February Meeting

Hello everyone. This is a reminder that our group will meet on Tuesday, February 19th at 7:00 PM at the Barnes & Noble in Pittsford.

I am really looking forward to the group, since I had to miss the January gathering (my son's band concert), and since we did not meet in December.

Joanne and I are planning to meet and set out a list of "topics" to cover for this year. But at the same time, I welcome ideas from all of you. In fact, I implore you--send topics you would like to see covered.

On the 19th, we will begin the group with a writing exercise, discuss a topic, and perhaps share/critque work.

What's great about the group is that we are all actively working on material. (Or, at least, this is what we should be doing--actively working on material).

At this point I would like to request you email me topics for future discussions, and short samples of your writing (if you are so inclined).

I look forward to seeing all of you! (Happy Valentine's Day!)

--Phillip Tomasso III
a.k.a. Thomas Phillips

December meeting CANCELLED

I've decided to cancel the December meeting of the Inkspots Writing group. I've heard from a few regular members who won't be there, and I'm starting to feel the holiday frenzy myself, so let's cancel the December meeting and meet again Tuesday, January 15th, 7 pm at Barnes and Noble in Pittsford Plaza.

For the January meeting, we'll be setting goals for the new year, with a system of accountability that will help us better track our progress. And I'd still like to talk about writing our memoirs or personal experiences. I'll send a meeting reminder.

Whatever holiday you celebrate, I wish you an abundance of joy, peace and love. :)

Speaking for myself: Merry Christmas!

Joanne

Phillip Tomasso III signs contract with Whitaker House

Just a quick note to let you all know that Phil has signed a contract with Whitaker House publishers for his novel, Surrender. The novel is scheduled to be released next summer, and the publisher has optioned the first rights for Phil's next two novels.

Phil will be writing for Whitaker House under the pen name Thomas Phillips. For more information, check out http://www.myspace.com/authorthomasphillips.

Congrats, Phil!!

November meeting reminder

Don't forget that our next meeting is Tuesday, November 20 at Barnes and Noble in Pittsford. We'll be doing some more writing aerobics, which was a lot of fun last month.

See you then!

Joanne

Vote for Suzan Tessier's story

New Ink Spots & Coffee Grounds Writing Group member Suzan Tessier has a story in the webzine AOIFE'S KISS. Read "The Last To Know!", and then vote for it as this month's favorite.

September meeting recap

If you missed the September meeting last night, you missed a reading of Mick's play, The Passing, and an indepth discussion of luxury apartments and Christmas elves as we reviewed Robin's short story. It was a casual, great meeting. Lots of discussion.

Next month's meeting will be dedicated entirely to writing aerobics! Bring something to write with and something to write on. The meeting will be October 16 (the 3rd Tuesday of the month) at 7 pm.

Joanne

Kelly Klepfer, from the website NovelJourney, recently "interviewed" me. The Q&A is up today at the NovelJourney website.

In the interview, I mention a column I wrote called Mind Reading Mommy, that you might want to check out if you're a mom whose kids are driving you nuts. You are not alone.