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FROM THE PREZ

Wow! December!

Pecan pie, snow, presents, snow, pumpkin pie, more snow, open mic, cherry pie, snow and a heavy dose of mocha cream pie. (The snow is what burns off all the pie. So bring on the snow!)

Not really much to share this month, but I am looking forward to open mic on the 13th. The challenge had been brought up last meeting about ugly sweater wearers going to the wrong address as a topic for our short stories. I've never had an ugly sweater or gone to the wrong address, so I don't know what they were talking about.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Our first one was traditional with friends. Ham, turkey and all the rest. Our second one was non-traditional with family. My world famous three day chili was the main course with corn bread and gopher butts (mole asses), pickled beans, chips, salsa and salad. With a side of riding minibikes around in the dark.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all those who can't be with us on the 13th. May your New Year be one to write about.

This is my final "Letter from the Prez." for 2024.

See Ya'll next year.

Carl/Nathan

FROM THE VEEP

DECEMBER 2024

Can you believe almost a quarter century has gone by already? Where does the time fly; when confronted by a keyboard and a screen where words appear… or not? Do you think the weather has anything do with the absence of motivation? Where is my warm weather where I can sit outside and think of a story. Actually, I think more about going golfing rather than sitting in the house in front of this #$%*’ machine. So, with a blank mind, I sit here thinking of nothing to write for the VP piece.

Okay, why do they call today Black Friday? No answer comes to mind; unless you see flying $’s leaving your wallet or purse. That is depressing. I best think better thoughts. How about a new vampire novel? Yeah, I can do that.

I’m happy again! This is my last VP piece. So, I will wish you all a wonderful Holiday Season. Remember, sugar is good, and one of the top foods. Ho Ho Ho! Have a Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year! May the Word gods be kind and provide excitement and happiness to your pages! December is a great month to start a new project. There are many wonderful ideas flying about during the holidays. Grab one or more and begin the New Year with gladness and joy.

The VEEP,

Bob

FROM YOUR EDITOR, WEB-MASTER, TREASURER

We are finishing the year on a strong positive note, with a Christmas themed anthology and a catalog of our books. For the coming year we are thinking of compiling and releasing a more general anthology. So, get your thinking caps on and see what you can come up with in the way of short stories, poems, or short articles of interest and intrigue. And who knows, we might end up doing another Holiday Anthology as well.

It would seem our catalog is finalized. At least, I hope so. We didn’t get a mandate to have them printed professionally at our last meeting, so let’s work with what we can print ourselves. Over the course of the coming year we can work on revisions a put out a second edition towards the end of 2025. I’m sure we’ll have new members with books to be listed and many will have new books to add.

I know you get tired of me harping on it, but don’t forget to pay your dues for 2025. If you already have, thank you. I think I’ve mentioned it before, but it is a lot easier to update records to show you’ve paid than it is to revise things when you haven’t. Pay your dues and make it easier on me. I’m not as young as I once was.

As always, you can send dues to:

Spokane Authors

P. O. Box 18573

Spokane, WA 99228-0573

Or bring cash or check to a meeting. (If I remember to bring my “Square,” or someone else does, there is the chance you can charge your dues to a card.)

FROM THE PREZ (Previous)

I feel the need to apologize for last month’s letter. I seem to have disseminated some misinformation. And in this political climate it needs to be clarified. Last month I stated that the last batch of canning had just finished, and everything could be put away for the year. The next day my wife came home with three boxes of pears.

I hope this clears up any misunderstandings.

It will be great to see all of you again. Don't forget we are holding elections for 2025 officers. We don't have a formal speaker for this meeting, but I have a few thoughts to share and hopefully it will generate some discussion.

Your Prez,

Carl/Nathan

FROM THE VEEP (Previous)

We did not receive any message from our vice president for this issue.

FROM YOUR EDITOR, WEB-MASTER, TREASURER (Previous)

We are getting close to the end of another membership year. I thank all sixty-four of you who have joined or renewed your membership in and for 2024. But 2025 approaches and most of us need to renew our memberships. It’s never too early to pay dues for the upcoming membership period. And you are always welcome to pay ahead if you want. I believe we have ten individuals who already paid for the next year.

Don’t forget, membership does have some benefits. Paid members with published books are included in our catalog. You are listed on our MEMBERS list on our website, complete with a link to your Members Webpage.

As always, we realize that paying dues might pose a problem for some. We are not all in the same boat financially, and I’m sure many of us would help those who might have difficulty in paying. But we need to know if you are having difficulty. At the same time, we need to be as discreet about it as possible, primarily for your sense of pride. But if you are having problems, contact someone and we’ll see what we can do.

As always, you can send dues to:

Spokane Authors

P. O. Box 18573

Spokane, WA 99228-0573

Or you can bring cash or check to a meeting. (If I remember to bring my “Square,” or someone else does, there is the chance that we can charge your dues to a card.)

Dave Mc

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