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Charles P. Ries had his short story, “Dad Drives,” appear
in the Peninsula Pulse’s Special Summer Literary Issue; and
his short story, “Albino Prunes,” receive an Honorable Mention
in the Wisconsin Regional Writers’ Association 2006
Jade Ring Contest. Charles’ poetry reviews have been accepted
in Poetic Diversity, Lummox, Poesia, and Blind Man’s
Rainbow. Charles’ poetry will appear in Strong Verse, The
Café Review, League of Laboring Poets, Back Street Quarterly,
World Poetry Press, Presa, Voices of Israel Anthology,
and Concrete Meat Press. He will be featured reader on December
8, 2006, in Santa Clara, California, at the Wired
Wash Poetry Reading.
Lifetime member Dorothy Carey (Green Bay) recently
published a genealogy of the Laurie and Drumb families,
early Door County settlers. Other recent credits include
awards from the Cultural Arts Program of Wisconsin Regional
Activity Personnel (WRAP) for a short story, “The
Teacup,” and an article entitled “All the Best Men Are Married.”
Dorothy’s writing swept the organization’s competition
for the second year in a row, earning the Best of Show award.
Two of her short stories, “The Water Boy,” and “Michael,”
appeared in the Door County Peninsula Pulse. 54301.
Marsha Jordan’s essay, “Hunky Magoo,” won honorable
mention in the most recent "America's Funniest Humor" contest
(http://www.humorpress.com/Results/Essays-200608-09/
c-HonMens/JordanMarsha-Essay-200608-09-
HunkyMagoo.htm). Her essay, “Storm Debris,” is among
several of her essays that have recently been published on the
Sermon Illustrator (http://www.sermonillustrator.org). She
also was interviewed by “Once Upon a Romance” (http://
www.onceuponaromance.net/MarshaJordanInterview.htm).
Nancy Rafal attended the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival
in New Jersey. She read several of her poems at a Grist
Mill open mic event. Nancy's essay, “Kangaroo Lake As I
See It,” is published in The Nature of Door (CrossRoads
Press, Ellison Bay, WI). The book is a collection of essays
and poems focusing on protected areas of the Door Peninsula
and is sponsored by the Door County Land Trust. E-mail
Nancy for more information at mrsticket@dcwis.com.
Birney Dibble, long-time WRWA member and two-time
Jade Ring winner (Juvenile Fiction, 1980, and Adult Fiction,
1985), released his latest book, THE SAME GOD this past
summer. It compares the Bible with the Koran, matching
verses under chapter headings such as Heaven and Hell, War
and Retaliation, Predestination, Attitude Towards Females,
the Resurrection, Divorce, the Creation Stories, and many
other ideas, concepts, and beliefs. It also compares the stories
of Moses, Abraham, Jesus, and half a dozen other characters
who appear in both books. Unlike most of the articles and
books comparing the two books, this one does not take sides
or point a finger at either religion. It merely juxtaposes
verses, allowing the reader to make up his own mind about
the similarity or dissimilarity of the passages. See
www.dibblebooks.com for a brief description of all seven of
Birney’s books, as well as a brief autobiography.
H. B. Huisinga’s story, "Spirit Cemetery," was recently
published in The iNK, Freeport, Illinois’ community newspaper.
See HB’s Web site (http://www.hbhuisinga.com/) for all
the latest news about HB’s book, Deracination, and other
publication successes.
Ruth Wucherer, Milwaukee, sold an article, “New Hi-
Pines Eagle River Campground in Eagle River, Wisconsin,
Becomes Fully Operational in the 2006 Season.” It was published
in the September 2006 issue of Camping Today magazine
(page 32). Ruth teaches a non-fiction article-writing
class in the Milwaukee Public Schools and hands out a few
extra copies of The Wisconsin Regional Writer to her students.
They have expressed interest in writing, but none have
taken advantage of our new student rate to become members
yet. Keep trying, Ruth. #
Notes from the Group Coordinator: Earle Garber, groups@wrwa.net 715-421-0244
483 Airport Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
This past summer has been one great one for new groups. It is after all about helping people who would write find a home.
The St. Croix Valley PEN and ThINK group is well on its way. Contact is Bev Larsen 715-378-2723 in Hudson.
Aspiring Authors of the Stevens Point Area (AASPA) announced a first meeting at the George White Portage County Library
October 30, 6:30 p.m. Writers; all ages are welcome. Contact Alicia Razni 344-9451.
Writers in the Burlington area have a leader who is canvassing local membership and preparing a flyer for non-members to
form a group. Contact Elizabeth Bruno 767-1357 ext 11.
Inquiries have been received from members in Green Bay and DePere. We’re looking for help in Packerland! #
Wisconsin Fellowship of Christian Authors (WFCA) Announce "CELEBRATING THE WORD" -- Writers' Conference
April 21, 2007, at Appleton Alliance Church, 2693 W. Grand Chute Blvd, Appleton, WI 54913
www.wisconsinchristianauthors.com