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Story Circle Network
. . . for women with stories to tell
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Austin e-Letter
July 1, 2002, Vol. 3, No 6
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In This Issue
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Coming attractions:
Programs & activities:
Neat stuff to buy:
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Third Annual Life-Writing Contest
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Do you know who you are? Have you discovered your undiscovered self? If so, you have just two weeks to write your story and enter it in our third annual Life-Writing Competition (open only to Story Circle members). This year’s topic focuses on our identity: “Who Am I, Anyway?” The deadline is July 15. Winners will be announced August 15. For details, rules, and awards, go here: www.storycircle.org/Contests. (You're not a member? Then join already! [www.storycircle.org/frmjoinscn.shtml])
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Schmooze the Muse
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Susan Albert's July 20 workshop on turning memoir to fiction is currently full, but we're taking names for a waiting list in case we have last-minute cancellations. To add your name, go here: www.storycircle.org/Workshops/SchmoozeTheMuse.shtml, then click on "online enrollment form."
Stay tuned for the Fall schedule of Schmooze the Muse Saturdays. We'll be announcing it next month, and you'll want to be among the first to sign up for one of these exciting Saturday workshops!
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Be Our Guest!
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The Austin Chapter invites chapter members and their guests to attend our upcoming "Be Our Guest" program. It will be held at the LCRA Colorado Room, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd. (see a map here: www.storycircle.org/graphics/LCRA_map.html).
Sunday, August 25, 2-4pm:
PJ Pierce talks about her new book, Let Me Tell You What I've Learned: Texas Wise Women Speak, a collection of wisdom gathered in interviews with 25 well-known Texas women. Carolyn Blankenship's Write On! circle will also share selections from their work. Story Circle member Trudie Eklund will speak briefly about her new book, Where Are My Hugs? and will have copies for sale.
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Barnes & Noble Memoir Collection
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You are invited to contribute to a new memoir collection! The book, called The Noble Generation is being compiled by the folks at Barnes & Noble, who welcome submissions from people over 55. If you have a story to tell and you'd like to share it with the world, you'll find guidelines for submission here: www.storycircle.org/noble.html. You can also attend a memoir workshop led by our OWL-Circle workshop facilitators. The Barnes & Noble Community Relations Coordinators will be at this workshop to answer your questions about submitting your stories.
Monday July 8, 2 p.m. Round Rock Barnes & Noble, led by OWL-Circle facilitator. For info, 512-600-0114 (Frank Campbell)
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Reading Circles
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The Austin Chapter Reading Circle meets monthly to read and discuss women's memoirs, autobiographies, and journals. July's book is Comfort Me With Apples, by Ruth Reichl. Join us for a lively discussion on July 10, or just enjoy the book on your own. Your purchase through SCN's Amazon.com link helps to support SCN's many activities. For information on how to join the Reading Circle, go to www.storycircle.org/Reading_Circle. Our Reader's Guide to Comfort Me With Apples will be posted around the first of July.
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Writing Circles
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Two new Writing Circles are forming in Northwest Austin:
- We've had several requests for a new evening writing circle. Susan Jaschke has volunteered to lead it, and we're now looking for a home. Email her at sjazz@austin.rr.com and let her know that you're interested. You might also tell her which nights would be best for you.
- Judy Flournoy will facilitate a second writing circle at Spicewood Springs library beginning in September. We will announce the time and date soon. If you are interested in joining this new circle, please contact Judy at judflo@att.net.
Interested in meeting with other women to write and share stories? Please join one of our Austin Chapter Writing Circles for support, encouragement, and ideas for life-writing topics. The Circles meet monthly:
- Susie Kelly Flatau leads the Southwest Austin Writing Circle. It meets at the Serranos in Oak Hill or phone: 512-288-4614. (6510 W. Hwy. 290, Austin, TX 78735) on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7-8:30pm. Contact Susie Flatau via email: susie@wordsbysusie.com or phone: 512-288-4614.
- Laylee Muslovski leads the Temple Writing Circle. It meets in the Temple Public Library (100 West Adams, Temple, TX 76501) every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm. Contact Laylee Muslovski via email: pmuslovski@gt.rr.com or phone: 254-780-1890. If you live between Georgetown and Waco, this circle may be just what you've been looking for!
(Note: This circle will not meet again until fall...)
- Carolyn Blankenship leads the Write On! Circle (formerly known as the South-Central Austin Writing Circle). It meets at the Senior Activity Center (3911 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704) on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 7-8:30pm. Contact Carolyn Blankenship via email: cb@io.com or phone: 512-443-5222.
(Note: This circle is closed to new members through September, 2002.)
- Carolyn Scheider leads the Spicewood Springs Writing Circle. It meets at the Spicewood Springs Branch Library on the 3rd Wednesday (NOTE THE DAY CHANGE, for June-August!!!) of every month from 12:15-2pm. Contact Carolyn Scheider via email: carjos7@aol.com or phone: 512-258-8635.
(Note: This circle is closed to new members through September, 2002.)
- Judith Helburn leads the Fourth Tuesday Mid-Day Writing Circle. It meets at the Yarborough Branch Library from 11:30-1. Contact Judith Helburn via email: thehelburns@sbcglobal.net or phone: 512-454-7229.
(Note: This circle is closed to new members for the year 2002.)
- Donna Remmert leads the Northwest Austin Writing Circle. Members meet at her home (3301 Far View Drive) every third Wednesday of the month from 4-6pm. If you would like information, contact Donna Remmert via email: donnaremmert@comcast.net or phone: 512-349-0811.
(Note: This circle is closed to new members for the year 2002.)
For more information, visit the Austin Chapter Writing Circles web page: www.storycircle.org/AustinChapter/WritingCircle.shtml.
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Austin OWL-Circle Workshops
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Have you always wanted to write down those family stories before they’re forgotten? Are there events in your life that you’d like to share with your family? Join us at Seton Southwest for five workshop sessions and learn how to organize and write your story. For information, click here: www.storycircle.org/owlcircle/austin/workshops.html.
If you know of a church, women's group, individual's home, or senior residence that would like to sponsor an OWL-Circle workshop, or if you would like to facilitate one of these groups, let Pat Flathouse know, at pflat@austin.rr.com or 512-347-7687.
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Internet Chapter News
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The chapter now has 164 members, 12 Writing eCircles, and a Reading eCircle. If you're a Story Circle member and want to join our cyber-circle, click on Internet Chapter. If you're not a member but are interested in joining the Network, check out the Story Circle web site (www.storycircle.org).
The chapter's "Story of the Month" feature is going strong. eCircle #5's Lea Vollmer was chosen for this honor in May, and eCircle #6's Linda Wisniewski is in the spotlight for June. IC members can read these stories here: http://www.storycircle.org/InetChapter/StoryOfTheMonth.
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Story Circle T-Shirts
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Life is not complete without your Story Circle t-shirt. Your purchase helps the SCN do its work to educate others about the importance of women's stories. Buy one or two for yourself, and several more for gifts!
- Fruit of the Loom "Heavy Cotton" (100% cotton)
- Beige with purple printing
- Logo on front, motto on back:
- “What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open.”—Muriel Rukeyser
- Available in medium, large, 1X, 2X, & 3X
- $16 (shipping/handling and tax included)
Use our online form (http://www.storycircle.org/frmtshirt.shtml) to order yours today (and to see photos of the front and back of the shirt), and pay online (via PayPals) or send your check for $16 (specify size) to
Story Circle Network
P.O. Box 500127
Austin TX 78750-0127
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Meet Our Austin Chapter Program Chairwoman
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Donna Remmert
Donna Remmert is the Austin Chapter Program Chair, and is always full of creative ideas for programs and new activities. She is also a facilitator in the Writing from Life Workshop, and recently led a dream-writing workshop for SCN's Schmooze the Muse Saturday program.
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Writing From Life Workshop
Our May Writing From Life Workshop is history (herstory, actually), but the October workshop is yet to come--and you don't want to miss it! Put it on your calendar now and plan to join us in Austin TX on October 5-6. For details, go here.
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Who We Are & How to Join Us
If you're receiving this e-Letter but aren't a member, please join us. The Story Circle Network is a non-profit organization that honors women's voices and celebrates women's lives. We offer
a quarterly newsletter with features on women's lifewriting
opportunities to publish your work
workshops, classes, on-line courses
an Internet Chapter
Speaker's Bureau
much more
Annual membership is only $24 U.S., $30 Canada/Mexico, $36 elsewhere. To join, click on Join SCN and pay on-line, or send a check to
Story Circle Network
P.O. Box 500127
Austin, TX 78750-0127
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Start your own Reading or Writing Circle
We encourage you to volunteer to start your own writing circle or reading circle. We need more of these! If you are interested, please email Susan Albert (susanalbert@storycircle.org).
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Your Contributions
Share your life. If you are a member of the Story Circle Network, please share your story with us. Check the Journal for details, or click on Writers Guidelines.
Share your love. We offer free memberships to women in prison and reduced-rate memberships to women in need. If you would like to help these women find their voices and share their stories, go here and then click on "Our Sugar Bowl." (You don't have to be a member to contribute to this important program.)
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E-Letters
Are you signed up for the National Story Circle e-Letter?
We are now publishing two monthly e-Letters.
This Austin-area e-Letter brings you news about Story Circle events and activities in the Austin, TX area, while the National e-Letter brings you writing tips, quotes, and book reviews.
To subscribe to the National e-Letter, go here and enter your email address.
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We appreciate your help in spreading the word about Story Circle Network. Please forward this e-Letter to anyone interested in lifewriting -- family and friends, students, clients, members of your writing group.
If a friend has forwarded this to you, add your e-address and click below to get your own subscription.
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This e-Letter is a publication of the Story Circle Network, (P.O. Box 500127, Austin TX 78750-0127). It is provided free, via e-mail, for women interested in lifewriting worldwide. ©2002 Story Circle Network
Feel free to forward this e-Letter to friends and colleagues with appropriate credit to Story Circle Network.
This e-Letter is written and edited by Peggy Moody & Susan Wittig Albert.
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storycircle@storycircle.org
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web:
http://www.storycircle.org
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