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CCW member Nicki Ehrlich recently won third place in the Napa Valley Writers Memoir Contest. Many branches of the California Writers Club (CWC) sponsor writing contests throughout the year as an opportunity to showcase t...

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/congratulations-to-nicki-ehrlich-in-napa-valley-writers-contest","title":"Congratulations to Nicki Ehrlich in Napa Valley Writers contest","summary":"CCW member Nicki Ehrlich recently won third place in the Napa Valley Writers Memoir Contest. Many branches of the California Writers Club (CWC) sponsor writing contests throughout the year as an opportunity to showcase t...","date_modified":"2025-03-30T20:58:23Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/ccw-member-lisa-crawford-watson-to-speak-about-her-new-book","html_content":"

CCW member Lisa will talk about her new book, What We Wished For: An Adoption Story, on Thursday, April 3rd at River House Books, 208 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stop by and...

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/ccw-member-lisa-crawford-watson-to-speak-about-her-new-book","title":"CCW Member Lisa Crawford Watson to speak about her new book","summary":"CCW member Lisa will talk about her new book, What We Wished For: An Adoption Story, on Thursday, April 3rd at River House Books, 208 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stop by and...","date_modified":"2025-03-30T20:50:10Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/welcome-new-members-4","html_content":"

Chuck Foster - Fiction, Thrillers

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A big New Year Welcome to our newest CCW members.

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Scotty Cornfield, David Book, John Frederickson, and Nicki Ehrlich all received Honorable Mentions in the 2024 Monterey Weekly 101 Short Story Contest

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/local-writing-contest","title":"Local Writing Contest ","summary":"Scotty Cornfield, David Book, John Frederickson, and Nicki Ehrlich all received Honorable Mentions in the 2024 Monterey Weekly 101 Short Story Contest","date_modified":"2024-12-28T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/members-to-speak-at-riverhouse-books-128","html_content":"

CCW Members Mary Smathers, Scotty Cornfield and Evan Pellervo will be speaking on the subject \"the Short Story\".

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/members-to-speak-at-riverhouse-books-128","title":"Members to Speak at RiverHouse Books 12/8","summary":"CCW Members Mary Smathers, Scotty Cornfield and Evan Pellervo will be speaking on the subject \"the Short Story\". ","date_modified":"2024-12-01T20:47:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/member-michelle-smith-publication-and-contest-win","html_content":"

Michelle's poem, “A Black Man’s Eulogy” was published in Decolonial Passage, on November 5, 2024

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/member-michelle-smith-publication-and-contest-win","title":"Member Michelle Smith Publication and Contest Win","summary":" Michelle's poem, “A Black Man’s Eulogy” was published in Decolonial Passage, on November 5, 2024","date_modified":"2024-11-21T09:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/rags-rosenberg-among-poetry-contest-winners","html_content":"

Congratulations to our own Rags Rosenberg!

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Prizes!

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Member Michelle Smith just won two awards from the SouthWest Writers annual anthology competition: Honorable Mention for her humor essay, and First Place for the haiku section of the competition. Both appear in the antho...

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/michelle-smith-earns-awards","title":"Michelle Smith Earns Awards","summary":"Member Michelle Smith just won two awards from the SouthWest Writers annual anthology competition: Honorable Mention for her humor essay, and First Place for the haiku section of the competition. Both appear in the antho...","date_modified":"2024-10-31T16:23:02Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/rachel-goss-book-signing-interview","html_content":"

River House Books will feature CCW's Rachel Goss for an Author Interview and Book Signing. Her book, Madera Creek, was published this year.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/rachel-goss-book-signing-interview","title":"Rachel Goss Book Signing & Interview","summary":"River House Books will feature CCW's Rachel Goss for an Author Interview and Book Signing. Her book, Madera Creek, was published this year.","date_modified":"2024-10-12T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/nicki-ehrlich-author-event","html_content":"

Member Nicki Ehrlich will be the featured author at the MPC Creative Writing Program Author Event in October.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/nicki-ehrlich-author-event","title":"Nicki Ehrlich Author Event","summary":"Member Nicki Ehrlich will be the featured author at the MPC Creative Writing Program Author Event in October.","date_modified":"2024-10-05T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/nicki-ehrlich-featured-at-mpc-guest-author-series","html_content":"

GUEST AUTHOR SERIES AT MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE

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Congratulations to member Jen Ghastin on the launch of her book \"The Sun Greeters\".

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/jen-ghastin-author-event","title":"Jen Ghastin Author Event","summary":"Congratulations to member Jen Ghastin on the launch of her book \"The Sun Greeters\".","date_modified":"2024-09-24T21:06:40Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/jt-rethke-published","html_content":"

Member J.T. Rethke was excited about his upcoming work being published. Sadly he passed away in December of 2023, but his story will live on.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/jt-rethke-published","title":"J.T. Rethke Published ","summary":"Member J.T. Rethke was excited about his upcoming work being published. Sadly he passed away in December of 2023, but his story will live on. ","date_modified":"2024-09-16T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/nicki-ehrlich-book-launch","html_content":"

Congratulations to member Nicki Ehrlich on releasing Zephyr Trails, the follow-up to Ellis River. The book is available for purchase now at local bookstores and on-line.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/nicki-ehrlich-book-launch","title":"Nicki Ehrlich Book Launch","summary":"Congratulations to member Nicki Ehrlich on releasing Zephyr Trails, the follow-up to Ellis River. The book is available for purchase now at local bookstores and on-line.","date_modified":"2024-07-23T17:04:29Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/don-rose-frank-southers-published","html_content":"

Congrats to members Don Rose and Frank Southers for their upcoming book Puppy Dog Tales, Stories of Adventure and Survival.

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","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/welcome-new-members-2","title":"Welcome New Members","date_modified":"2024-07-09T17:07:25Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/first-networking-event","html_content":"

Central Coast Writers held their first member networking event in Seaside at The Creperie Cafe. We discussed writerly and non-writerly topics.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/first-networking-event","title":"First Networking Event","summary":"Central Coast Writers held their first member networking event in Seaside at The Creperie Cafe. We discussed writerly and non-writerly topics. ","date_modified":"2024-07-02T18:34:55Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/authors-caught-in-the-wild","html_content":"

Our Vice President, Scotty Cornfield, performed a piece at Open Mic night at The Creperie in Seaside recently.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/authors-caught-in-the-wild","title":"Authors Caught in the Wild","summary":"Our Vice President, Scotty Cornfield, performed a piece at Open Mic night at The Creperie in Seaside recently. ","date_modified":"2024-07-02T17:18:28Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/facebook-members-only-group","html_content":"

Don't miss out on announcements or events. Join the CCW Members-Only Facebook Group.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/facebook-members-only-group","title":"Facebook Members-Only Group","summary":"Don't miss out on announcements or events. Join the CCW Members-Only Facebook Group. ","date_modified":"2024-06-27T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/nicki-ehrlich-to-publish-second-book","html_content":"

Member Nicki Ehrlich's Zephyr Trails, the follow-up to her debut novel, Ellis River, will be available as of Tuesday, June 25th. A launch party will be held on August 4th at Riverhouse Books in the Carmel Crossroads. Aut...

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/nicki-ehrlich-to-publish-second-book","title":"Nicki Ehrlich to publish second book.","summary":"Member Nicki Ehrlich's Zephyr Trails, the follow-up to her debut novel, Ellis River, will be available as of Tuesday, June 25th. A launch party will be held on August 4th at Riverhouse Books in the Carmel Crossroads. Aut...","date_modified":"2024-06-24T18:53:59Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/michelle-smith-published","html_content":"

Michelle was just published in the June issue of The Sun. My essay was a response to their themed call (theme of \"uniforms\") for their Readers Write segment. My piece about the white coat can be found here:  https://www....

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/michelle-smith-published","title":"Michelle Smith Published","summary":"Michelle was just published in the June issue of The Sun. My essay was a response to their themed call (theme of \"uniforms\") for their Readers Write segment. My piece about the white coat can be found here:  https://www....","date_modified":"2024-06-24T18:50:38Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/new-networking-event","html_content":"

As a way to provide additional networking opportunities for our members, we're starting a new event.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/new-networking-event","title":"Networking Event","summary":"As a way to provide additional networking opportunities for our members, we're starting a new event.","date_modified":"2024-06-19T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/welcome-new-members-1","html_content":"

Welcome aboard to our newest CCW Members

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/welcome-new-members-1","title":"Welcome New Members!","summary":"Welcome aboard to our newest CCW Members ","date_modified":"2024-05-26T20:09:04Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/barbara-siebeneick-poem-selection","html_content":"

Congratulations to our Member and Website Columnist for \"What's On Your Nightstand\". Her poem \"Sometimes\" will appear in the CWC Ekphrastic Vision and Verse publication.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/barbara-siebeneick-poem-selection","title":"Barbara Siebeneick Poem Selection","summary":"Congratulations to our Member and Website Columnist for \"What's On Your Nightstand\". Her poem \"Sometimes\" will appear in the CWC Ekphrastic Vision and Verse publication.","date_modified":"2024-04-16T18:52:58Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/members-only-facebook-group","html_content":"

We now have a members-only Facebook Group for you!

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/members-only-facebook-group","title":"Members Only Facebook Group","summary":"We now have a members-only Facebook Group for you!","date_modified":"2024-04-13T18:44:42Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/in-memoriam","html_content":"

CCW Member Robert Feller, Author of \"The Bipolar Express: A Formal Memoir\", died in December of 2023.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/in-memoriam","title":"In Memoriam","summary":"CCW Member Robert Feller, Author of \"The Bipolar Express: A Formal Memoir\", died in December of 2023.","date_modified":"2024-04-12T19:57:44Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/welcome-new-members","html_content":"

Welcome Aboard!

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/welcome-new-members","title":"Welcome New Members","summary":"Welcome Aboard!","date_modified":"2024-04-02T00:51:05Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/ed-corpus-photo-chosen-for-cwc-ekphrastic-anthology","html_content":"

Member Edward Corpus' Photo, The Yellow Haired Girl\" has been selected as one of the fifteen visual works for inclusion in the Visions and Verse Ekphrastic Anthology.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/ed-corpus-photo-chosen-for-cwc-ekphrastic-anthology","title":"Ed Corpus Photo Chosen for CWC Ekphrastic Anthology","summary":"Member Edward Corpus' Photo, The Yellow Haired Girl\" has been selected as one of the fifteen visual works for inclusion in the Visions and Verse Ekphrastic Anthology.","date_modified":"2024-03-30T18:12:43Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/nicki-ehrlich---audio-book-finalist-for-benjamin-franklin-award","html_content":"

Congratulations to member Nicki Ehrlich!

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/nicki-ehrlich---audio-book-finalist-for-benjamin-franklin-award","title":"Nicki Ehrlich - Audio Book Finalist for Benjamin Franklin Award","summary":"Congratulations to member Nicki Ehrlich!","date_modified":"2024-03-27T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/we-need-you-at-good-old-days","html_content":"

The annual Good Old Days Street Fair in Pacific Grove will be held on May 4th and May 5th (Sat/Sun).

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/we-need-you-at-good-old-days","title":"We Need You At Good Old Days","summary":"The annual Good Old Days Street Fair in Pacific Grove will be held on May 4th and May 5th (Sat/Sun).","date_modified":"2024-03-25T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/jane-edberg---new-book-release","html_content":"

THE FINE ART OF GRIEVING

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/jane-edberg---new-book-release","title":"Jane Edberg - New Book Release","summary":"THE FINE ART OF GRIEVING","date_modified":"2024-03-03T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/robert-feist-photos-chosen-for-cwc-ekphrastic-anthology","html_content":"

Member Robert Feist had two photos selected, out of a competition of over two hundred and fifty submissions, for inclusion in the Visions and Verse Ekphrastic Anthology.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/robert-feist-photos-chosen-for-cwc-ekphrastic-anthology","title":"Robert Feist Photos Chosen for CWC Ekphrastic Anthology","summary":"Member Robert Feist had two photos selected, out of a competition of over two hundred and fifty submissions, for inclusion in the Visions and Verse Ekphrastic Anthology.","date_modified":"2024-03-01T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/social-media-update","html_content":"

CCW has updated its social media channels recently. If you're a Facebook user, X (formerly Twitter), or Instagram user then you can search us out. Look for updates on published members, announcements about upcoming event...

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/social-media-update","title":"Social Media Update","summary":"CCW has updated its social media channels recently. If you're a Facebook user, X (formerly Twitter), or Instagram user then you can search us out. Look for updates on published members, announcements about upcoming event...","date_modified":"2024-02-24T19:52:12Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/board-memeber-changes","html_content":"

Welcome to the Board Kim Parker, our new Membership Chair.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/board-memeber-changes","title":"Board Member Additions & Changes","summary":"Welcome to the Board Kim Parker, our new Membership Chair.","date_modified":"2024-02-22T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/cwc-literary-review-winners","html_content":"

Let's congratulate our winners on acceptance for the CWC Statewide Literary Review.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/cwc-literary-review-winners","title":"CWC Literary Review Winners","summary":"Let's congratulate our winners on acceptance for the CWC Statewide Literary Review. ","date_modified":"2024-02-17T23:05:46Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/rachel-goss-book-receives-award","html_content":"

Award-Winning Author Rachel Goss Announces Maincrest Media Book Award For On Madera Creek\n\nCarmel, CA — 01-20-2024

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/rachel-goss-book-receives-award","title":"Member Rachel Goss' Book Receives Award","summary":"Award-Winning Author Rachel Goss Announces Maincrest Media Book Award For On Madera Creek\n\nCarmel, CA — 01-20-2024 ","date_modified":"2024-02-11T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/christine-sleeter-the-scribbles","html_content":"

Christine Sleeter,

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/christine-sleeter-the-scribbles","title":"Christine Sleeter Signs Off ","summary":"Christine Sleeter,","date_modified":"2024-02-01T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/jt-rethke","html_content":"

December 8, 2022, CCW member J.T. Rethke perished during an automobile accident in El Dorado County while returning home from a trip to Lake Tahoe.

","url":"https://centralcoastwriters.org/in-progress/f/jt-rethke","title":"J.T. Rethke In Memoriam","summary":"December 8, 2022, CCW member J.T. Rethke perished during an automobile accident in El Dorado County while returning home from a trip to Lake Tahoe.","date_modified":"2024-01-22T20:00:00Z"}]}