THE PRESIDENT’S PAGE
(Extra-January 2012)
New Meeting Location
Due to the unexpected closing of both
Old Country Buffets this past Thursday, we are now booked at Timber Creek Grill
and Buffet. It is located at
THE
PRESIDENT’S PAGE
(January
2012)
A small but enthusiastic group of writers helped
Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers kick off the New Year. We enjoyed a two part program, the first
being an open forum in which we discussed rights and permissions. Jim Parry, Bob Weldin, and Dave McChesney all
offered insight into the subject. To
fill up the remaining time, we had another open mike session. Chuck Lehman read the beginning of his newest
book, while Dave McChesney gave us a listen to a couple of scenes from the
middle of his first effort.
Our one guest was Bill, who is looking for help in writing
the story of his life. James Vasquez
volunteered to put him in contact with Ruth Danner.
Chuck Lehman announced that his next book will be published
soon and that his is working on the one after that. Jim Parry told us that Book All the Teachers had had a favorable review in the December
issue of Spokane/CDA Living magazine. We
heard from James Vasquez talking about the radio interview he had done and that
had aired the day before. Barbara Cagle
brought us up to date on her marketing efforts.
We had an update on Authors 4 Authors from Bob Manion, including word of
a signing at the Casino in late March.
As we normally do, a great selection of door prizes was
available for lucky members. Diane
Saffell and Bob Hildahl each won an Old Country Buffet meal pass. Bonnie Stichart and Jim Parry collected ten
dollar checks from SASP. Bob Hildahl
donated back a book won a few months ago.
Bob Weldin had the matching ticket for Year of Plenty by Craig Goodwin, and in turn donated it to our
guest, Bill. Lee Moore provided to small
gift boxes of trinkets. Esther Hildahl
won one. It appears that the winner of
the second did not get recorded.
Finally, James Vasquez donated a copy of his latest book, Prayers from the Bible, and that went to
Damon Bauer.
President Dave McChesney emphasized that with the new
calendar year and the fact that dues are due for all who haven’t yet paid for
2012. He also told us that apparently
another group has been scheduled at Old Country Buffet for the first Thursday
in May. Dave suggested we consider
meeting another day that month or setting up a mass book signing or other event
in lieu of a regular meeting. Quite
possibly, a decision on what to do for May 2012 will be made at the February
meeting.
We’ll meet again on February 2, 2012. At this point in time, no program has been
set up.
Write on,
Dave McChesney, SASP
President
P.S. In my capacity as web-master, I have
somehow eliminated the link to the writer’s tips and help page. As time permits, I am working to resolve this
situation. (Translation: I’m trying to get my more computer savvy
daughter to see what she can do.)
&
Self-Publishers
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