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Blue Cedar Press
ISBN: 978-1-958728-04-8 (paper) $20
ISBN: 978-1-958728-03-1 (ebook) $6.99
LCCN: 2022945368
Member Paul Lamb has an article about copyrighting his book that would be of interest to publishing authors. Read it here. One-Match Fire, a novel by Paul Lamb (Paul Lamb's stories have appeared in dozens of literary magazines, including The Adroit Journal, Aethlon, Foliate Oak, MOON Magazine, Halfway Down the Stairs, Magnolia Review (nominated for a Pushcart Prize), Little Patuxent Review, Platte Valley Review, and others.) For David the cabin evoked memories of his father. For his son it was family and sanctuary. All that was wrong was fixable when they were at the cabin. But would this weekend change everything? A story of fathers and sons and the work of loving despite profound differences.) Oct. '22
Blue Cedar Press ISBN: 978-1-958728-04-8 (paper) $20 ISBN: 978-1-958728-03-1 (ebook) $6.99 LCCN: 2022945368 Nancy Julien Kopp had a personal essay published January 2, 2024 at www.booksbywomen.org. This is an international website with around 58,000 followers. The website would be of interest to both writers and readers. The essay won third place in the Theme Category of the 2023 KAC Writing Contest. If you have news of writing events that would be of interest to all Kansas Authors Club members, or if you are a member (dues current) who would like to announce an achievement, please submit your news via this form. Join us in conversation with Kansas Authors Club Members K.L. Barron (2023 Coffin Fiction Award), Laura Lee Washburn (2023 Nelson Poetry Award), and D.L. Winter (2023 "Looks Like a Million" Design Award). We will discuss writing, entering contests, and best practices for producing an award-winning book!
Ann Vigola Anderson, D2, shipped and hand-delivered nearly 300 of her Limited Edition, signed and numbered, hard cover copies of The Adventures of Bottle Calf (Meadowlark Press, 2023) this week.
She continues to take orders and expects the next shipment of books to take place early in January 2024. About the Book: Author Ann Vigola Anderson takes us back in time to her grandparents’ farm where Bottle Calf was born during an early spring blizzard. With illustrations by the talented Sara Long, this gorgeous book will be your go-to for holiday gift giving and beyond. Grab a copy to reminisce or to share the stories and gorgeous art with your kids and grandkids. You are going to love Bottle Calf! Jillian Forsberg of Wichita signed a publishing contract with Minnesota-based publisher History Through Fiction for her debut novel, The Rhino Keeper. Set in 18th century Europe, the dual timeline story is based on the true history of Douwemout van der Meer and Clara, the only rhino in Europe. Publication is fall of 2024. Congratulations, Jillian!
Today I have the honor of introducing Jillian Forsberg of Wichita to the Kansas Authors Club! Jillian Forsberg is a historian and author with a master’s degree in public history from Wichita State University. Her first novel, The Rhino Keeper, will be published by History Through Fiction in the fall of 2024. Former editor of the The Fairmount Folio at WSU, Jillian’s history research has been published in academic journals. She’s also a frequent contestant in the NYC Midnight short story competitions. See more about Jillian’s upcoming novel here: https://www.historythroughfiction.com/the-rhino-keeper Learn more about Jillian and read her short stories on her website: https://www.jillianforsberg.com/ Welcome, Jillian! [cu] Herrmann's accomplishments in November 2023:
Congratulations, Duane! If you have news of writing events that would be of interest to all Kansas Authors Club members, or if you are a member (dues current) who would like to announce an achievement, please submit your news via this form. The Amity Literary Prize is an award honoring authors of unpublished non-fiction, fiction including novels, YA, collections of short fiction, and poetry collections. Authors writing in English—regardless of nationality, residence, or publication history—may enter the competition.
Winning manuscripts will be published by Anamcara Press. In addition to publication, the author will receive a $200 cash prize and a three day writing retreat in Lawrence, Kansas valued at $800. Though only one winner will be chosen, we may offer to publish other manuscripts submitted to the competition in addition to the prize winner. The Sunrise Project Writing Group meets on the 4th Thursday of each month from 6-8pm at 1501 Learnard. Participants are from the community and people can register through the Events page on the Sunrise Project website at https://www.sunriseprojectks.org/ I am also leading a group at The Senior Resource Center for Douglas County each month on the 2nd Thursday from 2-3pm. The Group is called The Power of Poetry. The Senior Center is located at 746 Vermont in Lawrence, Kansas. Anyone considering themselves to be a "senior" is welcome to attend. More information can be found on their website at https://yoursrc.org/home/news-events/ If you have news of writing events that would be of interest to all Kansas Authors Club members, or if you are a member (dues current) who would like to announce an achievement, please submit your news via this form. Blue Cedar Press announces a contest for memoir pieces or short stories or poems about LOVE in all its forms. Details at bluecedarpress.com and in the flyer posted here.
A book with winning submissions will be published May 1st 2024 and the best entry in each category, selected by our independent judges, will be awarded a cash prize. Member Mark Scheel has reviewed member Tom Mach's book on Goodreads. Unearthing the True Cross, a novel by Tom Mach While landscaping on the Mount of Olives, Dante Leon encounters a Bedouin man who insists that he discovered, while exploring a Qumran cave, a map showing where Jesus was really crucified. To prove him wrong, he digs in that spot and finds five pieces of petrified wood as well as a scroll written by Jospeh of Arimathea. A deaf and mute lost orphan girl encounters Dante, who cures her with prayer and one of the artifacts. A blind boy is similarly cured. Dante and his family run tests on these artifacts and conclude they have found the True Cross. Terrorists are out to kill Dante's daughter as well as the pope who is about to announce to the world that these wooden pieces, when put together, form the crossbeam of Christ If you have a review of a member book that you would like to share, send us the review or send us a link to it online. We love to help members share their good news!
Let’s Start a Salina Writing Group That Has Staying Power By Mike Durall, Kansas Authors Club District 4 President I’ve never cared for writing groups that consist only of “read arounds,” in which people read their work and ask for comments. Sometimes when these writing groups are sponsored by public libraries, it’s a random assortment of mostly strangers and nobody knows what to say if the readings aren’t all that good. I’m proposing a new writer’s group, one in which participants will commit to delve into the writing process, how we generate ideas, where our passion comes from, and how we stick with it when the words don’t flow. I would like to start a group in which we include references, stories, and information about how other writers have addressed the art and craft of writing. We could talk about writers we admire, and why. We could talk about books. We could talk about our own ideas that are in formation and ask others if our ideas have merit and how they might further be shaped. And of course, from time to time we would read our own work. I believe these “read arounds” would be vastly more meaningful if people knew one another better, and what motivates them to write what they do. I suggest we schedule an initial meeting in Salina, at the Ad Astra Coffeehouse and Bookstore, 141 North Santa Fe Avenue. From there, we can determine how frequently we wish to meet, and what we would like to accomplish. Also, there are Zoom possibilities. Give me a holler if you’re interested. Mike Durall Today we welcome new member Thaddeus Dugan. We've asked him to tell us a little about himself.
Hi my name is Thaddeus A Dugan and I live in Topeka. I am a junior at Washburn University studying English/Writing with a minor in Philosophy. My debut collection of poetry surfaces in April 2024 through Anamcara press and is called A Record of Change. It explores the evolution of the soul through love, grief, and loss, all while never losing sight of my collective humanness. You can follow me on Facebook at Thaddeus A Dugan, Author. Welcome, Thaddeus! The next board meeting of the Kansas Authors Club will take place on Thursday, November 30, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. All executive board members and district representatives to the board will receive the link via email. If you are a member who would like to attend as a guest, complete the contact form below. New to District 6 and the Kansas Authors Club this month is Rebecca Neely, who goes by RL Neely in her writing. Rebecca writes adult epic fantasy in her Witega series, which currently has two books. Per her books' descriptions: "Little Witega" is an enthralling first installment young adult fantasy series that transports readers to a richly imagined world torn apart by war, where a courageous young girl finds herself ensnared in the clutches of captivity. This captivating tale weaves together elements of adventure, romance, and self-discovery, creating a spellbinding narrative that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. In "Soldier Witega," the captivating saga continues as Mylah awakens to a reality she never could have imagined. Captive and torn from the world she once knew, Mylah eventually finds herself in the hands of the Wlite. An enigmatic race fighting for freedom and justice in the war-torn land of Banloca or are they? You can find Rebecca's books on Amazon and Thriftbooks. Our November program was informative and full of valuable information for those navigating today's world of publishing. The recording is now available to members (sign-in required). Bring your pen and paper! You will want to take notes. November Program Description “Scam or Opportunity” Increasingly, authors find themselves the target of unscrupulous services that prey on dreams of creating a successful book. While there are many legitimate publishing and marketing services, there are also a lot of nasty, expensive scams. In this presentation by Thea Rademacher, a former social justice attorney and now CEO of Flint Hills Publishing, you’ll learn how authors are being targeted and how to protect yourself and your work. All attendees will receive a free PDF of Thea’s book, Authors Beware! Arm Yourself with Knowledge to Help Avoid Legal Pitfalls. Thea Rademacher (Thee-a Rod-a-maker) started her professional career at Kansas Legal Services after graduating with honors from the University of Minnesota School of Law. Since then, she’s done a variety of different things which she now understands prepared her for her true calling—helping authors publish and speak about their creative work. Eight years ago, she started Flint Hills Publishing after her inspiring experience co-authoring A Drop in the Night, the Life and Secret Mission of a WW II Airman. Her company has published nearly 80 books—including a Spur Award winner—and she has presented to authors around the world about important and relevant legal topics. Join Al Ortolani on Sunday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pittsburg Public Library’s Meeting Room!
Al Ortolani nailed small town Kansas life in this thoughtful, well-crafted teenage odyssey. It had me eager to see what would happen next . . . right up to the evocative ending. Indeed, I was so captivated by protagonist, Danny Prego, and his hard-scrabble life that I was left yearning for a sequel. —J.T. Knoll, The Morning Sun (Pittsburg, Kansas) The Volland Foundation is committed to providing time and space for creative practitioners of a wide range of disciplines to gather in a community setting for work, thought and exchange of ideas, and to experience immersion in a unique ecosystem and rural culture. In 2024, Volland will offer 14 residencies across the spring, summer, and fall seasons.
Author Stacy Thowe, from District One, is releasing her new novel Soap Opera Digest. It is currently available for preorder on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The novel is scheduled for release on December 15, 2023, just in time for Christmas!
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