30 Apr meeting notes; 7 May reading list

30 APRIL MEETING NOTES

Seven people attended: Benafsha A., Darryl M. (2.5 chapters from What He Saw in the Darkness), Donna R., Joanne (a short story, “Ruins of a Better Life”), Lance (a chapter from Bluejay’s Riviera), Matthew M., and Rosie (two chapters from In Arcadia Ego).

NEWS & NOTES

PFL is looking for a few good writers to plug the gaps in our ranks. If you’re looking for a critique group or know someone who is, please check us out. We don’t bite newcomers (often).

Upcoming author events for the next week:

• Saturday, May 2, 2 p.m.: Douglas E. Richards, Split Second (in person at Book Carnival)
• Sunday, May 3, 11 a.m.: Adrienne Cheatham, Sunday Best (in person at the Donald Dungan Branch Library, 1855 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa)
• Sunday, May 3, 2 p.m.: Martin Turnbull, “Tripping Back Through Time” (in person for Sisters in Crime L.A., Radford Studio, Studio City)
• Monday, May 4, 6 p.m.: Jet Tila, 101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die (in person at the at the Aliso Viejo Branch Library, 1 Journey, Aliso Viejo)
• Wednesday, May 6, 6 p.m.: Candice Kumai, Kintsugi Wellness (in person at the at the Cypress Branch Library, 5331 Orange Av., Cypress)

7 MAY READING LIST

Leighanne (4/16)
Donna R. (4/30)
Jo (4/23)
Benafsha A. (4/30)
Matthew M. (4/30)
Rosie (4/30)
Darryl M. (4/30)
Lance (4/30)
Joanne (4/30)