An author of wonderful romance novels in several subgenres, Ms. McCurry says: “I write romance and I’ve published 2 romantic suspense, one supernatural romance with ghosts, and a shared world romance novella. With co-writer Lynn Mapp, I’ve published three out of a five-book series with the fourth one coming out in April 2021.”
Continue reading “Janis McCurry”Month: March 2021
Jennifer Lamont Leo
Enjoy historical fiction? May we introduce Ms. Leo — writing novels set mainly in the early 20th century.
Her titles include:
- You’re the Cream in My Coffee
- Ain’t Misbehavin’
- Moondrop Miracle
- The Rose Keeper (due for release on March 15, 2021.
Outline Your Memoir
This free online workshop promises to help with a daunting task by starting with sorting through and organizing all the details you’ll need to structure your memoir.
Author Jenelle Hardy will talk you through how to look at the vast and varied material in your life and get started with writing it down.
This free workshop, sponsored by ProWritingAid (software), will cover guidance on:
- Your timelines
- Rites of passage
- Moments of decision
- Pivotal experiences
- Themes and patterns …. including some you may not recognize
You must register for the workshop to be conducted for two hours on Thursday, 18 March 2021.
Treasure Valley Reads 2021
What would happen if a whole region read the same book and talked about it? That’s the premise of Treasure Valley Reads. How great is that? Your dedicated website manager had never heard of it before.
This year the book chosen is A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin — compiling the best work of the legendary short story writer.
- Find a copy at your local independent bookstore
- It’s available in both English and Español
There are several online events as detailed in this document (link pending), including:
- March 11: Book discussion (hosted by Garden City library)
- March 13: Book discussion (hosted by Star Branch Book Club)
- March 18: Lucia Berlin influences (hosted by Ada Community Library)
- March 19: Writing Workshop (hosted by Boise Public Library)
- March 24: Drop-in Book Club (hosted by Boise Public Library)
- March 25: How we talk about class and race in A Manual for Cleaning Women (hosted by Ada Community Library)
- and more!!
Learn more about these FREE ONLINE events on the Treasure Valley Reads Events Calendar page.
Willamette Writers Conference
Mark your calendar. The 2021 Willamette Writers Conference will again be all online: 29 July through 1 August 2021.
They’ll have workshops, Master Classes, pitching, and Zoom games aplenty. Everything for you to connect with your community, develop your craft, and expand your career as a writer!
There will be plenty of announcements and communications to come, but for now, mark your calendars … and sign up for the WW newsletter if you’re not already receiving them.
Idaho Prize for Poetry
Lost Horse Press (in Sandpoint) runs the Idaho Prize for Poetry contest for a book-length poetry manuscript. Winners receive $1000, publication by Lost Horse Press, and 20 comp copies of their book.
Submissions are now open for the Idaho Prize for Poetry 2021.
- All US poets are eligible.
- Entries must be submitted by 31 May 2021
Winners will be announced by 15 August 2021. The entry fee is $28. Read more about submitting your poetry.
