Everyone has a story to tell. Too often, these stories and personal histories are lost unless they’ve written a biography or memoir. But it’s not easy, and new writers may wonder how and where to start, what to include, and what to leave out. I’ll answer those and other questions in my presentation, “How to Save Your History and Write Your Life Story,” at the meeting of the Amelia Island Writers at Story & Song Bookstore in Fernandina Beach. The meeting begins at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28. I’ll share practical information based on my past and most current books on leaving a lasting legacy.
I’m presenting the Keynote talk at Landrum Middle School’s Literary Night Event on Thursday, January 30. LitCom runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and features a variety of literary activities for students and adults. That evening, I’ll join other area authors for a book sale. The Alice B. Landrum Middle School is located at 230 Landrum Lane in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
James R. Anthony rose from poor Georgia farm boy to what one historian called “Florida’s King of chain banks.” I’ve been invited to share his story and how he impacted Florida’s story at the Amelia Island Museum of History’s monthly program, 3rd on 3rd — the 3rd Friday of the month — February 21. This will be a one-hour show-and-tell with vintage photographs of the events swirling around this little-known but pivotal figure in our state’s history.
Friday, February 21 at 6 p.m. Amelia Island Museum of History 233 S. 3rd Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
“Moods, Motifs and MacGuffins: Timeless Literary Devices Worth M-Bracing” is the title of my newest workshop. Authors use literary devices to raise their writing to new levels and connect with readers in unique ways. In this workshop, I’ll examine two common literary devices, Mood and Motifs, and a plot device popularized by Alfred Hitchcock. Join me for this Ancient City Writers presentation on Saturday, April 19. The group meets at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Main Library.
My workshop for the St. Simons Writers is “How to Save Your History & Write Your Life Story.” They will meet at the St. Simons Island Public Library on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m.
to Save Your History and Write Your Life Story,” at the meeting of the Amelia Island Writers at Story & Song Bookstore in Fernandina Beach. The meeting begins at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28. I’ll share practical information based on my past and most current books on leaving a lasting legacy.
