Play On Words is kicking off 2018 with a special show, Activists Unite, at Cafe Stritch on January 17. In summer 2017, we partnered with San Jose’s Flash Fiction Forum, along with writer and professor Maria Judnick, and graphic designer, artist and writer Peter Caravalho, to create Activate, our activist chapbook. We are delighted to read selections from the forthcoming book at our January show. Hope to see you there!
New Year, Nouveau: January 6
Play On Words' next show is quickly approaching! Join us on January 6 at San Jose's Cafe Stritch for an evening of plays, stories and poems. How cool is this poster, designed by Grant Parfitt? RSVP on Facebook to get the details. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door.
Take Flight
I'm thrilled to announce that my short story, "Exposure," was a finalist in the 2015 Reynolds Fiction Prize, awarded by the Center for Women Writers. Congratulations to all involved!
In other news, tomorrow night is Play On Words: Take Flight at San Jose's Cafe Stritch. I'm so unbelievably excited. This production represents more than six months of dedicated work--soliciting submissions, collaborating with artists and performers, networking with San Jose businesses. Tomorrow will be our biggest, boldest show yet, showcasing the work of 13 Bay Area writers. We even got a mention in the San Jose Mercury News! On my birthday, no less. It has been a good week.
The pursuit of creativity is often as wonderful as any one "thing" we can create. And the beat goes on.