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Please scroll to the end of the list to see Karen's latest and upcoming events. Contact Karen on this site for a book-signing, presentation, or fundraiser for your group or organization.
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10:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Bookaneer Used Bookstore |
3186 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 |
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11:00 AM -- 1:00 PM Bank of Books, 748 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001 |
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FUNDRAISER FOR CONEJO VALLEY SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM -- WELLNESS FEST |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Goebel Adult Community Center 1385 E. Janss, Thousand Oaks, 91362TIME/LOCATION |
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM MRS. FIG'S BOOKWORM |
93 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo 93030 |
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MS SENIOR VENTURA COUNTY PAGEANT |
Goebel Adut Community Center, Thousand Oaks, CA |
NEWS FLASH: I read an excerpt from Freshman Mom for the talent portion of the competition and won both "Best Talent" and then the "Ms Senior Ventura County" Pageant! |
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MS SENIOR CALIFORNIA PAGEANT |
1:30 pm Joan Kroc Center for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego |
Congratulations to Reina Bolles -- the new Ms. Senior California 2015! |
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The Open Book Bookstore in the Oaks Mall, Thousand Oaks, 3 - 5 pm |
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WRITING DAZZLING DIALOGUE |
California Writers Club - East Sierra Branch, Ridgecrest, CA |
Special thanks to the CWC East Sierra branch for being such gracious hosts. I really enjoyed your meeting. |
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HEADED FOR THE FUTURE - TIPS FOR ADULTS GOING BACK TO COLLEGE |
6:30 - 7:30 PM Thousand Oaks Library |
Thanks to the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library for hosting this terrific event. I enjoyed meeting everyone who attended! |
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ULTIMATE DINING EVENT - FUNDRAISER FOR SENIOR CONCERNS, Westlake Plaza Hotel, Thousand Oaks |
As part of this spectacular event, Karen has donated several copies of Freshman Mom, which will be auctioned off with a case of wine as a "Book Club Package." Karen will attend the last session of the book club to discuss the book. What fun! |
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CenCal SCBWI CONFERENCE VOLUNTEER (Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators)
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California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA |
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VOLUNTEER JUDGE for LITERATURE in Reflections Program |
Hale Charter Middle School, Los Angeles Unified School District |
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MEET THE AUTHOR AT THE THOUSAND OAKS LIBRARY LOCAL AUTHORS' FAIR |
1401 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, Ca 91362 3 pm - 4:30 pm in the Community Room |
Karen looks forward to chatting with you! |
Contact Karen at this webste for more information |
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AUTHORS AT THE LIBRARY - A PANEL DISCUSSION ON MEMOIR WRITING |
EP Foster Library, Ventura, CA 651 Main Street, Ventura 2:00 - 3:30 PM |
Panel discussion featuring authors Karen Gorback, Alice Rene & Robb Michael. Moderated by author Philip Brown. |
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Camarillo Library 10 am - 2 pm |
Special thanks to the Camarillo Library for organizing this successful event. I enjoyed meeting all of the readers and other authors. |
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He Said. . . She Said -- A Guide to Writing Engaging Dialogue |
Conejo Valley Adult Shool, Thousand Oaks, CA 9:00 am -- Noon |
Readers love dialogue -- one of the most intimate components of storytelling. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn and practice the basic elements of wrting an engaging dialogue that will keep readers glued to your pages. |
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Conejo Valley Adult School, Thousand Oaks, CA Four sessions 10 am - noon |
If you've always wanted to write a memoir, now is the time. Not an autobiography, a memoir is a slice of life you want to record for family and friends. Bring writing materials to work in class. |
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Writing Dazzling Dialogue |
California Writers Club - San Fernando Valley Branch 1 pm meeting followed by presentation. |
Hand-on workshop to discuss and practice writing dialogue. Guests are welcomed. $5.00 guest fee. |
Motion Picture and Television Fund Center. 23388 Mulholland Dr. Woodland Hills, CA www.cwc-sfv.org |
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Writing Dazzling Dialogue |
Conejo Valley Writers Meet-Up at 12:00 at the Goebel Adult Community Center in Thousand Oaks. |
Join us for networking at noon and then a 1-hour writing workshop. Bring a pen and paper or a fully-charged laptop to participate. 1385 E. Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
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Conejo Valley Adult School for three, consecutive Mondays, 10 am -- noon. 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
If you’ve always wanted to write a memoir, now is the time! Not an autobiography, a memoir is a slice of life you want to record for family and friends. This class will walk you through the process - you can do it! Bring paper and pen or a fully-charged computer, and join us for some fun. |
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Conejo Valley Adult School, Monday, 9:30 - 11:30 am. 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, you can improve your writing by learning this valuable skill. Bring a pad of paper and a pen or a fully-charged laptop to fully enjoy this interactive workship. |
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Westlake Village Civic Center, 11 am -- 3 pm. 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village, CA |
Karen will be conducting a workshop from 11 am -- noon titled "Write a Memoir to Share Your Story."Not an autobiography, a memoir is a slice a life. It’s the view you frame through the lens of a camera rather than an entire landscape. Writing a memoir is fun and doable. Bring a pad of paper and pen to take notes and jot down the beginning of your own memoir." |
For more information, call the City of Westlake Village at 818-706-1613. |
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He Said -- She Said: A Guide to Writing Engaging Dialogue |
Conejo Valley Adult School, 9 am - noon. 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
Readers love dialogue – one of the most intimate components of storytelling. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn and practice the basic elements of writing an engaging dialogue that will keep readers glued to your pages. Please bring paper and pens or a laptop with a fully-charged battery, and get ready to have some fun |
For more information, call 805-497-2761 |
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Writing Dazzling Dialogue |
California Writers Club, Long Beach, 3 pm - 5 pm. Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90808 |
Join Karen and the Long Beach branch of the California Writers Club for an afternoon presentation devoted to Dazzling Dialogue. Please bring writing materials to fully participate in this hands-on workshop and be prepared for some serious fun! |
For more information, contact Allene Symons at asymons@earthlink.net. |
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Book Signing for "The Jackpot" in Chicken Soup for the Soul - My Amazing Mom |
Barnes and Noble, Westlake Village Promenade, 1 - 3 pm |
Please join me at Barnes and Noble to pick up an autographed copy of this special book. |
Barnes and Noble, 160 S. Westlake Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-446-2820. |
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Conejo Valley Village First Anniversary Party |
As a member of this important nonprofit, I am delighted to donate a case of Chicken Soup for the Soul - My Amazing Mom as door prizes for their First Anniversary Party! The Conejo Valley Village provides services for older adults to help them remain in their homes as long as possible. |
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Three Thursdays, May 10, 17 & 24 from 9:30 -- 11:30 am. Conejo Valley Adult School, 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
If you’ve always wanted to write a memoir, now is the time! Not an autobiography, a memoir is a slice of life you want to record for family and friends. This class will walk you through the process - you can do it! Bring paper and pen or a fully-charged computer, and join us for some fun. |
For more information, call 805-497-2761
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Writing Dazzling Dialogue |
California Writers Club - Orange County Branch |
I'm honored to have been invited to speak at the California Writers Club - Orange County Branch on one of my favorite topics: Writing Dazzling Dialogue. My novel Freshman Mom is an excellent example of the power of dialogue to draw readers into a story. Check it out on Amazon or BN online. |
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12:30 - 2:30 pm Conejo Valley Adult School, 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, you can improve your writing by learning this valuable skill. Bring a pad of paper and a pen or a fully-charged laptop to fully enjoy this interactive workship. $35 |
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Writing Dazzling Dialogue |
9:30 - 11:30 am Conejo Valley Adult School, 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
Readers love dialogue – one of the most intimate components of storytelling. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn and practice the basic elements of writing an engaging dialogue that will keep readers glued to your pages. Please bring paper and pens or a laptop with a fully-charged battery, and get ready to have some fun! $35 |
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California Senior Legislature - Swearing In Ceremony |
12:00 pm California State Capitol - Sacramento |
Honored to have been selected to be one of two representatives from Ventura County! Lots to learn about writing and submitting legislative proposals. What an honor! |
If you have questions, please contact me through this website. |
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Ventura County Writers Club |
7:00 pm. Pleasant Valley Community Center, Senior Center Room, 1605 Burnley Street
Camarillo, CA |
Join me for the "Fresh Ink" portion of the meeting during which I will read/sign my new picture book Nathan and Nana Cassandra - Superheroes. |
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Book Signing for Nathan and Nana Cassandra - Superheroes (Canceled) |
2 - 4 pm Chaucer's Books, 3321 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93105 |
Please stop by to chat while I sign copies of Nathan and Nana Cassandra - Superheroes. Please see the first page of this website for a summary and video trailer. |
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Reading Nathan and Nana Cassandra - Superheroes |
1 pm San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club, |
Motion Picture Television Fund,Villa Katzenberg, 23388 Mulholland Drive
Woodland Hills, CA 91364 |
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9:30 - 11:30 am Conejo Valley Adult School, 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
If you’ve always wanted to write a memoir, now is the time! Not an autobiography, a memoir is a slice of life you want to record for family and friends. This class will walk you through the process - you can do it! Bring paper and pen or a fully-charged computer, and join us for some fun. $65 or $55 for seniors |
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10 am - 12 pm Conejo Valley Adult School, 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, you can improve your writing by learning this valuable skill. Bring a pad of paper and a pen or a fully-charged laptop to fully enjoy this interactive workship. $35 |
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Starting Your First Picture Book |
10 am - 12 pm. Conejo Valley Adult School. 1025 Old Farm Road. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
If you've always wanted to write a picture book but didn't know where to begin, this class is for you. Join us to learn the basics, and walk away with the confidence to face a blank screen and start writing. Please bring note-taking materials, as well as a favorite picture book. |
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Read Across America Celebration |
Campus Canyon College Preparatory Academy, Moorpark, CA |
Thank you for inviting me to read Nathan and Nana Cassandra - Superheroes and talk to the children about why I wanted to become a writer! The staff and students at this school are spectacular! |
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Ventura County Writers Club -- Pleasant Valley Community Center
Senior Center Room
1605 Burnley Street
Camarillo, CA 7:00 pm |
Please join me for a 1-hour lecture on the basics of memoir writing. |
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Startng Your First Picture Book |
1 pm - 3 pm Conejo Valley Adult School. 1025 Old Farm Road. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
If you've always wanted to write a picture book but didn't know where to begin, this class is for you. Join us to learn the basics, and walk away with the confidence to face a blank screen and start writing. Please bring note-taking materials, as well as a favorite picture book. |
For more information, call 805-497-2761 or go to www.ConejoAdultEd.org |
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Thousand Oaks Library 9 am -- noon FREE Register at www.venturacountywriters.com |
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Memoir Writing (3 sessions) |
1-3 pm Conejo Valley Adult School 1025 Old Farm Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
If you’ve always wanted to write a memoir, now is the time! Not an autobiography, a memoir is a slice of life you want to record for family and friends. This class will walk you through the process - you can do it! Bring paper and pen or a fully-charged computer, and join us for some fun. $65 or $55 for seniors. |
For more information, call 805-497-2761 or go to www.ConejoAdultEd.org |
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9:30 - 11:30 am Conejo Valley Adult School, 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, you can improve your writing by learning this valuable skill. Bring a pad of paper and a pen or a fully-charged laptop to fully enjoy this interactive workship. $35 |
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Writing Dazzling Dialogue |
9:30 - 11:30 am Conejo Valley Adult School, 1025 Old Farm Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
Readers love dialogue – one of the most intimate components of storytelling. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn and practice the basic elements of writing an engaging dialogue that will keep readers glued to your pages. Please bring paper and pens or a laptop with a fully-charged battery, and get ready to have some fun! $35 |
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Writing Dazzling Dialogue CANCELED due to pandemic |
Anaheim Public Library, 2 pm, 500 West Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805 |
See description above. This presentation is part of the Saturday Writers' Workshop Series. |
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Conejo Valley Writers, Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 12:30 - 1:30 pm |
If you love to write, join us to learn about all the writing and publishing opportunities that await any determined writer. |
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Writing a Memoir - Emotion Bracketed by Time - Rescheduled to May, 2021 via ZOOM. FREE. |
California Writers Club - San Fernando Valley Branch at the Motion Picture Television Fund
Villa Katzenberg
23388 Mulholland Drive
Woodland Hills, CA 91364 |
A memoir is a slice of life you want to record for family and friends. This presentation will walk you through the process. You can do it! |
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Prose with a Purpose (virtual class via ZOOM) |
10:30 AM -- Noon Offered through Conejo Valley Adult School |
Learn to compose compelling letters and presentations regarding topics about which you feel strongly. Whether for city council meetings or "letters to the editor," you will leave this class with the confidence to write "prose with a purpose." |
For more information or to register, call 805-497-2761 |
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Writing a Memoir - Emotion Bracketed by Time |
This presentation will be conducted via ZOOM and is sponsored by the San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club. 1:00 PM FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE |
A memoir is a slice of life you want to record for family and friends. This presentation will walk you through the process. You can do it! |
For more information, go to www.cwc-sfv.org or contact me via this website. |
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