Minutes of Scribblers meeting held on
Tuesday 4 April 2017
Present: Dave, Tony, Steve, Beryl, Mairead, Liliane, Di, Cathy
Apologies: Jim, Dick, Anne
Business:
Dave reported that
- Mel has, at least for the
time being, left Scribblers. We wish her well – Cathy had already
suggested to her that she might find an online group/forum to support her
in continuing with her writing, if she is unable to attend ‘live’ groups
at present.
- Dick plans to return to
meetings in May, when the warmer weather is here.
- Ruth Dugdall has a book
launch for her newest title, ‘My sister and other liars’ at the library on
Saturday 6 May at 6pm. This is a free event, and should be very enjoyable.
No doubt several of us will be attending.
- Jeanette Hewitt
(ex-Scribbler) book ‘The hunger within’ was published in 2016, and her
latest title, ‘The eight year lie’ is due for publication this year.
- Ray Foster, (ex-Scribbler)
has published a collection of short stories, ‘Reflections’.
These three authors all have their work available on Amazon.
Anthology – Dave reminded the group that he needs stories for submission
by 28 April at the very latest, to give him time to format the entire
anthology. Work has been invited from ex-Scribblers as well, and in response,
best wishes have been received from Chris Shaw, in Australia, Ruth, Jeanette,
Ray, and Suzy Griffith. Chris and Ray have sent their offerings already.
As usual, many thanks to Mairead for a cake feast – we are so spoiled!
Readings of homework on the
theme ‘seduction.’
Some very interesting interpretations of the theme – and all of them
thoroughly enjoyable to listen to.
Steve: The Prisoner
Mairead: Seduction in the wind
Liliane: Folly of Spring
Beryl: The balcony
Tony: The happy world of the quantity surveyor (retired)
Dave: Sarah
Next meeting: 18 April, when the theme for 1000 word homework is ‘Tales from the
past’. Do remember that, as always, if the theme doesn’t appeal to you,
you’re free to write whatever takes your fancy and bring that along instead.
