
Susan Juby's novels have been published all over the world and nominated for many awards, including the Amazon/Books in Canada First Novel Award and the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour, an Arthur Ellis Award by the Crime Writers of Canada and for an Edgar Award by the Mystery Writers of America. She is the author of the bestselling Alice MacLeod trilogy, which was adapted into a television series called Alice, I Think that aired on CTV and the Comedy Network. Her memoir, Nice Recovery (Viking), was a Globe and Mail Top 100 Book for 2010. Publisher's Weekly called her latest novel, The Woefield Poultry Collective, a "funny and touching yarn about an endearing band of social wrecks who are impossible not to love." Booklist pronounced it "sparklingly witty and charming... [it] delightfully combines satire and a distinctly modern voice with old-fashioned sweetness... laugh-out-loud writing is tempered by the characters' emotional pain and efforts to help one another heal. Woefield Farm may not produce a single crop, yet it's fertile ground for superb storytelling."
Susan was raised in Smithers, BC and teaches creative writing at Vancouver Island University and at U.B.C. She lives with her husband in Nanaimo, B.C.
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Sarah Jio -- Q&A
Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 7pm
Angelo's Restaurant, 1830 130th Ave NE, Bellevue, 98005, 425.883.2777
DESCRIPTION:
Sarah Jio is a local writer getting national attention for her books, which combine romance, mystery, and history into a potent mix that has won rave reviews from critics and readers. She has a five-book deal with Penguin. Her first book, The Violets of March, was chosen as a Best Book of 2011 by the prestigious Library Journal and is in its seventh printing. The Bungalow (Sarah’s second book, with a 12/27 release date) is back at press for a fourth printing. Blackberry Winter, Sarah’s third novel, will be a lead fall 2012 title for Penguin (Plume).
Sarah will discuss her writing, revising, and querying process and her experience working with Penguin and anything else you care to ask. Bring your questions!
INSTRUCTOR BIO:Sarah Jio is the author of The Violets of March, The Bungalow (both published in 2011) and Blackberry Winter (to be published in November 2012)--all from Penguin Plume. She's also a frequent magazine contributor and the health and fitness blogger for Glamour magazine. She lives in Seattle with her husband and three young boys. Visit her at www.sarahjio.com.
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Dr. Christina Graham -- Psycho Killers and Other Personality Types: Infusing Your Writing with Accurate Psychological Profiles
Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 7pm
Angelo's Restaurant, 1830 130th Ave NE, Bellevue, 98005, 425.883.2777
DESCRIPTION:
This presentation will cover personality disorders, including diagnostic criteria, clinical features, and overall personality presentation of individuals with these disorders. All ten types, including Borderline, Narcissistic, Dependent, Antisocial, and Paranoid personality disorders, will be covered. Goals for this presentation include knowledge of the various clinical features of disordered personalities, as well as greater understanding and compassion for those who struggle with these disorders.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Christina Graham, PhD., is a licensed clinical psychologist and Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University. She also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Harborview Medical Center where she practices psychotherapy. She completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Medicine at Harborview Medical Center and specializes in psychosocial adjustment to chronic illness and injury.
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Eileen Cook -- "But I Thought I was Done....": Manuscript Revision
Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 7pm
Angelo's Restaurant, 1830 130th Ave NE, Bellevue, 98005, 425.883.2777
DESCRIPTION:
Congratulations you've finished a draft of your manuscript! Now what? Nora Roberts says "you can't fix a blank page." You're ahead of the game, you have hundreds of filled pages, but now you need to tackle how to fix them. Revisions make the difference between a polished manuscript and one that misses the mark. This workshop will discuss different revision approaches, how to decide if you should kill your darlings, and how to know when you're done.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Eileen Cook is a multi-published author with her young adult and middle grade novels appearing in six different languages. She spent most of her teen years wishing she were someone else or somewhere else, which is great training for a writer. Her latest release, Unraveling Isobel will be out in Jan 2012.
You can read more about Eileen, her books, and the things that strike her as funny at www.eileencook.com. Eileen lives in Vancouver with her husband and two dogs and no longer wishes to be anyone or anywhere else.
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CLOSED for RWA® NATIONAL CONFERENCE
July & August 2011
Have Fun Everyone!!!!
Social dinners in July and August: Open to everyone!
Since these were so popular last year, we'll do them again. These are informal get-togethers (not official meetings) and are a chance for you to socialize with your fellow writers and catch up with each other during the summer. And hey, if you're struggling with your plot or characters, why not brainstorm with us over dinner?
July 10th, 6:30 PM, Pogacha, 119 106th Ave NE, Bellevue, (425) 455-5670
August 14th, 6:30 PM, Tap House Grill, 550 106th Ave NE, Bellevue (425) 467-1730
Note different times.
If you'd like to join us for dinner, email danasch@blarg.net by noon the day prior. Reservations will be under "Eastside RWA."
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Laurie London -- Twitter
Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 7pm
Angelo's Restaurant, 1830 130th Ave NE, Bellevue, 98005, 425.883.2777
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CJ Redwine -- The Dreaded Synopsis
Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 7pm
Angelo's Restaurant, 1830 130th Ave NE, Bellevue, 98005, 425.883.2777
DESCRIPTION:
Need help with the dreaded synopsis? Author C.J. Redwine will teach you how to write a compelling, concise synopsis. The workshop will cover formatting, identifying your manuscript's voice, which plot elements to include, how to break up your plot into three key areas, how to identify plot arcs and emotional landmarks, and how to pace your synopsis.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
C.J. Redwine is an author of young adult novels and an experienced teacher. After teaching high school for several years, she turned her love of using innovative teaching strategies to the publishing field and began creating materials designed to equip writers with the skills necessary to succeed. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, four kids, two cats, and one long-suffering dog. To learn more about C.J., visit her website: http://cjredwine.blogspot.com
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TBD -- TBD
Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 7pm
Angelo's Restaurant, 1830 130th Ave NE, Bellevue, 98005, 425.883.2777
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NON-DENOMINATIONAL WINTER FUN PARTY -- Our end-of-year celebration!
Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 7pm
Location TBA MEMBERS ONLY!
This potluck and white elephant gift exchange is always a blast! For location, see the Eastside RWA Yahoo! Group, or email the Eastside Board.
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1830 130th Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, 98005
425.883.2777
http://www.angelosofbellevue.com/default.aspx