Rocky River ‘Riters’ have come out of hibernation mode, having been surrounded by books through Christmas.
Those who had the following books over the holidays did reports for these books – “The Good People” by Hanna Kent and “The Dressmaker of Khana” by Galle Tzemach Lemmon.
Many books were read over the holiday period. Some included “Dark Emu” by Bruce Pascoe, “Kingdoms Under Milkwood” by Dillon Thomas and “The Riders and Dirt Music” by Tim Winton.
Rocky River ‘Riters’ reading for February is “I Came to Say Goodbye” by Caroline Overington.
Members choose new words and phrases from readings they do in the month. Words included conflagration, asymptotically, incunabulum, sacerdotal, laification , raptorial, saptoriccal, fragarra, over it, enthusiast, venality, shout out and floccillation.
Quotes included “If you want breakfast in bed, sleep in the kitchen.”
Each month there is a writing challenge to members to write about the topic for the following month’s meeting. This challenge is open to anyone who wishes to enter. This has started again with the ropix: “Last chance to tell him/her”.
Laura Literary Awards 2023 is coming up. If you are interested in contributing then these are the dates for you: Applications will be called for on the 24th April, 2023. The closing date will be the 12th May, 2023. The Presentation day will be Saturday 29th July, 2023.
Rocky River ‘Riters’ put pieces in the Brush With Art exhibition in Gladstone last year, and are intending to do the same this year. The art work, the schools artwork across the three schools and, oof course, our display of work is well worth the visit in September / October.
Dr Annette Marner has generously agreed to do another workshop with us this year. The topic is poetry and poetry writing.
Rocky River ‘Riters’ meetings are in Gladstone the second Friday of every month. Please contact us for meeting information. Our next meeting will be on March 10th.
The creative writing meetings are on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Diocesan Hall in Gladstone. The next session will be Saturday 25th February.
Please contact us if you are interested in joining our group – jhhc@bigpond.com. Phone 0417849441
Go to Rocky River ‘Riters’ website: https://rockyriverriters.club. Here you will find access to the Laura Literary Awards and to our member’s writing showcase.
Happy reading and writing to everyone.
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