Our thanks to COWG member Cameron Prow for her masterful editing and Pronto Print of Bend for expeditious printing and binding.

November COWG Meeting

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19 MEETING REMINDER:

Cowboy poet Larry Dudley will speak at COWG’S November 19, 2009 meeting. Dudley’s book A Cowboy’s Heart: Poetry & Stories reveals heartfelt experiences on his “journey called life”, which he describes as an often “bumpy road”. Born in Corvallis, Larry has lived most of his life in Oregon. He is now a truck driver and actively participates in Back Country Horsemen. His long-time dream of publishing his poetry has now become a reality, and he is happy to share his account of struggle and overcoming difficulties by reading his poems and stories of the cowboy life. To learn more about Larry, check out his website, http://www.cowboysheart.com/.

Central Oregon Writers Guild’s Thursday November 19 meeting takes place at the Central Oregon Community College Redmond Campus, 2030 SE College Loop, Building 3 Room 312, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Upcoming Meetings:

Thursday, December 17 COWG Holiday Social/Readers Showcase

Thursday, January 28, 2010 Pamela Hulse Andrews, Cascade Business News

Thursday, February 25, 2010 Madras author Enes Smith, Cold River Resurrection

Meeting Location Change Notice:

Beginning January 28, 2010 COWG meetings will take place at the COCC Redmond Campus, Building 1 Room 122.

Celebrating Literary Harvest

Central Oregon Writers Guild Literary Harvest Writing Contest Winners with Guest Speaker/Author Bob Welch at the Literary Harvest Event, October 16.

Left to Right: Diedre Lemp, Justin Gottlieb, Bob Stark, 3rd place winner Mike Rettig, Mary Pax, Elizabeth Segrist, Anita Lanning, Cameron Prow, first-place winner Suzanne Burns, second-place winner Celia Leber and Bob Welch.

Photo taken by Stacie Muller.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 22 COWG MEETING REMINDER

Children’s book illustrator K.C. Snider will speak at the Central Oregon Writers Guild Thursday, October 22, 2009 meeting. Her topic is, “Illustrating for Children’s Picture Books.” She will be accompanied by her assistant Claudia Valiquet and will feature print and flip books which she has illustrated throughout her career.

K.C. Snider, an honors graduate from The Eugene School for Art, is a prominent Oregon artist and illustrator. K.C. specialized in Western Fine Art, producing many paintings and drawings depicting the lifestyles of days gone by. In 2007, she illustrated two children’s books published by Guardian Angel Publishing. She is now an established and sought-after illustrator for Guardian Angel with a total of ten children’s books published. To learn more about K.C., her art and illustrations, go to http://www.kcsniderart.com/.

Linda Olsen of the Redmond Library will attend the meeting to discuss details about the Fourth Grade Book Contest. COWG has agreed to take the lead on the contest coordination, beginning this year. Members are encouraged to share their ideas and participate in the contest activities.

COWG meetings are free, open to the public and take place at the COCC Redmond Campus, 2030 SE College Loop, Building 3 Room 312, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday, November 19—Featured speaker will be cowboy poet and writer Larry Dudley, whose first book A Cowboy’s Heart: Poetry & Stories reveals heartfelt experiences on his “journey called life”, which he describes as an often “bumpy road”.

Thursday, December 17—COWG’s annual Holiday Social will feature a Readers’ Showcase, the opportunity for members to share their writing in an informal setting. Details about this event will be forthcoming soon.

For information about COWG membership, activities and volunteer opportunities, contact President Elsie Rochna at 541-923-0896 or via email elsiemariewrites@gmail.com.

Haunted Astoria Seeks Haunted Stories

ASTORIA, OR – A new element of this year's Haunted Astoria event includes a short-story writing contest. There will be prizes for winners and the opportunity to read your story at the Open Mic Haunted Tales session taking place the evening of Saturday, October 24 at Pier 11 Steakhouse Restaurant. Stories should be no more than 1500 words. The genre is horror fiction that incorporates true facts or myths about Astoria and its intriguing heritage. First place winners receive $75, Second place winners receive $50 and third place winners receive $25. Pier 11 Steakhouse will also be providing gift certificates.

Mail entries to:Haunted Stories
c/o Astoria Sunday Market
P.O. Box 973
Astoria, OR 97103

Entries should be typed, double-spaced and include writer contact-information. Send unpublished works only. Deadline is October 19, 2009.

For more information call 503-325-1010

Haunted Astoria made its debut last fall with tours of local historic sites, a movie at Liberty Theater, psychic and paranormal fair at Pier 11, and an open mic session of ghost stories at a local restaurant. The fun continues in 2009 on Saturday, October 24, with added venues, a writing contest, and special underground tours of Liberty Theater and Clatsop County Heritage Museum.

Following Haunted Astoria, Talking Tombstones takes place on Sunday, October 25 – a hugely popular annual event presented by Clatsop County Historical Society at a different cemetery each year. Haunted Astoria is a collaborative effort produced by Astoria Sunday Market, Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce, Clatsop County Historical Society, and Liberty Theater. For more information contact the Astoria Warrenton Chamber at (503) 325-6311.