Saying Goodbye

When I first moved to Tulsa and began looking for a writing group, I happened upon the Tulsa NightWriters. “We are an eclectic group of published writers and soon-to-be published writers,” the president said from the podium. And from my first visit, I felt embraced by this group of seekers – sharing craft and promotion ideas, encouraging one another on …

>SATURDAY NIGHT COCOA FUDGE

> Isn’t that a marvelous title for a book? My friend and fellow Tulsa Night Writer, Gloria Teague, is the author of this nostalgic book about her growing up years in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. I haven’t got my hands on a copy yet, but hope to attend her book signing Saturday, September 13, here in Tulsa: 2-4 pm …

>Devoted to Cooking

> Lest anyone think the title of this post is a confession about me, it’s not. It’s the title of my good friend, Jacqueline (Jackie) King’s newest book, an inspirational cookbook she’s been working on feverishly for many months. Co-written with her daughter, who is a culinary expert, they combine great recipes and the stories that inspired them. I’ve not …

>SHADES OF TULSA Book Signing

> My first official “Book Signing” was yesterday at Steve’s Books and Magazines in Tulsa. It’s an old-fashioned book store/soda fountain that is a landmark in Tulsa. We had a great turnout and sold all the books (an anthology of the Tulsa Night Writers) our president brought with her. She had to dash home and get some of her reserve …

>My First Book Signing

>Shades of Tulsa, an anthology showcasing the writing of the Tulsa Night Writers, has just released. Many of Tulsa’s published authors and others who just have a story to tell are showcased in this eclectic collection. A bit of history, a few ghostly tales, memories, and a poetry section make up the book. I’m privileged to be part of this …

>How to BE a Writer

> My friend and fellow Tulsa Night Writer, Chuck Sasser, talked at our monthly meeting about becoming a writer. Chuck is multi-published in the action adventure and military genres and has written both fiction and non-fiction with thousands of magazine and newspaper articles to his credit as well. Born to a sharecropper in Arkansas, he told his mother at an …