BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//James River Writers - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:James River Writers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for James River Writers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201014T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201014T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045046 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000343-1602696600-1602703800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2020-10-14/ CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201012 DTSTAMP:20260725T045046 CREATED:20200618T213020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205638Z UID:10000465-1602201600-1602460799@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:2020 James River Writers Online Conference\, Oct 9-11\, 2020 DESCRIPTION:PLAN TO JOIN US ONLINE FOR THE 18TH ANNUAL JAMES RIVER WRITERS CONFERENCE \nThe James River Writers Conference is an annual gathering in Richmond\, Virginia\, that attracts prize-winning authors and highly regarded editors and literary agents from around the country to share their wisdom about writing and publishing. Since 2003\, this multi-day event of 350 to 400 writers has been known for its inspiring\, collegial atmosphere and hospitality. We hope you’ll join us this year. We have made the difficult decision to move this year’s conference online. But\, rest assured that we will be including the same elements that have made this conference a successful\, sold-out event for the writing community year after year. Look forward to The Agent Dating Game\, First Pages\, Master Classes\, and more! In addition\, we are building in opportunities for networking and fun engagement like morning Writing Prompts and Pre-Conference “Parties\,” knowing that community is at the heart of everything we do. \nFor more\, see our Conference Home Page. \nREGISTRATION IS OPEN! \nWe are thrilled to announce that MEG MEDINA and LINDA SUE PARK will be our keynote speakers this year! \nRegister Now!\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2020-james-river-writers-online-conference-oct-9-11-2020/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T203000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045046 CREATED:20200828T191757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205644Z UID:10000471-1601488800-1601497800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:September 2020 ONLINE Writing Show: Ask Us Anything...About Writing (with JRW Staff) - FREE! DESCRIPTION:September 2020 Writing Show ONLINE – Ask Us Anything (with JRW Staff) – FREE! \nJoin the JRW Staff – Katharine Herndon (Executive Director)\, Phil Hilliker (Membership Coordinator)\, and Brynn Markham (Program Director) for a special edition of the last Writing Show of the year! Come with any questions you may have about the craft of writing and/or the business side of things. Or\, maybe you have burning questions about the JRW organization\, or the 18th Annual James River Writers Conference coming up October 9-11. We look forward to hearing from our JRW Community! \nDate: Wednesday\, September 30\, 2020 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: This special edition of the Writing Show is FREE! \n  \nRegistration closes on September 29; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nAll participants must register online to ensure you receive the link to the Zoom platform. This includes all-inclusive members\, Writing Show members\, and individual members wishing to use one of their free passes.  \nRegister Now\n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/september-2020-online-writing-show-ask-us-anything-about-writing-with-jrw-staff-free/ CATEGORIES:2020,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200909T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200909T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045046 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000342-1599672600-1599679800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2020-09-09/ CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T203000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045046 CREATED:20200810T233830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205649Z UID:10000469-1598464800-1598473800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:August 2020 ONLINE Writing Show: Sticking the Landing DESCRIPTION:August 2020 Writing Show ONLINE – Sticking the Landing \nYou nailed the beginning\, you got through the muddle of a middle\, and now you’re ready to tie all the threads and themes into one pretty package. How do you include everything you need? Are there any rules for ending on a cliffhanger? Our panelists will share best practices for ending strong. \nPanelists: S.A. Cosby (Shawn)\, Paula Gillison\, Sharon Harrigan | Moderator: Bill Blume \nDate: Wednesday\, August 26\, 2020 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $10 – Members; $12 Non-members ($5 for students) \n  \nRegistration closes on August 25; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nAll participants must register online to ensure you receive the link to the Zoom platform. This includes all-inclusive members\, Writing Show members\, and individual members wishing to use one of their free passes.  \nRegister Now\n  \nJames River Writers is grateful \n for the sponsorship of this program by \nCrazy Rich Aliens\, the new book by Jay Cannon \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/august-2020-online-writing-show-sticking-the-landing-2/ CATEGORIES:2020,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200812T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045046 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000341-1597253400-1597260600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2020-08-12/ CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T203000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045046 CREATED:20200630T034029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205655Z UID:10000467-1596045600-1596054600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:July 2020 ONLINE Writing Show: Maintaining Momentum DESCRIPTION:July 2020 Writing Show ONLINE – Maintaining Momentum \nMany writers find middles are a muddle of lost momentum and branching paths. What kind of map is useful for finding your way? Is it better to plot or feel your way out? Our experts will help you build the most effective bridge from your beginning to your end. \nDate: Wednesday\, July 29\, 2020 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $10 – Members; $12 Non-members ($5 for students) \nRegistration closes on July 28; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nJames River Writers is grateful to O’Hagan Meyer for their sponsorship of this program. \n \nAll participants must register online to ensure you receive the link to the Zoom platform. This includes all-inclusive members\, Writing Show members\, and individual members wishing to use one of their free passes.  \nRegister Now\n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/july-2020-online-writing-show-maintaining-momentum/ CATEGORIES:2020,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200708T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200708T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045046 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000340-1594229400-1594236600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2020-07-08/ CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T203000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045046 CREATED:20200608T183015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205116Z UID:10000463-1593021600-1593030600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:June 2020 ONLINE Writing Show: Starting Strong DESCRIPTION:June 2020 Writing Show ONLINE – Starting Strong \nA great book starts so strongly that it’s immediately unputdownable. They have a compelling sense of place\, voice\, character\, and conflict on the first page\, and that’s even more important in shorter pieces of writing. Regardless of genre\, how do you pull in readers without exposition overload? Using personal and well-known examples\, our panelists will provide you with options and tips for writing\, revising\, and experimenting with poetry\, prose\, and structure to make those first pages grab your reader’s attention. \nDate: Wednesday\, June 24\, 2020 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $10 – Members; $12 Non-members ($5 for students) \nRegistration closes on June 23; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nAll participants must register online to ensure you receive the link to the Zoom platform. This includes all-inclusive members\, Writing Show members\, and individual members wishing to use one of their free passes.  \nRegister Now\n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/june-2020-online-writing-show-starting-strong/ CATEGORIES:2020,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200610T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200610T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045046 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000339-1591810200-1591817400@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2020-06-10/ CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T113000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045046 CREATED:20200406T160813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205120Z UID:10000458-1590831000-1590838200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:ONLINE Master Class: The Business of Indie Publishing DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-master-class-the-business-of-indie-publishing/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2020,Master Classes GEO:37.5489088;-77.4638295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Class via Zoom The Comfort of Your Home VA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Comfort of Your Home:geo:-77.4638295,37.5489088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T203000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045046 CREATED:20200507T201007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205124Z UID:10000462-1590602400-1590611400@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:May ONLINE Writing Show: The Long Haul with Meg Medina DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next WRITING SHOW\, online! The Long Haul with Meg Medina \nNewbery medalist\, New York Times best-selling author\, and JRW member Meg Medina will speak about developing a long-term strategy for a career in writing and publishing. Learn what that has looked like in Meg’s career to date\, as she offers guidance and tips for success from her personal experience. \nDate: Wednesday\, May 27\, 2020 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $10 – Members; $12 Non-members ($5 for students) \nRegistration closes on May 25; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the day before the Writing Show begins \nAll participants must register online to ensure you receive the link to the Zoom platform. This includes all-inclusive members\, Writing Show members\, and individual members wishing to use one of their free passes.  \nRegister Now!\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/may-online-writing-show-the-long-haul-with-meg-medina/ CATEGORIES:2020,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200513T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200513T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000338-1589391000-1589398200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2020-05-13/ CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T113000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20200406T160924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205128Z UID:10000456-1589016600-1589023800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:ONLINE Master Class: Indie Publishing Print Books DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-master-class-indie-publishing-print-books/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2020,Master Classes GEO:37.5489088;-77.4638295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Class via Zoom The Comfort of Your Home VA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Comfort of Your Home:geo:-77.4638295,37.5489088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20200213T184845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T191126Z UID:10000492-1589014800-1589025600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Master Class: The Business of Indie Publishing DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/business-of-indie-publishing/2020-05-09/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2020 ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5489088;-77.4638295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Class via Zoom The Comfort of Your Home VA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Comfort of Your Home:geo:-77.4638295,37.5489088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20200213T184845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T184722Z UID:10000488-1589014800-1589025600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Master Class: The Business of Indie Publishing DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/business-of-indie-publishing-2020-05-09/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2020 ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5489088;-77.4638295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Class via Zoom The Comfort of Your Home VA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Comfort of Your Home:geo:-77.4638295,37.5489088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20200414T203816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205131Z UID:10000460-1588183200-1588190400@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:April ONLINE Writing Show: Your Perspective Matters DESCRIPTION:The Writing Show has moved online! \nNo matter how much we’d like to separate the art from the artist\, all works are infused by their creators’ points of view. Our panelists discuss how every writer’s voice\, lived experience\, and place in the world affects creative output for better or worse. Learn how writers can lean into their own perspective and use it to their advantage. \nDate: Wednesday\, April 29\, 2020 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $10 – Members; $12 Non-members ($5 for students) \nRegistration closes on April 27; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the day before the Writing Show begins \nAll participants must register online to ensure you receive the link to the Zoom platform. This includes all-inclusive members\, Writing Show members\, and individual members wishing to use one of their free passes.  \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/april-online-writing-show-your-perspective-matters/ LOCATION:VA\, United States CATEGORIES:2020,Writing Shows ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.4315734;-78.6568942 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200418T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200418T113000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20200406T161016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T182617Z UID:10000454-1587202200-1587209400@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:ONLINE Master Class: Indie Publishing Marketing & Distribution DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-master-class-indie-publishing-marketing-distribution/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2020,Master Classes ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5489088;-77.4638295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Class via Zoom The Comfort of Your Home VA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Comfort of Your Home:geo:-77.4638295,37.5489088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20200213T184845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T191126Z UID:10000491-1587200400-1587211200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Master Class: The Business of Indie Publishing DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/business-of-indie-publishing/2020-04-18/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2020 ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5489088;-77.4638295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Class via Zoom The Comfort of Your Home VA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Comfort of Your Home:geo:-77.4638295,37.5489088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200408T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200408T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000337-1586367000-1586374200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2020-04-08/ CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T155300 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T155300 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20200107T171727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T172556Z UID:10000450-1585669980-1585669980@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:The Best Unpublished Novel Contest is open for submissions! DESCRIPTION:Do you have a completed unpublished novel that’s ready for recognition? Submit it to the Best Unpublished Novel Contest! The contest is open for submissions January 5 through March 15\, 2020. Entries must be postmarked by March 15. \nThe Best Unpublished Novel Contest is a partnership between James River Writers and Richmond magazine. \nFor submission\, rules\, and other contest information\, visit Best Unpublished Novel Contest.  \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/the-best-unpublished-novel-contest-is-open-for-submissions/ ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T203000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20200305T172452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205136Z UID:10000452-1585159200-1585168200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED! March Writing Show: Making a Scene DESCRIPTION:This Writing Show has been cancelled due to COVID-19 health concerns.\n \nNo matter what you’re writing\, you need to understand the building blocks and how they fit together. A series of strong scenes can lead to an engaging larger work. What should your scene accomplish\, and how can you get in and get out with the maximum impact? The literary professionals on our stage can help you map out a plan for effective scene building. \nDate: Wednesday\, March 25\, 2020 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \n  \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/march-writing-show-making-a-scene/ LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:2020,Writing Shows GEO:37.5541362;-77.4568602 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street Richmond VA 23220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1609 West Broad Street:geo:-77.4568602,37.5541362 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20200213T184845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T191126Z UID:10000490-1584176400-1584187200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Master Class: The Business of Indie Publishing DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/business-of-indie-publishing/2020-03-14/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2020 ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5489088;-77.4638295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Class via Zoom The Comfort of Your Home VA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Comfort of Your Home:geo:-77.4638295,37.5489088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T170000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20200312T194912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205143Z UID:10000386-1584000000-1585674000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:March Events Cancelled DESCRIPTION:Due to increasing concerns about public gatherings and COVID-19\, JRW is cancelling all our events through the end of March. This includes Writers Farmhouse on March 12\, 19\, and 26; the Master Class on March 14; and The Writing Show on March 25. We hope to see you all again in April. In the meantime\, take care! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/march-events-cancelled/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200311T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200311T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000336-1583947800-1583955000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2020-03-11/ CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20200203T230346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205149Z UID:10000385-1582740000-1582749000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:February Writing Show: Marketing Beyond Social Media DESCRIPTION:We’ve all heard the advice to pick a social media platform we like and focus on that. But too often\, that’s where the marketing conversation stops. What can you do beyond Facebook\, Twitter\, and Instagram? Our panel of experts will give you concrete tips on leveraging the connections you already have.  \nDate: Wednesday\, February 26\, 2020 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \n  \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2-20-tws/ LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:2020,Writing Shows GEO:37.5541362;-77.4568602 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street Richmond VA 23220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1609 West Broad Street:geo:-77.4568602,37.5541362 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20200116T201228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205153Z UID:10000451-1582362000-1582372800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Master Class: Indie Publishing Ebooks DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/indie-publishing-ebooks/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2020 ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5489088;-77.4638295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Class via Zoom The Comfort of Your Home VA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Comfort of Your Home:geo:-77.4638295,37.5489088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200212T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000335-1581528600-1581535800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2020-02-12/ CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T203000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20191218T195405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205158Z UID:10000449-1580320800-1580329800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:January Writing Show: Finding the End in 2020 DESCRIPTION:Do you have grand aspirations for your writing that you never quite seem to accomplish? Is it hard to begin and even harder to find your way through the middle? Join our accomplished panelists for advice on finishing your projects in 2020 as well as some insight into what might be holding you back. \nDate: Wednesday\, January 29\, 2020 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \n  \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/jan20-finding-the-end-in-2020/ LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:2020,Writing Shows ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5541362;-77.4568602 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street Richmond VA 23220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1609 West Broad Street:geo:-77.4568602,37.5541362 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200108T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200108T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T045047 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000334-1578504600-1578511800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn S.A. Cosby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  His story\, \”The Grass Beneath My Feet\” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing\, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan. Website: us.macmillan.com  Facebook: blacklionking73  Twitter: blacklionking73   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Michelle Gillison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den\, Tuesday Verses\, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things\,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay. Website: lackofbetter.com  Facebook: PGArtistry \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Harrigan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half.  In a starred review\, Booklist said\, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides\, Andre Dubus III\, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful\, lyrical\, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives\, intertwined… Raw and powerful\, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said\, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic\, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive\, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where she lives with her family. Website:  sharonharrigan.net  Facebook: harrigan.sharon  Twitter: harrigan_sharon \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n MODERATOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Blume \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep\, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels\, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years. Website: billblume.net  Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume  Twitter: @billthewildcat  URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2020-01-08/ CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR