Comments for Southern Indiana Writers

Comment on Novel Ingredients EXCERPTS by MARIAN ALLEN · World! Wide! Recipes!

MARIAN ALLEN · World! Wide! Recipes! — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:17:52 +0000

[...] collection LONNIE, ME AND THE HOUND OF HELL or the Southern Indiana Writers Group’s anthology NOVEL INGREDIENTS, you’ve read my short story “Dog Star”, which is a tribute to The Chef and his [...]

Comment on Future Perfect: Tense in Space EXCERPTS by MARIAN ALLEN · #SampleSunday – A Sci-Fi/Western Transgender Ballad

MARIAN ALLEN · #SampleSunday – A Sci-Fi/Western Transgender Ballad — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:08:22 +0000

[...] March 25, 2012 in Sample Sunday | No comments Written well before Firefly, children. This poem is a mash-up of Robert Service, Hugh Antoine D’Arcy, and John Varley, written in ballad form. It appears in the Southern Indiana Writers’ anthology FUTURE PERFECT (TENSE IN SPACE). [...]

Comment on Calendar by Jan Alexander

Jan Alexander — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:35:22 +0000

I live in New Albany and have written primarily for my own enjoyment for many years. I may be ready to “come out of the closet” so to speak — to share my work and offer it for critiquing. When I recently saw Southern Indiana Writers mentioned in the Courier Journal I decided to work up my courage and apply for membership. I can send you samples of my work. I especially love writing about the spiritual insights I gain while riding my horse in the woods. I dream about writing a children’s series about true dog rescues I’ve been involved with that have happy endings. (I’m a retired teacher in love with the purity of children’s books — their message isn’t obscured by too many words and the words chosen are matched with lovely images.) I am very inspired by nature and occasionally write simple poetry.

I suppose I am also inspired to join because my aunt, Lorraine Cazin from Minnesota, the member of a writer’s group, recently died. I was touched by the number of writers who submitted tributses to http://www.legacy.com after her passing. Belonging to the group seemed such an important part of their lives and so bonding.

Thanks…looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Jan

Comment on Marcon With SIW by MARIAN ALLEN · The Red Badge of Success

MARIAN ALLEN · The Red Badge of Success — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:09:57 +0000

[...] November 3, 2011 in Writing | No comments Share/Save I’ve attended Magna cum Murder crime writing festival for many of its 17 years, but this was the first year I attended as an Author. My upgrade is thanks to Echelon Press‘ publication of FORCE OF HABIT, which is a crime/sf/farce. I got to be on two panels: Strangers On A Boat, under the moderation of Sarah E. Glenn, about putting a series character in an unfamiliar situation, with special reference to this year’s One Festival-One Book selection, Agatha Christie’s DEATH ON THE NILE; and, under T. Lee Harris‘ gentle guidance, the one on ePublishing. [...]

Comment on Motel FAIL by MARIAN ALLEN · Posting While I Can

MARIAN ALLEN · Posting While I Can — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:03:41 +0000

[...] I have it now, but the Flying Spaghetti Monster might not favor me tomorrow. For details, read the Southern Indiana Writers post about the motel where we’re staying while attending the fabulous and flawless Magna cum [...]

Comment on About by admin

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:30:29 +0000

Gail, your book sounds excellent and much-needed! You’re so right–technical writing and non-technical writing are very different animals.

Our group is a couple of hours from Bloomington, so you’ll probably want to look for something closer. I know there’s a writers’ center in Bloomington, or used to be.

Best of luck with the project!

Comment on About by Gail E.Trout

Gail E.Trout — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:24:27 +0000

I’m writing a non-fiction book that uncovers the extremely profitable world of non-profit mail fraud that targets older folks. My mom was a target and in the year I monitored her mail she received 823 pieces of mail from 120 different organizations. Mostly trying to make her think she was going to lose her social security for one reson or another.

I have 90% of the research completed and have started to pull it together into chapters, but I need feedback and approach ideas. I have worked as an instructional designer for 25 years, but this writing cannot be technical, so I am pushing the edge of my comfort envelope.

Since I’m back in Bloomington I’d like to explore local writing groups. I was part of a group in Englewood, Florida and their guidance was wonderful.

Would you share your meeting time and venue? Thanks. Gail

Comment on Marcon With SIW by Context24 2011 | Southern Indiana Writers

Context24 2011 | Southern Indiana Writers — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:19:25 +0000

[...] We did our two standby panels, Blogging for Writers and Pod, Kindle, Smashwords and Other Dirty Words. [...]

Comment on Marcon With SIW by admin

admin — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:58:30 +0000

I’ve sent you an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

Comment on Marcon With SIW by Jeni Nagakane

Jeni Nagakane — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:52:51 +0000

I am in southern Indiana and I am looking for a writing group that i can contribute to. are you guys accepting new members? What city are you in? How do I find out more?