Sacramento/Central Valley Friends and Fellow Writers (Zoom available): Come learn about travel writing and muse boards in the New Year. #authorlife #sacramentowriters #travel #travelblogger Zoom is also an option. #speaker #speaking #writingcommunity
https://www.cwcsacramentowriters.org/2022/monthly-meeting-january-2023-travel-writing/
Events
11/26/22 Event -Transformed by Travel at Flashlight Books
Please join Heidi Eliason, Lucinda Jackson and myself from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at Flashlight Books in Walnut Creek.
November 12, 2022 Event Mount Diablo California Writer’s Club
This Saturday!
I’m so excited to be speaking at the Mount Diablo branch of the California Writers Club on 11/12 at Zio Freados Italian Restaurant 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. Preregistration required.
https://cwcmtdiablo.org/meetings-and-workshops/
$25 members/$30 nonmembers.
Includes a Buffet Lunch at Zio Freados! Members can sell their books!
#bookevent#bayarea#authorsofinstagram#bookmarketing#booktok#dontmissout#authorssupportingauthors#authorlife#authorshelpingauthors#bookpromotion#bookpromo#facebookauthor#Bookstagram#booknowMichael BarringtonSuzy Orpin Kelly#bayareaauthor
12/1/22 Rhino Presentation
I’m excited to announce I will be speaking at the Mount Diablo Audubon Society’s December 1st meeting about the status of the last 2 female northern white rhinos, recent scientific advances in rhino reproduction, and implications for the survival species.
Great Success: September 24, 2022 Event at Reasonable Bookstore with Kevin Fisher-Paulson
Writing From Life: Memoir vs. Fiction.
San Francisco Chronicle columnist Kevin Fisher-Paulson and I will be speaking and doing a book signing at:
Reasonable Books
3645 Mount Diablo Boulevard
Lafayette, CA
9/24/22 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm with book signing and reception to follow.
November 19th Speaking Event: TriValley California Writers Club
Topic: Muse Boards: A Visual Writing Aid for All Genres
2:00 to 4:00 PM
Four Points by Sheraton 5115 Hopyard Rd. Pleasanton, CA 94588 |
When distilled down to its very essence, a writer’s job is to immerse their readers in a three-dimensional world through words. Just as fine artists often find it easier to paint what they see, many writers find that prose can be inspired by viewing at images. This need was my inspiration to develop the muse board tool.
A muse board is a versatile visual aid designed to create mood, assist in character development, inform book structure, and inspire descriptive text. Its versatility means it can be specialized to fit any genre. And one of its most powerful features is assisting writers in keeping details straight. This talk will describe how to make and use a muse board and the many advantages of investing the time to create one.
In this craft talk, Jill will describe:
- Different Possible Muse Board Formats
- Various Materials that Can be Used
- How to Create Your Board
- Outline Twelve Benefits of This Time-Saving Tool
- How to Use the Muse Board to Market Your Book
2/16/22: Muse Board Podcast: Link and Blog Post
Please listen in at 10 am on 2/16 to my interview with the Nonfiction Authors Association. Here is the link: https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/podcast-interview-jill-hedgecock-02-16-2022-how-to-use-a-muse-board-to-keep-your-writing-process-on-track/
The associated blog can be found at:
Exciting Announcement! New Event: Nonfiction Authors Association Podcast Interview 2/16/22
I’m thrilled to announce that I will be interviewed by the amazing Stephanie Chandler of The Nonfiction Authors Association on Monday 1/24 at 11:00 am. I’ll be discussing the benefits of using a Muse Board.
October Diablo Gazette: Half Moon Bay, Tom Franco Interview and Upcoming 10/30 event, and More
Lots of content in this month’s Gazette, please see my interview on page 16 with actor/sculpture artist Tom Franco.
Also, check out my piece on Half Moon Bay on page 11, TWO book reviews this month for Tosca Lee’s medical thrillers on page 14, plus sweet Bennet and info on dog food recalls in my dog rescue column on page 15.
http://www.diablogazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Diablo-Gazette-October-21D.pdf?utm_medium=website
10/30 Speaking Event
I’m excited to announce I’ll be speaking at the Lafayette Library along with four other talented artists/authors, including Tom Franco (brother to actor James Franco). Optional: Come in costume as your favorite literary character or author for a chance to win prizes too! Don’t miss out on this fun event!!!
Saturday October 30th at noon at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center Amphitheater, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. The writers will read excerpts from their work, while Tom and another local artist will discuss a selection of their artwork. A Q&A and outdoor reception will follow.