It’s always exciting to see someone have their first work published! Especially when they’ve been diligently working at improving their craft. That’s why it’s awesome to celebrate the publication of LSF Writers Member Joe Smalley’s first short story, “Autofill Memories,” at the online journal Suddenly and Without Warning! Read this emotional flash fiction about entertainment, Christmas, sadness, and how
technology remembers things that we wish we could forget at https://www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/autofill-memories/.

We have a ton of good member news this week! It’s so great to see our members have their hard work rewarded by publication. First up, our wonderful Treasurer and member, Jay Siegel, writing as Jacob Graysol. Jay’s Down-the-Shore short story, Death Notice, was published at Close to the Bone, and it’s free to read at https://www.close2thebone.co.uk/wp/death-notice/.

Join LSF Writers member L.G. O’Connor on Saturday, January 24, for “Compelling First Pages” at the Wayne Public Library, 2:30 – 4:00 PM, 461 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ. Attendees can submit the first 250 words of their book one week before the session. For more information, please visit www.waynepubliclibrary.org.

Meet LSF Writers Member and Award-winning Author L.G. O’Connor at the Oldwick Book & Christmas Fair, 12 noon – 4 PM. It’s a free event with fun for the whole family. Enjoy the author readings, take pictures with the Grinch, and have a wonderful time to welcome the holiday season. Zion Lutheran Church, 18 Miller Avenue, Oldwick, NJ.

Need an awesome Saturday outing? How about the Ocean City Public Library Local Author showcase, where you can meet award-winning LSF Writers Member Mickey Flagg? Visit with Mickey and other authors from 1 to 3 pm on November 22.

🎉 Meet NY Times and USA Today best-selling author and LSF Writers Member Caridad Pineiro at FanNation: the Geekstravaganza at the Toms River Library from 10 AM to 4 PM! Stop by to say hi and check out some of her books. imagination. Take a breather and grab a seat at my her workshop, “Choosing the Right Path to Publication,” where Caridad will share insider tips to help you navigate your publishing journey. Hope Caridad sees you there! 🚀📚

On Saturday, 4 October, join LSF Writers Member James Irwin for the workshop “Personal Brand Strategy for Writers.” James will talk about how to create a marketing and promotion platform that suits your time and resources, and helps you achieve your goals. The workshop will be held at the Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Road in Wayne, NJ, at 2:30 pm. The workshop is free, but space is limited and registration is required. To register go to https://waynepubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14512393.

Meet LSF Writers Member M. Flagg at the Manalapan Public Library, Saturday, October 4, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Mickey will also do a short discussion on how to build worlds in your works!