Scribblers of Brevard

24 May 2008

Roberta called the meeting to order at 10:00 am, welcoming members and guests.  The following guests introduced themselves and told us a little about their interests:

Bernard Warren, an engineer, is writing his memoir for his grandchildren.

Shirley Grose has published a few things, and wants to write more.

Craig Dyke called himself a “hack lyricist” is a songwriter from California.

Leila read minutes of the last meeting provided by Nancy Clark, which were Ok as read.

Scott reported $4,920.51 in the bank.  All checks deposited and all payments up to date.

Bill Allen showed us copies of his published book that were received with bad covers.  He had removed the covers, and was selling those copies for $2.00 each, as preview copies.  His idea was that if one liked the book, and wanted one with a good cover, he would take the coverless book back, return their $2.00, and sell them a perfect copy. 

Carolyn Newby brought a contest flyer, announcing a writing competition that paid good money; however there was not much time to do it.  She was going to work with Scott to send it to the membership list via e-mail.

Roberta announced the following readers:

Dan Bourassa continued reading from his novel, entitled “Pelican Bay.”  He read about a closely-knit retirement community, like many in Florida, and four couples who are intertwined with each other and in a murder investigation.

Lori Crand read a chapter from her memoir, entitled ‘The Test,” in which she felt an instant attachment to “her dream guy” whom she met at the beach.  She was later to learn that he was a young priest.

Gus Venegas read more from his memoir, a chapter about growing up in a small, “Mayberry-esque town,” in Cuba.

A friend of our visitor, Bernard Warren, read part of his memoir, entitled, “The Price is Almost Right,” about he and his wife’s visit to a game show.  They really worked at being chosen as contestants, and the outcome was quite funny.

Jim Badger read a short story about a man who kills a couple and frames another man for the crime.

Craig Dyke read his song, entitled “For An Imaginary Girl,” which I thought was very good.

Roberta adjourned the meeting at 11:20, with everyone’s approval.

Respectfully submitted,

LEILA HARBER

      For Nancy Clark