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NightScripts September 2014 Jim Laughter, Editor
What I Know For SureWhat do you know for sure? Do you read Oprah’s columns about what she knows for sure? Is it the same as yours?
I know for sure that Oprah doesn’t know what’s important to me. I know I am driven to write, so what’s on my mind can make it in print. I think sharing what I “know” helps me and others to know themselves, if only because they know for sure I am dead wrong.
What do I know? I know that I know very little for sure. I know that the more information that is available to me, the less I know or care about. It is overkill. Information becomes entertainment, not facts that move me to action. Did you know a giraffe can see for miles in perfect detail? So? Next time I lose my car in the mall parking lot, will I hire a giraffe?
Does that information cause you to move to Africa? Or even write a check to World Wildlife Fund? No, it is brain candy. I know brain candy when I see it.
I know that knowing a thing doesn’t make me act as if I know it. If that were true, I’d be a size 5, as I was in the Navy. Eating a hot dog would be as disgusting as eating my Maltese. Ice cream would hold no appeal to me. But alas, I know hot dogs and ice cream are filled with dirty fats, empty calories, and too many chemicals to name, but I still crave them. And eat them.
Lottie WildsThe Commander in Ink
www.tulsanightwriters.com
Do I know that successful writers write every day? Yes. Do you write every day? I don’t. I write in fits and starts, the rhythm of the rest of my life. I mentally chew on ideas for days, weeks, and then find a quiet Sunday morning and jam it all down on paper. My writing feels more like dictation than writing.
I know for sure that I am a creative person. I know some people who aren’t. I cannot fathom sitting and watching, unless I am in traction. For me, living is creating.
I know for sure that rubbing elbows with other creative people shines my own elbows. It helps me to give myself permission to struggle, to laugh, to brain-storm, make mistakes, knowing that it is all part of the creative process, which is life.
Join us and our shiny elbows for an evening of shared ideas, laughter, and calls to action, that is the Tulsa NightWriters meeting, Tuesday September 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM.
The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to
grow sharper.
Bertrand Russell, British philosopher
Tulsa City County Library Fundraiser
SAVE THE DATE!
September 13, 2014! Author, Motivational Speaker, and Movie Producer, Jim Stovall, will be speaking at Hardesty Regional Library on "Turning Ideas into Books, Speeches, Columns, and Movies," from 2-3 in Conner's Cove. Then from 3 to 4:45, forty local Oklahoma Authors, including Jim, will be selling and signing their books in Frossard Auditorium. These authors are generously donating 25% of their sales to the Tulsa City-County Library downtown renovation project. Get there early for great seats. The musical talent of Sean Al-Jibouri of Tulsa Jazz will be entertaining our guests as they arrive! Save the date today! And, please RSVP, here! https://www.facebook.com/events/840963465914689/
WHY YOU SHOULD GO!
Please come see this insightful presentation, support your fellow authors, and help make this fundraiser a huge success! WHY? Because if we knock this out of the park, the library has already indicated I can organize a new one in the spring—with new local authors!
NEED ANOTHER REASON TO ATTEND?
This is the first major event the library has done with local authors. What better way to come out en masse and represent our vast and talented community—Get acquainted. You’ll be given a chance to express our thanks to the library for allowing us this generous opportunity. They’ve provided their biggest auditorium and one of the largest conference rooms at their most popular library, free. They’ve produced and published copy to advertiSe our event, free (copy I’ve sent to every major and minor newspaper, radio station, and local colleges and universities). They’re providing lights, sound, set-up, and tear-down/clean-up crews, free. And you can show your appreciation for the library program that’s currently highlighting local authors at Helmerich, free. Here’s the address if you’ve
not sent in a copy of your book. (Please send only one copy. Do not drop it off.)
Tulsa City-County LibraryAttn: Sue AndersonCollection Development Manager1339 N. LansingTulsa, OK 74106
STILL NOT ENOUGH?
You’ll learn some incredible insights from one of Tulsa’s most famous and generous authors, Jim Stovall. I mean, who wouldn’t want to turn their book into a movie?
As a final enticement, we have epic giveaways planned. We have 4 gift cards worth $100 each, several book gift baskets, and a restaurant gift basket with free food coupons. For every book you buy you get an entry form entered to win one of these prizes (need not be present to win). Book prices start at $4.99 and up. So bring some cash, get that checkbook out, come add some awesomeness to your library, pick up early Christmas gifts for those readers in your life, and support a very worthy public resource, our local Library and their readers—Our readers.
“She could never be a saint, but she thought she could be a martyr if they killed her quick.” ― Flannery O'Connor
Mark Collier is a marketer and web designer that will present a plethora of branding information to our group on September 16th. He plans to bring us tons of documentation we can drill down into for our specific needs. Since he's also a pastor, he should be a great speaker.
Mark has spent more than 25 years in teaching and leadership positions ranging from local church staffs to business management and ownership. He launched Big Blue Designs in 2011 to provide web and graphic design to those who want to communicate clearly to their audience. His motto is: "Reach More, Do More"
So mark (no pun intended) your calendar for September 16th. We’ll see you at 7 p.m.
Our September Speak
erMark Collier
Our August Meeting was a life celebration of
PEGGY FIELDING
The Tulsa NightWriters were saddened at the passing of our matriarch Peggy Fielding on May 20, 2014. She was a prolific author that helped many of us learn our craft. Our August 2014 meeting was dedicated as a life celebration of Peggy. But it wasn’t a funeral. Her wishes were to have a night of fun, laughs, and a rip-roaring good time. The program was led by Peggy’s long-time friends Jackie King and Romney Nesbitt. We laughed, we cried, we told stories (some taller than others), and we remembered a friend that will not be forgotten.
You may click here to visit Peggy’s author page at AWOC.COM
The pages are still blank, but there is a miraculous feeling of the words being there, written in invisible ink and clamoring to become visible. -Vladimir Nabokov, novelist (1899-1977)
Our July Speaker is Returning in October
Our July speaker was author, training program developer, and speaker Cheryl Stinchcomb. She presented a detailed an informative expose on using Pinterest to help reach our target audience and establish our brand of writing. She is the author of Pinterest for Profits, How to Master Pinterest Marketing in 15 Days and Presentation Skills that Rock. In 2013 she launched, Profit Pinning, an online course that teaches entrepreneurs how to master Pinterest Marketing in a 25-day video challenge. Unfortunately, we ran out of time in July so we are bringing her back in October to finish her presentation.
Cheryl has 20+ years of experience writing and developing training materials for prominent companies such as:
The Walt Disney Company Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 7-Eleven, Inc. Pizza Hut International Outback Steakhouse Council for Hotel & Restaurant Trainers Tropical Smoothie Cafe Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina Waterfront Grill
Cheryl’s biggest passion is inspiring women to be confident in their personal abilities and to live their life to its fullest. Her motto is…Think Big and Live Happy. You can find Cheryl on her online TV show; CherylWEBtv.com.
We hope you enjoyed our July meeting and learned a lot about working on Pinterest. Remember, Carol will be back in October to finish her presentation. We plan to give her the full hour so she won’t have to rush through her program. See you there.
The Authors that participated in the August 23rd author fair at Woodland Hills Mall report a good turnout, lots of foot traffic,
and a number of books sold. Thank you for going out to support our authors, and thank you Donna Welch Jones for organizing it.
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What's another word for Thesaurus?
Steven Wright
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Creative minds are
uneven, and the best of
fabrics have their dull spots. -HP Lovecraft,
short-story writer and
novelist
Linda Trout
Killer Nashville 2014 Submitted by Jackie King
Killer Nashville rocks! I highly recommend this mystery conference for mystery writers or for any writer who needs an excuse for a fun trip. The conference was scheduled over the weekend, August 22 through 24. T.D. Hart, my traveling buddy,
Our Members have Brags….
Linda Trout’s second romantic suspense novel released through The Wild Rose Press, LAST HOPE ALASK, is now available at all eRetailers as well as in print. Linda will also be doing a book signing at the Q.B. Boydstun Library in Fort Gibson, OK on Saturday, September 6th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You may purchase Last Hope Alaska at the following link:
TWRP: http://tinyurl.com/ptbzymx
Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/lox33e9Nook: http://tinyurl.com/pvjncn5Kobo: http://tinyurl.com/qbe7o2miBooks: http://tinyurl.com/oz5dk5l
On September 13th, Linda will be participating in the Author Book Fair and Library Fundraiser featuring Jim Stovall at the Hardesty Regional Library and encourages everyone to come out and support this worthy cause.
M. Carolyn Steele won First Place in the Stillwater Writers 2014 Writing Contest for a short-short story titled: The Gift of Believing. She also won Second Place for a short story
titled: The Midwife.
Creative minds are
uneven, and the best of
fabrics have their dull spots. -HP Lovecraft,
short-story writer and
novelist
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aka Jennifer Adolph, and I left on the Wednesday, August 20. We went early to attend the Sister’s in Crime workshop on Thursday afternoon, which was titled: DOING TIME WITH SinC: GREAT BEGINNINGS. We brought the beginning of our current WIP, up to 200 words.
Hank Phillippi Ryan with T.D. Hart (Jennifer Adolph)
The presenters were Laura DiSilverio, (president of SinC), Catriona McPherson, Cathy Pickens and Hank Phillipi Ryan.
The president read our copy, which felt a bit like taking your clothes off in public and letting everyone critique your body. In other words, it took courage. But wow! Did we ever get some great tips. As soon as I came home I immediately rewrote my beginning. What I learned was well worth the cost of an extra night at the Omni Hotel (First 5-star hotel I’ve ever stayed in.)
I was on the KILLER COZY panel at 10:00 on Friday morning. Panelists: Jennie Bentley/Jenna Bennet, Kay Elam (panel leader), Caroline Fardig and Nancy Parra.
Books one and two in the Grace Cassidy SeriesCLICK ON THE BOOK COVERS TO ORDER
JP Jones has had the first book in a 26 mini-book series published. The series ABCs for Entrepreneurs is the perfect guide for anyone dealing with the ups and down of navigating uncharted business waters. The series begins with A is for Advertising and each book sells for $1.99. More information on the series can be found at www.abcsforentrepreneurs.com www.paige1media.com
***********************Barbara Thomas have two book signings in September. She'll be at Gardiners, 4421 S. Mingo, Sept. 6 from 2 - 4 pm and at Barnes and Nobel, E. 71st across from Woodland hills Mall, Sept. 23 from 2 - 4 pm. Friends welcome.
Check out Barbara’s blog, website, and Amazon Author page. Also view her LinkedIn page. You can also "pin" her on Pinterest!
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Donna Welch Jones will sell Sheriff Lexie Wolfe novels at the Springdale (Arkansas) Public library's Author Book Fair on Sat., Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. She will also participate in the Tulsa City-County Library Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014.
Carol Johnson’s short story, “The Quality of
Mercy,” has been accepted for publication by
Red Truck Review.
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Sara Sue Hoklotubbe
Sara Sue also received a great review on this new book….
Sara Sue Hoklotubbe’s SINKING SUSPICIONS, which is due for release on September 4, is showcased in Linda Rodriquez’ online series on Books of Interest by Writers of Color. Linda says of Hoklotubbe’s writing: “. . . she writes so well and creates characters that live on the page. . . This is the difference between an author who wants to use a people and their culture to add an exciting, singular touch to his book . . . and an author who really knows what she’s writing about . . . .” Check out the entire review at http://lindarodriguezwrites.blogspot.com/2014/07/sara-sue-hoklotubbes-sinking.html
Jim Laughter
As of this publishing, September 3, 2014, Jim Laughter’s Galactic Axia Sci/Fi adventure The Horicon Experience has been in the top 10 on the kindle top 100 best-seller list since March 10, 2014. The 5th book in the series, The Wounded Warrior, released July 15th and has been on and off of the list. Visit Jim at www.jimlaughter.comClick on Jim’s picture to visit his Amazon author page
Sara Hoklotubbe was honored to speak at the Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, August 30, 2014. Her presentation will be at 11:50 a.m. and her book-signing will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The release date of her third mystery, SINKING SUSPICIONS, (University of Arizona Press) has been moved up to September 4, so books will be available for the festival. Click on the book
Deborah Camp’s historical romance trilogy is now available in a boxed set for $6.99 on Amazon. The set includes “Too Tough To Tame,” “Tough Talk, Tender Kisses,” and “A Tough Man’s Woman.” They are westerns and stand-alone novels, but they include two characters who appear in all three. “Too Tough to Tame” is an Amazon bestselling historical romance.
http://www.amazon.com/Too-Tough-Men-Tougher-Women-ebook/dp/B00LW4Q89U/ref=sr_1_20?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1406567698&sr=1-20&keywords=deborah+camp
Drama is life with the dull bits cut out. -
Alfred Hitchcock, film-maker (1899-1980)
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You have a book inside you. Maybe you’ve written it. Now what?
Attend this seminar and learn what the publishing industry is all about today and how you can achieve your dream, avoid the scams, and see your book published at the lowest possible cost.
When: October 11, 2014 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.Where: 9610 S. Garnett Road (In the Grace Church Chapel Rooms)Cost: $35.00Instructor: Tulsa Author Bill WettermanQuestions call 918-872-8132 To enroll, Email: [email protected] will close the day.
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So You Want To Be A
Published Author!
The Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa, in partnership with The Route 66 Alliance and the OSU Library, presents The Oklahoma Writers Hall of Fame, Wednesday, October 8, 7 p.m., at the OSU-Tulsa auditorium. We will be honoring acclaimed author Joy Harjo. Our special guests will be Rilla Askew and Michael Wallis.
Tickets are $15, plus handling charges, and may be purchased online at myticketoffice.com or in person at the Tulsa PAC box office. For phone orders call 918-596-7111. Students, teachers, and Center members are eligible for discount rates.
To learn more, like The Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers on Facebook.
“Crucial to finding the way is this: there is no beginning or end/You must make your own map."—Joy Harjo
Tickets are also available now for our upcoming events with Bill Bryson (11/13) and Neil Gaiman (3/10).
Don’t worry about being a star. Worry about doing good
work.
Ice Cube
Every month our authors receive reviews for their published books. The following are just a few submitted this month. Also, if you read a book by a Tulsa NightWriter, be sure to write a review for it on Amazon. We should all support each other’s efforts to perfect and sell our craft.
“Deborah Camp has done it again . . . added another fascinating book to her long list of entertaining reads. THROUGH HIS EYES is a romantic suspense chock full of both . . . steamy, titillating romance and edge of your seat suspense.I loved the paranormal twist with psychics Trudy Tucker and Levi Wolfe. Trudy has the ability to see and feel the horrific acts committed by murderers. Levi can speak to the victims, chronicling the last hours, even minutes, of their life. They team up to end the gruesome spree of a serial killer in the Florida Keys. Along the way, they realize their connection is much more than shared psychic abilities as their hearts and bodies entwine as tightly as their minds.
Some of the scenes viewed by Trudy are graphic. I typically don't like extreme violence but these scenes are necessary to fully translate the villain's evil intentions. While at times intense, the balance is restored with witty banter and sexy encounters between Levi and Trudy.THROUGH HIS EYES is a well written thriller with a healthy dose of romance. It should be on the "must read" list of every romantic suspense reader but more than that, anyone who enjoys a good crime novel or action thriller will definitely want to consider this novel for their library. At 100k words, it's lengthier than most formula books of this genre but is filled with meat, not fluff. A very good read!”
As a side note, the character of Quintara in these Mind’s Eye books is based heavily on Peggy Fielding.
Deborah Camp’s next book in her Mind’s Eye series is Through His Touch . It released September 1st on Amazon. These books are romantic suspense with paranormal elements. The first one Through His Eyes has received some great reviews, including this one from Deborah Sanders on Amazon:
71st & Memorial/ Tulsa/Center Court
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A Review For You
You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.
Robin Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars It is beautifully written and a sweet yet liberating look at those ..., July 15, 2014 By DeAnn Ralston - This review is from: The Promises You Keep (Kindle Edition)
I read this book in two nights! I got completely absorbed in the characters and their unfolding stories. It is beautifully written and a sweet yet liberating look at those who have suffered much in previous relationships. Plus, it has a surprise ending. I look forward to another book from Ms. Graham!
From Goodreads: Aug 05, 2014 Tammy Acuff rated it 5 of 5 stars It was a well written book that made me feel like I was there with Sydney. I ran through every emotion she felt and found myself wishing her to take the next step. Karen Marie Graham did a wonderful job of describing the characters and the scenery. The suspense was great and I did not see the ending coming. I love that about this book. This is a must have book for your collection.
5.0 out of 5 stars My grandchildren love for me to read it to them, August 26, 2014
By Tammy Acuff This review is from: Thank You, God, For Everything: A Nursery Rhyme Picture Book (Kindle Edition) Simply enchanting. My grandchildren love for me to read it to them. This author has many talents and leaves me wanting more.
5.0 out of 5 stars A very beautiful pulling., August 14, 2014
By C M Anderson "Connie M Anderson" (Sioux Falls, South Dakota United States) This review is from: Thank You, God, For Everything: A Nursery Rhyme Picture Book (Kindle Edition)
Not only was the verses great, the drawings are absolutely gorgeous. Don't let "God" scare you away. It is not religious. It is just the most wonderful book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleasant, August 12, 2014
By Amazon Customer "rw" This review is from: Thank You, God, For Everything: A Nursery Rhyme Picture Book (Kindle Edition) The rhymes and illustrations are beautiful in their simplicity and truth. The images mesh with the poetry complementing and completing a cohesive visual and lyrical song.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, August 12, 2014
By Diana Lynne McCarty This review is from: Thank You, God, For Everything: A Nursery Rhyme Picture Book (Kindle Edition) Downloaded to have to read to my first grandbaby that is due Feb 7, 2015. I like the rhyme and the pictures. I hope their will be more to come!
If you receive a good review of your book, be sure to submit it for inclusion in the newsletter. Send it to [email protected] or [email protected].
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Schedule of 2014 Meetings
September 16 Mark Collier Marketing and Web DesignOctober 21 – Cheryl Stinchcomb Using Pinterest to Reach your audience. 2015 Officer NominationsNovember 18 – OWFI writing contest panel Officer electionsDecember 16 – Christmas Party
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