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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 |
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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