2009 Dec 27 - Rose finished reading (and studying) "Writing Fiction for Dummies" co-authored by Randy Ingermanson and Peter Economy. This is an excellent resource book. Find links on the Writing Tips page to find out more about the authors. The January issue of the Write Time! Newsletter was sent to subscribers. Dec 3 - Rose attended the Lost State Writers Guild in Johnson City, TN. She was fortunate to win the door prize. The December issue of the Write Time! Newsleter was sent to subscribers. Nov 9 - Johnson City, TN Newcomers Book Club discussion of Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen - Nov 5 - Rose was a co-presenter/speaker at the Lost State Writers Guild in Kingsport, TN. She presented a summary of manuscript editing she learned at workshops she attended this year . At the Tennessee Mountain Writers workshop in Oak Ridge, TN she learned valuable editing skills from Chris Roerden and read Ms. Roerden's book "Don't Sabotage Your Submission". Rose also learned editing tips at the SW Virginia Writers Symposium in Richlands, VA where she attended the workshop by Kevin Quirk professional editor with A Writer's Eye. Nada Kirby presented a discussion on dialogue. Nov 04 - Rose was disappointed that the discussion of Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen was postponed due to illness of the hostess, Sharron Johnson. Rose felt this is an amazing book by an amazing man who seemingly stumbles through life, but becomes a real life hero. He is instrumental in raising funds for schools for Pakistan girls. She discovered the author has a new book which may prove to be just as interesting a way to learn of another culture far removed from ours. The Write Time! Newsletter was born. November was the first issue sent to area writer's in the Tri-Cities area of Northeast Tennessee and surrounding locations. If you want to sign up for the newsletter visit the Write Time! page on this website. Oct 23 - Rose attended the South Carolina Writers Workshop in Myrtle Beach, SC, met with agents and editors for a Pitch Session, Slush Fest, and critique of the first ten pages of her novel "Green City". This was very encouraging. I feel I can continue with my writing, because there is interest for my novel's premise. Oct 12 - Johnson City Newcomers Book Club was hosted by Jo Anne Jones who discussed Guerilla Daughter by Virginia Hansen. This is an amazing true story of survival in the Phillipines during World War II. The author writes of her memories as a young girl. She adds historical information. Rose's personal opinion of the book is that it could be written smoother to integrate the personal experiences with the historical events. She also felt that the mother took unnecessary risks with her family's lives when they could have been shipped to safety. It still is an astounding story with many surprises of how the human spirit endures even when faced with overwhelming odds. Oct 3 - Memphis, TN - Rose attended the 51st Annual Mid-South Poetry Festival sponsored by the Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) I was honored to win third place and honorable mentions for my poetry. The quality of the competition is keen. Grandmother Earth national writing contest winners and accepted writings were also announced. Rose will be one of the featured poets in this year's Grandmother Earth publication for two haiku. Oct 1 - Bristol, TN Lost State Writers' Group - Rose was the featured poet. She read her recent winning poems - "Canning Time", Paw "Pappy's Porcupine Recipe", "Ode to a Pomegranate" Sep 14 - Johnson City Newcomers Book Club hostess, Sydney Martin, led the discussion of The Reader by Bernhard Schlinik. Rose enjoyed reading this book once she got over the initial shock of the opening pages. It's a well crafted book and an easy read. It tells of the two main characters passionate opinions of reading in a world of Nazi dominance in World War II Germany. Aug 10 - Liz Carlin led the Johnson City Newcomers Book Club discussion of Company of Liars by Karen Maitland. This was not an easy reading book. Rose enjoyed it because it reminded her of the Canterbury Tales. Her favorite character was the Swan Boy as he reminded her of a fairy tale. Aug and Sept - meetings with Lost State Writers Guild (1st Thursday), Critique Groups on alternate Thursdays July 31 - Rose met with the eclectic group of Appalachian Poets and Writers in Abingdon, VA July 27 - Rose attended the Highlands Festival Creative Writing Day in Abingdon, VA. She became acquainted with writers and renewed friendships while learning from professionals. July 13 - 16 - Rose conducted a research trip in Cherokee, NC. The outdoor drama "Unto These Hills", the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Oconaluftee Indian Village and Qualla Arts and Crafts Center provided her more historical information for her novel "Green City". She also enjoyed interacting and talking with residents of the Qualla Boundary. July 13 - Rob and Rose celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary! July 11 - Rose attended the outdoor drama "Liberty!" at Sycamore Shoals in Elizabethton, TN. She learned about the Tennessee Overmountain Men and their important part in the Revolutionary War. She also observed the interaction of the settlers and the Native Americans in this tumultous time where everyone's help was necessary for survival. July 9 - Rose entered poetry in the Grandmother Earth 2009 National Writing Awards. July 9 - Rose met with writer friends at Panera in Johnson City, TN and received some much needed critiques from them on her novel "Green City". July 6 - Rose entered poetry in the Life Press National Awards Poetry Contest. July 3 - Rose interviewed the delightful Mary Marley from Camelot Foster Care. This was research for her novel "Green City". Mary was gracious enough to spend the aftermoon with her, passionately talking about employment with Camelot Foster Care. It was her day off from work and she still fielded phone calls! Thank you so much for your time and expertise, Mary. July 2 - Rose met with more writer friends at Barnes and Noble. They reviewed the 'hook' for her novel and gave her feedback. Rose feels she still needs to work on an attention grabbing sentence! June 26 - Rose attended the Appalachian Poets and Writers in Abingdon, VA. She received critique on her third place poem "Canning Time". Hopefully, it will be a first place next time! June 25 - She met with writing friends at Panara for critique and conversation. June 19 - 22 Rose traveled to Rapid City, SD for her brother James Orion Rose's memorial service and the burying of his ashes in the Rose Family Cemetery in Pedro, SD where their grandparents homesteaded. June 12 - 13 Rose attended the First Annual Appalachian Writers Symposium at SW Virginia Community College in Richlands, VA. Ann B. Ross gave a delightful keynote address. Rose wants to read all her Miss Julia series of books. After finishing her first one "Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind," she has nine more to go (and counting). Rose also learned she placed in their writers' contest. That was a wonderful birthday present! June 8 - Bev McMillan hosted the Johnson City Newcomers Book Club discussion of These is My Words; The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine by Nancy Turner. It was an interesting view of pioneer life in the Southwest US. June 4 - Rose met with the Lost State Writers Group at Ryan's in Bristol, TN. The speaker was a regional poet Gretchen McCroskey, who read her wonderful poetry from her collection Finding My Way Home. She told of her family background for her poems. Her chapbook was a Finishing Line Press contest winner! May - Rose sold copies of Faith and Spirit and Shrom Hills Park poetry and photography chapbooks at Jubilee House in Abingdon, VA. May 28 - Rose met with writing colleagues at Panera's in Johnson City for discussions. May 14 - 21 - Rose carried her mother's (Evelyn Mae [Swinehart] Rose) ashes to Rapid City, SD for her memorial service with friends and family. She is now in the Rose Family Cemetery with Rose's father, Harmon Lee Rose. Rose and her husband spent some extra time enjoying the Black Hills. May 7 - Rose met with the Barnes and Noble writers in Johnson City, TN. April 30 - Rose met with the Panera writers' group in Johnson City, TN April 17 - 20 - Rose attended the Annual Awards ceremony for the Poetry Society of Virginia in Richmond, VA. She listened to many excellent poets read their winning works. April 13 - Rose attended the Newcomers Book Club and discussed Nicholas Drayson's A Guide to the Birds of East Africa. Hostess Joyce Miller provided an informed report and other readers discussed the book. It's a unique view of another culture through the viewpoint of a group of birdwathchers. April 2 - 5 Rose attended Tennessee Mountain Writers' Alliance in Oak Ridge, TN. There were many interesting workshops including Chris Roerden's editing workshop based on her book Don't Sabotage Your Submission - Save Your Manuscript from Turning Up D.O.A. March 19 - Rose met with the Panera writers' group. March 12 - Rose met with the Barnes and Noble writers' group. March 9 - Rose hosted the Johnson City Newcomers Book Club. She discussed Sue Monk Kidd's Secret Life of Bees. This is a well crafted book. Rose plans to study it further in order to improve her own writing style. February 19 - Rose met with writers at Atlanta Bread Company in Johnson City, TN. February 9 - The Johnson City Newcomers Book Club discussed Jim Fergus' One Thousand White Women. The book club hostess, Anita Smythe, led a spirited discussion on the book's premise. It seems that since Native Americans are a matrilineal society, a suggestion was made they intermarry natives with white women as a way to integrate them into white society. It was a failed proposal. This book explores what might have happened. February 5 - Rose met with the Lost State Writers Group at Golden Corral in Johnson City, TN for lunch. In the evening she met with the writers at Barnes and Noble in Johnson City, TN. January 12 - The Johnson City Newcomers Book Club discussion was on Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns. It's always interesting to hear of other cultures. January 8 - Rose met with the Barnes and Noble writers in Johnson City, TN
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