Monthly Archives: January 2014
Member Spotlight – Jennifer J. Wilhoit
Jennifer J. Wilhoit grew up in Southern California and has spent her adult life living in various places across the United States including verdant, small islands in the Puget Sound. She earned a PhD in Environmental Studies in 2005 and … Continue reading
Feb 2nd Open Mic @ Bookmine in Napa
3 pm – 5 pm on Feb 2 at Napa Bookmine Napa Valley Writers presents an open mic reading at Napa Bookmine, 964 Pearl Street in Napa. The public is invited to read their work, poetry, fiction, memoir, and nonfiction … Continue reading
Billy Collins – Poet Extraordinaire
Most people know about Billy Collins. If you don’t, he is a poet. He’s been the U.S. Poet Laureate twice and has written over 14 collections of poems. Collins’ work has been described as ‘accessible,’ meaning that many people find his … Continue reading
Dani Shapiro – A Wise Writer On Writing
Dani Shapiro is best known for her novels and memoirs, but she has recently published a new book on the craft of writing called, STILL WRITING. The is a fantastic book. Her empathic grasp of the struggles every writer faces … Continue reading
Guest Speaker: Patrick Miller, January 8 (6:30 – 8:30 pm)
Meeting Location: Napa Valley Unified School District Building, Room 205 Join Napa Valley Writers for an evening with Patrick Miller. Mr. Miller is a writer and the founder of Fearless Books. See www.fearlessbooks.com He will talk about how best to prepare your … Continue reading