THE REVIEW

BACK TO THE KEYBOARD

Jim, Wendy, Lorelie and Ellie all joined me Wednesday for the first Meeting since my last surgery. It was so wonderful to see them again!

Lorelie read a short bio she had started writing, but says needs more work.

Wendy read a poem entitled “An Ending” which is an observance of her elderly mother’s slide toward the end of life. It was very powerful, full of haunting images.

Jim read Chapter 32 from “Coventry Ghosts, Book II”. Joel is a new CIA recruit who is astounded when he meets Sara, the ghost kitten who will be his partner in infiltrating the country where the evil Jason has his computer lab that steals ghost essences. Sara proves to Joel that she has necessary powers by making a chair dance in the air, and then freeze and shatter. She made Charles disappear and then reappear slowly. Joel is worried about working with her.

First I read parts of an article in the Vancouver Sun that had listed Elmore Leonard’s ten rules for writing. Then I read a letter to the editor that I had sent to two local papers and which was published by The Langley Advance. It was in support of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #21 in Langley City, and invited people to support the Legion by attending all the free entertainment available on the weekends. Now that I can sit on a hard chair for longer periods without pain, I hope to do more writing again.

Ellie read a short story called “Bikes And Bats And Merry-go-rounds”, about a summer day in 1954 when she was seven years old. It is written from the point of view of her younger self and shows the fun and excitement of playing endlessly with other friends and then being terrified when darkness falls and she’s late getting home.

Discussion for a while also centered on caring for elderly parents as Wendy, Jim and Lorelie are all dealing with this issue at the present time.

Regarding the website, Jim, Wendy and Lorelie all contributed to the cost of maintaining the domain name. And Margaret Moffatt is also sending some money from Quesnel. Many thanks to all of you. And Jim took some pictures of the ladies with his phone, so I will get those to use on the website when they also give me their bios to post. To other members already featured on the website, an updated bio would be appreciated. Also include any links relevant to promoting your own work.

Jason was unable to join the Meeting due to prior arrangements he had made. And I haven’t heard from anyone else lately.

Lorelie kindly brought another large container of unsalted mixed nuts so Jim was also able to take some home with him. Our thanks to Lorelie.

Next Meeting will be Wednesday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m. here at my place. Really looking forward to seeing you then. Write on!!!

Lisa