Next Meeting: Thursday, 28 May, at 6:30 p.m.
at the Tustin Marketplace Corner Bakery (13652 Jamboree Road, Irvine)
23 Aug meeting notes; 30 Aug reading list
23 AUGUST MEETING NOTES
Nine people attended: Burt, Casey (read 1.5-ish chapters from Super Duper Love Story), Donna, Glenda, Lance (read two chapters from Hot Pots), Leighanne (welcome back!), Maddie, Rosie, and Shari (read a revised first chapter from Raised to Win).
News and Notes
Lance will be the moderator for the OCPL Foothill Ranch Library’s writers’ retreat on 6 October at 10 a.m. Also, Burt is scheduled to speak to the library’s book club in May of next year.
The final Kean Coffee LIT UP! happened on 21 August. The short story-oriented program featured PFL’s Steve Jackson, Anne Moose, and long-time PFL member and LIT UP! impressario Maddie Margarita. Many thanks to Kean Coffee for their four years of support for LIT UP!
The September LIT UP! will introduce a new location: Bardot Bars & Coffee, 662 El Camino Real in Tustin. It’s one stoplight south of Kean near 6th Street and El Camino in Old Town Tustin. As always, be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for the next meeting, and for details on past authors and programs.
30 AUGUST READING LIST
Jo (8/9)
Glenda (8/23)
Maddie (8/23)
JoAnne (8/16)
Burt (8/23)
Rosie (8/23)
Donna (8/23)
P.J. (8/9)
Steve J. (8/16)
Shari (8/23)
Casey (8/23)
Lance (8/23)
Leighanne (8/23)
16 Aug meeting notes; 23 Aug reading list
16 AUGUST MEETING NOTES
Eight people attended: Burt, Casey, Glenda, Joanne, Lance (read 1.5 chapters from Hot Pots), Maddie, Rosie, and Steve J. (read two revised chapters from The Lamia).
News and Notes
[NOTE: Corrected to connect writer presentations to the writers’ retreat vs. Talk it Up.] Maddie alerted us to two different programs sponsored by the OCPL Foothill Ranch Library:
- Talk it Up! lets readers and authors get together to talk about the books they’ve read and to meet other readers. No reservations are required. This event runs at 1-2:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month.
- A monthly writers’ retreat meets at 10-4 on the first Saturday of every month. It provides a comfortable, calm space with available wifi and refreshments for writers to work away from distractions. An author is invited each month to give a presentation about writing to other attendees. For more information, contact Stella Carruth.
The Foothill Ranch Library is located at 27002 Cabriole in, natch, Foothill Ranch. Visit the library’s website for schedules and more information.
The next LIT UP! is happening at 7:00 p.m. on 21 August at Kean Coffee, 13681 Newport Av. #14, Tustin. You can download posters here (1-up and 2-up). The lineup:
- Crime novelist David Putnam.
- Horror and technothriller writer Steve Jackson.
- Historical fiction author Anne Moose.
As always, be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for the next LIT UP, and details on past authors and programs.
23 AUGUST READING LIST
Jo (8/9)
Glenda (8/16)
Maddie (8/16)
JoAnne (8/16)
Shari (8/2)
Burt (8/16)
Rosie (8/16)
Donna (8/9)
P.J. (8/9)
Casey (8/16)
Steve J. (8/16)
Lance (8/16)
9 Aug meeting notes; 16 Aug reading list
9 AUGUST MEETING NOTES
Eight people attended: Casey, Donna (read a chapter from Running with Hounds… and an English Degree), Glenda, Jo, Joanne, Lance (read 2-ish chapters from Hot Pots), P.J. (read a short story, “Upholder”), and Glenda’s son Taven, who was in town for Glenda’s birthday (happy birthday!).
News and Notes
The next LIT UP! is happening at 7:00 p.m. on 21 August at Kean Coffee, 13681 Newport Av. #14, Tustin. You can download posters here (1-up and 2-up). As always, be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for the next LIT UP, and details on past authors and programs.
16 AUGUST READING LIST
Jo (8/9)
Glenda (8/9)
Casey (8/9)
Maddie (7/12)
JoAnne (8/9)
Shari (8/2)
Burt (7/26)
Rosie (8/2)
Steve J. (7/26)
Donna (8/9)
P.J. (8/9)
Lance (8/9)
2 Aug meeting notes; 9 Aug reading list
2 AUGUST MEETING NOTES
Seven people attended: Casey, Glenda, Jo, Lance (read 1.5 chapters from Hot Pots), P.J. (read a writing experiment, “Random Acts of Badness”), Rosie, and Shari.
News and Notes
Glenda shared her notes and observations on Baron Birtcher’s talk at the July SCWA meeting.
The next LIT UP! is happening at 7:00 p.m. on 21 August at Kean Coffee, 13681 Newport Av. #14, Tustin. You can download posters here (1-up and 2-up). As always, be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for the next LIT UP, and details on past authors and programs.
9 AUGUST READING LIST
Jo (8/2)
Glenda (8/2)
Casey (8/2)
Maddie (7/12)
JoAnne (7/19)
Shari (8/2)
Donna (7/12)
Burt (7/26)
Rosie (8/2)
Steve J. (7/26)
P.J. (8/2)
Lance (8/2)
Leighanne (6/14)
26 July meeting notes; 2 Aug reading list
26 JULY MEETING NOTES
We bounded back from last week’s swoon, with nine people attending: Burt, Casey, Glenda, Jo, Lance (read 1.5 revised chapters from Hot Pots), P.J. (read a writing experiment, “Lady Bug”), Rosie (read half a revised chapter from The Lion and the Eagle), Shari, and Steve J. (read 1.5 revised chapters from The Lamia).
News and Notes
The 24 July LIT UP! was a success, with a near-capacity crowd hearing readings by Matt Coyle, Casey Pope, and Chris Lentz.
The next LIT UP! is happening at 7:00 p.m. on 21 August at Kean Coffee, 13681 Newport Av. #14, Tustin. You can download posters here (1-up and 2-up). As always, be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for the next LIT UP, and details on past authors and programs.
2 AUGUST READING LIST
Jo (7/26)
Glenda (7/26)
Casey (7/26)
Maddie (7/12)
JoAnne (7/19)
Shari (7/26)
Donna (7/12)
Burt (7/26)
Rosie (7/26)
Steve J. (7/26)
P.J. (7/26)
Lance (7/26)
Leighanne (6/14)
19 July meeting notes; 26 July reading list
19 JULY MEETING NOTES
The summer swoon hit! Four people attended: Burt, Casey, Joanne, and Lance. We called it an early night and will try again next week.
News and Notes
The next LIT UP! is happening at 7:00 p.m. on 24 July at Kean Coffee, 13681 Newport Av. #14, Tustin. You can download posters here (1-up and 2-up). The lineup:
- Crime novelist Matt Coyle.
- Contemporary speculative fiction writer Casey Pope.
- Historical romance author Chris Lentz.
As always, be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for the next LIT UP, and details on past authors and programs.
26 JULY READING LIST
Jo (7/12)
Glenda (7/5)
Rosie (6/28)
Casey (7/19)
Leighanne (6/14)
Steve J. (6/21)
Maddie (7/12)
JoAnne (7/19)
Shari (7/5)
Donna (7/12)
Burt (7/19)
P.J. (7/12)
Lance (7/19)
12 July meeting notes; 19 July reading list
12 JULY MEETING NOTES
Six people attended: Burt (read four chapters from what’s now called Dead Issue), Donna, Jo, Lance (read a chapter from Hot Pots), Maddie, and P.J. (read a short story, “Wright/Night Plight”).
News and Notes
The next LIT UP! is happening at 7:00 p.m. on 24 July at Kean Coffee, 13681 Newport Av. #14, Tustin. You can download posters here (1-up and 2-up). As always, be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for the next LIT UP, and details on past authors and programs.
19 JULY READING LIST
Jo (7/12)
Glenda (7/5)
Rosie (6/28)
Casey (7/5)
Leighanne (6/14)
Steve J. (6/21)
Maddie (7/12)
JoAnne (7/5)
Shari (7/5)
Donna (7/12)
Burt (7/12)
P.J. (7/12)
Lance (7/12)
5 July meeting notes; 12 July reading list
5 JULY MEETING NOTES
Eight people attended: Burt, Casey, Donna (read a chapter from Running with Hounds…and an English Degree), Glenda, Joanne, Lance (read two chapters from Hot Pots), P.J., and Shari (read another draft query letter for Raised to Win).
News and Notes
The next LIT UP! is happening at 7:00 p.m. on 24 July at Kean Coffee, 13681 Newport Av. #14, Tustin. You can download posters here (1-up and 2-up). As always, be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for the next LIT UP, and details on past authors and programs.
12 JULY READING LIST
Jo (6/7)
Glenda (7/5)
Burt (7/5)
P.J. (7/5)
Rosie (6/28)
Casey (7/5)
Leighanne (6/14)
Steve J. (6/21)
Maddie (6/21)
JoAnne (7/5)
Shari (7/5)
Lance (7/5)
Donna (7/5)
28 June meeting notes; 5 July reading list
28 JUNE MEETING NOTES
Six people attended: Burt, Casey, Donna (read a chapter from Running with Hounds…and an English Degree), Joanne (read a short story, “When Luck Runs Out”), Lance (read a chapter from Hot Pots), and Rosie.
News and Notes
The next LIT UP! is happening at 7:00 p.m. on 24 July at Kean Coffee, 13681 Newport Av. #14, Tustin. You can download posters here (1-up and 2-up). As always, be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for the next LIT UP, and details on past authors and programs.
5 JULY READING LIST
Jo (6/7)
Glenda (6/21)
Burt (6/28)
P.J. (6/7)
Rosie (6/28)
Casey (6/28)
Leighanne (6/14)
Steve J. (6/21)
Shari (6/21)
Maddie (6/21)
Lance (6/28)
JoAnne (6/28)
Donna (6/28)
21 June meeting notes; 28 June reading list
21 JUNE MEETING NOTES
Six people attended: Casey, Glenda, Maddie, Rosie, Shari (read another revised query for Born to Win), and Steve J. (read revisions to the last three chapters of Bè).
News and Notes
The most recent LIT UP! happened on 19 June at Kean Coffee, 13681 Newport Av. #14, Tustin. The crowd heard readings from and discussed the work of Caitlin Rother, Janis Thomas and Suzanne Winfrey Chun. Be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for the date of the next LIT UP and details on past authors and programs.
28 JUNE READING LIST
Jo (6/7)
Glenda (6/21)
Burt (6/14)
P.J. (6/7)
Rosie (6/21)
Casey (6/21)
Lance (6/14)
Leighanne (6/14)
JoAnne (6/14)
Donna (6/14)
Steve J. (6/21)
Shari (6/21)
Maddie (6/21)
14 June meeting notes; 21 June reading list
14 JUNE MEETING NOTES
Eight people attended: Burt, Casey, Donna (read a chapter from Running with Hounds… and an English Degree), Glenda, Joanne (read a chapter from Musings of an Unreliable Narrator), Lance, Leighanne (read a chapter from The Karma List), and Rosie.
News and Notes
Casey mentioned that Binge Mode, a podcast on The Ringer website, is deconstructing the plot mechanics of the entire Harry Potter series of novels, starting with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Binge Mode has recently given this treatment to Game of Thrones, Solo, and other recent films.
Glenda said that two complete podcasting suites will be given away during this Saturday’s SCWA meeting featuring Mark Sevi. This includes a USB audio interface, mixer, microphone, headphones, professional audio software (downloadable) and more.
The next LIT UP! is happening at 7:00 p.m. on 19 June at Kean Coffee, 13681 Newport Av. #14, Tustin. You can download posters here (1-up and 2-up). The lineup:
- Bestselling true-crime author Caitlin Rother.
- Women’s fiction and cozy mystery writer Janis Thomas.
- Short-story author Suzanne Winfrey Chun.
As always, be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for the next LIT UP, and details on past authors and programs.
21 JUNE READING LIST
Jo (6/7)
Glenda (6/14)
Burt (6/14)
P.J. (6/7)
Steve J. (5/17)
Shari (6/7)
Rosie (6/14)
Casey (6/14)
Lance (6/14)
Leighanne (6/14)
JoAnne (6/14)
Donna (6/14)
7 June meeting notes; 14 June reading list
7 JUNE MEETING NOTES
Nine people attended: Burt, Casey, Jo, Joanne, Lance (read one revised and one new chapter from Hot Pots), Leighanne, P.J., Rosie, and Shari.
News and Notes
P.J. has signed a two-book deal with Acorn. The Winners’ Circle, part of her Midwest domestic comedy series, will be the first of the novels released under this contract, in February 2019. Congratulations, P.J.!
Burt shared with us a “show, don’t tell” cheat sheet from Writers Digest.
The next LIT UP! is happening at 7:00 p.m. on 19 June at Kean Coffee, 13681 Newport Av. #14, Tustin. You can download posters here (1-up and 2-up). As always, be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for the next LIT UP, and details on past authors and programs.
14 JUNE READING LIST
Jo (6/7)
Leighanne (6/7)
Glenda (5/31)
Burt (6/7)
P.J. (6/7)
Steve J. (5/17)
Shari (6/7)
Rosie (6/7)
Casey (6/7)
Sarah K. (4/5)
JoAnne (6/7)
Donna (5/31)
Maddie (4/26)
Lance (6/7)
31 May meeting notes; 7 June reading list
31 MAY MEETING NOTES
Nine people attended: Casey, Donna (read a chapter from Running with Hounds…and an English Degree), Glenda, Joanne (read part of a chapter from Musings of an Unreliable Narrator), Lance (read a chapter from Hot Pots), Leighanne, P.J., Rosie, and Shari.
News and Notes
Be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for the next LIT UP, and details on past authors and programs.
7 JUNE READING LIST
Jo (5/24)
Leighanne (5/31)
Glenda (5/31)
Burt (5/10)
P.J. (5/31)
Steve J. (5/17)
Shari (5/31)
Rosie (5/31)
Casey (5/31)
Sarah K. (4/5)
Lance (5/31)
JoAnne (5/31)
Donna (5/31)
Maddie (4/26)
24 May meeting notes; 31 May reading list
24 MAY MEETING NOTES
Eight people attended: Casey (read the first three chapters from a rebooted SuperDuper Love Story), Donna (read a chapter from Running with Hounds…and an English Degree), Glenda, Jo, Lance, Leighanne, Rosie (read a revised chapter from The Lion and the Eagle), and Shari (read a revised query for Raised to Win).
News and Notes
The 22 May LIT UP! went well, with a full audience enjoying the works of Neal Griffin, Linnea Alexis and Karen Sue Walker. Be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for more details on the authors and the next program.
31 MAY READING LIST
Jo (5/24)
Leighanne (5/24)
Maddie (4/26)
Glenda (5/24)
Burt (5/10)
P.J. (5/10)
Lance (5/24)
JoAnne (5/17)
Steve J. (5/17)
Shari (5/24)
Rosie (5/24)
Donna (5/24)
Casey (5/24)
Sarah K. (4/5)
17 May meeting notes; 24 May reading list
17 MAY MEETING NOTES
Five (!) people attended: Casey (read part three of a chapter from Revolver), Jo, JoAnne (read the first part of a chapter from Musings of an Unreliable Narrator), Lance (read a chapter from Hot Pots), and Steve J. (read the final three chapters of Bè)(congratulations, Steve!).
News and Notes
The next LIT UP! will happen on 22 May at Kean Coffee in Tustin. You can download posters here (1-up and 2-up). The lineup:
- Crime-thriller author Neal Griffin.
- Romance writer Linnea Alexis.
- Cozy mystery author Karen Sue Walker.
As always, be sure to check the LIT UP Facebook page for more details on the authors.
24 MAY READING LIST
Jo (5/17)
Leighanne (5/10)
Maddie (4/26)
Shari (5/10)
Glenda (5/10)
Rosie (5/10)
Donna (5/10)
Burt (5/10)
P.J. (5/10)
Sarah K. (4/5)
Casey (5/17)
Lance (5/17)
JoAnne (5/17)
Steve J. (5/17)
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