A Newsletter for the Woodstream Writing Community,
where we share our news with you--and your good news with one another!
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In this issue:

JOIN US: Get Your Project Aboard Woodstream's "Writing Coach"|
PUBLISHED, LAUDED AND APPLAUDED: Mother & Son Win Poetic Prizes|
HOW NOW, BROWN COW?: Nurses' Stories Sought|

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Join Us!
Upcoming Woodstream Writing Events

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1) Weekly Workshop for Summer. . . in Winter Park,
at The Knowledge Shop

6-Week Workshop: Creative Writing for Everyone

Presented in the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) method, this class is designed for writers at all levels of experience. By participating in this dynamic and playful process, you will increase both the skills that you bring to creative writing and the pleasure that you take from it!

About this workshop, Central Florida writer Robert Ross said, "Although I've had 20-plus years of experience as a professional writer and editor, I took Jamie's workshop to kick-start my creative writing. I was impressed with how well she works with and draws out the best in writers of all levels."

This summer, join us for a six-week Wednesday evening session, 6:30-9:00 p.m., July 18th-August 22nd. $147.00 Early Bird Special/$177.00 Regular Price.

For Knowledge Shop registration ONLY, call 407-671-9505 or sign up on-line at http://www.theknowledgeshop.us/.

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2) Your Writing Coach

Standing at the start of a writing project? Need a boost mid-stream? Writers at all levels will find Jamie Morris a talented, responsive guide on the writing journey, cheering on your novel or short story, your poem or collection, your memoir, your screenplay, your essay.

Jamie is a genius when it comes to the process of writing. Whether I'm developing a character or just brainstorming, one hour with Jamie spins off a whole month's-worth of creativity!
--Jim Shipley, syndicated newspaper columnist, currently writing a YA novel

With sharp focus and thoughtful, constructive comments, Jamie gives--most generously--guidance which reflects her depth of experience.
--Peggy Miller, poet, Senior Editor of The Comstock Review and author of What the Blood Knows

Stuck on my first self-help book, I found the creative energy of my sessions with Jamie awesome. I am unstuck now and have discovered a clear sense of direction. It was great!
--Roberta Fish, writer and Mental Health Counselor

Jamie Morris can help you find your voice, your vision, your way . . . to completion. Contact Jamie@WoodstreamWriters.com to find out more.

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Published, Lauded, and Applauded!
Woodstream Writers' Latest Triumphs

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1) Book Signings . . .

Recently, Woodstream pal Lara Zielinsky appeared to read and sign her debut novel, Turning Point, at the Colonial Plaza Barnes & Noble. If you missed Laura at B&N, you can grab a copy of Turning Point, a lesbian romance, from Barnes and Noble.

Well done, Lara!!

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Fresh from her Tuesday morning Woodstream Workshop, Terry Pappy signed her book 14 Days: Loving Life with the Love of my Life, a true love story based on the author's relationship with her husband, Chuck, on Saturday, June 30, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at UrbanThink! in Orlando. Didn't make it? You can purchase a copy online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Borders.

Congrats, Terry.

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2) Radio Days . . .

Marge Clauser was recently invited to read an excerpt from her memoir on 
Nancy Slonim Aronie's Sirus satellite radio program, Writing From The Heart.
Marge selected a piece called "I Should Have Known," written in her downtown DeLand
Woodstream Workshop.  It aired twice on Sunday, May 27th.      

We love hearing your stories read aloud, Margie.       

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And speaking of the radio, a huge, national-sized congratulations to The Scribbler herself,
Darlyn Finch, for having her poem I {Heart} My Wife read on Garrison Keillor's Writer's 
Almanac on June 21.

Pleased and proud, that's us!

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3) Poetic Publications and Prizes . . .

In the meantime, Woodstream's original sassy gal, Terri Chastain, had her poem
"Driving You Home" accepted for publication in Revelry 2007, Seminole Community College's
annual literary journal, and was invited to read at Tuesday Voices in May.

We're so happy for you, Terri.

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Not ONLY did Laura Ross, Woodstream's poetess-with-prowess, win 2nd Place in the
2007 East Lake County Library Association Poetry Contest for her poem "Ode to Cows and
Children," and not ONLY did she also garner honorable mentions for her poems
"The Fisherman" and "Richard the Wanderer," but to ice Laura's cake, her son,
young writer Justin Ross, won 2nd place in the Young Poets division of the same contest
for his terrific poem "Ice Cream."

Our writing caps are off to this winning mom and son writing team!

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If all of that good news makes you want to get into the poetry game, yourself,
here's a great opportunity!  

The Orlando Poetry Troupe is holding auditions for poets.

The OPT was founded in 2005 by Hinda-jonathon to bring original poetry to the Central Florida arts community. The Troupe performs throughout the year at libraries, museums, art centers, and arts-oriented special events.

Join current members Alice R. Friedman, Estelle Lipp, Hinda-jonathon, Leslie Halpern, Robert Osborne, and Russ Golata as they share their work around town!

For more information, contact Hinda-jonathon at angelight08@cfl.rr.com

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4) Notes in the News

Woodstream's Putnam County correspondent, freelance journalist Jeannie Fredrick, is BUZZING with news! Recently, some of Jeannie's friends discovered a number of honey bees in their water meter. Jeannie pitched the story to the Palatka Daily News where it ran on the front page and attracted First Coast 12 News in Jacksonville, who filmed the story.

Jeannie's also completed work for the semi-annual history magazine, Welcome Magazine, continues her bi-weekly "It's Your Turn" column in the Crescent City Courier Journal, AND has begun to author The Crescent City Connection, a monthly newsletter about city business.

Go, Miss Jeannie, Go!!

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And pausing from poetry for just a moment, Darlyn Finch told us, "I just landed a literary-lifestyle column in the Lifestyle Publications magazine. I’m very excited!"Darlyn went on to say that "the whole magazine is about nice people doing nice things."

WE say, "It couldn't happen to a nicer gal."

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How Now, Brown Cow?
Publishing Information, Tips, and Opportunities

1) From Monday Night Workshop's Woodstream sweetheart Kay Adrid, we learned about The Nursing 2008, 8th Annual Writing Contest:

They're looking for stories from practicing [or retired] nurses--for instance, who was your most unforgettable or most challenging patient or colleague? If you have never been published before, here's a good place to start. Their editors will polish winning entries before publication. Stories should be 1,000-1500 words long. All entries must be emailed by August 1, 2007. First prize is $500.00, second is $300.00 and 3rd $200.00. For author guidelines, visit www.nursing2007.com and click on authors and reviewers.

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2) From the folks who published Letters to Our Fathers, which includes several contributions from Woodstream writers, comes this new invitation:

We are actively seeking letters and poems for the following books in the Letters to. . . series:

* Letters to Fathers from Sons

* Letters to Mothers from Daughters

* Letters to Fathers from Daughters, Vol. 2

Instructions on how to submit your writing are outlined on their website, www.lettersforhealing.com/contribute.html.

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3) Still seeking stories from boys:

The newest book in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series is Chicken Soup for the Father & Son Soul. The authors, Dorothy Firman and Ted Slawski, have sent out a call for stories. Here's your chance--submissions accepted 'til August!

For more information or story guidelines visit their web-site at www.fathersonsoul.com

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4) Dan Griffith, Florida Writers Association president, wants to tell authors it's not too late
to enter their manuscripts in the 2007 Royal Palm Literary Awards Contest! The deadline has
been extended to August.  

5) And here's a fun tip of the fork from Tuesday nighter Sunny Hudson, who's been in touch with "Hungry? Orlando Family!"

This restaurant guide seeks contributors to write restaurant reviews.  Writers' names will
appear under every entry they contribute, with their 60-80 word bio listed in the back
of the book.  The first step is to send a list of restaurants you're interested in writing about
--including the neighborhood the restaurant is in or closest to.

Contact Kaelin Burns, Glove Box Guides (Publishers of Hungry? and Thirsty?) at
(213) 749-2070 or (213) 749-2080 for more information.

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Well, that's all for this issue! Remember to let us know what's news,
and . . . . keep up the good work!

Jamie Morris,
Woodstream Writing Workshops
http://www.woodstreamwriters.com/
or www.woodstreamwriters.com/newsletter/index.html,