NEXT MEETING:
Sat., Mar. 20, 2010
Valerie Reif and Tanya Walsh, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Reader Advisory Librarians, will discuss Truman Capote and his research in Kansas and writing of In Cold Blood. Also, read "In Cold Blood, half a century on," by Ed Pilkington, in The Guardian, Nov. 16, 2009.
Vice President Evie Green offers a big "Thank You" for the loyal support we have had from our Dist. 1 members, throughout this "weather crazy" winter. We have averaged close to 30 members each meeting, and that is fantastic! Sat., Apr. 17, 2010
Phil Grecian, actor/playwright/live performance reviewer/mass media specialist, will speak with us. Among the plays Phil has written is A Christmas Story, similar to the popular 1983 movie based on the writings of Jean Shepherd. Phil also is known for his performance in a one-man show as Mark Twain. District Two members will be touring the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library on Sat., Apr. 17. and invite District One members to come join the library tour. They would love to hear your perspectives on how you use the the library as a resource. Writers will meet in the lobby of the library between 9:30 and 9:45 a.m. The tour will be hosted by library staff between 10 and 11 a.m., and will end in time for attendees from BOTH districts to travel to McFarland's Restaurant in Gage Center, where District Two members will be our guests for our regularly scheduled meeting at 11:30 a.m.
Plan now to attend both events! All scheduled meetings are held at McFarland’s Restaurant • 11:30 a.m. • 4133 SW Gage Center Drive, Topeka, KS
Anyone interested in writing is welcome to attend.
Do you have an event to announce? Contact Carol Yoho with web site content.
Upcoming Events:
Two more Writers Workshops are scheduled in March at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. All workshop events are free and open to the public:
Taking your Novel to Print Marvin Auditorium 101C Sat Mar 27 2:00–3:30 pm
You've written and edited your novel, now see it in print! Learn how to format your novel for publication, design your cover, and make it available for sale to friends and family or the whole world. Presented by Reaona Hemmingway, District 1, Topeka, a Nanowrimo author and KAC member, using CreateSpace. 1/26/3010
Esther Luttrell, District 1, Topeka, lost her son, Dean, an aspiring filmmaker, when he died much too young. Amazingly, he immediately began letting him mom know that he was thriving on the Other Side. For thirteen years, Esther resisted writing of the experiences; they were too personal, too incredible, to assume that anyone would believe her. She finally succumbed to the inner voices and her book, Dear Dean...Love, Mom, became the true story of a mother who lost her son -- and a valentine to everyone who has ever wondered about life after death and the reality of angels on earth. 12/18/2009
March 20 , 2010:
Open House and Spring Health Fair, Downtown Ramada Hotel and Convention Center, Topeka, 2 p.m. She will speak on Angelic Encounters at this event.
Sun., April 11, 2010: "Messages to Momma" author's talk, based on Dear Dean...Love, Mom, Topeka-Shawnee Country Public Library, 2 pm.
Sat., June 5, 2010: Esther will speak and share tea with folks at the Glick Mansion, 503 N. 2nd St., Atchison, from 4-5:30 p.m.
seveneightfive writers workshop meets every other Monday at Warehouse 414, 6-8 p.m. Topeka writers of all walks of life in cahoots with their counterparts to refine, revitalize and revel in the literature our town has to offer.
Bring at least 15 copies of your work for distribution. The fee is $15 for a group of sessions, and they have a number of spots open. Let Leah know if you're joining up for sure. Also, consider joining thier Facebook Fan Page. 3/19/2010
A new Topeka-area regional magazine, Unitard Magazine, is in the planning phase. Submissions can be sent to
unitardmagazine@gmail.com. Their blog is http://unitardmagazine.blogspot.com/ 9/19/2009
Kansas Writers, Inc.has changed their meeting date to the fourth Saturday of each month, and their meeting no longer conflicts with our KAC meeting. Meetings are at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Av. Topeka, 2nd floor, 12:30 pm business meeting; 1 p.m. program. 7/26/2007
Barnes & Noble Writersa serious critique group for writers in all genres, now meets
Wednesday nights, 6-8 p.m.,
in the coffee shop at Barnes & Noble, Topeka. Each writer may bring up to 4 pages of writing to read to the group (6-10 copies helpful). 3/15/2006
Poetry Night at the Classic Bean
The longest standing open mic poetry reading in Topeka still meets at the Classic Bean in Fairlawn Plaza, at 8:00-9:00 pm on the first and third Thursdays. Read your own poems or the poems of others, or just come to listen with a cup of coffee and a sandwich (expanded menu). 11/1/2005
Do you have an event to announce? E-mail Carol Yoho with web site content.
Minutes: February 20, 2010
District 1 Kansas Authors Club met at Walt McFarland’s Family Restaurant on Saturday, February 20, 2010.
Following lunch the meeting was convened by President, Errol Anderson. 30 people were present. Errol Anderson welcomed first time visitors Lesa Brose and Carolyn Conroy (wife of member Dr. Robert Conroy), new member Joe McFarland, and returning visitors Patricia Barnes and Naomi Lawson (wife of member Dr. Bob Lawson).
Minutes of the January meeting were made available and approved as written.
Reaona Hemmingway gave the treasurers report. The bills were allowed and the report approved as read.
Announcements and Business:
Errol Anderson gave a tribute to Trudy McFarland, long time KAC member, who died recently. Members George Paris, Dale Vaughn, Evie Green, Joe McFarland and Carol Yoho added gracious comments.
Ken Peery announced his book signing at the Topeka Shawnee County Library on February 21, 2010.
Randall Martin, who moved to Saudi Arabia, is using the same e-mail address published in the 2009 Yearbook.
The program was presented by Gary Clarke, District 1, Topeka, a popular speaker. He told about his most recent book, Hey, Mister—Your Alligator’s Loose! The audience appreciated his humor in addition to learning new facts about animals, venues for book signing and the trials that goes into publishing.
Following the presentation the meeting was adjourned by Errol Anderson at 2:10 p. m.
— Respectfully submitted : Barbara Brady, Secretary, District 1
District 1 generally meets on the third Saturday of each month at McFarland's Restaurant,
4133 SW Gage Center Dr., Topeka.
Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. Club business intertwines with ordering the meal, and eating, with program after lunch, starting around 12:30 pm.
Officers of Kansas Authors Club, District 1
for 2009-2010:
President:
1st Vice President:
2nd Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Errol Anderson 116 NW Knox Ave., Topeka, KS 66606 785-232.3625 Evie Green
4741 SW Twilight Dr., Topeka, KS 66614
785-272-8709 George Paris
1000 SW Fleming Ct., Topeka, KS 66604
785-228-2557 Barbara Brady 3306 SW Belle Ave., Topeka, KS 66614
785-228-2557 Reaona Hemmingway 115 SW Courtland Av., Topeka, KS 66606
785-232-8689
Vice President 
District Two members will be touring the 