Sunday, October 5, 2008

Meeting updates

Hi, all! Just quick update!!

Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ B&N in Pittsford, 7 pm. We'll be looking at Maggie's story and I'll send it as soon as I get it.

November meeting is Tuesday, November 18, same bat place, same bat time.

Our December meeting will NOT be at Barnes and Noble. They don't have any groups meeting in December, so at our October meeting we'll decide if we want to cancel the December meeting OR plan to meet at a restaurant or something.

Thanks!!
Joanne

Friday, May 9, 2008

May meeting

Hey all, just a reminder that we meet on Tuesday, May 20th at 7 pm. We're giving Steve some feedback on his piece.

If you are a regular attender and didn't get the material, let me know. If you're new to the group and will be visiting us for the first time, let me know and we'll get the material to you, too!

See you soon!!
Keep writing!!!
Joanne

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

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

Saturday, December 8, 2007

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

Friday, November 9, 2007

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

Friday, September 21, 2007

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.