Notes by Becky,
Attendees: Emmett, Scott, Don, Ev, Lynn, Judy, Kylie, Keith, Richard, Becky
Discussions covered everything from coronavirus to writing techniques (important to remember: there are lots of recommendations, but no rules; many roads lead to Rome), Tin House literary magazine (argh; now closing), and Swanton's recycled instrument band (the Social Repercussions: Judy is a genius at names).
Still time to create doll obituaries. Should you desire to kill a doll, EMAIL Judy.
Becky's book After Eli just went into its seventh printing.
Completely forgotten to bring up by Becky, despite her extensive helpful notes: Heather Buczkowski wants to come by and film us for her Swanton video series. How do you all feel about this? I love Heather and her project - but don't want to commit without a group okay. Let me know how you feel about being stars of stage and screen.
Emmett, inspired by a coronavirus warning sign on the interstate, has come up with a brilliant idea for a sci-fi story in which a plague wipes out all but the terminally ill. (Yes! Write it!)
Scott read another song background memoir entry, intended to accompany his upcoming CD. Dark, but evocative, and covers everything from a car wreck to suicide, mental illness, alcoholism, and - ultimately - hope of redemption. There's more to come. Suggestion that he create a blog linked to CD so that listeners can read his background essays.
Ev read an inspirational list poem titled "Some Things to Not Do" - which struck a universal chord. Let's all try one for the next meeting! It was all I could do not to start one then and there.
Lynn read her poem "Dormant," which clearly should be posted at the library every winter.
Kylie read a portion of a chapter of her novel, causing me to totally fall for Jasper the newspaper-shredding cat.
Keith read "The Forgotten Forest," first draft of a hilarious Princess-Bride-like short story, with characters Quagmire and Nintendo.
Richard read three new poems, including his first for children, titled "Can Giraffes Swim." I came right home and looked it up. They can't. Loved that poem.
Next meeting: Thursday, April 9, 6 PM at the Swanton Library.
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