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The passing of a founding member
Betty MacQueen, a charter member of West Virginia Writers, Inc., passed away in her sleep this morning. According to her son, Steve, It was a very peaceful passing. Her wishes are for her body to be donated to the medical community thru the State of Virginia...
Slate of Nominations for WV Writers Officers for the 2016-2017 term
The Constitution and By-Laws of West Virginia Writers Inc., provides in Section 3 rules for the Election and Terms of Office for its board of directors. "Officers shall be elected in open forum at the annual meeting and shall take office on July 1. Any regular...
Workshop Descriptions
The descriptions of the majority of the workshops for WV Writers 2016 Summer Conference are now available and updates will be forthcoming. Check it out at our CONFERENCE PAGE.
Tim Armentrout’s “Someone Screaming Out” now available
Former WV Writers Region 4 rep, Tim Armentrout, has just had his latest poetry collection publication, Someone Screaming Out, from Spuytenduyvil press. Tim and his work have been featured on previous episodes of the West Virginia Writers Podcast. In addition to...
Matthew Neil Null readings in West Virginia
Matthew Neill Null, judge for the WV Writers Annual Writing Contest 2016, and author of the books Honey from the Lion and the recently released Allegheny Front, will be on a reading tour through parts of West Virginia in the coming week. HUNTINGTON, WV Empire Books...
Former president Fay Thompson passes
(This news courtesy of Patsy Pittman, via the WV Writers Facebook page) Fay Thompson, 81, of Ripley, a long time member and past president of WVW, passed away January 10, 2016. Fay was a widely published author, particularly of mystery and romance short stories. Her...