NEXT MEETING: Sat., Feb. 20, 2010
Gary Clarke, District 1, Topeka, will speak about his experiences as director of the World Famouc Topeka Zoo and his new book, Hey, Mister—Your Alligator's Loose!
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.
Sat., Apr. 17, 2010
Phil Grecian, actor/playwright/live performance reviewer/mass media specialist, will speak with us. 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:
Three Writers Workshops are scheduled in February & March at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. All three are free events, open to the public:
Editing your novel Marvin Auditorium 101B Sat Feb 20 2:00–3:00 pm
You've written a novel, now learn how to edit your own writing. Professional writer and editor Morgan Chilson, owner of Exactly Write, will offer advice and tips for editing your novel and talk about the top manuscript mistakes and steps to overcome them as part of March's National Novel Editing Month events at the library.
Novel Editing Writers Critique Reference Room Thu Mar 11 7:00–8:00 pm
Bring a scene from your novel to share with the group, ask editing questions, and trade experiences from your rewriting journey as part of March's National Novel Editing Month events at the library.
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 much too young. Amazingly, though, almost immeditely he began letting it be known that he was alive and well on the Other Side. For thirteen years, Esther resisted writing of the experiences; they were too personal, and too incredible to assume that anyone would believe her. She finally succumbed to the inner voices and her book, Dear Dean...Love, Mom, became more than the true story of a mother who lost her son. It's a valentine to everyone who has ever wondered about life after death, and about the reality of angels on earth. 12/18/2009
Sat., Feb. 13, 2010: Easter will meet the public and sign books at Hy-Vee, 2951 SW Wanamaker, Topeka, starting at noon.
Fri., Feb. 19, 2010: Book signing at Hastings Bookstore, 5317 SW 22nd Place, Fairlawn Plaza, Topeka, 6-8 p.m.
March 6-7, 2010: Body, Mind & Spirit Expo, Ag Hall at the Expo Centre, Topeka. Esther will speak about "Angelic Encounters" and have some of her metaphysical paintings on exhibit and for sale. [Available during Expo hours.]
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.
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: January 16, 2010
District 1 Kansas Authors Club met at Walt McFarland’s Family Restaurant on Saturday, January 16, 2010.
Following lunch the meeting was convened by President, Errol Anderson. 27 people were present.
The minutes of the December meeting were made available and approved.
Reaona Hemmingway, treasurer, gave the financial report. The report was approved as read.
Announcements and Business:
Errol Anderson reported on his visit to Trudy McFarland at Hospice. Evie Green said Trudy welcomes visitors. Carol Yoho reported on her visit with Naomi Patterson at Brewster Place.
Errol Anderson announced that Esther Luttrell has been busy promoting her book about her son. Evie Green announced Sam Pierson’s book promotion at 2:00 p.m. today at the Topeka Shawnee County Library. Carol Yoho reminded members that events involving their books may be publicized on the KAC website.
Randall Martin told of his acceptance of a job teaching English as a second language in Saudi Arabia.
Pat Bonine and Larry Wilson were introduced as guests. Lyndah Wallin, who has renewed her membership in KAC, was recognized.
The program was presented by Dennis Smirl. Volunteers cold read two of his radio plays. The first play was "Roadkill," read by Reaona Hemmingway, Randall Martin, Bob Lawson, Matt Zanders, George Paris, Mark Bouton, Pat Bonine, Gary Hemmingway and Larry Wilson with Carol Feierabend doing the sound effects. The second prize winning play was "Knee Deep in the Big Green Muddy" and narrated by Dennis Smirl. The presenters were Carol Yoho, Doris Peery, Ken Peery, Randall Martin and George Paris with Carol Feierbend doing the sound effects.
Evie Green announced the next meeting will be February 20, 2010. Gary Clarke will speak about his experiences as director of the World Famous Topeka Zoo and his new book, Hey Mister—Your Alligator’s Loose.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 by Errol Anderson.
— 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 2008-2009:
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
Esther Luttrell