(By Art Crummer) Dr. Kevin McCarthy, who taught Linguistics, Modern English Structure, and History of the English Language at the University of Florida before his retirement in 2005, spoke at WAG’s February meeting on “Finding Your Niche.” McCarty took “Floridiana” as his niche, and has published 30 books having to … Read More
Forty writers attended WAG's first workshop/retreat, held at Skipper Hammond’s rural homestead on the Gainesville side of Williston. Workshop topics included publishing, e-books, poetry, marketing, blogging, freelance writing, and submitting to the 2016 Bacopa Literary Review. The cost to WAG members was $15. Attendees enjoyed morning coffee, donut holes, and … Read More
Dr. Peggy Macdonald, the Executive Director of the Matheson History Museum, spoke about the many helpful people and resources that opened doors for her in the promotion for her recently published book, Marjorie Harris Carr. Her book is an intimate look at this remarkable woman who dedicated her life to … Read More
WAG authors displayed and sold their books at this festival, Gainesville's premier horticultural event, which features about 170 booths offering plants, garden accessories, arts and crafts, educational exhibits, food -- and now -- books. The festival ran for two days: March 19 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) March 20 (10:00 … Read More
Nicole Harris (third from left), teacher of English literature at Gainesville High School, and her talented group of students presented a program of poetry in honor of Poetry Month (April). Harris, Coordinator of Youth Programs for ARTSPEAKS, founded the poetry club Canes On Da Mic two years ago, giving students the opportunity … Read More
Three published authors, Darlene Marshall, Wendy Thornton, and Larry Brasington, discussed their outlining and writing styles. A book signing followed the program and Q&A. Darlene Marshall writes award-winning stories of romance and adventure, featuring pirates, privateers, smugglers and the occasional possum. She lives in North Florida and loves being a writer … Read More
The Matheson History Museum and the Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) teamed up to present the second “Scribes of the Sunshine State” program. Four distinguished authors -- Mary Wood Bridgman, Jack E. Davis, Kate Dupes Hawk, and Darlene Marshall -- shared how Florida inspired their writing. See their bios below. … Read More
