Midwest Fiction Writers meets on the second Saturday of every month
Our typical schedule includes:
09:00 - 10:00 - Preprogram Journey of a Novel
10:15 - 11:15 - Business Meeting
11:30 - 12:30 - Program
We meet at the Edina Community Center.
March 13, 2010 - Room 351
Journey of a Novel ($8)
Chris Columbus will share her journey on writing The Perfect Country and Western Story.
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Dr. Mark DePaolis
You may have read his humor column in the StarTribune, heard him as a percussionist for the local Irish band Erin Rogue, or seen him on TPT's award-winning "Almanac." You might also have seen him at Park Nicollet Brookdale, where he has an active Family Medicine practice.
Mark, the author of three books: "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor: Humorous Second Opinions for Everyday Life," "Are You a Real Doctor? More Humorous Second Opinions for Everyday Life," and "Get Well Sooner: A Dose of Laughter From the Humor Doctor," will answer our questions about medicine and doctors.
April 10, 2010 - Room 351
Journey of a Novel ($8)
Michele Hauf will tell us all about writing Her Vampire Husband, scheduled to be released by HQN on April 10.
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Magenta Griffith has been a Witch more than 30 years and a High Priestess for more than 20 years. She is a founding member of the coven Prodea, which has been celebrating rituals since 1980, as well as being a member of various Pagan organizations such as Covenant of the Goddess. She presents classes and workshops at a variety of events around the Midwest. She shares her home with a small black cat and a large collection of books.
What is Witchcraft - and what isn't it? Magenta will discuss Wicca as a religion and Witchcraft as a magical system, as well as how both relate to Paganism. She will answer specific questions and recommend books and other resources for further information.
May 8, 2010 - Room 351
Journey of a Novel ($8)
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June 12, 2010 - Room 351
Journey of a Novel ($8)
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July 10, 2010
Journey of a Novel ($8)
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August 14, 2010
Journey of a Novel ($8)
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September 11, 2010
Journey of a Novel ($8)
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October 9, 2010
Journey of a Novel ($8)
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November 13, 2010
Journey of a Novel ($8)
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December 13, 2009
No program this month. It's our annual holiday party. See your December MUSE for time and directions.
January 9, 2010 - Room 351
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Tina Sasseville served for over a decade as an intelligence analyst for the CIA, specializing in the politics and culture of the Middle East and North Africa, including two years at the U.S. Embassies in Cairo and Algeria. She currently works for the Department of Homeland Security/Transportation Security Administration as an international policy analyst.
February 13, 2010 - Room351
Journey of a Novel ($8)
Connie Brockway talks about writing The Golden Season. Program fee includes a copy of The Golden Season.
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Jennie Berglund was the YMCA's fitness instructor of the year, she teaches a number of popular classes, including Turbokick, Hip Hop Hustle, and PiYo, she is an 8th grade health teacher at Oak Grove Middle School in Bloomington, and does work with leadership for young women. She'll be speaking about health and fitness for writers.
