Writers helping writers: That's what we do. We do it through workshops, lectures, and helping you build a network with fellow writers. SF/Peninsula Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club, is structured so that writers can encourage, champion, and cheer on their fellow writers. It’s a place to find people to join your critique group, or go in search of a group to join. On the third Saturday of each month, it's a place to go for a light continental breakfast and some coffee or tea and … Read More...
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Member News
Jack London Award 2021Congratulations to Lisa Meltzer Penn, recipient of this year’s Jack London Award!
Lisa joined CWC SF Peninsula in 2007 after attending the Jack London Writers Conference and has served in several roles as well as contributed to the growth of the branch. Her contributions include:
- Founding Editor of Fault Zone Anthology series 2009-2013 (Volume 1-3.) Recruited and mentored subsequent editors, and continued editorial involvement to present
- Arranged Fault Zone readings at local libraries, bookstores, cafes and the San Mateo County Fair
- Received branch Louise Boggess Award in 2013
- Board Secretary for three years, 2014-2017
- Board President for two years, 2017-2019
- Community Readings Coordinator 2019-Present
- Brought Bay Area Generations reading series to the Peninsula 2019-2020
- Teamed up with San Mateo County Library to create their virtual Story Café featuring CWC published authors, 2020-Present
- Partnered with Shuffle Collective to present Inclusion, Confusion & Authenticity in Writing virtual panel discussion free to all CWC members, 2021
- Co-lead a popular weekly Shut Up & Write group 2018-Present
- Instituted June meeting and Writers Block Party at the SMC Fair, 2019
- Initiated Women’s Journeys: A Readers Theater Event at Dragon Theatre, bringing the work of 7 branch members from page to stage, 2020
- Volunteer Coordinator 2019-2021
- Critique Groups Coordinator 2019-2020
- Bylaws Committee 2018
- SMC Fair Literary Contest Judge 2016-Present
- Editing panels at the Fair
- Nominating Committees
- “Writers Helping Writers” presentations
- Active on board 2009-Present
Lisa is the author of multiple short stories (many in the Fault Zone series) and specializes in literary fiction with a twist of magical realism. Her novel is undergoing a final pass before heading out to agents. She loves her CWC community!
James Hanna‘s piece of creative nonfiction, “The Sowbelly Trio,” recently appeared in Literally Stories. His piece of creative nonfiction, “Sandy Ajax, We Hardly Knew You,” was recently published in Fiction Cafe.
His short story, “How I Got Me Some Standards,” was just published in Goat’s Milk Magazine.
Ellen Siegel has had her stories Shot Glass Full accepted in the Autumn 2021 issue of GreenPrints magazine.
Jo Carpignano launched her first novel on July 27. Nadine in the Tenderloin describes five years in the life of Nadine who struggles to free herself from a dysfunctional family living in the Tenderloin of San Francisco. Her determination to receive an education takes her from the Tenderloin, to the Mission District, to adventures in Stonestown. Nadine becomes more and more independent, but needs assistance from teachers, social services and laws that assist in her progress. This book appeals to adults as well as to teenagers who may face similar challenges in growing up in inner cities.
Audrey Kalman has released the first episodes of her speculative novel, “The Last Storyteller” on Kindle’s new Vella platform, with new episodes published each Thursday.
Darlene Frank The June 2021 issue of “Spirited Voices: A Writing Journey into the Deep Imagination” features CWC writers Sue Barizon and Tim Flood, and graphic design by Doug Baird. Edited and published by Darlene Frank in her Writing and Creativity Breakthrough program.
Carole Bumpus‘s Savoring the Olde Ways Series is an IPPY 2021 (Independent Publisher Book Awards) GOLD Winner Best Series (non-fiction). Other books in the series have won the following awards:
- 2020 Chanticleer International Book Awards – How-to Travel Guides, First Place Winner (book two);
- Journey-Hearten Award – Finalist, Silver Medal (book one)
- 2020 Foreword Indie Book Awards – Travel, Non-fiction – Gold Medal (book two)
- 2020 International Book Awards – Cookbook, International, Finalist (Books one and three)
- 2020 Eric Hoffer Award – Culture, Finalist – Silver Award
Chris Knoblaugh launched a new serialized paranormal story on Kindle Vella. The first three chapters of “Hammurabi’s Hand” are free.
Membership
Membership
Browse our Member Lists and learn all about a writer's life. Click on their website links for in depth information about them. Plus you can pick up a few books by clicking on book images. Many of our members are featured in our branch anthology series The Fault Zone and also the Carry the Light anthologies both published by the Sand Hill Review Press. Current members: to add your own member listing, please send a short bio with fewer than 100 words and a resizable .jpeg image to webmaster@sfpeninsulawriters.com … Read More....