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Group News
July 2010
Holy Cow! Across the three groups, there were 26 manuscripts submitted. The Saturday group had 5 submissions. The Sunday group had 11 submissions, and the Monday group weighed in with 10 submissions. I'm really amazed at how much prose and poetry comes out of our group, and I'm equally pleased at the quality of all of it. Someday, we'll have quite a few people that are published (and maybe famous!) and I'll be able to say, "I remember when...." That'll be a good day in my book.
UPDATE: We had our first annual(?) CSFWG Summer Party at Shelly Lazzaro's house, and we all had a blast. The food was fantastic, the company and chats were even better, the badminton was fun and hilarious and the beers were fantastic. I couldn't have had a better time, and I'm so glad Shelly organized and hosted the entire thing. Thanks, Shelly!
UPDATE #2: We've hived into four groups now! WOW! We have a new group and it meets on Tuesday nights. If you can't make it to one of our other groups (Saturday, Sunday or Monday,) we now have a new option for you!
After over 13 years of representing the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group, Henry "Hank" Snider officially retires. Taking up the torch is CSFWG Saturday Vice President, J.T. Evans.
Meeting July 31st, 2010 from 3-6PM. Download all of this month's Panera Bread Saturday Group's submissions in one convenient zip file:
WARMAIDEN by J.T. Evans, SPLINTERED by Hollie Snider, SHADOWS AND HELLFIRE by R. Michael Burns, DRIVE IN FEATURE by Hank Snider, DIRECTIVE 41 by John Irwin.
Meeting July 27th, 2010 from 12-3PM. Download all of this month's Barnes & Noble Sunday Group's submissions in one convenient zip file:
RISE OF THE FIRST WORLD by Tony Katava, PETER AND THE THREE VS by Amanda White, WARMAIDEN by J.T. Evans, SPLINTERED by Hollie Snider, THE NETWORK by Jo Ann Nieman, PLANET DE JA VU by Mark DeWald, BLACK PHOENIX by Matthew Maloney, DRIVE IN FEATURE by Hank Snider, THE RETURN OF JACK by Jennifer Caress, PING! by Eugene Young, SHADOWS AND HELLFIRE by R. Michael Burns.
Meeting July 26th, 2010 from 6-9PM. Download all of this month's Barnes & Noble Monday Group's submissions in one convenient zip file:
PETER AND THE THREE VS by Amanda White, LIFELINE by Tim Christian, WARMAIDEN by J.T. Evans, AFFAIRS OF THE HEART by Sangita Kalarickal, DRIVE IN FEATURE by Henry Snider, LOVE IS IN THE AIR by Teresa Thomas, MEANDERING by Sangita Kalarickal, SHADOWS AND HELLFIRE by R. Michael Burns, SPLINTERED by Hollie Snider, THE WAYS OF AN ANGEL by Matthew Hargis.
Meeting August 31st, 2010 from 6-9PM. Download all of this month's Tuesday Panera Group's submissions in one convenient zip file:
No submissions yet. It's the FIRST MEETING!
July, 2010
BOOK SIGNING - REBECCA DUNNING
August 2nd, 2010 at 2:00PM at the Briargate Borders. Borders is located at 1710 Briargate Boulevard #209, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (in the Chapel Hills' mall) (719) 266-1600. "Join Zoë as she is captivated by the story of the peasant, Michaela. In this tale of poverty and pageantry, Michaela discovers that she was never made to be a poor, dirty servant, but a princess instead. The Real-Life Princess is a powerful tale about the beauty and identity every girl's heart can find when she encounters the One True King."
SPRINGS WRITERS
August 2nd, 2010 at Woodmen Valley Chapel, Rockrimmon Community, 280 East Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (in the Stone Chapel). We are a group for any individual interested in writing. We provide networking opportunities, encourage writers to explore their creativity, write, and be published. We offer workshops taught by professional writers, agents, and editors to help writers sharpen their writing and marketing skills. We offer a FREE writing workshop the first Tuesday of every month, writing Intensives Monthly Newsletter Publishing opportunities in our publications, critique groups , book launch parties and book signings. Do I need to be a member of Woodmen Valley Chapel? No. Any writer in the Colorado Springs community and beyond can attend Is there a cost to join? No. However, some special events may require a fee to cover costs. Newsletter Sign-up or for more details call Scoti Domeij at (719) 209-9066 or Caroline Thurston at (719) 388-4980 Email: info@springswriters.com
WRITERS' GROUP
August 5th, 2010 at 7:00PM at Barnes and Noble Booksellers @ Briargate - 1565 Briargate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (719) 266-9960. Working on your bestseller? Join the Writers' Group, which meets Thursdays in our Cafe. Dedicated writers hone their skills through a variety of writing exercises. Join them!
BOOK SIGNING - SUE ELLEN HANING
August 6th, 2010 at 2:00PM. Barnes and Noble Booksellers is located at 795 Citadel Drive East, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (in the Citadel mall parking lot). (719) 637-8282. Please join us as we welcome author Sue Ellen Haning. Ms. Haning will be signing copies of her new book, Two Nuts in Italy, her three-month journey through Italy with her daughter. Please come meet our author and get your signed copy.
BOOK GROUP
August 10th, 2010 at 7:30PM. Barnes and Noble Booksellers is located at 795 Citadel Drive East, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (in the Citadel mall parking lot). (719) 637-8282. Please join us for this month's discussion on The Mango Season by Amulya Malladi. For more information, please contact Mary Jo at 719.471.4592.
WRITERS' GROUP
August 12th, 2010 at 7:00PM at Barnes and Noble Booksellers @ Briargate - 1565 Briargate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (719) 266-9960. Working on your bestseller? Join the Writers' Group, which meets Thursdays in our Cafe. Dedicated writers hone their skills through a variety of writing exercises. Join them!
BOOK SIGNING - ALLEGRA GRAY
August 13th, 2010 at 7:00PM at Barnes and Noble Booksellers @ Briargate - 1565 Briargate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (719) 266-9960. Author Allegra Gray will be joining us to sign copies of her newest book: Nothing But Deception -- the story of artist Jean-Philippe Durand and his beautiful muse, Beatrice, Lady Pullingham. Looking to end summertime with a scandal? Come join us!
BOOK SIGNING - DONALD SAMSON
August 15th, 2010 at 2:00PM at the Briargate Borders. Borders is located at 1710 Briargate Boulevard #209, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (in the Chapel Hills' mall) (719) 266-1600. Join us as author Donald Samson signs his book The Dragon Boy and Dragon of Two Hearts. Books 1 & 2 of the Star Trilogy.
COLORADO SPRINGS WRITERS READING SERIES
August 16th, 2010 from 7:30-8:30PM at Poor Richard's Inner Space. Poor Richard's is located at 322 N. Tejon St. #224, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903. An open mic for writers, with three to five minutes allotted for each author to share his or her short story, novel excerpt, poetry or non-fiction work. Donations appreciated.
WRITERS' GROUP
August 19th, 2010 at 7:00PM at Barnes and Noble Booksellers @ Briargate - 1565 Briargate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (719) 266-9960. Working on your bestseller? Join the Writers' Group, which meets Thursdays in our Cafe. Dedicated writers hone their skills through a variety of writing exercises. Join them!
BOOK SIGNING - LINDSEY "MO" MORRIS II
August 21st, 2010 at 11:00AM. Barnes and Noble Booksellers is located at 795 Citadel Drive East, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (in the Citadel mall parking lot). (719) 637-8282. Please join us as we welcome author Sue Ellen Haning. Please come join us as we welcome author Lindsey "Mo" Morris II. Mr. Morris will be singing copies of his new book, Mo Betta Cookn', a cookbook with traditional recipes and kitchen advice. Come meet our author and get your signed copy.
WRITERS' GROUP
August 26th, 2010 at 7:00PM at Barnes and Noble Booksellers @ Briargate - 1565 Briargate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (719) 266-9960. Working on your bestseller? Join the Writers' Group, which meets Thursdays in our Cafe. Dedicated writers hone their skills through a variety of writing exercises. Join them!
CSFWG MONTHLY SATURDAY GROUP MEETING
August 28th, 2010 from 3:00-6:00PM. Panera Bread is located at 3120 New Center Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80922 (in the Best Buy parking lot). (719) 637-3500. The monthly Saturday critique group meeting for the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group. Submissions from the previous month are orally critiqued and discussed in a relaxed environment.
CSFWG MONTHLY SUNDAY GROUP MEETING
August 29th, 2010 from 12:00-3:00PM at Barnes and Noble Booksellers @ the Citadel - 795 Citadel Drive East, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 637-8282. The monthly Monday critique group meeting for the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group. Submissions from the previous month are orally critiqued and discussed in a relaxed environment.
UNDER-GROUND WRITING PROJECT
August 29th, 2010 from 3:00-6:00PM at Barnes and Noble Booksellers @ the Citadel - 795 Citadel Drive East, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 637-8282. You are welcome to share your writing with the Under-Ground Project every last Sunday of the month from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. For more information, contact John Ridge at johnridge_2000@hotmail.com.
CSFWG MONTHLY MONDAY GROUP MEETING
August 30th, 2010 from 6:00-9:00PM at Barnes and Noble Booksellers @ the Citadel - 795 Citadel Drive East, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 637-8282. The monthly Monday critique group meeting for the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group. Submissions from the previous month are orally critiqued and discussed in a relaxed environment.
BOOK SIGNING - DONITA K. PARK & EVANGELINE DENMARK
August 21st, 2010 at 7:00PM at Barnes and Noble Booksellers @ Briargate - 1565 Briargate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (719) 266-9960. Authors Donita K. Paul and Evangeline Denmark will be here to sign copies of their new children's picture book The Dragon and the Turtle. When adventurous Roger the turtle gets lost, Padraig the dragon helps him find his way home. Get a signed copy!
CSFWG MONTHLY TUESDAY GROUP MEETING - NEW GROUP!
August 31st, 2010 from 6:00-9:00PM. Panera Bread is located at 7344 North Academy Shops, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (719) 522-1100. NEW GROUP STARTING THIS MONTH! The monthly Tuesday critique group meeting for the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group. Submissions from the previous month are orally critiqued and discussed in a relaxed environment.
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