DWG First Annual All-Members Meeting

On Wednesday night, October 25, 2023, the Dunedin Writers Group held its first all-members meeting. Part annual report, part town hall, the attendees numbered 27 in all.

Our treasurer, Rhonda, shared the DWG financial report.

The Steering Committee then gave updates on membership, our website and internet presence, plans for the anthology launch party, the DWG brochure revisions, events for 2023/24, plans for a third weekly meeting time, and new meeting protocols.

Jennifer, this year's editor, presented the anthology cover and pages from the table of contents. She also discussed the role of the editor.

Paul related a brief history of the origins of the Steering committee, its activities, and functions. 

Following these presentations was a question and answer session that was both informative and lively, with many of the members expressing suggestions, concerns, and appreciation.

Tampa Bay Magazine Book Reviews

Congratulations to Kathy Foley, J. Michael Miller, and Ron Roman for having their books reviewed in Tampa Bay Magazine! Kathy's The Devil Buys A Convent, appeared in the Sept/Oct 2022 issue. Mike's Five Paths Crossing, appeared in the March/April 2023 issue. Ron's The Purple Sink, appeared in the May/June 2023 issue.

On Saturday, March 11, 2023, Dunedin Writers Group members participated in

MythCon, an author reading event at the Dunedin History Museum

2023 began with Dunedin writers sharing their stories. The library hosted DWG readings in January and February. Then, there was Mythcon Day downtown Dunedin, with monsters and magic. This March day with folklore, legends, movies, myths, and tales would not have been complete without DWG's contributions. We gathered at the old train depot, refurbished to new life as the history museum.

Kathy Foley began DWG's storytelling with a historical tale, "His Bluff was Called," inspired by a circa 1900 Tampa Tribune article.

Dave Easby relayed a primate pirate's antics  in "The Mystery Monkey of Tampa," a story from his published collection, Mystery Monkeys and Unstable Discs.

Susan Adger kept us amused with "Moonshine, Muffins, and a Boat Named Helen," from her book Heavenly Days.

Left to right: Kathy Foley, Dave Easby, Susan Adger

In lyrical fashion, Alexis Langsner read "Home of His Soul," exploring Arthurian legends.

Tom McGann read from his The Riddle of Riddles Book: When is the riddle the answer. Young Will looks for the answer in this book, and is transported to the Realm of Reflection where the search, with no shortage of obstacles, begins.

Gail Lulek reflected on Dunedin's past by telling of "The Building on Douglas," the Publix grocery store replaced by today's library. We laughed through history repeating itself by the antics of children in the grocery, and grandchildren in the library.

Left to right: Alexis Langster, Tom McGann, Gail Lulek

Bervi Adams read a chapter from her book, Night Tastings: Part One: The Ingress.

John Whalen read his nostalgic "The Old Man and the Game," inspired by a Walt Whitman story, and coinciding with spring training at the nearby baseball stadiums.

Neil Bedeker, 16-year member of DWG, read "Storm Surge" about Hurricane Michael. This is a story from his new collection, Gulf Coast Tales.

Left to right: Bervi Adams, John Whalen, Neil Bedeker

On November 19, 2022, The Dunedin Writers Group participated in the Dunedin Library's LOCAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE

Reading Event: Local Authors Read Their Stories

WHAT?  Dunedin Writers Group Authors read their stories.
This event is open to the public and will take place at the Dunedin Public Library--in the meeting room just off the main entrance.

WHY? To give local authors a place to present their work, let the public know the great talent in the DWG and to offer sales of the new 2022 Anthology! Invite your family and friends! The more, the merrier!

WHEN? Saturday, February 18th, 1:00-3:00

WHERE? Dunedin Public Library

Members of  the Dunedin Writers Group will also have their own books on sale.

COME JOIN US!!Let's make this a fabulous event!!

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A Recent Book by One of Our Members

Moonshine, Muffins, and a Boat Named Helen: Stories from a Small Florida Town in the 1930S

When an old church is torn down in the small Florida town of Toad Springs, a trunk full of stories written by the inhabitants in the 1930s is discovered in the attic.

You'll meet Midge and Smitty Mallet, who end up in Toad Springs after being led astray by one of the Tennessee binder boys, Chuck Barber and his plans to get rich starting up a "game of chance," and Ginger Perkins who, after being jealous for years of her best friend's successful singing career, learns to be careful what you ask for.

Laugh along with these heartwarming and hilarious down-home tales from another era in the sequel to Seashells, Gator Bones, and the Church of Everlasting Liability!