Please join Benicia Literary Arts for an evening of focused writing time at the Benicia Library. All genres and experience levels are encouraged, and don't worry, no one will see what you've written! This is about getting your writing done and meeting other local writers.
We'll begin at 6:30 by leading a quick round of introductions, then start quiet writing time at 6:45. At 8:15, we'll wrap up and take some more time to get to know each other, share challenges and successes as writers, etc. Again, there will be no obligation to share your work! Feel free to take breaks as needed throughout the event.
Location: Benicia Library - Doña Benicia Room
Dates: January 13
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Our President Emerita, Lois Requist, will chat with Joan about her new book, Outside Voices: A Memoir of the Berkeley Revolution. Autographed books will be available for purchase. This is a special occasion: Joan and Lois have known each other for over a decade. Benicia Literary Arts published its first book in 2014 -- which was also Joan Gelfand's first book -- The Long Blue Room, a book of Joan's poetry. Joan's latest book, Outside Voices, describes the early 1970s in Berkeley where feminism blossomed with protests, music, poetry, and parties. It was in this place and time that Joan found her way to becoming the successful poet and writer she is today. *Winner of several awards, including the NYC "Big Book" Award and the International Book Award 2024*
“GOING THE DISTANCE—LONG ROAD AHEAD”
brings together writings that offer strength, hope, and solidarity in this time of systemic racism, economic hardship, climate crisis, and threats to democracy. This column of poetry and short prose is published twice weekly in the Benicia Herald, distributed through two googlegroups, and posted at Going The Distance. Due to space limitations, prose pieces of fewer than 800 characters, or poems of fewer than 40 lines, with a maximum of 40 characters per line, work best.
Send your writing to msgast45@gmail.com
Katrina Monroe
Benicia Poet Laureate
