Three Thoughts to Wrap the Week

1...The next class in the free WRITERS WORKSHOP series at KCLS Woodinville Library (17105 Avondale Rd, Woodinville) is tomorrow a.k.a. SATURDAY, MARCH 22 from 11-1 PM. This month I will be joined by guest teacher Jolie Stekly, an instructor from the UW Certificate in Writing program. Jolie will focus on methods for developing 3-dimensional characters and sound plots—and will share her thoughts the “what comes first?” (plot or character) conundrum. Grab a pencil and paper and join us!

2...I am thinking of starting a monthly newsletter for writers, readers & educators. Each issue will spotlight a couple of cool books and events, offer a writing challenge, and provide a mini-educator's guide to a popular novel.  I've been looking at Constant Contact as a way to develop this newsletter but it costs money and I'm wondering if there are better options. Your thoughts?

3...If you're looking for a fun weekend read, here are three books with hot RED SHOE COVERS and spines worth cracking (one sci-fi fairy tale, one YA verse, one contemporary chick lit):

http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781442433168

http://www.amazon.com/Elevated----Young-Adult-Romance-ebook/dp/B00IGINRFI/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395111104&sr=1-1&keywords=elevated+elana+johnson

 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780312642976