Tahoe Writers Works

02/22/2025

Huge congrats to local writer and poet, Karen Terrey, our new Nevada County Poet Laureate!

Nevada City, CA – February 14, 2025: Nevada County Arts Council proudly announces the appointment of Truckee-based writer and educator Karen Terrey as the 2025 Nevada County Poet Laureate. The transition will be marked by two celebratory “Passing of the Laurels” events—one at each end of the...

02/19/2025

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO ENTER

Enter by February 27, 2025 to be a part of the 2025 awards program!

Are you a short story writer looking to share your work and gain recognition?

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The 2025 Next Generation Short Story Awards offers 30+ categories, and is open to writers of all genres and ages in the U.S., Canada, or internationally.

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02/17/2025

The First Truckee Literary Crawl is happening April 5, 2025, in Downtown Truckee from 2-7 p.m. Writers, poets, and storytellers are invited to participate in live readings at local venues. The event, hosted by the Tahoe Literary Festival, Nevada County Arts Council, and Truckee Cultural District, wi...

02/05/2025

TONIGHT!
Wednesday, February 5, at 5:00 pm PST

Kokanee Publication Party at the LTCC Library

The Kokanee 2024 showcases original poetry and prose by LTCC students, faculty, staff, and alumni.📖 More than just a publication, it’s a platform for creative voices and a hands-on experience in the world of publishing for English students.
The Arts, Humanities, and Languages Meta Major will be hosting a Publication Party February 5, and all are invited to enjoy readings from our Coyote contributors.

Visit https://bit.ly/3PUgPfa for events details
or Facbook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/534900596241482

02/05/2025

TONIGHT! Wednesday, February 5, at 6:00 pm Mountain Time
Poetry, Community, & Celebration

Chapter House Journal Winter Issue launch, including the first Indigenous Poetry Prize

Join us on Wednesday, February 5th, from 6:00 PM MST to 7:30 PM MST for a special virtual event celebrating the launch of our Winter Issue! The Chapter House Journal is the online literary journal run by MFA students at the Institute of American Indians Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

This not-to-be-missed evening and will feature Megan Dorame , winner of the Indigenous Poetry Prize and m.s. RedCherries, guest judge and National Book Award finalist for "Mother," alongside a lineup of incredible contributors to the upcoming issue.

Don’t miss a chance to hear powerful readings, dive into new voices, and connect with the community.

Register at the QR code below.

02/01/2025

TWW ONLINE WORKSHOP
6:00 pm, this Tuesday, February 4

Discussion: Trials and tribs, local literary events, and workshop. We'll be workshopping a short story by Frank Riley, and nonfiction by Laura Fay. Our open workshop is for writers of any genre, and we meet every other Tuesday but check our calendar for exact dates: https://tahoewritersworks.com

01/28/2025

TONIGHT:
Tuesday, January 28, 5:30pm, FOL Author Talk
at South Lake Tahoe Library

Mystery writer, Lisa Parsons, introduces her second book in the Emergence Series, Ambush, which will take us to the Pacific Northwest. Her first book, Aftermath: Murder • Adventure • Revenge in Lake Tahoe, takes place in Lake Tahoe. Both feature the main character, paramedic Maya Murphy. Lisa will delve into the inspiration behind her novels in the Emergence Series. She’ll share her creative process in bringing the stories to life and the layers of meaning woven into the book’s thrilling narratives. Through these insights, readers gain a deeper understanding of the ideas that drive the suspense and the themes that linger beyond the action. "AMBUSH" is a riveting suspense thriller that explores the complexities of heroism, the weight of emotional scars, and the relentless fight for survival in a world turned upside down. Through Maya's eyes, readers will experience the raw reality of first responders’ lives and the profound impact of both physical and emotional trauma.

01/16/2025

WOW!! We're in WRITER'S DIGEST!
I got to talk about some "midlife magic" and how being OLD(er) has helped the success of my book launch :) Grateful for all of you...forever and ever!

Author Bridey Thelen-Heidel shares her experience of leveraging a lifetime of connections to sell out her book before it even launched, including specific things she did to help her book find success.

01/15/2025

Really excited and flattered that LTCC Equity created this event ❤
LTCC students who sign up get a FREE COPY of BRIGHT EYES 🙂 Click LINK below!
Thank you to Celeste, Laura, and Karen Hauser for this!
Really looking forward to it! I'll be signing books, too!
Wed, Feb 12 5:30pm LTCC library https://bit.ly/BrightEyesBookClub

01/06/2025

CLOSING SOON:
CRAFT 2024 Memoir Excerpt & Essay Contest

November 13, 2024 – January 15, 2025

CRAFT 2024 Memoir Excerpt & Essay Contest November 13, 2024 – January 15, 2025 $3,400 Awarded Guest Judge: Donald Quist Add to Calendar As we move from autumn into winter, we might find ourselves slowing down and becoming more contemplative.…

01/02/2025

Each registration comes with access to the archived version of the program and the materials for one year. You do not have to attend the live event to get a recording of the presentation. Attendees have the ability to chat with the instructor during the live event and ask questions.

12/20/2024

Thank you to all who attended the TWW Holiday Party, both in person and virtually. Great group, and a lot of very talented writers.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM TWW—LOOKING FORWARD TO A NEW YEAR OF CREATIVITY!

11/26/2024

Let the book deals begin!!! Fantastic book by our local friend, Tim!!

Our winter sale continues! Use code MERRY24 for 30% off your entire purchase from the University of Nevada Press.

Click here to start shopping: https://unpress.nevada.edu

11/07/2024

THIS SATURDAY: Local Author Fest in Reno!

Tahoe Writers Works authors Bruce Rettig and Kayla Anderson will be reading from and signing their books at the Local Author Fest in Reno this Saturday. The event begins at 10:00am at the Downtown Reno Library. Bruce will be reading from “Refraction: An Arctic Memoir” and Kayla will read from “Moon Travel Guides’ Northern California Road Trips.”

DETAILS AND COMPLETE AUTHOR LIST HERE:
https://washoecountylibrary.us/events/authorfest.php

It takes place Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the downtown library.

10/16/2024

TWW was well-represented at the inaugural Tahoe Literary Festival! Huge thanks to Kat and Priya who organized the event, all the hard-working volunteers, and the TWW writers and friends who attended. Those who couldn't make it, swung by Made in Tahoe to see Bruce and Lisa Michelle—hectic but fun weekend. Looking forward to next year's festival!

10/12/2024

To all our TWW writers attending the Tahoe Literary Fest today, just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SO excited for all of you! Wish I could be there but have an event in Folsom. I'll be celebrating you all day, though! SO fun you all get to be together, too--what a party!