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September 13, 2012 (San Diego) -- NOTE TO READERS: The SDWriteWay webzine is temporarily down for maintenance. Below are events for late September and October. — Sam Warren, editor
SEPTEMBER
September 18 (Tuesday, 7:30 pm) — Warwick's will host former Oklahoma Governor David Hall, who will discuss and sign his memoir Twisted Justice. This event is free and open to the public. In order to be signed, Twisted Justice must be purchased from Warwick's.
Background: A unique life story filled with more twists and turns than any novel! Former Oklahoma Governor David Hall, after 30 years of silence, reveals the true story of a governor targeted for personal and political destruction during the halcyon days of the Watergate scandal. And its eerie parallel to current events.
Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Avenue | La Jolla, Ca | 92037 | Ph. (858) 454-0347 | www.warwicks.com.
September 19 (Wednesday, 7:30 pm) — Warwick's will present a special evening of book discussion and signings featuring Jane Porter, author of The Good Woman and Anita Hughes, author of Monarch Beach. This event is free and open to the public. In order to be signed the authors' books must be purchased from Warwick's.
Background on The Good Woman: The firstborn of a large Irish-American family, Meg Brennan Roberts is a successful publicist, faithful wife, and doting mother who prides herself on always making the right decisions. But years of being "the good woman" have taken a toll and though her winery career thrives, Meg feels burned out and empty, and more disconnected than ever from her increasingly distant husband. Lonely and disheartened, she attends the London Wine Fair with her boss, ruggedly handsome vintner, Chad Hallahan. It's here, alone together in an exotic city, far from "real" life, that Chad confesses his long-standing desire for Meg.
Overwhelmed, flattered, and desperately confused, Meg returns home, only to suddenly question every choice she's ever made, especially that of her marriage. For Meg, something's got to give, and for once in her life she flees her responsibilities – but with consequences as reckless and irreversible as they are liberating. Now she must decide whether being the person everyone needs is worth losing the woman she was meant to be.
Background on Monarch Beach: When Amanda Blick, a young mother and kindhearted San Francisco heiress, finds her gorgeous French chef husband wrapped around his sous-chef, she knows she must flee her life in order to rebuild it. The opportunity falls into her lap when her (very lovable) mother suggests Amanda and her young son, Max, spend the summer with her at the St. Regis Resort in Laguna Beach. With the waves right outside her windows and nothing more to worry about than finding the next relaxing thing to do, Amanda should be having the time of her life – and escaping the drama. But instead, she finds herself faced with a kind, older divorcee who showers her with attention... and she discovers that the road to healing is never simple. This is the sometimes funny, sometimes bitter, but always moving story about the mistakes and discoveries a woman makes when her perfect world is turned upside down.
Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Avenue | La Jolla, Ca | 92037 | Ph. (858) 454-0347 | www.warwicks.com.
September 23 (Sunday, 3:00 to 4:00 pm) — Free Open Air Poetry Reading by Poetry Grove Poets, Read/Hear Poems Under Towering Trees, in San Diego's Balboa Park. Enjoy the peaceful setting: no espresso machines! No fees, no sign-up, nothing to buy, no microphone. Lean your bike against a tree; free parking close by for motorized vehicles; near public transportation.
All poets (first-time & seasoned), listeners, & kinds of poetry welcome, including rhyme, free verse, limericks, haiku, and more. Read your work and/or the work of others. Or, simply enjoy the variety of poets and styles.
Each poet may have two to five turns, reading 1 or 2 poems per turn. Bring up to 10 poems. Sit on the hardened clay Poetry Bench or bring a blanket or chair. Find us 5 blocks north of Laurel Street , ? of a block east of Sixth Avenue , ? block west of Balboa Drive , 150 feet north of Quince. Search for 2 back-to-back garden sheds and the clay Poetry Bench beneath a grove of tall magnolia trees. For more detailed directions, location, a photo of the Bench where many of us sit, and more: http://www.PoetryGrove.weebly.com.
Questions? Want to receive semi-monthly e-mailed reminders? Send first name & last name or initial to: Terra Lepore, PoetryGrove@att.net
September 24 (Monday, 7:30 pm) — Warwick's will host New York Times bestselling author and actress Danica McKellar, who will discuss and sign her latest book Girls Get Curves: Geometry Takes Shape. This event is free and open to the public. In order to be signed, the author's most current title must be purchased from Warwick's.
Background: New York Times bestselling author and mathematician Danica McKellar tackles all the angles-and curves-of geometry.
In her three previous bestselling books Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math, and Hot X: Algebra Exposed!, actress and math genius Danica McKellar shattered the "math nerd" stereotype by showing girls how to ace their math classes and feel cool while doing it. Sizzling with Danica's trademark sass and style, her fourth book, Girls Get Curves, shows her readers how to feel confident, get in the driver's seat, and master the core concepts of high school geometry, including congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, proofs, theorems, and more!
Combining reader favorites like personality quizzes, fun doodles, real-life testimonials from successful women, and stories about her own experiences with illuminating step-by-step math lessons, Girls Get Curves will make girls feel like Danica is their own personal tutor.
As hundreds of thousands of girls already know, Danica's irreverent, lighthearted approach opens the door to math success and higher scores, while also boosting their self-esteem in all areas of life. Girls Get Curves makes geometry understandable, relevant, and maybe even a little (gasp!) fun for girls.
Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Avenue | La Jolla, Ca | 92037 | Ph. (858) 454-0347 | www.warwicks.com.
September 27 (Thursday, 7:30 pm) — Warwick's will host New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles, who will discuss and sign Rules of Civility. This event is free and open to the public, although Reserved Seating is available. Please call Warwick's (858) 454-0347 for more information.
Background: This sophisticated and entertaining first novel presents the story of a young woman whose life is on the brink of transformation. On the last night of 1937, twenty-five-year-old Katey Kontent is in a second-rate Greenwich Village jazz bar when Tinker Grey, a handsome banker, happens to sit down at the neighboring table. This chance encounter and its startling consequences propel Katey on a year-long journey into the upper echelons of New York society-where she will have little to rely upon other than a bracing wit and her own brand of cool nerve. With its sparkling depiction of New York's social strata, its intricate imagery and themes, and its immensely appealing characters, Rules of Civility won the hearts of readers and critics alike.
Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Avenue | La Jolla, Ca | 92037 | Ph. (858) 454-0347 | www.warwicks.com.
OCTOBER
October 28 (Sunday, 3:00 to 4:00 pm) — Free Open Air Poetry Reading by the Poetry Grove Poets, Read/Hear Poems Under Towering Trees, in San Diego's Balboa Park. Enjoy the peaceful setting: no espresso machines! No fees, no sign-up, nothing to buy, no microphone. Lean your bike against a tree; free parking close by for motorized vehicles; near public transportation.
All poets (first-time & seasoned), listeners, & kinds of poetry welcome, including rhyme, free verse, limericks, haiku, and more. Read your work and/or the work of others. Or, simply enjoy the variety of poets and styles.
Each poet may have two to five turns, reading 1 or 2 poems per turn. Bring up to 10 poems. Sit on the hardened clay Poetry Bench or bring a blanket or chair. Find us 5 blocks north of Laurel Street, 3/4 of a block east of Sixth Avenue, 1/4 block west of Balboa Drive, 150 feet north of Quince. Search for 2 back-to-back garden sheds and the clay Poetry Bench beneath a grove of tall magnolia trees. For more detailed directions, location, a photo of the Bench where many of us sit, and more: http://www.PoetryGrove.weebly.com.
Questions? Want to receive semi-monthly e-mailed reminders? Send first name & last name or initial to: Terra Lepore, PoetryGrove@att.net.
WRITERS
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SEPTEMBER
September 10 thru October 15 (Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm) — A course in Playwriting 101. In the course of 6 weeks, writers will learn the vital elements of plotting and structure and how to create stage-worthy dialogue. This course will provide you with skills to craft a dynamic individual scene and compelling characters for the stage. You will also learn how to uncover the central dramatic question along with the soul of your story.
Venue: Mo`olelo @ The 10th Avenue Theatre, 930 10th Ave, San Diego CA, 92101 3rd floor Dining Room. Course Fee: $250 ($200 for members of AASD, AEA, AFTRA, SAG, LMDA, or TCG). Registration: A 20% nonrefundable deposit is required to hold your spot in the class. The balance is due by the first session. To register, please call 858-761-1719 or email samantha@moolelo.net
September 23 (Sunday, 3:00 to 4:00 pm) — Free Open Air Poetry Reading by Poetry Grove Poets, Read/Hear Poems Under Towering Trees, in San Diego's Balboa Park. Enjoy the peaceful setting: no espresso machines! No fees, no sign-up, nothing to buy, no microphone. Lean your bike against a tree; free parking close by for motorized vehicles; near public transportation.
All poets (first-time & seasoned), listeners, & kinds of poetry welcome, including rhyme, free verse, limericks, haiku, and more. Read your work and/or the work of others. Or, simply enjoy the variety of poets and styles.
Each poet may have two to five turns, reading 1 or 2 poems per turn. Bring up to 10 poems. Sit on the hardened clay Poetry Bench or bring a blanket or chair. Find us 5 blocks north of Laurel Street , ? of a block east of Sixth Avenue , ? block west of Balboa Drive , 150 feet north of Quince. Search for 2 back-to-back garden sheds and the clay Poetry Bench beneath a grove of tall magnolia trees. For more detailed directions, location, a photo of the Bench where many of us sit, and more: http://www.PoetryGrove.weebly.com.
Questions? Want to receive semi-monthly e-mailed reminders? Send first name & last name or initial to: Terra Lepore, PoetryGrove@att.net
OCTOBER
October 15 (Monday) — Submission deadline for the 2012-13 San Diego Poetry Annual. You can submit any new, previously unpublished work directly to one of our Regional Editors (or to gardenoakpress@earthlink.net and your submission will be forwarded to a Regional Editor for consideration).
Diane Wakoski will be the Featured Poet with 6 new poems. Poets who have also already submitted new work include Ellen Bass and last year's Featured Poet Marge Piercy.
For complete submission information, visit our website www.sandiegopoetryannual.com.
October 28 (Sunday, 3:00 to 4:00 pm) — Free Open Air Poetry Reading by the Poetry Grove Poets, Read/Hear Poems Under Towering Trees, in San Diego's Balboa Park. Enjoy the peaceful setting: no espresso machines! No fees, no sign-up, nothing to buy, no microphone. Lean your bike against a tree; free parking close by for motorized vehicles; near public transportation.
All poets (first-time & seasoned), listeners, & kinds of poetry welcome, including rhyme, free verse, limericks, haiku, and more. Read your work and/or the work of others. Or, simply enjoy the variety of poets and styles.
Each poet may have two to five turns, reading 1 or 2 poems per turn. Bring up to 10 poems. Sit on the hardened clay Poetry Bench or bring a blanket or chair. Find us 5 blocks north of Laurel Street, 3/4 of a block east of Sixth Avenue, 1/4 block west of Balboa Drive, 150 feet north of Quince. Search for 2 back-to-back garden sheds and the clay Poetry Bench beneath a grove of tall magnolia trees. For more detailed directions, location, a photo of the Bench where many of us sit, and more: http://www.PoetryGrove.weebly.com.
Questions? Want to receive semi-monthly e-mailed reminders? Send first name & last name or initial to: Terra Lepore, PoetryGrove@att.net.
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