Molalla Writers Faire and Bookeroo

Press Release

Re: Molalla Writers Faire and Bookeroo

Contact: Maureen Phillips, (503) 829-2359 ext. 250 or phillipm@molallariv.k12.or.us


ATTENTION! WRITERS! POETS!
The place is historic Molalla, Oregon, the dates, January 25th – 27th, 2008, the event – the Molalla Writers Faire and Bookeroo. If you are a writer, poet, or aspire to be one, this is the place for you. Whether you are already published, or just getting started, there is something for all levels.

This is a weekend dedicated to writers. Bringing writers together with publishers and editors will enable them to form relationships and bond with other writers that totally understand what it takes to bring characters to life, to do the research necessary for a non-fiction work, and the challenge to be published and have their book read.

The Writers Faire begins with a Welcome Reception on Friday evening at the elegant Prairie House Inn. Saturday morning is the perfect time for the Bookeroo. 9:00am – 2:00pm at the United Methodist Church, authors and publishers will have their books on display and for sale to the public. During the faire, sign up to pitch your book to Linda Meyer from Ink and Paper Group, LLC. Space is still available.

Beginning at 1:00pm at the Molalla Public Library there will first be a Roundtable/Panel discussion on the state of writing and publishing today. Following this will be a series of workshops, including: The Pleasures and Perils of Publishing, Writing the Knock-Out Query Letter, Marketing - a Book’s Lifeblood, Multiplying Your Publishing Potential, Children’s Writing 101, Your Memories in a Book, The Poem as a Gift, Before the Final Fix: the Three Stages of Editing, and Technology – New Doors to Publishing.

Workshop presenters include: Glen Bledsoe, Dr. Karen Bledsoe, Ana Callan, Allison Collins, Sherry Green, Vinnie Kinsella, and Marvin Mitchell. These presenters bring a vast array of extensive experience to the Faire.

Saturday evening will be the Banquet featuring key note speaker Linda Meyer from Ink and Paper Group, LLC. Linda will be around for the entire weekend and available to talk with and ask questions. The banquet will be held at the United Methodist Church and catered by Cindy’s Café’ and Catering.

Sunday morning the Faire will continue with a Fireside Get Together/Brunch at Rosse Posse Acres (elk farm). While enjoying the sight of a herd of majestic elk, the weekend will wrap up with the writers discussing all that has gone on over the weekend, cementing new friendships and relationships and relaxing around the cozy fire, followed by a tour of the elk farm.

The price for this weekend is $89.00 per person which includes the reception, Bookeroo, roundtable, three workshops, banquet and fireside. Add a two night stay at either the Prairie House Inn or Rosse Posse Acres (B&Bs) for an additional $200.00 plus room tax. Call (503) 829-2359 ext. 250 for more information or to register. Call for prices to individual activities. The Molalla Writers Faire and Bookeroo is sponsored by Molalla Community School and made possible in part by funding received from the Clackamas County Tourism and Development Council and the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation.