Kathy Boyd Fellure

Guest Speaking to Make a Lasting Impression!

Attendees will learn about:

• Effective preparation.
• Clear presentation.
• Your personal flair.
• Concise conclusion.
• Always leave the audience wanting more.

Kathy Boyd Fellure is the author of four children’s books, the Tahoe Trilogy novels, and the second book in her Across the Pond five novel series releases in December of 2023. She teaches at writer conferences, guest speaks, and hosted the TSPN TV show ~ Authors, Writers, Books, and Beyond.

Norman Plotkin

Writing in the age of artificial intelligence

Attendees will learn about:

• The pace of change means there are no experts.
• The ability to bring your work to market has never been easier.
• Artificial is, well, artificial.
• The powerful play goes on and you can contribute a verse!
• Never lose your true North.

Norman spent 25 years working for the California State Legislature. Cancer awakened a desire to serve others.  He writes about the experience in Take Charge of Your Cancer. Plotkin’s second book, Master Mind Master Life, is about hypnotherapy. His third book, Meditation and the Meridians, was published recently.

Elaine Faber

Author

Writing craft Do and Don’ts and examples of how NOT to write a short story.

Attendees will learn about:

• Three elements of the perfect scene.
• Hands on opportunity to write a good scene.
• A list of do’s and don’ts on writing craft.
• A fun exercise identifying how NOT to write a short story.
• Exploring good dialogue techniques

Elaine has published ten mystery novels and an anthology of ‘cat’ stories. Her short stories appear in 22 anthologies. A member of Sisters in Crime, Northern CA Publishers and Authors, and Elk Grove Writer’s Guild, Elaine has led critique groups and enjoys mentoring new writers. She lives in Elk Grove with her husband and two cats.

Eileen Hook

Author

Why write a biography of an ordinary person? How do Eliza’s experiences resonate with modern readers?

Attendees will learn about:

• Who was Eliza Gregson?
• Key sources for writing a biography
• Verify the facts, memories can be fuzzy
• Writing in first person vs third person makes the story real

Eileen Hook has a BS degree in Interpretation from CSU, Sacramento. She has been actively researching and portraying California pioneer women since 1980 at Sutter’s Fort and Marshall Gold Discovery Park. Her 40-year study of Eliza Gregson’s life has taken her from England to pre gold rush California.

Eileen Hook – Friend of Sutter Fort