Check out what’s planned for the upcoming week:
SEPTEMBER 26: Bring your WIP to work alongside other (socially distant) writers at the O.C. Writers’ Monday Morning write-in at High Ground Coffee House (25522 Marguerite Parkway, #102, Mission Viejo). O.C. Writers member Barb DeLong generally arrives around 8 a.m. and leads a breakout discussion at 11 a.m. for those who want to take a break. High Ground offers indoor and outdoor work tables, but all are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The shop follows current Covid rules. For more information, send an email to Barb at info@oc-writers.com.
SEPTEMBER 28: Join us for some friendly company and writerly conversation at the O.C. Writers’ monthly Meet & Greet Lunch, hosted by Christina Alexander of O.C. Writers. This social gathering starts at 11 a.m. in the patio area near Corner Bakery, 13786-D Jamboree Rd, Irvine. RSVPs are encouraged. https://www.facebook.com/events/476311360499581.
SEPTEMBER 28: Laguna Beach Books will feature Ryan Hitzel, CEO of Roark Revival, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss and sign copies of his book, Roaming: Roark’s Adventure Atlas. Tickets are $45 and include a copy of the book. Laguna Beach Books is at 1200 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach. www.lagunabeachbooks.com.
SEPTEMBER 29: Lake Forest Writers’ Roundtable discussion group, featuring writing and publishing business topics, takes place from 10:45 a.m. to noon on Zoom. Meetings are free and open to the public. To receive Zoom access information, email Roundtable leader Barb DeLong at delongbarb15@gmail.com.
OCTOBER 1: California Writers Club of Orange County will feature “Writing a Memoir,” a presentation by Wendy Lawless, at its monthly meeting, starting at 9 a.m. at the Anaheim Packing House, 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. www.calwritersorangecounty.org.
OCTOBER 2: This year’s Orange County Children’s Book Festival will feature authors, illustrators, stage presentations, and more. The daylong event takes place at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. www.kidsbookfestival.com.
We do our best to present accurate and up-to-date information, but it would still be wise to double-check before attending.
For more, visit our LITERARY CALENDAR, the area’s most comprehensive listing of events for writers and publishing creatives in Orange County. To submit information for an event, visit our SUBMISSIONS page.
Fred’s story is very interesting