Good News from our Members
2010 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
July 2010
Patrick Parker's book Ben's Tale is a finalist for the Royal Palm Award of the Florida Writers Association. The winner will be announced in October.
Henry Hermann's new book, So You Want To Write and Publish A Book is available for sale.
From Carmine and Dorayne Lombardo: "Heuer Publishers LLC accepted 4 of my monologue submissions from my musical, Dobdinob, for their Audition Monologue Anthology to be released in 2010. I signed the contracts last Friday. The monologues from 4 characters from Dobdinob: Father, Grandma, Billy and Positeva, portrayed their intrinsic traits; however, each situation was very unique and separate for the script. It was quite a challenge, and I have been honored. The Creative Process Documentary focusing yours truly, Dorayne, our composer, Rio Clementi and the writing and producing of Dobdinob is well under way. My interview of two hours was completed three weeks ago; this past Thursday, Dorayne was interviewed. Negotiations and marketing plans are underway for the publisher. It is very exciting, because it is a "movement" to instill more creativity in the schools of our country whereby young and old will benefit." See listing for Dobdinob under members-members' books
June 2010
Diane Fowler received her first paycheck for writing. She published two articles in Southwinds magazine. April’s article did not pay but May’s DID! The April article also appeared in Mainsheet magazine, for owners of Catalina sailboats. Her second paying article appeared in Latitudes and Attitudes (international boating magazine), June issue.
John Repa announced that The Zamboni Caper will be playing on the Mystery Train for the next few weeks. John wrote the script. [more]
Robert Dornburg has a new book published, Windmere. It is a sequel to his first book, Thorn Castle.
Connie Hope has published her new Cook Book.
Martha Jeffers is planning a research trip this summer to Ohio and West Virginia. She is looking for traveling companions to share the trip.
Henry Heitmann’s story, Rain Date, was published in the Florida Weekly as the winning weekly contest winner.
May 2010
Dick Miller’s two published books, The Boxcar Kid and Glamour Boys, are doing well and his grandchildren have published two books. He is giving a free presentation, How the Lost Generation Changed America.
Tim Jacobs magazine, Patriots of the American Revolution, is in the book stores. Thomas Fleming is writing for the magazine. Tim will be interviewed on Information in a Nutshell, which will stream live at 3:30 PM, July 12, 2010.
Ruben Colon has published his third book.
Richard Georgian is back to writing. Martha Jeffers found an online site with copies of the New York Clipper, and it has caused him to go back and rewrite some of his “facts.”
Carol DeFrank has an article in Fort Myers Magazine.
April 2010
Joseph Zavier Martin's first book "Westwrd From Eire" will be published in a few weeks.
Tim Jacobs will have a monthly column beginning in April in Florida Weekly called “Yesteryear.”
Connie Hope’s cookbook is being published in China.
John Repa’s new production for the mystery train is “Murder on the Scottish Line.”
Lori Ruhl’s new book “One Shining Star” has been published.
Carol DeFrank will have a weekly column in the Punta Gorda edition of Florida Weekly.
Joe Pacheco's poem “Skipping Arizona” will be in the News-Press Mailbag on Sunday, April 25, 2010. A recording of the poem is posted on the Latino USA website:
http://latinousa.kut.org/
Joe Pacheco's poem “No Outs to Play” has been posted as Poem of the Day, April 23, 2010, on Bardball, a baseball poetry website:
http://bardball.com/
March 2010
Jan Nieman has a publisher for her book, Going to the Dogs, which comes out in October.
Ken Feeley announced that on April 13, author Paul Young will discuss his self-published book The Shack in Bonita Springs. (more)
Joe Pacheco announced that members Carol Drummond and Russ Miller will appear with him at the Sanibel Poetryfest on March 31.
Carmine Lombardo’s play was produced for a Down’s Syndrome benefit show.
Russ Miller’s Calusa Harbor open mic event will feature poets and storytellers on Tues. April 6.
Jeri Magg wrote the center article in the current issue of Ft. Myers Magazine.
February 2010
Ken Feeley, writing as Peter Alden Yule, has received a national award for his new books “Sparrow in the Dark,” which is coming out February 25. He has over 180 orders before publication.
Finbarr Corr has published Up Close and Personal.
Joe Pacheco has had Valentine’s Day poems published in Tropicalia and the New-Press.
January 2010
Connie Hope has had a recipe published by “Women’s Digest.”
Dick Miller is taking advance orders for his second book, Glamour Boys.
Charlie Diemer held a book signing in Sanibel for Pearl of Tao.
Keith Donaldson will be at Barnes & Noble February 27 with his book Rude.
Mari Hopp is hosting a dance and poetry event March 6.
John Goss placed in the top third of a Children’s Writing Institute class.
November 2009
Russ miller announced that the Calusa Harbour program features Tale Tellers. He invited members to perform their work on Tuesday, December 1, at 7 pm.
Barie and Christina Fez-Barringten have published books through CreativeSpace. The books can be found on Amazon.com. Hers is Legend: A graphic tale of the love generation. His is Gibe: Pun Fun Illustrated.
Tim Jacobs has published H.E. Heitman: An early entrepreneur of Ft. Myers, FL.
Henry Hermann has published The Tooth Fairy, a book about serial killers.
October 2009
Barie Fez-Barringten – “Metaphors and Architecture” published October 2009 on ARCHNET.ORG Digital Library
John Repa wrote a play that is being read at the Naples Players on December 4 and 5th
Jim Hughes Published his first adventure novel.
Tom Nelson published his third book in a series about his life in Wisconsin
September 2009
Carmine Lombardo is poet laureate for senior citizens of Florida 2009. The Angels without Wings Foundation presented the honor.
Russ Miller announced that the Calusa Harbor Variety Players program is starting Oct.6 at 7:00 p.m.
He invited members to share their work on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
Joe Pacheco has had poetry readings on National Public Radio, and he has performed his poetry with a jazz group in New York City. On Oct. 22, Barnes and Nobles will feature his work at their presentation of Hispanic authors.
Susan Brown had a reading of her prize winning fiction broadcast on WLRN in Miami and the Florida Keys. She had entered her piece,” Full Moon Fish House”, in the Under the Sun writing contest.
Ken Feeley announced that Covert Presbyterian Church is hosting a national storytelling event on Nov.21 at 7:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
Barie Fez-Barringten has a wordgram (drawing) in permafrost, a book published in Anchorage Alaska.
Jane Sutton is the winner of the Women’s Digest short story contest.
Michelle James’s has a poem published, “Black Sheep in the Fold.” in Florida Weekly.
August 2009
Charles Diemer - I have been busy promoting my book Pearl of Tao in Minnesota. This month, August, there were three newspaper articles about myself and the book and I had 4 successful book signings. The books editor of The St. Paul based Pioneer Press is considering doing a book review. If she does, it would be terrific.
I have a book signing scheduled for Steamboat Springs, Colorado on September 19.
July 2009
Dick Miller will give a lecture at the Renaissance Academy through FGCU on August 8.
Jane Sutton will have a book signing at Edison Mall Walden Books on August 8 from 1-4 pm
Tim Jacobs has sold his magazine, “Patriots of the American Revolution.” He is still the editor and publication has increased in page numbers. He will have three articles published soon.
Susan Brown was runner-up in adult fiction in the “Write under the Sun” contest. She gave a reading at the Hollywood Library and WLRN’s producer expressed a desire to record her piece for a future broadcast.
Mary Lou Williams will perform storytelling events at Barnes and Noble on July 25, August 21 and 22.
June 2009
Carmine Lombardo’s musical is scheduled to open in Fenton, Michigan and his new CD of songs has been released. He encourages other writers to keep working toward their goal.
David Collier, a college textbook writer, has received a contract for 3300 copies of his operations management business book from Colorado.
Dorothy Brook’s book of poetry Intersticies is published and will be available at Amazon.
May 2009
Dick Miller has a book presentation at Shell Point in the Grand Cypress Ballroom at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, May 19th. His talk will feature his book, The Box Car Kid.
Jan Nieman sent her book, Going to the Dogs, to our April speaker Chris Angermann. Chris provided Jan feedback and asked to see more.
April 2009
Henry Hermann announced that his book, Beginnings, has been published.
Martha Jeffers’ Grammar Granny presentation at Lakes Public Library was informative and very entertaining reported by Roxann Dickey..
Lowell Thomas mentioned that the web site CoolStuff 4Writers.com is helpful.
Mary Lou Williams said that she was pleased that Mary Beth Lundgren is her mentor for children’s writing.
Richard Rosenbaum offered his help as a mentor during his seasonal stay.
Susan Snow reported that Finnbarr Corr gave and excellent discussion at the April 2nd meeting of the Irish-American Club at Cape Coral.
Susan Brown announced that Artis Henderson was accepted to the Master’s program in journalism at Columbia University.
March 2009
Don Vedeler thanked GCWA for their support, and he is beginning a new series on Chaplain Adventures. He will also be a featured author at South County Regional Library on April 7th at 7 pm.
Finbarr Corr has now sold $1,250 worth of books.
Barie Fez-Barringten said he now has four new web sites and has linked them with his blogging.
Charlie Diemer has sold over 500 copies of Pearl of Tao.
JAN 2009
Bob Bair - He has his second novel Peace at Lambeth Bridge published.
Dick Miller – He is available as a speaker/presenter using a power pint to discuss Teenages Riding the Rails. Members may contact him at www.boxcarkid.com.
Steve Rudiger – He announced the Southwest Florida Romance Writers is featuring an Author/Agent day on February 28th, from 11 am to 3 pm. Go to www.swfrw.org/events
Mary Lou Williams announced that the Tamiami Tale Tellers are looking for members. They meet the 3rd Thursday at the Grand Court on College Pkwy., at 7 pm. May Lou will be presenting one of her stories at Nita’s Sweet Bean Café April 11 from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Barie & Christina Fez-Barringten are currently writing a book about their years in Saudi Arabia and are available as speakers.
Tim Jacobs that a national publisher has picked up his magazine and he is now the Editor.
Karen Freysinger reports that QBI has contacted her for permission to submit Adventures of Countess Pigula "Up, Up and Away!" for the William Allen White Children's book award. She understands that a Dean of University Libraries and Archives contacted them! See web site www.heartlandreviews.com and then reviews to see two book reviews.