Mike Harden was a regular attendedee at our conferences until 2008 when he was busy working on a book about a restaurant chain founder Bob Evans.
Members' Books
Ernie Witham has new book
A Year in the Life of a ‘Working’ Writer. A Memoir to the Best of the Recollection of Ernie Witham”, chronicles Ernie’s constant search for that next humor column and the life surrounding a humor columnist.
President's Column
Presidents Message – Samantha Bennett
This is going to be one hell of a conference — especially considering the air of austerity and nervousness permeating our nation and our industry.
You, the Columnist
Karma journalism
My karma is journalistic in bent. I use karma to get great stories. Here are a few of my karma mantras:
There’s no such thing as a small story or small phone call.
No passion for the writer, no passion for the reader.
Member News
Cohen Wins SPJ Award
Laurence Cohen of the Hartford Courant won the First Place “Excellence in Journalism” award from the Connecticut Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Members' Books
Rearick’s Stories Chosen for Collections
“Kudzu’s Last Stand,” a short story by Cappy Hall Rearick, was selected to appear in the Florida Writers Association Collection.
Member News
Memminger Launches New Column
Emphasizing that he’s not retired, Charles Memminger reports that he has launched a new column called “Charleyworld” that is appearing weekly in The Honolulu Advertiser.
President's Column
Presidents Message – Samantha Bennett
Good journalism matters. Reporting matters. And columnists, who are not just observers and commentators but also reporters, really do make a difference in the communities they chronicle.
Members' Books
Schwartzberg’s book released
Joel Schwartzberg, second place winner in the Online Category of the 2009 writing contest, has a new book which was just released, “