Margaret Atwood
autographing a
book for Marylou
The Recipient
A smooch on the top
a hug that wouldn’t let go
a smile, a giggle, a joyous butt-wiggle
a marching parade through the house
by a four year-old boy delighted with
his box of donated Cheerios.
© 2005 Marylou I. Hess
Professional Organizations
PiNAWOR - Pinellas Authors and Writers Organization, the largest
writers group in Pinellas County, Florida, provides a forum for writers to
read works in progress and receive critique from members. Ms. Hess
has been an active member since 2003.
FWA - Florida Writers Association, a statewide organization for writers.
Ms. Hess obtained almost all of the speakers for the St. Petersburg
Palm from 2002-2005.
Helping Writers Improve Their Skills
Classes
Writing Humor - PINAWOR 2004
Creaing Suspense - PINAWOR 2005
Lectures
Revision - FWA St. Petersburg Palm 2003
Comedy Writing - FWA Tampa Palm August 2005
Reading Pen pal Volunteer
Tyrone Elementary 2005
Non Fiction
Articles Published
Ms. Hess has been published in small newspapers and a regional
religious magazine. Most recently, a humorous essay was printed in
Senior Connection magazine.
Fiction
Awards
Ms. Hess's novel in progress, Discount Departures, was awarded a
2003 Royal Palm Award for humor.
Conferences Attended
2005 FIU/ Key West Writers' Conference
2005 Florida. Suncoast Writers' Conference
2004 FIU/Seaside Writers' Conference
2004 Florida. Suncoast Writers' Conference
2003 FIU/Seaside Writers' Conference
2003 Florida. Suncoast Writers' Conference
2002 Florida. Suncoast Writers' Conference
2001 FIU/Seaside Writers' Conference
2001 Florida. Suncoast Writers' Conference
Poetry
Technical Writing
Over 25 years experience in design, code, test and document
medium to large systems.
User friendly user guides and simplified easy-to-follow instructions.
Test plans, test scripts, problem documentation and follow up.
Florida Writer Marylou I. Hess