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April Member Meeting
“The Idiot’s Guide to Inspiration” with
Kevin Fisher-Paulson
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 7-9 p.m.
Napa Valley Writers will feature Kevin Fisher-Paulson, a weekly columnist for The San Francisco Chronicle. Kevin will discuss creativity and how to leave the door open. He will discuss inspiration, and the fact that you don’t have to look for it. You just have to open your eyes. Kevin will provide practical in-class exercises in how to live a creative life, and he will suggest out-class exercises to change the direction of our lives.
Kevin’s work has appeared in three books: A Song for Lost Angels, a finalist in the Benjamin Franklin Awards and the Next Generation Indie Book Awards; When Love Lasts Forever; and the recently published How We Keep Spinning. During the course of this writing, Kevin has discovered a few truths about foster care, adoption, gay marriage, interracial families, rescue dogs and cupcakes. He studied Writing and Communication at the University of Notre Dame, with subsequent coursework at the University of Iowa Writer’s Workshop. He also studied writing with Dorothy Allison, Kat Mead and Jessica Hagedorn. He contributes irregularly to National Public Radio.
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Yvonne Baginski will be April’s Member Reader.
Napa Valley Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club, holds meetings at:
Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists, 1625 Salvador Avenue, Napa. Cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
Students with ID, free.
For more information, contact napavalleywriters@gmail.com or visit https://napavalleywriters.org. Always open to the public.
March Member Meeting
“FROM LENSES TO LETTERS: THE JOURNEY OF NAPA VALLEY FEATURES AND THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY JOURNALISM”
with Tim Carl
March 13, 2024, 7pm to 9pm
Napa Valley Writers will feature Tim Carl, a photojournalist, the founder and editor of Napa Valley Features, a small business owner, and a NVW member. Tim will present a realistic yet optimistic perspective on local storytelling and digital publishing. As a photojournalist, he focuses on capturing compelling human stories. Tim’s work involves writing, photographing, and sharing local content, emphasizing the Napa's rich narratives. Launched in May 2023, Napa Valley Features is a subscription-based, ad-free platform delivering in-depth stories that resonate with the Napa Valley community. Tim’s diverse experiences, including teaching scuba diving to meditation, have shaped his approach to storytelling.
Antonia Allegra will be March’s Member Reader.
Napa Valley Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club, holds meetings at:
Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists, 1625 Salvador Avenue, Napa. Cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
Students with ID, free.
For more information, contact napavalleywriters@gmail.com or visit https://napavalleywriters.org. Always open to the public.
Recent events
Special Event
An Afternoon of Poetry and Prose
The White Barn and Napa Valley Writers present an afternoon of poetry and prose.
Join us for readings by the authors of OPUS IV: Napa Valley Writers 2023 Anthology.
$10 entry (cash or check) includes beverages and snacks and a $5 discount off the price of the anthology for those who wish to purchase it.
Sunday, January 21, 2024, 3:00-5:00 PM
2727 Sulphur Springs Ave · St Helena, CA
February Member Meeting
Love-Themed Poetry for a Love-Themed Valentine's Day
Aisha Rivera
Napa Valley Writers will feature Aisha Rivera, the Napa County Poet Laureate (2023-2025). Aisha's poems can be found in the published Bilingual Anthology Poetics Without Borders/ Poetica Sin Fronteras.
They are finishing their manuscript for an original collection of poems for future release. Aisha has acted in local and bay area productions and began writing for the stage at 18. They most recently wrote and directed a Spanish Adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life/Es Una Vida Maravillosa for its world premiere with Shakespeare Napa Valley (2023). They believe in encouraging artistic expression of any kind, with an emphasis in diverse voices feeling comfortable and empowered to share their art.
Announcing the Launch of...
Cornerstone Cellars has partnered with NVW to celebrate the launch of the new book. You are invited to join us for wine and snacks. Books will be available for purchase for $20.
WHEN: Sunday, November 19, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cornerstone Cellars, 6505 Washington St., Yountville
Please RSVP to napavalleywriters@gmail.com or call Cornerstone Cellars, 707-945-0388.