Write Away in Rockaway Oct 15th & 16th

Captain D.M. Ulmer, USN (ret), is a novelist for Patriot Media, Inc

The Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Write Away in Rockaway, October 15th & 16th in Rockaway Beach, Oregon. This two day free event will be in the City Hall Civic Facility, located at 276 HWY 101, and will feature signings, chats and workshops with authors like D.M. Ulmer, who wrote The Cold War Beneath, Shadows of Heroes, and Silent Battleground, to name a few of the six books he penned.

Mystery authors include Carolyn J. Rose and Mike Nettleton who have had seven mysteries published including: Hemlock Lake, The Big Grabowski, and The Hand Karma Shuffle, to name just a few.

Local authors will also be on hand, including Jack Graves, author of From Greasers to Gangsters, “Now” Never Lasts, and Port of Garibaldi 1910-2010.

During this weekend, the businesses in town will have specials: Rick’s Roadhouse and the Whale Spout will offer special meals honoring famous authors.

Events for the Two Days

Saturday:

9 – 10:30      A Novel Experience-
Writing a novel? Trying to finish one?  Probe into beginnings, character development, story development, and more. Get assistance with the task of editing. We will gently critique each others’ written works.  Limited to 20. D. M. Ulmer  will be leading this workshop.

10:30-11:30    Deeper Description and Characterization – In this one-hour interactive workshop, authors Carolyn J. Rose and Mike Nettleton look at the elements of vivid description, strong characterization, and unique author style.

11:30-1:30                                       Author Reads

11:30 -12:00    Veronica Esagui will read from her Veronica’s Diary sequels: “The Journey of Innocence” and “Braving a New world.”

12:00-12:30    Susan Kalior

12:30-1:00         Mike Nettleton  will read from Shotgun Start – just out on Kindle and coming as a paperback in late October.

1:00-1:30         Carolyn J. Rose will read from An Uncertain Refuge

1:30-3:00  Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop-Creative nonfiction may sound like an oxymoron, but it is the term used to describe fact-based writing told in a narrative manner. Personal essays, memoir and narrative journalism are all forms of creative nonfiction. We will read and discuss published selections of creative nonfiction. We will practice writing nonfiction by interviewing each other and critiquing each other’s work with the goal of improving its style, story and structure. Limited to 20.
Authors who will be leading this work shop are:
Jack Graves, Rebecca Harrison, and  April Thomas

3:00-4:30  Improvisation for Writers-Through improvisational theater you will gain familiarity with the building blocks of a story, and learn how to create well-rounded and believable characters with specific wants and needs. Limit 12.  Taught by Gemma Whelan.

4:30-5:30  Chat with writers and authors until we close the room; come back Sunday for more activities.

Sunday:

9-10:30     “How to Write Dynamic Timeless Plots, and the Golden Path to Self Publishing” taught by Susan Kalior

11-3pm   Authors’ Fair  -  During the Fair, writers will read and sign their books.

Authors attending the event:
Judi Blaze
James Boyle
Teresa Brown
D. C. Jesse Burkhardt
Veronica Esagui
Garry Gitzen
Jack Graves
Rebecca Harrison
Terry Irish
Paula Judith Johnson*
Rita Traut Kabeto
Susan Kalior
Peter Marsh
Mike Nettleton
Rene Parent
J.K. Remel*
Carolyn J. Rose
Bobbie Snead
April Thomas
D. M. Ulmer
Gemma Whelan