EBWG Continues to Grow

We have a new member!
Welcome Michelle Davenport.
We are excited to have her in our group!

Main Character Starter Sentence

Mike Owens shared this starter sentence idea from Jane Burroway. It is a great idea to get a feel for your main character.

____is a ___ year old ____ who wants ____ and fears_____.

Oh my, my current main character is a dog.

'Tis The Season

Our December starter sentence was provided by Jayne Ormerod.  Below you will see where it lead her. Merry Christmas to each and every one of you.

‘Tis the Season…

…of warm sugar cookies and jingle bells ringing;

of sleighs full of toys and carolers singing;

of Santas and Scrooges and tinsel and lights;

of long snowy walks with a loved one at night.

 

‘Tis the season of decking the halls with bright holly;

of cards sent from friends telling us to be jolly;

of silver and gold and eight tiny reindeer;

of cups of eggnog laced with holiday cheer.

 

‘Tis the season of watching It’s a Wonderful Life;

of celebrating the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ;

of wisemen and angels and wreaths and a star;

of a Noble fir tree tied on top of a car.

 

‘Tis the season, my friend, when joy fills our hearts;

though military missions may keep us apart.

So when stockings are hung by the chimney with care,

‘Tis the season of Christmas, “Peace on Earth” is my prayer.

 

MEMBERS GIVE THE GIFT OF READING

EBWG Annual 2014 Contributions to Toys For Tots

 The Book Thief  Markus Zusak donated by Karen Harris

“My daughter read this when she was 16 and adored it. She wouldn’t leave me alone until I read it.”

 Found Margaret Peterson Haddix donated by MaryJac O’Daniel

“I got in touch with my former high school students to see what young adults were reading these days. This book seemed interesting.”

Thrones and Bones Lou Anders donated by Pat Clark

“It is a story about a half breed frost giant forced to survive in the wilderness. I thought it sounded good.”

 House of Robots James Patterson donated by Mike Owens

“I bought because I am amazed at the author’s variety of work.”

 A Hardy Boys mystery donated by Will Hopkins

“I hoped it might get a young person interested in a series.”

 How To Bake A Book Ella Burfoot

“I am a professional baker’s kid and a novice author. This book spoke to me on several different levels.”

 Ellie’s Christmas Karen Sapp and My Hootiful Life donated by Gina Buzby

“I love cute visual children’s books.”

Paddington Michael Bond and a Nancy Drew Starter set donated by Jayne Ormerod

“Paddington brings back childhood memories. And I hope I can get a young person interested in a mystery series.”

 

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Karen Harris

Page O'Flaherty

Joni Giordino

Will Hopkins

Give thanks for our November meeting!

Friday, November 21 at 9:00am 

East Beach Bayfront Club

 

We will have a brainstorming session for the East Beach Anthology as well as welcome new members.

 

See you there! 

Hampton Roads AuthorFest November 22 2014

On Saturday, November 22, there is an author signing event at the Central Branch of the Virginia Beach Public Library. The event is free and showcases 25 local authors from a variety of genres--there's something for everyone! More importantly, though, there are also a bunch of free presentations being given: 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 
10:00-11:00: The Secret of Writing Children's Books 
11:00 - 11:45: Going the Traditional Route: The Basics of Trade, Small, and Academic Press Publication 
11:45 - 12:30: How To Be A Successful Self-Published Author 
12:30 - 1:15: Design Your Own Book Trailer 
1:15 - 2:00: Punking Out: The Basics of Steampunk 
2:00 - 3:00: Joining The Cool Crowd: Writing Young Adult 
3:00 - 4:00: The Game of Love: Romance Reader Bingo 

EBWG members Jayne Ormerod and Lara Nance will be there... will you????