Monday, May 15, 6:30 p.m., Books & Co. at The Greene
moving insights into their work.
For aspiring writers, the opportunities to learn outside of traditional classrooms are plentiful. I always recommend that writers go to author’s book signings and listen to their readings and to the Q&A part of the event. It’s one of the best ways to learn about the writing life. Plus, writers can attend workshops or join writing groups at the library systems, take classes through Word’s Worth Writing Center, attend Antioch Writers’ Workshop at University of Dayton, the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, the Dayton Book Expo or the creative writing workshop at Sinclair Community College.
What’s more, locallybased publications are open to creative work: Slippery Elm Literary Journal, Mock Turtle Zine, Heavy Feather Review, Flights (published by Sinclair Community College) and Mad River Review (published by Wright State University.)
As for the working, published writers who either hail from or live in Dayton… well, that is a long list.
I can name more than 40 traditionally published writers currently living and working in our area. And I have every faith that that number will continue to grow. I’m constantly learning about new writing groups in our area.
So… consider this fiveyear anniversary of Literary Life column a love letter to our literary community and to our greater community. It is because of your love of literature that the literary arts stand proudly and strongly alongside the performing and visual arts in our community.
Thank you.
— Dan Yaccarino introduces his new children’s book, “Morris Mole.”
Tuesday, May 16, 6:30 p.m., Books & Co. at The Greene
— Carrie Jones, author of the kids’ middle grade novel “Time Stoppers,” introduces its sequel, “Quest for the Golden Arrow.”
Tuesday, May 16, 7 p.m., Wright Memorial Public Library, 1776 Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood
— Wright Library Poets meet in the library’s conference room to share work and hone craft; beginners are welcome. For more information contact Elizabeth Schmidt, schmidt@wrightlibrary. org, or call 294-7171.
Wednesdays, May 17, 24, 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oakwood Starbucks, 2424 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton
— Word’s Worth Writing Center (www.wordsworthdayton. com) offers “Dialogue InDepth” with author and creative writing instructor Katrina Kittle. This class will focus on the “make or break” fiction element of writing dialogue. See the website to register.
Friday, May 19 is the deadline to apply for scholarships cosponsored by Mock Turtle Zine
to the summer program of the Antioch Writers’ Workshop at University of Dayton. Learn more and apply at https:// mockturtlezine.com/submissions/
Sunday, May 21, 2:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Public Library, 1776 Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood
— Writers’ Café, a casual hang out for writers ages 18 and up and of all experience levels, meets the first Friday (7 p.m.) and third Sunday (at 2:30 p.m.) of each month.
Sunday, May 21, 2-3:30 p.m., Books & Co. at The Greene
— Antioch Writers’ Workshop at University of Dayton presents a free mini-seminar on setting and characters. The program will be led by novelist Rob Boley, author of a series of dark fantasy novels for teens and adults. Learn more about Rob at http://www.robboley.com/ and about the workshop’s programs at www.antiochwritersworkshop.com.