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18 July 2020 | WOK Conference Rescheduled to be conducted ONLINE

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Writers of Kern Annual Conference

From Dreaming to Doing

Rescheduled due to Novel Coronavirus to

July 18, 2020 ~ 9am – 4pm

Adam Richardson, Police detective, author, consultant to writers and screenwriters.

“Interviewing Like a Detective”

Dennis Palumbo, Hollywood TV and Film writer, psychotherapist, suspense author.

“Writing from the Inside Out”

Jerry Mathes, Award-winning author, photographer, book critic, and librettist.

“Writing Life”

Keith Silvas, Sci-Fi/Fantasy author, social media marketing specialist

“Social Media Marketing for Authors”

Special Guest Spotlight Speakers:

Registration ~ NOW through 11:30 PM July 17, 2020

$20 Members and Non-members

This Conference will be held ONLINE.

PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE by clicking HERE

8 December 2019 | Jenny Estes Book Signing and WOK Bookfair Fundraising Event at Barnes & Noble

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Barnes & Noble is holding a book signing for author and WOK member Jenny Lynn Estes. On December 8th from 2:00-4:00 pm, Jenny will have copies of her book: The Anglican Rosary: Going Deeper with God-Prayers and Meditations with the Protestant Rosary, as well as sample Rosaries, available for personalization at the bookstore on California Avenue.

This event is coordinated with a Writers of Kern Bookfair Fundraising Opportunity. A percentage of net proceeds from Barnes & Noble sales on December 8 (instore and online) will be donated to Writers of Kern. This is a wonderful opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts and support our organization.

BARNES & NOBLE is located at 4001 California Ave., Bakersfield and open on Sundays from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

14 December 2019 | Annual Winter Dinner

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Saturday, December 14, 2019

6:00 – 8:30 pm at Hodel’s Country Dining in the Harvest Room

Dinner at 6:30

2019 Fall Writing Contest Winners

(Hear the 1st Place Entry)

Book Exchange (bring a gently-used, wrapped book)

New Active Members Pinned

RSVP by December 8, 2019

$20 members/$20 guests

(guests must accompany members)

Click here to purchase tickets

Write Now | October 2019 Entries

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November brings to mind – Thankfulness

Write NOW’s writing challenge for October was to write a 50 word or less story on the theme of “Thankfulness”. 

Thankfulness by Judy Kukuruza

Lips trembled. No words. But such thankfulness! An impulsive hug, choking, to show, act on what couldn’t be voiced.

In return, the ear of the grateful hearing, “You’re so welcome.” Silent tears for the love given. Thankfulness to be able to receive it.

Thankfully by Pam Reeves

“Get me a bowl for mom’s botulism-inducing, in-the-bird stuffing,” my daughter teased.

“I don’t know how you can eat those dried-out, oven-baked bread crumbs. In-the-bird is the only way to make stuffing,” I retorted. “And I’ve never gotten botulism!”

Thankfully!

Experience by Sandra Ryan

It’s midnight on the frozen Montana road. I had a blowout. As I put on gloves the wrench appears. I loosen bolts as the tire is elevated. The spare rolls into place. The car lowers while I retighten bolts. I am thankful my girlfriend had a flat tire last week!

16 November 2019 | WOK Writer Day

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Calling all published, active members! Want a chance to showcase your hard work?

Bring your books to the November meeting for our second Writer Day Event.

Guidelines: Agree to give a 40-second pitch about your book during the meeting. Sales will be before/after the meeting and during the break. Space limited to one half-table ($5.00).

To reserve your space, please RSVP by November 9, 2019. Questions? Contact [email protected]