Posts Tagged ‘writing coach’
2023 July 30, 31 California USA
Bonjour, Everyone,
I wish you vibrant health, peace and laughter.
I wonder if Ms. Sylvia Beach, Mr. James Joyce, Mr. George Carlin, and Mr. Preston Sturges are teaching writing classes on Cloud Nine…
Thank you to all the YouTube channel users who posted these video files –
Sylvia Beach interview on James Joyce and Shakespeare & Company (1962)
Stephen Fry on Ulysses – James Joyce -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL_rXp-T4tc&pp=ygUMamFtZXMgam95Y2Ug
The World of James Joyce: His Life & Work documentary (1986)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IwrHkNUk24
George Carlin – Flying [Live from NYC ’92
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46fOtLfYC4Q
George Carlin – rooting for the comet!
HBO George Carlin: Again! – Death and Dying
SULLIVAN’S TRAVELS the movie written and directed by Preston Sturges,
I wish Everyone vibrant health, peace and laughter.
Sincerely,
Teresa Jade LeYung,
formerly Teresa LeYung-Ryan
Cheering for all writers, editors, publishers, lovers of books, movies, music, and all art forms.
http://www.OurBeautifulBrains.com goes to Teresa Jade LeYung’s BlogWriting Coach Teresa says: “I love helping writers identify the themes in their manuscripts to hook readers, and, build and fortify their platforms before and after publication. Reach out, not stress out.”
Love Made Of Heart ®
2021 August 19, 16:38; October 19, 22:22; October 20, 16:23-21:23 California
Dear Reader,
I send you wishes of wellness, lasting wellness of deep peace. Over the decades, I have been fortunate to gain knowledge and skills from generous folks who shared secrets to the “good” life.
If you are a friend reading this blog post … I thank you for your emails, physical mail, text messages, voicemails, well wishes, lovely thoughts and prayers.
So many books have enriched my life … 3 books have been especially healing for me these past months as I continue to learn how to move away from persistent unpleasant sensations (including pain signals) that began last year after an episode of Shingles.
Therefore, as a fellow sojourner during this world pandemic … I am dreaming of Paris, retraining Beautiful Brain, understanding this neurological disorder, reading and getting inspired by Elisabeth Tova Bailey’s snail, Diane LeBow’s dancing, and Gilles Marin’s Taoist approach to healing.
Book by Gilles Marin
Five Elements, Six Conditions – a Taoist Approach to Emotional Healing, Psychology, and Internal Alchemy
Gilles Marin is the Founder and Director of the Chi Nei Tsang Institute and School of Taoist Healing Energetics, California, USA https://www.chineitsang.com
Co-directeur de l’institut de Chi Nei Tsang, Nice, FRANCE chineitsang.marin.free.fr
TaoTouch: The art to help people heal, get rid of pain, and bring back vibrant health by reconciling self, soul and spirit while triggering emotional processing. This is done through a traditional Taoist monastic healing practice called Chi Nei Tsang, which works with deep and gentle abdominal touch to enhance health and vitality to the internal organs.
Gilles Marin was born in France on Bastille Day, July 14th, and is a Fire Monkey in Chinese Astrology.
Thank you, dear Fire Rooster and Goddess of Happiness Linda A. Harris and dear healer Marie-Christine Cornet https://www.mariechristinecornet.com , for introducing me to the wonderful world of Gilles Marin.
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Book by Elisabeth Tova Bailey
The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating
ELISABETH TOVA BAILEY’s natural history/memoir, The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating, recounts her year-long observations of a wild Maine woodland snail. The true story of her interspecies relationship is reaching a general international audience of both genders and all ages and is finding special homes in the fields of literature, natural history, medical humanities, and education.
https://www.elisabethtovabailey.net Elisabeth Tova Bailey tells the inspiring and intimate story of her year-long encounter with a Neohelix albolabris—a common forest snail. While an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches as the snail takes up residence on her nightstand. Intrigued by its molluscan anatomy, cryptic defenses, clear decision making ability, hydraulic locomotion, and mysterious courtship activities, Bailey becomes an astute and amused observer. The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating is a remarkable journey of survival and resilience, showing us how a small part of the natural world illuminates our own human existence.
Thank you, dear Luisa Adams, author of the exquisite memoir Woven of Water https://www.rp-author.com/Adams/, for gifting me Ms. Bailey’s book.
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Book by Diane LeBow
Dancing on the Wine-Dark Sea: Memoir of a Trailblazing Woman’s Travels, Adventures, and Romance
Diane LeBow is an award-winning writer and photojournalist. She is the recipient of Gold and Silver Solas Awards for “Best Women’s Travel Writing,” and she is President emerita of Bay Area Travel Writers.
DianeLeBow has traveled to more than 90 countries. She has spent time with Afghan women, the Hopi, Amazon people, Tuvans, Mongolians, Corsicans, and Parisians. She has scuba dived with sharks in the Red Sea and trained champion Morgan horses.
A pioneer of college women’s studies programs, Diane LeBow received her Ph.D. in the History of Consciousness from the University of California. She is also the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from Douglass College at Rutgers University. Diane began her teaching career in the Netherlands and was a college professor in Paris, New York City, and California.
Thank you, global traveler / certified tour director / author Sasa Southard https://sasasouthard.com/ , for introducing me to the wonderful world of Diane LeBow!
Thank you, author / photographer Margie Yee Webb https://www.amazon.com/Books-Margie-Yee-Webb/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMargie+Yee+Webb , for having invited Ms. LeBow to speak at the June 16, 2021 meeting of Gold Country Writers and broadcasting Ms. LeBow’s memorable stories!
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Thank you for reading my blog post “Paris, Brain, Neurological Disorders, Elisabeth Tova Bailey’s Snail, Diane LeBow’s Dancing, Gilles Marin’s Taoist Approach to Healing”
For other posts related to our Beautiful Brains and Neuroplasticity in my blog https://lovemadeofheart.com/blog … If you look at right side of screen, you’ll see the category “Beautiful Brains Neuroplasticity”. Please click on that category to get all my blog posts pertaining to the topic.
I wish you and your Beautiful Brain – safety, kindness, excellent health.
Sincerely,
Teresa Jade LeYung

photo of Teresa Jade LeYung by Mary E. Knippel, author, speaker, writing coach https://yourwritingmentor.com
Story Consultant and Photo Historian Teresa Jade LeYung says: “I love helping writers identify the themes in their manuscripts to hook readers, and, build and fortify their platforms before and after publication. Reach out, not stress out.”
Teresa Jade LeYung, American naturalized citizen of Chinese ancestry, is a manuscript-theme consultant, author of Love Made Of Heart (daughter-mother story – archived at the San Francisco History Center), Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days (workbook), and Talking To My Dead Mom monologues, and, an advocate for public libraries and public schools.
the workbook – Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW
Kindle ebook edition https://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Writers-Platform-Fanbase-ebook/dp/B005J9ZEIA/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1634787032&sr=1-1
Love Made Of Heart ®
December 28, 2019; January 25, 26, 2020
By Teresa Jade LeYung
Every year, I sponsor my Immigrant Experience Writing Contest (short stories, essays, monologues) offered through California Writers Club San Francisco Peninsula Branch and The Literary Stage at the San Mateo County Fair https://cwc-peninsula.org/the-literary-stage/. You do not have to live in California in order to enter any of the writing contests. Some contestants will enter an excerpt from a long piece of work (novels, memoirs) without investing time to rewrite the pages so that the piece would engage the reader with a beginning, middle and ending.
As a theme consultant and a writing coach, and a fan of a few television series, I have found another inspiration when teaching my clients how to show archetype-driven plotlines.
One of my favorite characters is Rhoda Morgenstern in the situational comedy (sitcom) RHODA portrayed by Valerie Harper.
One of my favorite episodes is “One Is A Number” (Season 4, Episode 4, written by Charlotte Brown). I love this episode because this is a stand-alone piece. I do not have to know the backgrounds of the characters. The script clearly shows what the main character (protagonist) wants and how she goes about getting it.
Act 1 – we see relationships, the protagonist’s personality and what she wants.
Fellow: “Rhoda, it was really nice of you to invite me to breakfast.”
Rhoda: “Gary, I did not invite you.” (with a smile)
Gary: “Well, then it was nice of you not to kick me out.”
Rhoda’s sister Brenda arrives to tell her why she can’t go out to dinner and the theatre with Rhoda tonight.
Act 2 – we see Protagonist pursuing what she wants.
Rhoda calls friends; they cannot go with her.
She asks her boss; he doesn’t like going to theatres.
She even asks Johnny Venture, the fellow she has been turning down; he cannot because he’s judging a beauty contest tonight.
Act 3 - Protagonist reveals what the real Antagonist is.
In her apartment, Rhoda paces, she picks up the theatre tickets and puts them down again.
She gets on the intercom with Carlton the doorman. She tells him why she doesn’t want to go out alone at nighttime – she fears what people could be thinking of her, how they would judge her.
Archetype: Carlton is the unexpected ally and mentor
Act 4 – Protagonist has overcome Antagonist.
At a restaurant where tea tastes like coffee (Rhoda is escaping from pouring rain), she meets:
- a taxi driver who is eating his spaghetti dinner
- an old woman named Marie who says she is a stewardess on a rocket on the Martian Space Patrol
- the waitress named Bea who says: “What are you doing out on a terrible night like this?”
Rhoda: “Tonight was a big night for me. I was trying to do something alone.”
Bea: “You married?”
Rhoda: “Divorced.”
Bea: “Sounds like you’re already doing something alone.”
Act 5 -Protagonist has been transformed.
In her apartment are her allies – her sister Brenda, Brenda’s boyfriend Benny, Gary, Johnny.
Rhoda comes home. She says: “I had a great time. It was wonderful. It’s great to go out alone, I found out. I mean, you meet terrific people…. You would have loved it….”
Her boss Jack arrives. “You’re not dead.”
Brilliant line. Rhoda is the opposite of dead.
She has realized a new life. She can go out alone and enjoy herself. She has learned to look at people. She wants to share her discovery with her sister and friends.
They want to leave.
Rhoda says: “You had to be there. I love you all, even if you didn’t get it.”
“Brenda, look at me. Have you ever seen your sister in better shape?”
After Rhoda closes the door, she reaches into her bag and pulls out Bea’s hat (souvenir from mentor archetype) and puts it on her head.
I love how sitcom character Rhoda Morgenstern shows beginning, middle, and ending through an archetype-driven plotline! Thank you, Ms. Charlotte Brown!
Cheering for all Writers and Readers!

Story Theme Consultant Teresa Jade LeYung - photo by Mary E. Knippel, creator of Your Writing Mentor
Author Teresa Jade LeYung’s New Monologue
“What The Man In 17-B Wanted” Part 1
When my papa was admitted to the nursing home, the folks in Social Services asked me to complete a half-inch-thick packet. A lot of it was reading material. There was this sheet of paper asking for name of mortuary.
Why? In straight language, when a resident “expires” (dies), the nursing home must remove “the remains” (the dead body) out of the facilities within four hours of death.
Since there are three residents in a room, you just can’t leave a deceased person in his bed as though he were in a private home.
I remember the night when my papa called me, to tell me that his roommate died, that he was afraid to sleep in the room and wanted me to go over there and take him to a hotel. I explained that he himself is a fall risk, I couldn’t just put him in a taxi and send him to a hotel. I suggested that he stay near the nurse’s station. Later that evening when I called his nurse, she said that he was in the hallway, fell asleep in his wheelchair. Later after his deceased roommate had been taken away, his CNA helped him back to bed.
Back to this sheet of paper … If this document isn’t filled out, then, at time of death, the dead body would be transported to the mortuary that the nursing home has a contract with. If that mortuary is not the one that the deceased or the deceased’s representative wanted, then, the representative would have to pay the “transfer” cost (moving dead body from first mortuary to second mortuary) in addition to the transport cost (the original ride from nursing home to the first mortuary).
The dollar amount of the transportation cost would come close to about 50 taxi rides to go half-way across town in San Francisco; double that if a “transfer” fee is incurred.
Every three or four months, the kindhearted staff would remind me about “that” sheet of paper.
Truthfully, I would like to know what my father wants. Does he want to be cremated or buried? I can’t ask him. The look on his face – when I dare to utter any word related to the subject of death – says: “Aah, daughter, so, that is why you are leaving me here.”
Most days, I say to myself: He’s so afraid of dying, he’ll be around another 15 years. I’ll probably die before he does.
[ Separate matter – regarding “Arbitration Agreement” Thanks to two friends and the honesty of a staff member at the nursing home who spoke frankly…”If you don’t want to sign this…just write ‘decline to sign’ and date it.” http://www.canhr.org/arbitration/index.html California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) says: “Don’t sign Arbitration Agreements in nursing homes and residential care facilities” ]
Sincerely,
Teresa Jade LeYung
an alumna of A Place of Her Own 2018
Teresa Jade LeYung of Love Made Of Heart says: “When I’m in Paris, I know I have come home.”
As an award-winning author, theme consultant and writing coach, Teresa empowers writers to transform their dearest dreams into reality.
For other posts in my blog, please go to: https://lovemadeofheart.com/blog
If you’re looking for my blog posts pertaining to our Beautiful Brains and Neuroplasticity… https://lovemadeofheart.com/blog look at right side of screen, you’ll see the category “Beautiful Brains Neuroplasticity”. Please click on that category to get those posts.
“Hungry Ghosts” Exhibit August 10, 2019 – September 15, 2019
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art “Marin MOCA”
“Hungry Ghosts: the intersection between chronic heartache and prescriptions for resilience”
Art Talk: Saturday, August 24, 2019 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Artist Talk and Q & A with the artists who will share their personal journeys and art process.
500 Palm Drive, Novato, California 94949 415 506 0137
Museum Hours:
Wednesday – Friday 11am to 4pm
Saturday – Sunday 11am to 5pm
“Experiment D15” by artist Irene Wibawa
The Marin Museum of Contemporary Art presents “Hungry Ghosts,” an exhibit that explores the intersection between chronic heartache and prescriptions for resilience. Produced and curated by “A Place Of Her Own” Founder Cynthia Tom and Assistant Curator Maggie Yee, the show includes mixed media works by 14 women artists who examine their ancestral family patterns and stories through their artwork.
Ms. Tom explains: “PLACE is an organization with a powerful mission to support and promote the heartfelt aspirations of vibrant women. In order to change, thrive and lead, women must first acknowledge their significance in the world. Out of radical self-care comes a growing sense of power and clarity of one’s priorities. To have a place of one’s own is to proclaim that each and every woman matters.” MarinMOCA invites the public to engage with the powerful narrative and artwork in “Hungry Ghosts”
Participating Artists: Angela Bau, Frances Cachapero, Grace Hwang Lynch, Irene Wibawa, Julie Anderson, Lisa Rodondi, Manon Bogerd Wada, Natalie Sacramento, Paz Zamora, Reiko Fujii, Cynthia Tom, Maggie Yee, Sue Tom, Tomo Hirai.
Funded in Part by: California Arts Council, Do A Little Foundation and individual donors.
https://www.marinmoca.org/exhibitions/
https://www.aplaceofherown.org/events
I CHEER FOR THESE AWESOME ARTISTS WHO HELP HEAL OUR PLANET WITH THEIR WORKS OF BEAUTY.
Sincerely,
Teresa Jade LeYung
an alumna of A Place of Her Own 2018
Teresa Jade LeYung of Love Made Of Heart says: “When I’m in Paris, I know I have come home.”
As an award-winning author, theme consultant and writing coach, Teresa empowers writers to transform their dearest dreams into reality.
http://lovemadeofheart.com/blog

WHAT:
Hungry Ghosts: Exploring the intersection between chronic heartache and prescriptions for resilience
Curated by Cynthia Tom and Maggie Yee for A PLACE OF HER OWN (™)
WHO:
Angela Bau, Frances Cachapero, Irene Wibawa, Julie Anderson, Lisa Rodondi, Manon Bogerd Wada, Avotcja, Natalie Sacramento, Paz Zamora, Reiko Fujii, Cynthia Tom, Maggie Yee, Sue Tom, Tomo Hirai.
WHERE:
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art (MMOCA), 500 Palm Dr, Novato, CA 94949
DATES:
Saturday August 10, 2019 - exhibition opening reception - meet the artists 2:00-7:00pm; Cynthia Tom – Curator’s Talk: 3:30-4:00pm; MMOCA Reception 5-7 pm; gallery opens 11am – 7pm
August 24, 2019, 1:00-4:00pm Artists’ Talk (artists onsite 11:00am – 5:00pm)
September 15, 2019, 12:00-5:00pm Last day to meet the artists
Hungry Ghosts:
Exploring the intersection between chronic heartache and prescriptions for resilience
Exhibit Dates: August 10 – September 15, 2019
Location: Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, 500 Palm Dr, Novato, CA 94949
Hours: Wednesday – Friday 11:00am to 4:00pm; Saturday – Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm
July 30, 2019 California USA
Dear Writers and Readers,
If we are able to read and write and not be persecuted for doing so, we have the responsibility to speak our truths, as well as the truths of those who cannot speak for themselves.
I was lucky to be invited as an exhibitor at the 2019 “Hungry Ghosts: Exploring the intersection between chronic heartache and prescriptions for resilience” show, curated by Cynthia Tom and Maggie Yee for A PLACE OF HER OWN (™). Due to illness, I was unable to work on my piece, therefore, I will not be an exhibitor this time. I shall be there as a fan of all the artists, supporters and advocates.
Theme Consultant and Writing Coach Teresa Jade LeYung Supports Artists Who Face Hungry Ghosts
If curators Cynthia Tom and Maggie Yee invite me again, I shall exhibit:
Teresa Jade LeYung says:
“Hungry ghosts eat, I spit nails.
Let Self speak, I prevail.”
Special thanks to Coach MaryT for word-magic!
Teresa Jade LeYung of Love Made Of Heart says: “When I’m in Paris, I know I have come home.”
As theme consultant and writing coach, Teresa empowers writers to transform their dearest dreams into reality.
Dear Writers,
Teresa LeYung-Ryan here wishing you “Happy writing, rewriting, and building your name!” I am teaming up with Valerie Haynes Perry and Luan Stauss to deliver a new version of my workshop “Where Are You On Your Writer’s Journey?” I remember having fun conducting my monthly class at Boadecia’s Books (I am thinking of you, angel Suzanne Corson) and I am excited now to collaborate with Valerie and Luan.
Please tell your writer-friends about:
Where are YOU on YOUR WRITER’S JOURNEY?
Sunday, August 28th , 2016, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Laurel Book Store, 1423 Broadway, near the 12th St. BART station in Oakland
COST: $25.00 with a capacity for 20 writers
Sign up by Wed, Aug. 24th http://www.laurelbookstore.com/event/where-are-you-your-writers-journey
Join Luan Stauss, Teresa LeYung-Ryan and Valerie Haynes Perry in this three-hour workshop for those who identify themselves as serious writers. The panel will address the following topics:
* Maintain clarity, self-confidence, and motivation to bring your own book into being
* Build your name, platform, and fanbase to hook attention before publication
* Expand your knowledge of the moving parts that comprise the publishing industry and make savvy choices
Valerie Haynes Perry (motivational writer, author, coach) says: “I motivate serious writers to embrace the experience of completing their own books and encouraging fellow writers.” motivationalwriting.com Write the Book You Want—Be Your Own Coach, Listening Out Loud—A Friend to the Serious Writer, Write, Read, Listen—Your Handy Writing Coach; and four novels – Tanner Blue, Painted Deserts, Music for the Dream, and Members
Teresa LeYung-Ryan (manuscript consultant, author, fanbase-building coach) says: “I can help you focus on your themes to rewrite with ease and build your writer’s platform to attract attention now.” WritingCoachTeresa.com Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase in 22 Days—Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW; Love Made of Heart: a Daughter Finds Herself through Witnessing Her Mother’s Mental Illness (novel)
Luan Stauss (owner of and book buyer for Laurel Book Store since 2001) says: “The books I want in the store are the ones I want to read and put in the hands of other readers.” laurelbookstore.com
Click the link below for a ticket to the event and to reserve the books written by the presenters.
http://www.laurelbookstore.com/event/where-are-you-your-writers-journey
You can also call or email the store to reserve a spot. 510-452-9232 or laurelbookstore@att.net
COST: $25.00 with a capacity for 20 writers Sign up by Wednesday, August, 24th.
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The novel: Love Made of Heart: a Daughter Finds Herself Through Witnessing Her Mother’s Mental Illness
Coach Teresa’s Third Year Sponsoring “The Immigrant Experience” Writing Contest
I remember feeling hopeful when I entered the first five pages of my novel to the Jack London Writers Conference Writing Contest 1997 and the thrill when I heard my name announced as a winner. That recognition gave me confidence when I wrote query letters to literary agents. That manuscript became Love Made of Heart (published in October 2002).
So, when Bardi Rosman Koodrin (Literary Director of the Fine Arts Galleria at San Mateo County Fair) asked me to sponsor a writing contest, I had to say “Yes!”
Other sponsors said “Yes!” too. For information about all the contests, please click on the headline below for my March 7, 2013 post:
Writing Contests – Novel, Memoir, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Short Story, Mystery, Essay, Poetry, Monologue, Children’s Novel, and More !
The deadline for all literary contests, including the NDNU scholarship opportunity as well as the two book cover art contests, is Monday April 1, 2013 at 5:00pm California time, no exceptions. $10 per entry.
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Thank you, Bardi Rosman Koodrin, all sponsors, members of California Writers Club, and, of course the folks at San Mateo County Fair! Good luck to all contestants!
Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan cheering for you!
Writing Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan cares about helping fiction and nonfiction writers build their platforms and work on their craft simultaneously with ease. She says: “Wear the dual hats as promoter and writer and be happily published. Reach out, not stress out, to materialize your dearest dreams.”
What Is Happening this Weekend November 16, 17, 18, 2012 for Writers and Readers in northern California?
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The award-winning guidebook TellTale Souls Writing the Mother Memoir: How to Tap Memory and Write Your Story Capturing Character & Spirit
If you could tell just one small story that would reveal the essence of your mother’s character and keep her spirit alive, what would it be?
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Saturday, November 17, 2012, 9:30 am–1:30 pm
“The Narrator’s Tale: All About Point of View” Workshop at Redwood Writers
Presented by Ana Manwaring
Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa,
2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
$25 members, $35 non-members
Register: http://redwoodwriters.org/workshops/november-2012-workshop/
A workshop on the intricacies of Point of View. This will be a hands on workshop so come prepared with pen, paper, and a scene from your original writing (double spaced) that includes plenty of narration.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:00am Belmont, CA Library
San Francisco Peninsula Branch of California Writers Club presents:
Tanya Egan Gibson: Author, Editor, Writing Coach
Learn the various ways you can get the details of places right (even without a travel budget), how to make your world exciting, and and how to use your world to strengthen both plot and characterization. For more: tanyaegangibson.com Tanya is the author of How To Buy a Love of Reading.
Members $15, Non-Members $18, Students $10 with ID
http://www.cwc-peninsula.org/events_pay.html
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Saturday, November 17th, 2012 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Sacramento Branch of California Writers Club
Luncheon November 2012: Karl Palachuk, publisher
Topic: Publishing Your Own Book: What’s new, what’s important, what’s essential?
Members $12.00, Non-Members $14.00
Meetings are held at:
Tokyo Buffet restaurant
7217 Greenback Ln., Citrus Heights, CA 95621
http://www.cwcsacramentowriters.org
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Nov. 2 – 18, 2012 Fringe of Marin Festival of New Bay Area One-Act Plays and Solos
http://www.fringeofmarin.com/index.html
http://www.fringeofmarin.com/performanceschedule.html
Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan and author Lynn Scott will catch a show in Program 2 to cheer for playwrights Carol Sheldon (On With the Wind) and Ollie Mae Trost Welch (Shaw). Annette Lust, I cheer for you always!
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Sunday, November 18, 2012, 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch of California Writers Club
Speaker — “Scenes for the Novel and the Screen” with James Dalessandro
at the Oakland Main Library, Bradley C. Walters Community Room, also known as the West Auditorium, Oakland, CA
Monthly Speaker Programs (FREE)
1:05 p.m. Doors Open, Marketing Group
1:30-2:00 pm Social Time
2:00 to 4:30 pm Announcements, Program & More Social Time
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Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!
Sincerely,
Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan
As coach and author of Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW, Teresa says: “Whether you are writing fiction or nonfiction, make your name synonymous with the issues you write about.”
Update: Colleagues Leon Veal, Judith Marshall, Chandra Garsson, Sheryl Fairchild, Susan Pace-Koch, Dave LaRoche, and of course Cindy Sample and Jennifer Walker have sent their good wishes to Margie Yee Webb via my facebook posting of this blog post.
Margie Yee Webb, author of Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings: Insight and Inspiration for a Wonderful Life, enjoys promoting her book in person.
Margie says: “I am so excited since I have seen some authors at Apple Hill before and wanted to do an event there. So when Cindy Sample asked me, I said yes!”
10th Annual Art in the Orchard
September 8 & 9, 2012
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Author Appearance and Book Signing
Rainbow Orchards – #10
2569 Larsen Drive
Camino, CA 95709
Local Authors Margie Yee Webb (Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings: Insight and Inspiration for a Wonderful Life), Cindy Sample (Dying for a Dance and Dying for a Date) and Jennifer Walker (Bubba Goes National and Bubba to the Rescue) will be signing their books and talking to fans.
Click here Margie’s calendar of events for details of this fun event.
Click here for Margie Yee Webb’s website to see how this author builds her writer’s platform and fanbase
Click here for El Dorado Arts Council
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Then, on Saturday Sept. 22, 2012, 10:00am – 4:00pm Margie Yee Webb, Rita Lakin (Gladdy Gold mystery series) and I (Teresa LeYung-Ryan) will co-exhibit our books and have fun with our colleagues and fans at the Sonoma County Book Festival in Santa Rosa, CA. Click here for my webpage of events.
Sincerely,

writers' platform-building coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan says: "Reach out, not stress out, to materialize your dearest dreams!"
As coach and author of Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW, she says: “Whether you are writing fiction or nonfiction, make your name synonymous with the issues you write about.”
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