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Writers of Kern (In-Person): Spring Conference 2022

Hodel’s Country Dining 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield

Writers of Kern: Spring Conference 2022 It's almost time for our annual Spring Conference. I'm pleased to announce our Spring Conference speakers and their workshops: Peter Clines - World Building: On the Third Day… Peter Clines is the New York Times best-selling author of Paradox Bound. He is the author of the acclaimed -14-, the […]

Central Coast (In Person): The Power of Book Reviews & How to Garner Them

Pacific Grove's Juice n' Java 599 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove

Christopher Locke The Power of Book Reviews & How to Garner Them Excellent reviews can greatly increase your book’s chances at success, but garnering reviews can be a challenging endeavor in this saturated book market. Independent Book Publishers Association Director of Membership & Member Services & author publisher Christopher Locke will discuss strategic planning for […]

South Bay (Zoom): The Magic of Fantasy

The Magic of Fantasy with Eric Witchey Prior to the mid-twentieth century, fantasy had been viewed as the domain of children, not adults. J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings forever transformed public perception. For the first time, fantasy could be considered serious literature, its masterworks on par with the classics of any other genre. […]