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Iolanthe Woulff, author of the suspense-thriller "She's My Dad", will be giving an author lecture  Tuesday, February 28, 2012 @ 6:00 pm at the Palm Springs Library.
Learn how real life inspired this tale of life, love and transformation.  Stop by and say hello to Lannie! Click here for more information.

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Dr. Richard Foxx presented his mystery book  "Spirit Ranch" to the Yuccatan Book Club on January 17, 2012. "Spirit Ranch" will also be featured in The Desert Magazine on January 29, 2012. Look for Richard and his popular book at the Desert Writers Expo!

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Jenny Gumpertz's short story "Gregory Finds His Way," which appeared in the winter edition of Big Pulp, has since been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She's making it happen folks!

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Don Hofmeister was one of the 25 semi-finalists in The Free Screenplay Contest, sponsored by Cherub Films.  His entry "Conflict Resolution" examines two dramatically different approaches to the War on Terror.  There were 3,246 contest entries. Way to beat the competition Don. Congratulations!

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Dick Mills was the lucky winner of 2011-2012 PSWG GRAMMAR GAME! Congratulations!

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Stories by PSWG members Melody Fleming, Carol Mann, and Dawn Spitz are included in the new book Hot Chocolate for Seniors. They recently participated with other authors in the debut book signing at Barnes and Noble in Redlands, CA. Also in the collection are pieces by members Cheryl McFadden, Martin Goldberg, and Phyllis Costello (deceased). This anthology of heartwarming, humorous, and inspiring stories was compiled and edited by Jan Fowler, award winning columnist, television producer/host, and national speaker on senior topics.

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Gordon Gumpertz has just recently published a new novel titled "Red Hot Sky"; a fast paced thriller about the top secret discovery that planet Earth's climate is soon to undergo radical and devastating change. Available on Amazon or ebook from Kindle. Nice work Gordon!

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 Jenny Gumpertz's short story "Gregory Finds His Way" is appearing in the December issue of Big Pulp magazine. The December issue is available on the website, also available in bookstores, Kindle and other ebooks and ipads. This is Jenny's third story published by Big Pulp. Keep up the good work Jenny!

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Stella Baker will be discussing her book "4 Gigs of Trouble" at the Rancho Mirage Library, Tuesday November 29th @ 1:30 pm. The discussion will also include the benefits of self-publishing.

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Carol Mann's short story titled "Shaken, For Moment" received the 2nd Place Award-Short Story in the National League of American Pen Women's International Creative Writing and Fine Art Competitions sponsored by the Nashville and State of Tennessee Branches. Congratulations on this achievement Carol!

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Jim Misko has a scheduled book signing at the Costco in Palm Desert on Friday, November 18th from 10:00 am - 5:00pm. Jim will be signing and selling his book "For What He Could Become"

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Richard Foxx had a successful book signing at Collected Books in Santa Fe, New Mexico for his book "Spirit Ranch" on September 23, 2011.  Great to have our members out and about. Way to go Richard!

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Dawn L. Spitz, a PSWG Past President and an important volunteer contributor to the Grammar Game,  is now the published author of "Voices of Dawn in Various Verses". Dawn put all the verses (including limericks) she has written over the years together into a book and with the help of Mark Anderson of AquaZebra finalized publication this summer. It is now available on Amazon.com . Wow! Who can keep up with Dawn?

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September 29, 2011 was the official book launch for Michael Craft's mystery novel The MacGuffin. A reading & signing was given at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert in Rancho Mirage. Great accomplishment Michael!

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More?! Michael Craft also had his feature premiere of Pink Squirrels at the Camelot Theater in Palm Springs on Thursday,September 15, 2011 @7:30 p.m. . Michael both wrote and directed this film. Wonderful Michael!

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Dolores Carruthers completed her memoir A Vow Made True. It will be available for purchase in January 2012. Dolores also has wonderful a blog offering insights and encouragement to many people who have suffered the loss of loved ones. Her members can discuss their experiences, offer friendship and ways of coping through a most difficult time. Fantastic work Dolores!

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Maria Woelfl now has her first e-book, The Prince & The Cadillac, published by  Dandelion Books, LLC. The CEO of Dandelion Books is Carol Adler, who was a speaker at our Monthly Meeting last season. Maria's work will soon be available on Amazon, Kindle & Ipod. Great job Maria!

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PSWG Member Irene Tritel's book "Rosie's Gringo Palace" was reviewed on August 12, 2011 by the Rancho Mirage Library Book Review Group. This was a great opportunity for Irene to showcase her book. This book review group is a tough crowd! Additionally, RM Library accepted 4 copies of the book for in-stock loan use by the library. Congratulations Irene!

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