| About the IWN |
The Island Writers' Network's first anthology, Hilton Head Island:
Unpacked & Staying, remain popular. Published by Catawba Publishing
Company of Charlotte, NC, the anthology contains more than forty
selections from local authors. The book includes short stories,
non-fiction features, memoirs, poems, and photographs.
Unpacked & Staying, remain popular. Published by Catawba Publishing
Company of Charlotte, NC, the anthology contains more than forty
selections from local authors. The book includes short stories,
non-fiction features, memoirs, poems, and photographs.
| Island Writers' Network Releases Second Anthology |
| New Publications by IWN Members |
| P. O. Box 5039 Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 E-Mail: admin@iwn-hhi.org |
| Links |
Copies of Hilton Head Island: Unpacked & Staying can be
purchased at the venues mentioned above, from the
publisher, or ordered by mail using this form:
purchased at the venues mentioned above, from the
publisher, or ordered by mail using this form:
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Island Writers' Network
| Writers' Opportunities & Helps |
The program for the June meeting was an
exercise in producing attention-getting
beginnings for literary pieces. Participants
were reminded to refer to the excellent
advice offered by Al Chaput at a previous
meeting: "The First 500 Words."
The May meeting featured Joe Distelheim,
former editor at several newspapers. Joe
discussed the status of print newspapers
today and the importance of their survival to
our culture. He also described his
experience with National Novel Writing
Month, in which authors produce a novel
during a single month.
The April meeting of the IWN was given by
IWN moderator, Dr. Lorie Getz, a retired
college professor. The program consisted of a
writing excercize: “Get the Juices Flowing.”
At the March 1st IWN meeting Diana
Bourgeois outlined how to use social media to
improve book sales.
The February 1st program consisted of a
discussion about "Best Practices for
Marketing." Attendees contributed their
experiences--good and bad--with marketing
efforts.
Don Nelson, noted local photographer,
presented a tutorial on Photoshop at the
January 4th meeting. (Handout) Don's DVD
with Photoshop tips can be obtained for $20
by contacting him at 837-2395.
exercise in producing attention-getting
beginnings for literary pieces. Participants
were reminded to refer to the excellent
advice offered by Al Chaput at a previous
meeting: "The First 500 Words."
The May meeting featured Joe Distelheim,
former editor at several newspapers. Joe
discussed the status of print newspapers
today and the importance of their survival to
our culture. He also described his
experience with National Novel Writing
Month, in which authors produce a novel
during a single month.
The April meeting of the IWN was given by
IWN moderator, Dr. Lorie Getz, a retired
college professor. The program consisted of a
writing excercize: “Get the Juices Flowing.”
At the March 1st IWN meeting Diana
Bourgeois outlined how to use social media to
improve book sales.
The February 1st program consisted of a
discussion about "Best Practices for
Marketing." Attendees contributed their
experiences--good and bad--with marketing
efforts.
Don Nelson, noted local photographer,
presented a tutorial on Photoshop at the
January 4th meeting. (Handout) Don's DVD
with Photoshop tips can be obtained for $20
by contacting him at 837-2395.
In addition to programs on first Mondays,
members get together on most third
Mondays for Open Mike. Led by Norm Levy,
participants can read up to five minutes of
their own work for others to discuss and
give positive feedback. Open Mike is held at
the Heritage Library at 7:00 p.m.
members get together on most third
Mondays for Open Mike. Led by Norm Levy,
participants can read up to five minutes of
their own work for others to discuss and
give positive feedback. Open Mike is held at
the Heritage Library at 7:00 p.m.
| News About IWN Members |
IWN member Fred Bassett recent had two poems, “A Mockingbird
Morning” and “Homemade Fig Preserves,” selected by the Medical
University of South Carolina to display in one of its new facilities.
Fred has also had nine poems published in five literary journals last
year. These journals include: Modern English Tanka, Ribbons,
Birmingham Arts Journal, Town Creek Poetry, and Timber Creek Review.
Fred also published poems in three anthologies: Southern Mist,
Northwoods Anthology, and Mountain High.
Fred's first novel, South Wind Rising, will be published soon by ATTM
Press of Maine. Fred also expects to publish a volume of poetry, The
Old Stoic Faces the Mirror--A Life in Poems, this summer.
Morning” and “Homemade Fig Preserves,” selected by the Medical
University of South Carolina to display in one of its new facilities.
Fred has also had nine poems published in five literary journals last
year. These journals include: Modern English Tanka, Ribbons,
Birmingham Arts Journal, Town Creek Poetry, and Timber Creek Review.
Fred also published poems in three anthologies: Southern Mist,
Northwoods Anthology, and Mountain High.
Fred's first novel, South Wind Rising, will be published soon by ATTM
Press of Maine. Fred also expects to publish a volume of poetry, The
Old Stoic Faces the Mirror--A Life in Poems, this summer.
This website provides a "place for everyone
to finish their thoughts." Unlike TV programs,
where guests constantly talk over each other
and interrupt, this website provides a forum
in which contributors can complete their
thoughts about topics of interest. All
writers--amateur or professional--are invited
to post their articles. The site can also be
used to promote new literary works.
to finish their thoughts." Unlike TV programs,
where guests constantly talk over each other
and interrupt, this website provides a forum
in which contributors can complete their
thoughts about topics of interest. All
writers--amateur or professional--are invited
to post their articles. The site can also be
used to promote new literary works.
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| With selections contributed by twenty-four writers, the Island Writers’ Network’s has released its second anthology, Hilton Headings. Pieces depict the diversity of Island Writers’ Network members and offer an assortment of fiction, memoir, humor, and poetry. In addition to literary works, Hilton Headings contains eight pages of color photographs of the Lowcountry and its flora and fauna. A stunning photograph of a Lowcountry dock is featured on the cover. The anthology was released on December 4th at the Coastal Discovery Museum's Lowcountry Holiday Market. (Photos) (Video) |
Hilton Headings is available at the following
locations:
Bay Street Trading Company, 808 Bay Street
Beaufort, 843-524-2000
Burke's Pharmacy. 1101 Main Street
HHI, 843-681-2622
Coast Discovery Museum, Honey Horn Plantation
HHI, 843-689-6767
Coastal Discovery Museum, U. S. 278, HHI
Colore Werks. 11 Buckingam Plant Dr.
Bluffton, 843-836-3440
fru.i.tion, 21 Captain's Cove, Bluffton
Heaven Sent, Bridge Center #102
Bluffton, 843-837-4722
Hilton Gift Shop, Hilton Hotel, HHI
Heyward House, 52 Boundary St., Bluffton
Island Treasures (The Westin Hotel gift shop), HHI
Lowcountry Cottage, 140 Lighthouse Road, HHI
Mingles, 1 No. Forest Beach, HHI, 843-785-3883
Nash Gallery, Shelter Cover Harbour
Outside Hilton Head, Plaza at Shelter Cove
HHI, 843-686-6996
Pink House Gallery. Main Street Village , HHI
Piggly Wiggly HHI
Port Royal Pro Shop, HHI
The Filling Station Art Gallery, Calhoun St., Bluffton
Top of the Lighthouse, Harbour Town
locations:
Bay Street Trading Company, 808 Bay Street
Beaufort, 843-524-2000
Burke's Pharmacy. 1101 Main Street
HHI, 843-681-2622
Coast Discovery Museum, Honey Horn Plantation
HHI, 843-689-6767
Coastal Discovery Museum, U. S. 278, HHI
Colore Werks. 11 Buckingam Plant Dr.
Bluffton, 843-836-3440
fru.i.tion, 21 Captain's Cove, Bluffton
Heaven Sent, Bridge Center #102
Bluffton, 843-837-4722
Hilton Gift Shop, Hilton Hotel, HHI
Heyward House, 52 Boundary St., Bluffton
Island Treasures (The Westin Hotel gift shop), HHI
Lowcountry Cottage, 140 Lighthouse Road, HHI
Mingles, 1 No. Forest Beach, HHI, 843-785-3883
Nash Gallery, Shelter Cover Harbour
Outside Hilton Head, Plaza at Shelter Cove
HHI, 843-686-6996
Pink House Gallery. Main Street Village , HHI
Piggly Wiggly HHI
Port Royal Pro Shop, HHI
The Filling Station Art Gallery, Calhoun St., Bluffton
Top of the Lighthouse, Harbour Town
In addition to the sales venues listed, Hilton Headings
can also be ordered by mail. For an order form, click
here.
can also be ordered by mail. For an order form, click
here.
| Events of Interest to Writers and Readers |
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Read David Lauderdale's review. of Hilton
Headings, which appeared in The Island
Packet on November 30th.
Headings, which appeared in The Island
Packet on November 30th.
Hilton Headings was featured at a Gallery
Hop on January 14th at Picture This Gallery:
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Congratulations to Bobbi Hahn for having her story, "Gallery Cat," published by Petwarmers. To read
this delightful story, click here. The story will also appear in Catnip Chronicles. Another of Bobbi's
stories, "Training Her Well," also recently appeared in Petwarmers.
Bobbi’s story, "Holding a Heart," which appeared recently in Heartwarmers, was just featured in the
May/June issue of the newsletter of Mended Hearts of Dover, Delaware. Mended Hearts is affiliated
with the American Heart Association and has close to 250 chapters across the U.S. It's a support group
offering help, support & encouragement to heart disease patients and their families; members also
include medical professionals.
this delightful story, click here. The story will also appear in Catnip Chronicles. Another of Bobbi's
stories, "Training Her Well," also recently appeared in Petwarmers.
Bobbi’s story, "Holding a Heart," which appeared recently in Heartwarmers, was just featured in the
May/June issue of the newsletter of Mended Hearts of Dover, Delaware. Mended Hearts is affiliated
with the American Heart Association and has close to 250 chapters across the U.S. It's a support group
offering help, support & encouragement to heart disease patients and their families; members also
include medical professionals.
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"The English language is alive and well on Hilton Head
Island. This book proves it."
--Pat Conroy
Island. This book proves it."
--Pat Conroy
Dr. Max Judge, author of Chronicles of Life in the Midwest and The Bronco Girl, was recently
interviewed on WHHI's "Lowcountry Report" regarding his upcoming book on healthy eating for
children. Max described to interviewer Jane Jude how the book will be designed to allow a mentor,
such as a school counselor or nurse, to work with a child that appears to be high risk for health
problems related to poor nutrition and obesity. The book is due to be released this fall.
interviewed on WHHI's "Lowcountry Report" regarding his upcoming book on healthy eating for
children. Max described to interviewer Jane Jude how the book will be designed to allow a mentor,
such as a school counselor or nurse, to work with a child that appears to be high risk for health
problems related to poor nutrition and obesity. The book is due to be released this fall.
The next IWN meeting will be held on
Monday, September 13th. The speaker will
be C. J. Lyons, author of several best-selling
medical mysteries.
Monday, September 13th. The speaker will
be C. J. Lyons, author of several best-selling
medical mysteries.
Dee Merian was invited to debut and sign her book The Best Years
of Flying, published by Headlines Books, at Book Expo America at
the Javits Center in NYC May 24 to 30. The Expo is the major
annual U.S. trade show in the publishing world with about 500
authors attending, including 50 new authors.
IWN member Bobbi Hahn also attended the Expo to purchase
books for her gallery, Lowcountry Cottage, located at 140
Lighthouse Road.
of Flying, published by Headlines Books, at Book Expo America at
the Javits Center in NYC May 24 to 30. The Expo is the major
annual U.S. trade show in the publishing world with about 500
authors attending, including 50 new authors.
IWN member Bobbi Hahn also attended the Expo to purchase
books for her gallery, Lowcountry Cottage, located at 140
Lighthouse Road.
The Beaufort ProWriters meet at Common
Grounds on Bay Street in Beaufort, typically
on second Tuesdays. There is no charge for
ProWriters meetings, which are open to any
writers. Contact: Katherine Tandy Brown,
ktbrown@prodigy.net.
Grounds on Bay Street in Beaufort, typically
on second Tuesdays. There is no charge for
ProWriters meetings, which are open to any
writers. Contact: Katherine Tandy Brown,
ktbrown@prodigy.net.
Jane Hill's first novel, Clarendon Island, has been released on Kindle.
IWN members are invited to submit pieces
to a new literary journal, Prole, which
begun publication in the UK last April. The
first issue included selections from writers
in Europe, the United States, Australia and
New Zealand. Writers are also invited to
share their thoughts and experiences on
Prole's blog.
to a new literary journal, Prole, which
begun publication in the UK last April. The
first issue included selections from writers
in Europe, the United States, Australia and
New Zealand. Writers are also invited to
share their thoughts and experiences on
Prole's blog.
The 2010 South Carolina Writers Workshop Conference will be held
October 22-24 at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort.
October 22-24 at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort.
The Island Writers' Network meets first
Mondays at the Heritage Library, located on
the second floor of The Savannah Bank
Building, 852 William Hilton Parkway. The
bank building is on the right side of the
south-bound lanes of Highway 278, just past
Ronnie's Bakery and the Red Roof Inn.
Meetings are at 7:00 pm.
Mondays at the Heritage Library, located on
the second floor of The Savannah Bank
Building, 852 William Hilton Parkway. The
bank building is on the right side of the
south-bound lanes of Highway 278, just past
Ronnie's Bakery and the Red Roof Inn.
Meetings are at 7:00 pm.
The IWN is now on Facebook. Open your
Facebook page, search "Island Writers
Network," then click on "Like" to get IWN
news.
Facebook page, search "Island Writers
Network," then click on "Like" to get IWN
news.
On January 17, 2010, USCB will host Steve Berry, a NY Times best selling author of ten thrillers. Mr.
Berry will speak at a noon luncheon, and he will present a Writing Workshop from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.
afterwards. Both events take place at the Holiday Inn, 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort.
Price for just the workshop is $85 before Dec. 1 and $95 afterward. Mr. Berry is donating the
proceeds back to USCB for the preservation fund for its historical buildings. To obtain a
registration form, click here.
Steve Berry's books include The Amber Room, The Templar Legacy, and The Charlemagne Pursuit.
For more information about Mr. Berry, visit his website at: http://www.steveberry.org/
Berry will speak at a noon luncheon, and he will present a Writing Workshop from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.
afterwards. Both events take place at the Holiday Inn, 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort.
Price for just the workshop is $85 before Dec. 1 and $95 afterward. Mr. Berry is donating the
proceeds back to USCB for the preservation fund for its historical buildings. To obtain a
registration form, click here.
Steve Berry's books include The Amber Room, The Templar Legacy, and The Charlemagne Pursuit.
For more information about Mr. Berry, visit his website at: http://www.steveberry.org/
