Capturing Your Story: The Art of Memoir

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club is sponsoring Capturing Your Story: The Art of Memoir at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library.

You don’t have to be old, famous, or an ex-president to have a story to tell. We all have personal experiences worth capturing and conveying to others. In this session, we’ll explore strategies for identifying significant themes and anecdotes from your life, then molding them into a coherent whole. 

The program will be led by John DeDakis, the author of six novels in the Lark Chadwick mystery-suspense-thriller series. A former White House correspondent, DeDakis is also a writing coach, manuscript editor, and podcaster.  Originally from La Crosse, Wisconsin, DeDakis now lives in Baltimore, Maryland with Cindy, his wife of 46 years.

Chippewa Valley Book Festival

It's Chippewa Valley Book Festival time! 

 

This October 17-22, join Book Fest for an incredible five days of literary love! Featuring Mona Susan Powers, Amy Pease, Andrew J. Graff, Lori M. Lee, Joshua Moehling, Meg Kissinger, Liam Callanan, Arshay Cooper, Gulchehra Hoja, Denise Sweet, Mercury Stardust, Mary Bergin and more!

If you're new to the literary scene, this is one of the best book fests in the Midwest!

All info here https://www.cvbookfest.org/events

New Book Release: Fortress

Bailey Hansen

Club member Bailey R. Hansen, along with her writing partner Laura Rye, have released the fourth book in the paranormal romance series A Monster By Any Other Name.  Fortress is now available via Amazon and other venues.

If you’d like to learn more, Bailey and Laura did an Idling Book Club podcast episode about book, which was inspired by the TV show Supernatural.

Meeting reminder - Oct. 5

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in the lower level conference room of the Oshkosh Public Library.

Meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.

Everyone Has A Story to Tell

Mark your calendars for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 for a free writing workshop, Everyone Has A Story to Tell. 

 

In this interactive workshop held at the Oshkosh Public Library, aspiring writers will develop their storytelling skills, discover their unique voice, and craft the first draft of a new piece, whether it is a short story, poem, or nonfiction. Local authors Bill Gillard and Tom Cannon will lead fun exercises and group discussions to help participants to learn about plot development, character creation, showing vs. telling, creating tension, and how to engage a reader.

Meeting Reminder - Sept. 21

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club meets at 10 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of every month in the lower level conference room at the Oshkosh Public Library. 

Meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older. 

Members are of varying skill levels and write in a variety of genres. The one thing we all have in common is a desire to write!

Open Mic

A special after-hours Open Mic will be held at the Oshkosh Public Library featuring author/comedian Kelli Dunham at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug, 17 under the Dome.

 

Whatever your jam - poetry, prose, jokes or a song - perform in front of a real audience and meet other people who share your interests. Sign up at the door for a 5-minute slot, or simply come and be entertained.

 

The event is hosted by the Oshkosh Area Writers Club. Please note the rest of the library will be closed.

Sober Scribes: Creative Writing Workshop

Author Kelli Dunham will led a 90-minute writing workshop, Sober Scribes, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug, 17, at the Oshkosh Public Library. The free program is open to writers of all experience levels who would like to explore personal storytelling through engaging writing prompts and the option to share their work.

Wisconsin native Dunham, a nonbinary comedian and former nun, is the celebrated author of seven books of humorous nonfiction, known for appearances on Showtime, the Discovery Channel, and stages across the country.

Two Dead Lovers, Dead Funny

Author Kelli Dunham, a nonbinary comedian and former nun, will bring the
popular stand-up show Second Helping: Two Dead Lovers, Dead Funny to Oshkosh Public Library on Fri., Aug. 16 at 7 p.m., under the Dome.

This unique tragicomedy delves into Dunham's experiences through two widowhood before age 40, surviving an exploding knee replacement, and grappling with the challenges of a solo approach to life.

Set against the backdrop of Dunham's irreverent humor and insightful observations, the performance promises an evening filled with laughter and reflection. Second Helping navigates themes of love, loss and the unexpected plot twists that define our lives.

Wisconsin native Kelli Dunham is the celebrated author of seven books of humorous nonfiction, known for appearances on Showtime, the Discovery Channel, and stages across the country. Discover more at kellidunham.com

 

Congrats Dixie!

Congrats to Dixie Jo Jarchow; her novel, This Worthy Heart, is a featured August Kindle Book of the Month on Amazon!

A member of the Oshkosh Area Writers Club for 20+ years, Dixie writes creepy short stories and sweet romance with a twist.