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Reading

There isn't enough time to
read all the books
published, so here are a
few places to help you
choose the best.

Lynne Barrett's Florida
Book Review website.
www.floridabookreview.com

Florida Book Award Winners
FSU Florida Book Award

Oprah's Book list
Oprah's Books

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Conferences / Workshops

FWA

9th Annual Florida Writers Conference
at Lake Mary, FL (Wonder where Lake Mary is? Is it in the Keys? A barrier island? In the
Panhandle? No - =it's near Orlando, so it's very close to home for us.

Go for the Gold!

Dates for the 2010 conference have been set - Oct 22nd thru 24th, 2010

Hope to see you there!

Don't Miss Out on Registration Discounts

9th Annual Florida Writers Conference &
2nd Annual Pre-conference Seminars & FWF Fundraiser
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3 Days of Learning, Networking, and Fun
Go for the Gold!
October 22 - 24, 2010 · Lake Mary FL

The Ninth Annual Conference of the Florida Writers Association promises to keep the estimated 350 attendees focused on
improving their writing skills and promoting their work for publication.

"FWA intends to fulfill every writer's current interest. At least three workshops are held at any given time, and attendees may
join whichever ones appeal to them," said FWA President Chrissy Jackson. In addition to learning from industry professionals
you'll enjoy a full agenda designed to support you in your writing career and provide a fun, rewarding conference experience.

Early morning "Juice Group": from presenter's prompt, write, read-around, and discuss
Networking with writers and book industry professionals
Pitch sessions with agents & publishers
Manuscript critiques
FWA Bookstore, author signings
Keynote Speaker, Carlo D'Este, author of acclaimed biographies, Patton: A Genius for War and Eisenhower: A Soldier's Life
Royal Palm Literary Award winners announced

Door Prizes, some valued over $300.

3rd Annual Silent Auction, an impressive selection of books and gifts
and more...

Registration fee increases September 22.

Click for more information

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A full-day learning experience
2nd Annual
Pre-conference FWF Fundraiser
October 21, 2010 · Orlando Marriott, Lake Mary FL

All proceeds support the mission of the Florida Writers Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation promoting literacy
throughout Florida.

Registration for full-day learning sessions are available to Florida Writers Association members for a reduced price, but you do
not have to be a member to attend.

Warrior Writer - New York Times Bestselling Author, Bob Mayer
Novel in a Day - Vic DiGenti
From Query to Pitch - Molli Nickell

Social Networking for Writers - Chris Hamilton & Mary Ann de Stefano
Screenwriting: From Idea to Big Screen - Andrew J. Robinson, Chantell Osman, & John Castellano

Hurry! Discount registration ends August 31.

Mlou's E-news Pinellas County Florida

Florida Book Review

Books written about Florida or by Florida Authors.

From Lynne Barrett, author, speaker and Creative Writing Professor

iWebsite - www.Floridabookreview.com

Blog - http://www.floridabookreview.com/id7.html

Inkwood Books
Inkwood Books, 216 South Armenia Avenue, Tampa FL 33609
813-253-2638
inkwoodbooks@gmail.com
www.inkwoodbooks.com
Tampa's only locally owned independent shop selling new books exclusively.
A proud member of the Tampa Independent Business Alliance (www.tibatampa.org) and the Indie
Bound online community of indie businesses and their supporters (www.indiebound.com).

WARREN RICHEY - Without a Paddle

DATE: Thursday, July 8

On Thursday, July 8 at 7 p.m. at Inkwood Books, journalist WARREN RICHEY will discuss and sign WITHOUT
A PADDLE: RACING TWELVE HUNDRED MILES AROUND FLORIDA BY SEA KAYAK, his adventure memoir
of a grueling round-the-clock kayak race. Richey expected to battle sharks and motorboats, but discovered
his most difficult struggle was with middle-age doubt, questioning everything after his marriage failed,
exploring what it means to be a father, a husband, and a man. Without a Paddle is a great addition to
Florida literature, full of true adventure but also humor, humility and heart. Currently with the Christian
Science Monitor, Richey splits his time between Florida and Washington, D.C., where he covers legal affairs
and the U.S. Supreme Court.

A stack of good books is the way to beat the heat. Our events with acclaimed authors and special offer for
INKWOOD REGULARS give you lots to choose from during August and beyond.

(As always, click on the covers below for more details on any book.)

DOG DAYS SALE
Sunday, August 8 through Saturday, August 14

Members of the INKWOOD REGULARS: Come in for your special sale and take 15% off* your entire
purchase during our Dog Days sale.
Not Regular? You can join any time for $15 a year, and take 10% off* every time you visit, with no card to
carry. Less expensive, more inclusive, and less hassle than you-know-who.
*Inevitable fine print: The discount applies to on-hand, in-store stock, except already discounted items or
giftcards, and does not apply to special orders.

SALES TAX HOLIDAY

Friday, 13 - Sunday, August 15

As you shop for savings on school clothes and supplies, remember: the sales tax exemption also applies to
ALL BOOKS for everyone, whether enrolled in kindergarten, college, or the school of life...

JOHN BRANDON - "CITRUS COUNTY"
Thursday, August 12, at 7 p.m.

JOHN BRANDON will discuss and sign his new novel CITRUS COUNTY, a smart and subtle crime story out of
rural Florida. The book centers around 14 year old Toby, whose slightly sociopathic tendencies are often at
odds with his big-hearted desires. His world is altered by Shelby, a girl who at once unnerves and steadies
him, who inspires him to want to be his best, but who unwittingly drives him to his very worst. Toby’s
authentic adolescent struggles and the terrible road they lead him down make for a compelling and
suspenseful read, and the heart that Brandon has imbued in his characters connects you to them in ways
you may not expect. Clever, unexpected, and very 'Florida,' Citrus County is a book you won’t want to miss.
Earlier novels include the widely acclaimed Arkansas, and Brandon's other endeavors have included
working in a lumber mill, distributing Coca-Cola, and various warehouse and factory jobs, all while obsessing
over Gator football.

The New York Times says "With Citrus County John Brandon...subverts the expectations of an adolescent
novel by staying true to the wild incongruities of adolescence, and subverts the expectations of a crime
novel by giving us people who are more than criminals and victims. The result is a great story in great prose,
a story that keeps you turning pages even as you want to slow to savor them, full of characters who are real
because they are so unlikely...a very good book."

TOM ANGLEBURGER - THE STRANGE CASE OF THE ORIGAMI YODA
Saturday, August 14, at 2 p.m.

Join us as TOM ANGLEBURGER discusses and signs his delightful book for middle readers (ages 8-12),
THE STRANGE CASE OF THE ORIGAMI YODA. Written as a case file by 6th grader Tommy, this is a
hilarious and touching story of how Dwight, the class oddball, becomes the center of attention with his
mysterious origami Yoda finger puppet. Yoda not only predicts the future, but also offers invaluable advice
for handling tricky situations. Booklist says "Angleberger’s rendering of such a middle-grade cultural
obsession is not only spot-on but also reveals a few resonant surprises hidden in the folds. Naturally, Yoda-
making instructions are included." Check out the author's blog for fun and more details!


DIARY OF A WIMPY KID ICE CREAM TRUCK TOUR
Thursday, August 19, at 4 p.m.

Join us for a summer treat from the official DIARY OF A WIMPY KID ICE CREAM TRUCK. The decorated
truck and Wimpy Kid staff will be on hand with free ice cream treats and bookmarks in the color of the next
book in the wildly popular series (coming in November). Bring your camera and chill - and take 20% off
prepaid orders for the upcoming book.

FINAL INSTALLMENT of HUNGER GAMES
MOCKINGJAY
RELEASE DATE
Tuesday, August 24, at 12:01 a.m.
Special FREE home delivery

The highly anticipated final installment in the HUNGER GAMES trilogy, MOCKINGJAY, goes on sale on
August 24. We're offering 20% off prepaid orders, with free overnight delivery in a limited area. Wake up to
the book...and finish out the summer with a great off-the-reading-list adventure!

DEBORAH SHARP - MAMA GETS HITCHED
Thursday, August 26, at 7 p.m.

Don't miss Deborah on the TODAY SHOW on Weds. August 25!
Look for her interview sometime after 7:10...

DEBORAH SHARP will read from and sign MAMA GETS HITCHED, her newest funny, Florida mystery
featuring Mace Bauer and her Mama. Sharp’s books are lighthearted, while highlighting larger issues such
as over-development, family bonds, and more - think Carl Hiaasen on estrogen.

Mama is tying the sacred knot of matrimony - for the fifth time - but that’s no reason to scale back on her
Wedding of the Century, complete with Scarlett O'Hara gowns and a ring-bearing Pomeranian in a top hat.
But what's a bridezilla to do when her caterer winds up dead at the VFW before the first pig-in-a-blanket is
passed? With a list of suspects longer than the gift registry, daughter Mace must find the killer before
Mama's special day turns especially deadly. Publishers Weekly says: ''Sibling rivalry, steamy romance, a
surprising killer, and plenty of catfish and hush puppies make this Southern cozy a winner.''

Sharp, a former reporter for USA Today, is a board member of the Florida chapter of Mystery Writers of
America. The former Tampa resident now lives in Fort Lauderdale, with her husband NBC reporter Kerry
Sanders.
Plan ahead for this special event!

CARL HIAASEN - STAR ISLAND
Thursday, September 2, at 7 p.m.

We are delighted to present CARL HIAASEN for a booktalk and signing of his new novel STAR ISLAND, a
skewering tale of celebrity life. This special event will be held at the Florida Aquarium, 701
Channelside Drive in Tampa. Tickets are available only with purchase of Star Island from
Inkwood, and first editions are available on the release date, July 27.

The action begins when Ann, an undercover stunt double for often-indisposed (read: druggie) pop singer
Cherry, is kidnapped by obsessed paparazzo Bang Abbott. Cherry's handlers (uber-stage mother,
nipped/tucked/botoxed twin publicists, borderline pedophile producer, and weed-whacker wielding
bodyguard) frantically try to get Ann back without revealing her existence to the public - or to Cherry herself.
Skink, the charmingly unhinged former governor of Florida, has met Ann (don't ask - long, funny story) and
appointed himself her protector, providing an unexpected challenge for Cherry's entourage. Hilarious,
outrageous, yet full of unexpected warmth and insight, Star Island is another winner from a favorite Florida
writer.

(Please note: While Hiaasen has recently written three wonderful books for kids, this event will focus on Star
Island, which is intended for adults.)

MARK MUSTIAN - THE GENDARME
Wednesday, September 8, at 6 p.m.

MARK MUSTIAN will read from and sign THE GENDARME, an incredible book about Emmett Conn, a WWI
vet who suffered a brain injury and resulting memory loss. Now an elderly man whose family and friends view
him as suffering from senility, Emmett's recurring dreams of being a gendarme in Turkey during the
Armenian genocide are becoming increasingly vivid as he is finally, seven decades later, remembering his
role in the horrors of war. Ultimately Emmett must find a way to apologize, to correct his mistakes and find
reconciliation. This is a remarkable love story, depicting how love can transcend nationalities, politics, and
religion, how racism creates divisions where none truly exist, and how the human spirit fights to survive even
in the face of hopelessness, offering a testament to the power and consequences of memory. Mustian is an
attorney and city commissioner in Tallahassee.

GET CAUGHT READING

We are now accepting photos for our 7th Annual Get Caught Reading Contest. Drop off, email or snail mail
your favorite original photo of a reader in action for a 20% off coupon and a chance to win big prizes! The
Grand Prize includes a $100 Inkwood gift certificate and a poster on our wall. Decisions of the esteemed
panel of randomly selected customers are final...

Inkwood Books, 216 South Armenia Avenue, Tampa FL 33609
813-253-2638
inkwoodbooks@gmail.com
www.inkwoodbooks.com
Tampa's only locally owned independent shop selling new books exclusively.
A proud member of the Tampa Independent Business Alliance (www.tibatampa.org)
and the Indie Bound online community of indie businesses and their supporters (www.indiebound.com).

Here are this month's UNCHAINED CHOICES, selected for you by Inkwood's booksellers,
all 20% off this month:
(As always, click on book cover for more info and to order.)

THE BLUE NOTEBOOK by JAMES LEVINE –“At age 15, Batuk has endured six years of indentured servitude
to a Mumbai brothel. Sold by her father as a young girl, she has found strength and solace through her own
precociousness and big-hearted perspective. When by ‘divine decree’ she obtains a pencil, Batuk begins to
write her life story. Drawing on memories both tragic and beautiful, we learn how Batuk came to be at the
brothel, and she details her day to day existence like any teenager would. When given the ‘honor’ of
entertaining at a private party, Batuk’s finds herself unwittingly thrust into a fight for survival. Heartrending,
eye-opening, and hopeful, Levine’s fine novel will remain with you long after you’ve finished.” Amanda.
Regularly $14; our price $11.20.

BORDER SONGS by JIM LYNCH - "Lynch has written a novel than manages to bring to mind The Grapes of
Wrath and The Milagro Beanfield Wars, while still being entirely original. Set on the northwest US-Canada
border, Border Songs shows a town caught up in all it can't control - illegal immigrants, drug smuggling,
inevitable disease and decline - and the individual ways each character faces these challenges. Set firmly,
yet unwillingly, in the middle of it all is Brandon, the over-sized dyslexic pushed to join the Border Patrol.
Brandon's vision, his ability and desire to see what others are blind to, makes him at once vulnerable and
stronger than those around him. Filled with humor and insight, Lynch's novel is like the best of Richard
Russo, pulling you in and changing the world before you." Leslie. Regularly $15; our price $12.

THE BREAKING OF EGGS by JIM POWELL - “This is the story of Feliks Zhukovski, Polish by birth,
Communist (make that ‘leftist’) at heart, who, at age 61, finds that just about everything he has based his life
on is crumbling. Sole owner of a soon-to-be-outdated series of travel guides to Eastern Europe, Feliks, self-
controlled and overly rational, falls ill and is forced by a chance remark (‘It's always good to be at home
when you are ill’) to confront the fact that he has no sense of home. With great charm, humor and wisdom,
(and a vast amount of modern European history), Powers tells of Feliks' rebirth from a political to an
emotional creature. This story manages to take well-worn themes - the horrors of wars, the decisions made
and misunderstood or regretted, the costs of political allegiances, the elasticity of families - and make them
into a fresh and moving and remarkable story. Unforgettable.” Leslie. Regularly $15; our price $12.

EVEN MONSTERS NEED HAIRCUTS by MATTHEW MCELLIGOTT – “This is a fabulous book that has one of
some of my favorite themes in picture books: the nighttime adventures that silly, sleeping grown-ups never
know about. The clever hero not only braves the dark, but he puts his father's barber shop to good use in
the off-hours by giving haircuts to the neighborhood monsters. The illustrations are wonderful, and honor
Sendak's little boy adventures In the Night Kitchen and Where the Wild Things Are. Lots of laughs for
everyone in this winner.” Leslie. Regularly $14.99; our price $11.99.

MEET THE AUTHOR:
Manette Ansay visits us at the bookstore on September 16 at 7 p.m. Mark your calendar tday!

GOOD THINGS I WISH YOU by A. MANETTE ANSAY - "This is a fascinating combination of the historical and
contemporary novel, as Jeanette Hochmann, newly divorced single parent, struggles to complete her book
on German pianist, Clara Schumann. Ansay fills her book with photographs, sketches and notes from the
present and past, and while exploring the nature of the forty year relationship between Clara and Johannes
Brahms, she also examines the nature of love and friendship between men and women. For readers like
myself, unfamiliar with the life of Schumann, the book is impossible to put down." Leslie . Regularly $13.99;
our price $11.19.

A HAPPY MARRIAGE by RAFAEL IGLESIAS - “This is a somber and beautifully written book with a plot very
close to the story of Iglesias' own marriage and career after breakout success with a first novel. The story
spans 30 years, concentrating on the beginning of the courtship and the end of the wife's life, as they
prepare for her death from cancer. Both inspiring and heartbreaking, this very intimate story is a realistic
tribute to the enduring value of marriage with the ups and downs that 30 years must bring, in brilliant prose.”
Carla. Regularly $16; our price $12.80.

THE NEWS WHERE YOU ARE by CATHERINE O'FLYNN - "This is the second time I have chosen Flynn's
work for my staff pick, and both novels are marked by the same combination of satire and sweetness. In this
spirited literary mystery Frank Allcroft, a local news anchor, is experiencing a midlife crisis. Despite his
reputation for corny on-screen remarks, Frank is drawn to loss - the demolition of the last of his architect
father's postwar buildings, and the lonely deaths of the strangers in his newscasts. When his personal and
professional mentor, Phil, is killed, Frank uncovers unexpected truths as he comes to terms with the need to
move forward. Filled with great characters and Office-style humor, The News Where You Live is top of the
pile." Leslie. Regularly $15; our price $12.

STILTSVILLE by SUSANNA DANIEL – “Frances Ellerby travels to Miami in the summer of 1969 for a wedding
and while there falls in love with Dennis DuVal, the luscious city of Miami, and the DuVal family home on stilts
in the middle of Biscayne Bay. Frances is a likeable, honest narrator and the book is a beautiful study on a
marriage that, while not perfect, is heartbreakingly tender. The book’s time period of 1969-1992 and the
social changes in Florida during those years also adds to its exceptional story.” Avery. Regularly $24.99,
our price $21.39.

THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU by JONATHAN TROPPER – “Tropper brings together Judd Foxman’s
dysfunctional family, forced by his mother to honor his non-observant father’s inexplicable dying wish for
them to sit shiva. During this solid week under the same roof, old secrets, new life-altering choices, jealousy
and resentment compete for attention, while Judd also processes the unexpected breakup of his marriage
and loss of his job, after walking in on his wife and boss in bed together. Smart, touching, hilarious with
plenty of truths about siblings, divorce, and more.” Carla. Regularly $15; our price $12.

THIS MUST BE THE PLACE by KATE RACCULIA - "This is one of the most engaging books I have read in a
while. A quirky cast of characters come together to make up a highly entertaining, touching book. Chief
among them are: Oneida Jones, a self-described freak who has embraced her oddness; her mother Mona,
wedding cake baker and proprietress of the Darby-Jones boardinghouse; and Arthur Rook, a recently
widowed photographer who believes he can ‘see’ the real essence of a person. You will come to love these
characters and this book!" Avery. Regularly $25; our price $20.

THE THOUSAND AUTUMNS OF JACOB DE ZOET by DAVID MITCHELL – “I’ll be so bold to say that The
Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet is one of the finest novels I’ve read in a long while. Part historical
narrative, part love story, part adventure epic, Mitchell’s book is everything you want fiction to be in one
beautifully composed volume. Young clerk Jacob de Zoet has been sent to Dejima, an artificial island owned
by the Dutch East India Company, positioned off the coast of Japan during its self-imposed isolation. His
charge is to amend the company’s rampant corruption by fixing the books, but this is only his beginning. He
falls in love with a talented young midwife, and their lives become entwined in a world of secrecy, religious
zealotry and murder. Thousand Autumns will intrigue you, delight you, and break your heart.” Amanda.
Regularly $25; our price $20.

TOBY AND THE SECRETS OF THE TREE by TIMOTHEE DE FOMBELLE – “Hooray for the thrilling sequel
to Fombelle’s YA novel Toby Alone! Toby has been living with the Grass People for some time now, but
decides to return to the Tree and fight for his family, friends, and the future of their world. This time around,
however, Toby is not alone. A resistance is forming against Leo Blue and Joe Mitch, whose tyrannical
regime has oppressed the people and nearly destroyed the eco-system of the Tree. Toby must pull together
the various revolutionary factions, save Elisha, and bring harmony to the peoples of the Grass and the
Tree, all before the Tree itself is destroyed. Don’t miss the conclusion to this fantastic story!” Amanda.
Regularly $16.99; our price $13.59.

And we are still accepting photos for our 7th Annual GET CAUGHT READING PHOTO CONTEST. Drop off,
mail, or email your favorite original photo of a reader in action by September 1. Everyone who enters
receives a 20% off coupon and a chance to win big prizes! The Grand Prize includes a $100 Inkwood gift
certificate, and a poster on our wall.

Our Facebook fanbase keeps growing and we want to see you there. It's a great place to keep up with
interesting posts about all things bookish, as well as receive reminders of events and sales. We hope you'll
"like" us so your friends will also get to know us, too. Click on the photo above to see what we're talking
about...

Check out more current Inkwood recommendations on the nation's only television show hosted by a city
mayor and devoted to books, MAYOR'S BOOK TALK. Watch online, or see the broadcast schedule.

Inkwood Books, 216 South Armenia Avenue, Tampa FL 33609
813-253-2638
inkwoodbooks@gmail.com
www.inkwoodbooks.com
Tampa's only locally owned independent shop selling new books exclusively.
A proud member of the Tampa Independent Business Alliance (www.tibatampa.org)
and the Indie Bound online community of indie businesses and their supporters (www.indiebound.com).

Studio@620
Current & Upcoming Performances, Events, & Exhibits
Find out what's happening now and into the future.
Learn More: http://www.studio620.org
Membership: Become a member of The Studio@620 and immerse yourself in a diverse community of
people and experiences.
Learn More or Sign-Up Online: http://www.studio620.org/620/membership_levelsandbenefits.php
Space Rental
The Studio@620 regularly rents out its space to non-profit organizations, commercial businesses, and
others for private events, meetings, and parties.
Learn More: http://www.studio620.org/620/aboutus_spacerental.php
Donations: Your monetary or in kind donations help to bring great performances, artists, educational
events and more to The Studio@620.
Learn More or Make a Donation Online: http://www.studio620.org/620/support_donations.php

Get your tickets now!
Don't miss these upcoming shows at The Studio@620!

Cellmate Confessions
Thursday and Friday August 12-13 / 8:00 PM

Cellmate Confessions is an original play conceived and directed by Joseph Alan Johnson. Inspired by
local “mug shot” tabloids, Cellmate Confessions is a kaleidoscope of the stories behind the photos. Ten
of Tampa Bay’s finest actors portray an array of characters at the time of their arrest. Warning:
Extremely explicit themes and language. (You'll love it!)

Admission: $20
Please note: 620 Membership tickets are NOT accepted for this production.

Shel's Shorts by Shel Silverstein
Tuesday - Thursday August 25-26 / 7:30 PM

The Studio@620 welcomes Joe Stribling's production of Shel's Shorts, an evening of several adult
themed one act plays by Shel Silverstein. From the twisted imagination of acclaimed author, cartoonist
and poet Shel Silverstein comes a collection of 14 wicked, bawdy, and absurd short plays. With a sly wit
and rebellious undertones, Shel's Shorts holds a funhouse mirror up to nature. Not suitable for
children.

Admission: $20 / $15 students or seniors over 65

The Studio@620 Annex: Where Art Shops
Ongoing /Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00 - 6:00 PM

Have you been to visit the 620Annex yet? The Studio@620 Annex, located in the Crislip Arcade (645
Central Ave) is part of the newly renovated 600 Block. This revitalized area is swelling with creative
enterprise and energy! Stop in and find wonderful creations by local artists and crafts people.
Offerings change frequently with new themes each month, celebrated during the Second Saturday
Gallery Crawl events. Visit us any time during shop hours, Weds. - Sat., Noon - 6 PM

Stay in touch on Facebook!
Are you one of the millions of folks networking and socializing online via Facebook? Become a fan of, or
like, The Studio@620! You'll get more updates on upcoming events and be able to leave comments or
post photos from events you've attended. Share The Studio@620 with your Facebook friends and help
us grow!

Sponsors
Red Circle Sponsors : Dar Webb and Clint Page, Kevin Lane and Eric Davis
Location: 620 First Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-895-6620

Artists + Audience + Volunteers = Community

The Studio@620
Bob Devin Jones & David Ellis, Artistic Directors
620 First Avenue South
St. Petersburg FL 33701 (Pinellas County)
Phone: 727-895-6620
Email: info@studio620.org
Web: http://www.studio620.org

Have you been to visit the 620Annex yet? The Studio@620 Annex, located in the Crislip Arcade
(645 Central Ave) is part of the newly renovated 600 Block. This revitalized area is swelling with
creative enterprise and energy! Stop in and find wonderful creations by local artists and crafts
people. Offerings change frequently with new themes each month, celebrated during the Second
Saturday Gallery Crawl events. Visit us any time during shop hours, Weds. - Sat., Noon - 6 PM

Meetings:

PINAWOR, Pinellas County’s premier critique group meets Saturdays 9:15 – Noon at the Highlands Recreation Center,
400 Highland Ave NE in Largo. Excellent editors and critiquers are present. This is an encouraging, helpful group of
talented authors, writers, editors and readers. They provide an excellent reality check.
Please follow this link www.pinawor.org

Pinellas County’s oldest writers group, the St Petersburg Writers Club meets in Room 121 of the West St. Pete
Library at 750 66th Street North, on the first and third Thursday at 6:30 P.M. FMI call Martha Dupes @ 736-3355.

Looking for a critique group? Go to you library. Take a course in writing at a local college and start your own critique
group.

FWA St Petersburg Group
TheApril FWA Meeting, which will be held at the St. Pete Main Library 3745 9th Ave N, on Thursday,

Doors open at 5:30pm for socializing and networking. A short business meeting begins around 6pm
followed by the featured speaker. Wrap up between 7:30 and 8, as the library closes at 8.

FLORIDA SCREENWRITER & ACTORS CONNECTION (FSAC)
Screenwriters - Beginner or Pro. Improve plot, dialogue and format by readings and critiques. We
welcome anyone interested in acting to take part in the readings. FSAC meets on the 1st Thursdays of
the month at the Clwr. East Library on Drew St. from 12 to 4 pm and
again on the 3rd Thursdays from 1 to 4 PM at Panera Bread, Bardmoor Shopping Center, Corner of
10810 Starkey and Brian Dairy Rd. Free.
Get there early to chat and eat. More info: Barbara Harrington: 727-572-6345 or
bharrington2@tampabay.rr.com.

Poetry / Spoken Word
***** Poets Live! *****
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Date: August 9, 2010
Place: Largo Public Library
120 Central Park Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Theme: Key
Poet Bio: Li-Young Lee
Open Mic
Questions: Contact Wayne S. Williams at cylum@tampabay.rr.com

Hello everyone!

Here's a weather related anecdote that will make you cry. My son and his girlfriend befriended the
guitar player from a 80s era Ska band called "The Specials." He invited them to come to England (where
he and the band are from) to visit any time and stay with his family. Well Ian (my son) and his lady friend
went a couple of days ago. They are in Manchester, according to Wikipedia, a city of 465,000 people.
Ian said the locals were complaining that it was too hot... and it's been 55-60 degrees (fahrenheit not
celsius)! It's just not fair.

Thank you poets, once again for being a part of Poets Live! It's just amazing that month after month we
have such a good turnout and a steady stream of wonderful live, poetry from all parts of the Tampa Bay
area.

I'm sure you'll enjoy this months Poets Live! Poet Bio program on Li-Young Lee.

Some know it as a tiny island, or an important clue. Others associate it with a letter and the proper
notes, major, minor and fingers filled with 88 ways to ragtime... and most know the way to unlock this
months theme: Key

Start writing, and we'll see you soon,

Wayne

Plays, Playwrights, Theater, Drama, Songwriting, Music

Studio@620

The Florida Playwrights Festival is a group that welcomes playwrights. Check out their website: www.
FloridaPlaywrightsFestival.org when you get a chance.
They will be holding their second annual competition and are looking for full-length plays by Florida writers on any subject.

Regards,
Victor Carr
President
Florida Playwrights Festival, Inc.

For info on the Island Players or Gulfport Players, stop by Eileen’s Resale Boutique 5401 Gulfport Blvd (22nd Ave s) or
email her at gulfporteileen@tampabay.rr.com

GULFPORT COMMUNITY PLAYERS
4919 17th Avenue South
Gulfport FL 33707
(727) 322-0316
Plays are held at both the Catherine A. Hickman Hall at 5501 27th Ave S. (at Beach Blvd) in Gulfport, and at the “Back
Door” rehearsal hall located at 4919 17th Ave S

Asolo Theater
For tickets call the Box Office at 351-8000 or order online www.asolo.org.

Gulfport's Hickman Theater

Call 430-2328 for tickets                   www.islandcommunitytheatre.com
Available at the Gulfport Casino, Eileen's Resale Boutique, Beach Bazaar and the Gulfport Chamber of
Commerce                              www.gulfportcommunityplayers .com

Scriptwriting

FMI www.screenwritingexpo.com

CS Weekly
Please follow this direct link www.creativescreenwriting.com

From Barbara Harrington:
FLORIDA SCREENWRITERS & ACTORS CONNECTION

FLORIDA SCREENWRITER & ACTORS CONNECTION (FSAC)
Screenwriters - Beginner or Pro. Improve plot, dialogue and format by readings and critiques.
We welcome anyone interested in acting to take part in the readings. FSAC meets on the
1st Thursdays of the month at the Clwr. East Library on Drew St. from 12 to 4 pm and again on
the 3rd Thursdays from 1 to 4 PM at Panera Bread, Bardmoor Shopping Center, Corner of
10810 Starkey and Brian Dairy Rd. Free. Get there early to chat and eat. More info: Barbara
Harrington: 727-572-6345 or bharrington2@tampabay.rr.com.

PINELLAS FILM SOCIETY - (PFS)

Indie Studios welcomes any one interested in films to attend ... from the writers to the technicians to the powers who know
everything there is to know about getting movies made. They also encourage filmmakers to showcase their work. Pete
Bradshaw and Curtis Grayham host the event, which is held on the FOURTH Friday of each month at 6 pm, at 1776 - 11th
Avenue North, St. Petersburg. 727-572-6345 - bharrington2@tampabay.rr.com

THREE SCREENWRITING MARKET LISTINGS

WritersMarket.com lists more than 6,000 opportunities to get paid for your writing efforts. Here are three recently
verified and updated listings for screenwriting markets.
Lee Daniels Entertainment works in all aspects of entertainment, including film, television and theater. All non-agency
scripts must be accompanied by a signed copy of their submission release form, which can be downloaded from their Web
site. http://www.writersmarket.com/Search/screenwriting
Shoreline Entertainment, Inc., is "looking for character driven films that are commercial as well as independent.
Completed screenplays only. Especially looking for big-budget action, thrillers."
http://www.writersmarket.com/Search/screenwriting_markets_
Valeo Films does not want "projects that contain the following characteristics: 1 character saves the world, SFX based,
highly action based, extreme/grotesque violence, high sexual content, or strong explicit language."
http://www.writersmarket.com/Search/screenwriting_markets

UCLA Summer Screenwriting Course with Prof. Richard Walter

Study for university credit with UCLA's legendary screenwriting chairman. This course is especially designed for the UCLA
Summer Session; all prerequisites are waived; this is a rare for-credit University course for which you do not have to be a
UCLA student. It meets in a round-table seminar setting for six Monday afternoons during Summer Session 'A' starting
mid June and ending late July. The main assignment is the first 25 pages of a screenplay. It is appropriate for new and
experienced writers. The course includes in-class writing exercises, analysis of students' pages, and more.
UCLA-trained screenwriters won the Oscar this year for MILK, and were nominated also for BENJAMIN BUTTON (the
third nomination for this writer; it would have been his second Oscar). The year before last another of Walter's students
won the Oscar for SIDEWAYS. UCLA writers have written the following pictures for Steven Spielberg: JURASSIC PARK
I, II, & III, INDIANA JONES II & III, MUNICH, WAR OF THE WORLDS, THE TERMINAL, & EAGLE EYE. Television
projects written by Walter's students include among others THE OFFICE, FRINGE, GOSSIP GIRLS, THE SIMPSONS,
SEX IN THE CITY, MELROSE PLACE, BEVERLY HILLS 90210, EVERY BODY LOVES RAYMOND, KING OF QUEENS,
CHEERS and many, many more.
For registration info click www.summer.ucla.edu/EnrollRegister /overview.htm
and
to register click here

Contests

Glimmer Train Contest August 2010
For guidelines concerning Family goto: www.glimmertrain.com/familymatters.html

We don't publish stories for children, I'm sorry.
Multiple submissions are fine. You can send more than one submission per competition, if you like, or submit the same
story for different categories, if it qualifies.
When we accept a story for publication, we are purchasing first-publication rights. (Once we've published your story,
you are free to, for instance, include it in your own collection.)

To make a submission: Please send your work via our new online submission procedure.
It's easy, will save you postage and paper, and is much easier on the environment.
Go to: www.glimmertrain.com/shorawfornew2.html

Reading fee: $15 per story.
Prizes:
1st place wins $1,200, publication in Glimmer Train Stories, and 20 copies of that issue.
2nd-place: $500
3rd-place:$300 if chosen for publication

Other considerations:
Open only to writers whose fiction has not been presented in a print publication with a circulation over 5,000.
(Entries, of course, must be unpublished.)
Stories not to exceed 12,000 words.(No minimum, though it's rare for a piece under 500 words to read as a full story.)

We look forward to reading your work!

To submit to either Glimmer Train Magazine or to enter any of the Glimmer Train contests you need
to know when to submit.
Glimmer Train Press, Inc. Submission Calendar
Standard Story Submission
Welcome in January, April, July, and October.
Short Story Award For New Writers
Entry Dates: May and November.
Very Short Fiction Award
Entry Dates: February and August.
Fiction Open
Entry Dates: March, June, September, and December.
Family Matters
Entry Dates: January, April, July, and October.

Special People (and their good news)

Jude Bagatti, local author and photographic artist, has had her book, FAUNA, FLORA &
FANTASY published. It is now for sale.
DETAILS: A Nature Collection in Full Color and Black & White Photography.

Images include Invertebrates, Sea Life, Reptiles, Mammals, Birds and Insects to Trees, Fruits
and Flowers, Accompanied by Author's Poems, Anecdotes or Short Stories.
         SIZE: 8" x 11" Soft Cover, Professional Binding, 99 Pages.

         Most Photographs in Book are Available as Individual Prints.

         PURCHASE: Local Folks Pay $25.00 for in-person pickup or delivery. By Mail - Send
Check or             M.O. for $29.00 (includes Shipping) to:

Jude Bagatti
5127 12th Ave. South
Gulfport, FL 33707

Contact Author at heyjudebagatti@msn.com or 727-322-6211

LAST CHANCE : If you haven't yet taken advantage of this special $10.00 price on any of
Bonnie's books, do it now! After August 15, 2010, the individual book price reverts to $13.00.

Introducing -Little Farm Down the Lane-Book VI
     "THE HURRICANE" by Bonnie Bedi Siegrist

Bonnie enjoys helping Daddy track hurricanes, but when Hurricane Hazel, a killer storm,
unexpectedly hits her own little farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Bonnie's trust in God's
goodness is sorely tested.

INTRODUCTORY OFFER - $10.00 per book, incl. tax!
Offer good thru August 15, 2010 only! (Usually $13.00)

(Includes all "Little Farm" books)

----------------------mail this order form with your check----------------------

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MAIL CHECK & THIS FORM TO:

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727-541-1957    kbsiegrist@ij.net     www.littlefarmbook.com

Bonnie Bedi Siegrist - Author/Speaker
"Little Farm" books warm the hearts of young and old alike, while presenting Christian family
values in an entertaining and uplifting format.
www.littlefarmbook.com

Radio Programs/Podcasts

Kate Sullivan
Executive Editor
WordSmitten Media, Inc.
O.727.409.0500
C.727.560.5125
editor@wordsmitten.com
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Join host Kate Sullivan for an entertaining Saturday afternoon with the brightest literary lights in contemporary publishing on About
the Books. Listen to WOCA (Ocala), WTIS AM (Tampa Bay) at 1 PM every Saturday, WRBH 88.3 (New Orleans) and NPR 88.9
weekdays during drive time. Recent guests include Elizabeth Gaffney (Metropolis), David Leavitt (The Indian Clerk) and upcoming in
2008, Bret Anthony Johnston (Naming the World), Abigail Thomas (Safekeeping), Tom Brokaw, author of "The Greatest Generation,"
who discusses his newest book.

Margo Hammond
THE BOOK BABES PROGRAM: WMNF-FM 88.5
Check out the next Book Babes radio show today (January 16) at 11:30 a.m., airing on WMNF-FM 88.5 in Tampa. The program also
streams on the Internet at that time at www.wmnf.org.

If you miss the live show, no worries. All the programs are now being archived on the WMNF site as -- although it's still a bit of a slog
to find them (we're working on that): Click On Demand at the left of the Home Page, then Archives, then Public Affairs (just below
Alan Watts on the schedule grid) then The Book Babes and finally scroll down to the archives. Thanks for being patient!

On the January 16 program, The Book Babes discuss the news of Tom Wolfe's latest book and give some juicy book recommendations:
"The Sound of Language: A Novel" by Amulya Malladi, an original trade paperback from Ballantine (Margo's pick) and "Once Upon a
Quinceanera," by Julia Alvarez, out from Viking (Ellen's pick).

In the show's final segment, Margo talks to Ellen when she's in San Francisco participating in the first ever West Coast board meeting of
the National Book Critics Circle (first ever out-side-of-New-York board meeting, in fact). The NBCC board gathered to pick the
finalists for its annual awards. Ellen, chair of the Autobiography committee, talks about two books -- two very different diaries -- she
was backing in that category: "The Journals of Joyce Carol Oates, 1973–1982," by Joyce Carol Oates (Ecco) and "Russian Diary: A
Journalist's Final Account of Life, Corruption and Death in Putin's Russia," Anna Politkovskaya (Random House). As you can see
below, both made the final cut. So did Alvarez's "Once Upon a Quinceanera." So, Ellen was three for three.

Lyn Millner, FGCU Assistant Professor Journalism, Freelance Writer whose work has been in USA Today, and who has done radio
stories for NPR, taught a very interesting class on speaking for radio.

Scriptwriting - Enews

Poetry - Enews

Reading

Marylou's Recommendations
Silencer by James W. Hall
Do Not Go Gentle - Ann Hood If you have/had a wonderful father, you'll enjoy this heart felt grief over her loss
of her father.

Jude Bagatti recommends:
I just finished reading a book I would like to recommend. It was reviewed in SPTimes a while ago
which prompted me to request it from Gulfport Library which got it from Safety Harbor Library.
The Accidental Bestseller by Wendy Wax is about 4 women writer friends, their secret
collaboration, and the NY publishing scene, and has a local flavor as one of them lives in St. Pete

Oprah's 11 Unputdownable Mysteries
(Apparently the first title was inadvertently omitted her list. I'm sure Oprah is blushing...
1. Silencer By James W. Hall
2. The Complete Ripley Novels By Patricia Highsmith
3. The Long Fall By Walter Mosley
4. Nobody Move By Denis Johnson
5. The Grift By Debra Ginsberg
6. Not in the Flesh By Ruth Rendell
7. What Was Lost By Catherine O'Flynn
8. Trauma By Patrick McGrath
9. Go With Me By Castle Freeman Jr.
10. Talk, Talk By T.C. Boyle
11. Lulu in Marrakech By Diane Johnson
12. Yes, My Darling Daughter By Margaret Leroy

Hi writers and readers,

Here’s the news for August 2010

Jude Bagatti, local writer and photographic artist, has come out with her book. FAUNA,
FLORA & FANTASY (in Film & Phrase)

DETAILS: A Nature Collection in Full Color and Black & White Photography.

Images include Invertebrates, Sea Life, Reptiles, Mammals, Birds and Insects to Trees, Fruits and
Flowers, Accompanied by Author's Poems, Anecdotes or Short Stories.
         SIZE: 8" x 11" Soft Cover, Professional Binding, 99 Pages.

         Most Photographs in Book are Available as Individual Prints.

         PURCHASE: Local Folks Pay $25.00 for in-person pickup or delivery. By Mail - Send Check
or             M.O. for $29.00 (includes Shipping) to:

Jude Bagatti
5127 12th Ave. South
Gulfport, FL 33707

Contact Author at heyjudebagatti@msn.com or 727-322-6211

I purchased this beautiful work of art and read it in about twelve hours. I am still
rereading and enjoying the openness of Jude's soul, her ear for nature's music and the
ability to translate it into English. Jude composed this memoir of the fantastic sights and
sounds of her many travels in life. I hope you feel you too deserve this book. :-)

Notice the section on Hispanic Writers with info from Marcela Landres.

See below (in the Special People section) how to purchase autographed copies of
Bonnie Siegrist's delightful children's stories of life on a farm. They are heart warming.

John Dufresne has a great new book on writing, Is Life Like This?: A Guide to Writing Your
First Novel in Six Months

Check out summer reading ideas, including Oprah's "Unputdownable Mysteries".

FIU's 2010 Writers Conference is in the Cayman Islands. If you register before July 15th,
pay only $300.
This is the most productive and education conference I've ever attended, with exceptional faculty
and programs. And the locale seems to get more exotic each year. So if you have the money, I'd
certainly recommend you spend October 21-23 in the Cayman Islands.

Florida Writers Association Annual Royal Palm Literary Awards deadline is July 16th.
Choose from 25 categories whether you would like the recognition of winning or are interested in
a professional critique.

Florida Writers Association Conference - October 22-24 in Lake Mary, FL
Price goes up on Sept 22nd - so sign up NOW to save!
Find more information, including the entry form at: http://www.floridawriters.net/RPLA.html

Good luck!
Janie Bill
2010 Conference Director
Florida Writer's Association

Checkout the 2010 Sea Breeze Film Festival in Gulfport.

Have fun with all of your reading and writing.

Take care,
Mlou

This is a personal website created and maintained by Marylou I. Hess.
Last updated July 15, 2010.
Please send writing info, conference info, or reading info to one of the email addresses
here.
Cell      (727) 642-8115
Home: (727) 328-7788
Hessmlou@worldnet.att.net
www.marylouihess.com
writer@marylouihess.com

Reading

Classes

Live
PINAWOR Classes
Looking for inexpensive local classes?
Writing Class Schedule

Classes are held at the
Highland Recreation Center
400 N. Highland Avenue
Largo, FL 33770

Saturdays, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Class Fee - $10.00 per session or $50 for a complete series
Payable to PINAWOR

Online

Gotham Writers Workshops
LEARN TO WRITE & SELL FEATURE ARTICLES
New Classes Feature an Editor from The New York Times
Gotham Writers' Workshop is proud to present Premium writing classes—Article Writing I and How to Freelance—in
collaboration with the New York Times Knowledge Network.
ARTICLE WRITING I featuring The New York Times
Learn how to craft compelling feature articles from a professional writer and a New York Times editor in this
comprehensive eleven-week workshop.

HOW TO FREELANCE featuring The New York Times
Learn the most effective methods for selling magazine and newspaper articles from a professional freelancer and a New
York Times editor in this innovative five-week seminar.

These online courses incorporate many of the features that garnered Gotham "Best of the Web" status from Forbes,
including:
Expert instruction
Small class size
Weekly lectures
Engaging writing exercises
In addition, only these Premium courses include a week-long Q&A with an editor from The New York Times.

For a complete list of classes go to www.writingclasses.com
Linda Novak Registrar Gotham Writers Workshop
1841 Broadway Suite 809
New York, New York 10023
Phone: 877-974-8377

Writers Online Workshops Writer's Digest
For a complete List of classes go to www.writersonlineworkshops.com/contactus.html

Writers UniversityThese are not just “screen writing” classes. I found a few I’d like to take myself, now if only I can win
the Publishers Clearinghouse Sweepstakes…

Studio@620

Please follow this direct link www.thestudioat620.com
Studio@620 has an exciting line up of events in November 2009. Here are the highlights:
Phone 727-895-6620
Email info@studio620.org

Hispanic Latino Chicano Writers

2010 Top Ten
"New" Latino Authors to Watch (and Read)

1) Carolina de Robertis, author of The Invisible Mountain has written a book that is ready
for film rights. This Uruguayan-American author knows how to make fiction seem real and
close to home. Already named one of the Ten Best Books of 2009 by O Magazine and
listed among the Top Ten Best First Novels of 2009 by Booklist, this book should have
more honors coming its way.
2)   Raina J. León, author of Canticle of Idols has a distinct poetic voice that reminds me of
old Billie Holiday records. Maybe that's because that's when reading her poems, one can't
help but see the smiles and the cries coming together. As a past Cave Canem Graduate
Fellow, she has joined an impressive list of authors who have been associated with f that
program.
3) Silvio Sirias, author of Meet Me Under the Ceiba, has written one of the best written
books that has ever come out of Arte Publico Press. While we recognize that this is not his
first novel (he published Bernardo and the Virgin in 2005), the Nicaraguan-American
author has barely gotten the attention he deserves. The plot will keep any reader
captivated.
4) Diana Rodriguez Wallach, author of Amigas and School Scandals, and Adios to All the
Drama, gets the young adult reader. In fact, this book was first recommended by a young
Latina fan who came across our website as part of a school project.
5) Leila Cobo, author of Tell Me Something True, tells us something lyrical in this novel.
The Colombian-born Cobo weaves a tale about a mother and her daughter who is a piano
prodigy. It is primarily a love story, but it accomplishes so much more as it delves into the
ways we explore our past.
6)   Carlos Cisneros, author of The Case Runner, has written a mystery that could have
only been written by someone with his background. An attorney, Cisneros has written a
book that will make you question what goes on behind the scenes in cases of corruption.
7)   Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa, author of Daughters of the Stone, has written a novel that
spans generations and covers a rarely touched upon topic in literature--African slaves in
Puerto Rico and their descendants. Llanos-Figueroa's work is magical in more ways than
one.
8) Jennine Capó Crucet, author of How to Leave Hialeah, is one talented short-story
writer. In an age where not enough publishers are paying attention to short story
collections, this author has put together captivating pieces that are raw and full of humor
and twists.
9) Carlos Frías, author of Take Me With You: A Memoir, has made a great contribution to
the genre of autobiography/memoir and to the impressive list of Cuban American authors
who have told their tales about their experiences. This memoir is up there with one of my
all-time favorites, the National Book Award Winner, Waiting for Snow in Havana, by Carlos
Eire.
10) The Latino Writers Collective, a group of authors from Kansas City, Missouri, is the
Latino engine that could. The group has put together Cuentos del Centro: Stories From
the Latino Heartland and Primera Pagina: Poetry from the Latino Heartland, and in so
doing, has reminded the U.S. that Latinos are present everywhere amidst cities, towns,
farms, and yes, even among tornadoes.

Marcela Landres

Latinidad

Contents:
1. Saludos
2. Q&A: Carmen Gimenez Smith
3. Upcoming Workshops: Before You Send It Out
4. Resources: SheFinds Seeks Freelance Writers
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BEFORE YOU SEND IT OUT
"Although I hired Marcela Landres to edit a particular manuscript, her
wisdom has transformed the way I look at the craft of writing and the
business of publishing. Working with her has improved everything I write.
Regardless of the work-in-progress or whether I am in the creative or
promotional process, I revisit and consult Marcela's detailed notes with
great success. No matter what your project is, you can't go wrong hiring
Marcela Landres. You can only get in your own way by choosing to not
heed her advice."
—Sofia Quintero, author of Efrain's Secret and Divas Don't Yield

Ready to work with a professional editor? Visit
http://www.marcelalandres.com/services.html
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Saludos

Some poems delight, some confound, some intrigue—Carmen
Gimenez Smith's collection Odalisque in Pieces does all three.
My favorite line? "One lets go of will/or becomes the shrapnel of
it" from the poem "Vacation as Prelude." Read this month's
Q&A to learn more.

Helping Latinos get published,
Marcela Landres
marcelalandres@yahoo.com
http://www.marcelalandres.com/

2. Q&A

Carmen Gimenez Smith is an assistant professor of creative writing at
New Mexico State University, and publisher for Noemi Press as well as
editor-in-chief of Puerto del Sol. Her work has most recently appeared
in jubilat, Ploughshares, and Colorado Review and is forthcoming in A
Public Space, Denver Quarterly, and New American Writing. Her
collection of poetry, Odalisque in Pieces, was published by the
University of Arizona Press in 2009. A memoir called Bring Down the
Little Birds will be published by University of Arizona Press in 2010.
For more information, visit http://www.noemipress.org/

Q: Which author or book inspires you, and why?
A: I think the book that I most often return to is The Collected Poems
of Wallace Stevens. I always make wonderful new discoveries there.
Recent books that I love are Undocumentaries by Rosa Alcala and
Couer de Lion by Ariana Reines. In both cases, I love those books
because of their toughness. Two other poets I often return to are
Alice Notley and James Wright.

Q: Why do you love to write?
A: I don't know that I love to write as much as I love to fix things, which
is the great thing about working on writing. I like to solve problems and
arrange things, objects, ideas.

Q: Who is your agent and how did you meet him/her?
A: I don't have an agent. Most poets don't. I have a nonfiction book coming
out next year; perhaps then it will be necessary. Nobody is beating at my
door yet, though.

Q: What is your writing ritual?
A: I take a lot of notes in the dozens of notebooks I have lying around the
house. I must admit to composing most of my poems on the computer,
but then I print them and rewrite them in longhand when I'm revising. I
have two kids, so I write whenever I can, mostly at night.

Q: Other than honing their craft, what advice would you give to Latino
writers looking to land a book deal?
A: I don't know how one lands a book deal! Being a great writer is
important, as is knowing how to promote your work. A book deal seems
to be like winning the lottery.

3. Upcoming Workshops

List of upcoming workshops:
http://www.marcelalandres.com/workshops.html

4. Resources
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HOW EDITORS THINK
"I read How Editors Think in one sitting and was engaged from beginning to
end. It is well written, highly informative, and humorous—I found myself
laughing out-loud in a few spots! Thanks for sharing the secrets of the trade."
—Mayra Lazara Dole, author of Down to the Bone

Inspired by my experience as a former Simon & Schuster editor, How Editors
Think: The Real Reason They Rejected You reveals what it really takes to get
published. For more information, visit:
http://www.marcelalandres.com/E-book.html
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SHEFINDS SEEKS FREELANCE WRITERS
SheFinds Media is a network of websites that help women shop online.
They seek writers to: post every week, try out new products, and sometimes
go to press events (if you're in SF, Miami, NYC, LA, or Chicago). For more
information, visit http://tinyurl.com/yg873u6
*****

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THE FULTON PRIZE FOR SHORT FICTION
Deadline: July 31
The winner will receive $400 and publication in The Adirondack Review.
For more information, visit http://www.theadirondackreview.com/
*****
SEEKING ESSAYS ON IMMORTALITY
Deadline: August 6
Creative Nonfiction seeks essays by writers, physicians, scientists,
philosophers, clergy—anyone with an imagination, a vision of the
future, and a dream (or fear) of living forever. For more information,
visit http://www.creativenonfiction.org/
*****
EXHALE MAGAZINE SEEKS SUBMISSIONS
A literary magazine for those who have experienced the loss of a baby
or have trouble figuring out how to make one in the first place. For more
information, visit http://www.exhalezine.com/magazine/?m=201002
*****
LEE & LOW BOOKS ACQUIRES TU PUBLISHING
Lee & Low Books, the respected independent children's book
publisher specializing in diversity, has acquired Tu Publishing, an
independent press focusing on multicultural fantasy and science fiction
for middle grade and young adult readers. Several manuscripts are
already under consideration for possible acquisition, with hopes of
releasing the first books under the new imprint in 2011. For more
information, visit http://www.leeandlow.com/
*****
LAMBDA LITERARY LAUNCH
The Lambda Literary Foundation has launched an online webzine and
blog community for LGBTQ writers and readers. For more information,
visit http://www.lambdaliterary.org/
*****
LATINO MAGAZINE SEEKS FEEDBACK
Mentes Unidas is looking for U.S. Latino magazine readers. In order to
develop a magazine that you will read, enjoy, and find valuable, they
would like you to complete a survey. To take the survey visit
http://tinyurl.com/yhcvceg and for more information
e-mail mentesunidas.us@gmail.com
*****
JUST PUBLISHED: FINANCIAL SUCCESS FOR THE REST OF US
Financial Success for the Rest of Us: Ten Proven Steps to Master Your
Finances and Reach Your Goals offers techniques that helped author
Tony Raygoza—who was born in Mexico and immigrated to the U.S. as
a child—to retire debt-free at the age of fifty-one. For more
information, visit http://tinyurl.com/yhy9che
*****
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Want to see your announcement in an upcoming issue of Latinidad? Just
e-mail me at marcelalandres@yahoo.com
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REPRINTS
You are welcome to reprint part or all of this e-zine; please credit
Latinidad® and include a link to http://www.marcelalandres.com/
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"You will find poetry nowhere unless you bring some of it with you."
—Joseph Joubert

Latinidad® © 2003 by Marcela Landres

Marcela Landres
Author of the e-book "How Editors Think: The Real Reason They Rejected You"
http://www.marcelalandres.com/E-book.html

Revolve Theater Company
@ Gorilla Theater

The Studio@620 is proud to support the new Revolve Theatre Company and their production of FAR AWAY by Caryl Churchill at
the Gorilla Theatre.
Revolve Theatre Company, a daring and edgy new theatre company, will premiere Far Away by Caryl Churchill on Thursday,
August 5 at the Gorilla Theatre. The play is the company’s inaugural production.

The production promises to creep into the psyche of its audience members and take residence there. Permeated with paranoia
and fear, Far Away is a timely and poignant piece that is beautifully acted by a talented cast including Jackie Rivera, Eric
Burgess and Bridget Bean. In Far Away, Obie-winning playwright Caryl Churchill (A Number, Cloud 9, Mad Forest) presents a
chilling dystopian vision of what happens when atrocities are committed and the world is allowed to go mad.

Bridget Bean, managing director of the Gorilla Theatre and an actress who was highly praised for her recent performance in the
title role of Shirley Valentine, says that she is “thrilled to bits to present a play by my favorite playwright -- Caryl Churchill…Far
Away is a real parable for our times and playing Harper is sheer joy.”

Guiding them through this world of distrust and hyperbolic pressure is dynamic director Chris Jackson, whose recent
endeavors have landed him high praise throughout the area. “The Revolve Theatre Company is setting sights on presenting
provocative, experimental theatre to the Tampa BayAreawhile keeping the message of the work accessible to the audience,”
states Jackson.

With experienced producers, widespread community support, and a top-notch technical team, including Production Manager
Jerid Fox and Joel Gennari leading the Art Department, Revolve Theatre Company's first production should prove to be anything
but ordinary. Co-Producers James Rayfield and Jessica Alexander, share the belief that Revolve will present a new experience
for the Tampa Bay area.

“Theatre generates theatre,” says James Rayfield. “Revolve sees a portion of the theatre experience that is being missed --
plays that are more theatrical and explore the special qualities of language and stories that can really only exist in theatre.”

FAR AWAY PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
WHEN: Aug 5-15, 2010
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 8pm, 10:30pm
Sundays at 3pm and 7pm

WHERE: Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N. Hubert Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33614 "Behind Steinbrenner Field"

TICKET PRICES
Full price: $20 on Thursdays / $25 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Seniors (age 55+) and Adult Students (with ID):$15 on Thursdays / $20 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Saturday 10:30pm show—buy a ticket and get one free!
Gorilla Passholders Welcome

RESERVATIONS:
www.gorillatheatre.com
(813) 879-2914
Limited seating capacity.
Reservations recommended.

www.revolvetheatre.com
Jessica Alexander: 727-460-8698
mizvertine@yahoo.com
Chris Jackson: 813-817-2585
Chrisjackson89@yahoo.com