Literary Events

August 11, 2019

James River Writers Conference – Be There!

17th Annual James River Writers Conference
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Pre-conference Master Classes on Friday, October 11, 2019

Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 North 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219

Writers, this is your event! And other literary people, too. James River Writers would love to see you at the conference which is an opportunity to learn and network. Check out the list of speakers, their bios, and session topics. Expertise is impressive and varied, giving you many choices.

When you arrive, excitement will greet you at the door. You’ll study your program schedule and bounce around throughout the day as you absorb info from the panelists. A major plus is the instant camaraderie you’ll experience with your tribe. So hop over to the registration page and get it on your calendar.

If you can’t attend both days, you have to try one.

How about the illustration on this postcard! Pretty cool, right? The artist is Phillip Hilliker, Membership Coordinator for James River Writers. Thank you Phil for giving this postcard your own brand of uniqueness. 🙂 Another goodie for my collection!

~Anita~

Phillip Hilliker is a freelance illustrator and designer. More about his work is on Words & Pictures by Phillip Hilliker.

July 18, 2019

Kris Spisak’s Grammartopia!

Grammartopia
Libbie Mill Library, Thursday, July 25, 2019 7PM – 8:30PM
2100 Libbie Lake East Street, Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 501-1940

Author and editor Kris Spisak’s “Grammartopia” is a game-show style panel where three contestants battle it out for grammar prowess in an event that’s both entertaining and educational.

What was the punctuation mark first found in graffiti of ancient Pompeii?
A member of what boy band once left the stage mid-concert to correct a fan’s sign?
Should we “flesh out” or “flush out” an idea?

There will be prizes for knowledgeable audience members as well!

Grammartopia-RVAII Contestants:
Historian and debut novelist, Karen A. Chase, author
Author and Richmond Magazine columnist, Harry Kollatz, Jr.
Founder of Postcards & Authors, Anita Martin

Join Us!

Kris, Richmond’s skyline is indeed a sight to see. What a beautiful postcard image with its reflection on the James River. Thank you for sending it, along with the fascinating postcard history in your message. I will be googling to learn more. And of course, Grammartopia is going to be a fun event!

Visitors, for a peek of what to expect, watch a brief video from a previous show; and to see another postcard from Kris, click here.

See’ya there!
~Anita~