Chesapeake Bay Writers

Writing Your Story

June 7th at 11:00 am.
Midtown Row Club House
221 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg 23185
Theater on the lower level

Patti Gaustad Procopi will be giving a talk on “Writing Your Story”. Patti is a firm believer that everyone’s life has a story in it and she’s going to give you some ideas of how to tell that story either through a Q&A book that will give your children a better picture of your life, writing a memoir, or writing a fictionalized version of your life story.

The free program begins at 11:00 and preregistration is required. To register without ordering a boxed lunch use the form immediately below this post.

After the program, there will be time for socializing and networking. An optional box lunch is available for $12 which needs to be ordered in advance. (second form below this post.)

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Open Mic July

Join us at the newly renovated Yorktown Library for an afternoon of sharing snippets of your work.
Sunday, July 16th, 1:30 to 3:30
Email Mary Shipko for more information shipkom@msn.com
8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23692

Always Remembering: Researching Historical Fiction

Date: July 30
Time: 1:30 pm
Williamsburg Library
515 Scotland St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 United States

Join local author Kathy Kasunich as she discusses the process of researching for her novel, which was based on the World War II experiences of both her parents. Trace the 42nd Rainbow Division as they arrive in France and fight battles along the Rhine, cross the Siegfried line, and continue the fight throughout many cities in Germany, eventually liberating the Dachau Concentration camp.

Although classified as a historical fiction romance, Always Remembering is based on a real-life couple and is historically accurate. It is told through both of their perspectives, from Helen's point of view being stateside and Mike's experiences as a medic from the 42nd Rainbow division, during boot camp, and in the European Theatre.

The program is an in-depth look at the story behind the story, why I wrote it, the research involved, and the history of the 42nd Rainbow Division. The 42nd Rainbow Division arrived in France and fought battles along the Rhine below the Battle of the Bulge, crossed the Siegfried line, and continued the fight throughout many cities in Germany, eventually liberating the Dachau Concentration camp. The book was culled from a war diary, letters, extensive research at many libraries including the Library of Congress, memorabilia, service records, interviews, and a trip to France, Germany, and Austria following the trail of the 42nd Rainbow Division. Hopefully, my talk will help others who want to write a historical fiction book. I also talk about my parents' (the real-life couple) romantic journey described in the novel. The program consists of a slide presentation, a display of World War II items and a Q & A at the end.

lthough classified as a historical fiction romance, Always Remembering is based on a real life couple and is historically accurate. It is told through both of their perspectives, from Helen's point of view being stateside and Mike's experiences as a medic from the 42nd Rainbow division, during boot camp, and in the European Theatre.

The program is an in-depth look at the story behind the story, why I wrote it, the research involved, and the history of the 42nd Rainbow Division. The 42nd Rainbow Division arrived in France and fought battles along the Rhine below the Battle of the Bulge, crossed the Siegfried line, and continued the fight throughout many cities in Germany, eventually liberating the Dachau Concentration camp. The book was culled from a war diary, letters, extensive research at many libraries including the Library of Congress, memorabilia, service records, interviews, and a trip to France, Germany, and Austria following the trail of the 42nd Rainbow Division. Hopefully, my talk will help others who want to write a historical fiction book. I also talk about my parents' (the real-life couple) romantic journey described in the novel. The program consists of a slide presentation, a display of World War II items and a Q & A at the end.

Publishing Your Book: Making “Beautiful Blue and You”

Date:
September 16
Time:
10:30 am
Williamsburg Library
515 Scotland St
Williamsburg, VA 23185

“The Making of BEAUTIFUL BLUE & YOU” will cover the challenges of co-authoring two books, on the basis of separate skills and interests (one author a photographer and the other a Doctor of Communication). As co-authors, Michael Richardson and Dr. Melinda Lincoln-Richardson, members of the Chesapeake Bay Writers guild, have learned valuable lessons on the path to publication. They created their own cover, selected fonts, and formatted original photo illustrations in addition to the selection of images and the “personification” of the Great Blue Heron residing in Williamsburg. Selection of publisher, promotions and marketing as well as distribution will be covered.

Open Mic October

Join us at the Yorktown Library for an afternoon of sharing snippets of your work.
Sunday, October 15th, 1:30 to 3:30
email Mary Shipko for more information shipkom@msn.com
8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23692

Sign up now for your chance to be on the CBW Second Monday Radio Show on Xtra 99.1 FM

Neal Steel interviews authors with new books every second Monday of the month. This is a wonderful, FREE, way to promote your new book.
Check out some authors that have gone before you. For more details contact Patti Procopi

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