Writers are invited to join forces with YWCA Sonoma County to address the issue of domestic violence at their 4th annual “Changing Hurt to Hope: Writers Speak Out Against Domestic Violence” coming up in October.
For the whole month of November, novelists across the country are sitting at their keyboards and traveling on a 50,000 word odyssey, a journey towards writing a novel in a mere 30 days for NaNoWriMo (or National Novel Writing Month). These are the words from several NaNoWriMo writers.
There’s an old African proverb that states “It takes a village to raise a child”, and these days that proverb has never been more true. Whether we’re related by blood or by intention, families come in all forms, and are only defined by the bonds of love.
Crissi Langwell is the voice of the Village, which she started in 2012. Crissi is a the mother of three kids, ages 18-24, and tells stories of her blended family and other stories related to families and parenting. She is also a Petaluma author of 11 books. You can find out more about her novels at crissilangwell.com.
The Village is also home to other voices, as well, including Stephanie Ansley (a new mom facing the joys of first-time parenthood), as well as Paul Gullixson (a parent and coach of a team of 12-year-olds) and Meg McConahey (a mom with enough experience to have some good laughs about the whole thing).
We welcome all kinds of voices, and you may see some additional viewpoints from other Press Democrat writers and local contributors. Because it truly does take a village.
