This group will mostly focus on short fiction with the goal of getting the pieces into contests and/or published somewhere. Some meetings and group writings will be designed around the fundamentals of writing strong fiction. I've been a member of many writers' groups and I've seen ones that work and ones that crash and burn. The key seems to be respect for each and every member as a person, then as a writer. Set your ego aside, be prepared to take an honest look at your work, and put energy into …

This is a motivated group of professionals dedicated to assisting other like-minded people who are interested in becoming paid professional speakers or published authors. If you have ever wanted to take your career to the next level, this is where you need to be, we provide monthly interactive training in areas ranging from developing your personal and professional speaking skills, to writing, marketing and much more, details are available at www.thespaa.org, Welcome!

With a strong foundation in the classical arts, we are modern people and can appreciate history while creating it ourselves. Whether you enjoy photography, museums, the theatre, or going out and listening to a live band and dancing to it while enjoying a cocktail, let's get together and do some artsy things and also show the world our lively selves :) I have come to realize that people are reading more (it seems) these days than for a long time, or that I can remember. I think a bit of variety w …