Hawaii Writers Guild presents Writers’ Voices
The Hawaii Writers Guild will present Writers’ Voices, an evening of original readings by Guild members, from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Thelma Parker Library, 67-1209 Mamalahoa Highway in Waimea.
Readers will include guild members Dave Fouts from Honokaa, Diane Revell from Kapa’au, and Jim Gibbons and Greer Woodward, both from Waimea.
“This month there will be a mix of prose and poetry and we’ve been able to keep the number of readers to four, so there will be time for discussion and questions after the readings,” said Joy Fisher, Guild public relations director in a press release.
Dave Fouts, who leads the writers support group at Tutu’s House in Waimea, has selected three of his favorite poems to read: “She is Indiana,” “At Sea” and “A Second Chance with the Dead.”
Diane Revell, known for writing poems and short stories, will present both genres, including a poem and nonfiction piece reflecting on her involvement in an Alzheimer’s study, as well as three other poems inspired by her experiences and the environment.
Recently returned to his home in Hawaii after an absence in California, Jim Gibbons will read a selection from his new memoir, “Flashbacks,” entitled “Teacher, You Have a Heart On,” recalling his experience of “teacher burnout.”
“If you have a cat that spends most of its time in your kitchen, you know about magic,” said Greer Woodward, who will prove the point with her short story, “A Cat of Many Kitchens,” a story which plays with secrets, history, recipes, a touch of time travel, and cats and magic.
The Hawaii Writers Guild is an independent association of professional writers engaged in the promotion of cultural enrichment. The semi-monthly readings are free and open to the public.
Videos and stories of past readings are posted on the Guild website at http://www.hawaiiwritersguild.com/guild-news.html.
Info: For additional information or directions contact Joy Fisher at 238-0551.
Words and Wine event at Kona Stories Book Shop
Join local authors for the monthly Words and Wine event hosted by Kona Stories Book Shop on Oct. 2. This event is free to the public and offers a chance for you to meet and greet some of Hawaii’s favorite authors and artists while you enjoy complimentary pupu and wine. October’s featured authors are – Hank Silva, Martina Wing and Peter Chaput.
This event starts at 6 p.m. with an informal meet and greet merging into a more formal book presentation from each author and concluding around 8 p.m. after a Q&A session. Dress is casual aloha wear. Kona Stories is located in the Keauhou Shopping Center.
Info: For more information call Brenda or Joy at 324-0350.