THE REVIEW

CHANGES

Jason, Kristi, Margaret F., and new member Christine (Chris) Potter, joined me last night in honour of The Muse. Welcome, Chris, to this motley crew of aspiring scribes.

I read first, and since Margaret was the only one last night who had already heard my latest ‘Honey’ story, that is what I read again. It’s not that I like to hear my own voice, just that I had nothing new to read. However, I had done some editing and changed a few things.

Jason read a chapter from his second book, about Damianos and the giant female, Kwen, in the jungle. He helps her defeat attackers, and then starts to devour them to assuage his hunger. Kwen is shot by an archer, and as she falls pleads with Damianos not to eat her, too! Lots of blood and gore in this chapter!

Kristi, back after a long absence, said she really hadn’t had much time to write. But she did read to us a poem, “Bones Of Dead Stars” and then a short story, “Sea Glass Lover” where a woman is torturing a man to obtain his password. He gives it to her and she then kills him. But leaving the room, she also leaves the simulation and they then discuss what the real password was. Dark. Surprising. I would love to read this story myself in print to fully appreciate its nuances.

Margaret F. read to us her latest re-write from “Babes”. This is her first chapter, and explains why she was so compelled to ask questions about this murder of two young children that was never solved. It is first person memoir, creative non-fiction which gives the reader an intimate point of view from which to watch. We all thought it was very well done, and that this is the voice Margaret should be using.

Chris read us a poem, “Wrinklies On The Road”, about a group of elderly people who have gone out on a day trip. It is full of crystal clear images of both old and young and their disconnection in today’s world. I suggested Chris send it to Today’s Senior Newsmagazine.

Marilyn Sergi will have a new article about her uncle in the Abbotsford Genealogical Society Newsletter. It is about becoming a British Bobby.

Annette won’t be joining us now until about December, as she is in Grand Forks attending her mother during cancer treatment. Jim and Leah were both unable to attend last night, no reason given. Wendy hopes to join us again perhaps around the end of October, after dealing with things since her mother passed away. Gemma, over in Victoria, says hi to everyone and wants members to know they are most welcome to visit if they come to the Island.

The next Meeting will be Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. here at my place. Hope to see you then. Happy writing in the meantime.

Lisa A. Hatton
Author