Writers, readers and friends! As always, there is much literariness to be had this week in the Valley. Enjoy this sampling of offerings! Kate ** London-based mystery writer Caroline Lawrence to speak at Sacramento libraries WEDNESDAY, April 25 The Sacramento Public Library hasinvited award-winning, London-based author Caroline Lawrence to share […]

Friends and Writers: Here’s a second installment of info about spring and summer writing workshops in our area. If you missed my first installment, you can check it out here. It has a great list of local workshops/classes and some wonderful resources where you can continue exploring. Happy writing! Kate […]

Friends, Molly’s a big deal. You should go if you can! -Kate he Poetry Night Reading Series is proud to welcome award-winning poet Molly Peacock on a special night, Wednesday, April 18th at 8 P.M. She will be performing at the John Natsoulas Gallery at 521 1st Street. Molly Peacock […]

Dear friends, Here’s a selection of literary events happening in town this week. Please note the opportunity to share how learning about and experiencing the arts has enriched your life with the Harvard Educational Review call for submissions at the bottom. Be well! Kate   ** THE POWER OF TWO […]

Attention poets! Here’s an update from Sacramento Poet Laureate Bob Stanley regarding the Sacramento Anthology. In short–deadline extended! So come one, come all. I plan to submit! Happy writing and reading! ~Kate ** “Fellow writers: We’ve had an excellent response so far, but we have decided to extend the deadline […]

Friends, I hope to see you this Thursday at the Crocker for what promises to be a spectacular evening of literary, performing and fine arts. From the event websites: “”U-Nite,” which stands for “University Night,” will be a blowout celebration of the arts, featuring original works from more than 30 […]

Friends, spring is the time of growth and renewal. If you’re like me, this is a season in the year when my writing particularly calls to me to settle in and get some new work done—and to learn something new! If you’re hearing that same call, check out the below […]

Friends, I hope to see you at one or more of these excellent local writing conferences this spring. They are all very modestly priced, and the quality is high. Check ’em out! Happy reading and writing! ~Kate ** 2012 SPC Spring Writers Conference Saturday April 14 9:00 AM to 5:00 […]

Friends, check out this potpourri of literary events in the next few weeks! Enjoy! Also–for those interested in doing some writing this spring, I invite you to consider my spring workshop, The Craft of Shapely Writing. Full details at www.kateasche.com/workshops; early enroll deadline extended to postmark April 5! Happy writing, […]

Friends, check out this interview of yours truly, done by Janna Marlies Maron, at the Stories on Stage Blog! Back later, with more yummy writing info and events… ~Kate