On the Porch with Marni “M K” Graff

Today I am so excited to have my writing mentor and friend, Marni Graff, visiting at the Creekside Café. Marni: It’s great to be here. Sherri: You’re not originally from North Carolina? Marni: I’m a Yankee from Long Island, but this is my 23rd year in eastern NC. My husband and I live in Hyde County along the Pungo River, with our two Aussie Doodles, … Continue reading On the Porch with Marni “M K” Graff

Interview with Author, Roxanne San Jose

Today I am happy to welcome Roxanne San Jose, author of Annagram and Time Travel, to Creekside Café. It is so good to have you at my virtual café. Roxanne: Thank you so much. I am happy to be here.  Sherri: You are so young, probably the youngest author I have had visit so far. Roxanne: I graduated with a degree in Political Science at … Continue reading Interview with Author, Roxanne San Jose

Sitting on the Porch with Betty Bolte

Today I’d like to introduce you to a very interesting lady, author, Betty Bolte. Welcome to Creekside Café, my fantasy job, where I get to look out over the Pamlico River and talk to authors like you about books and writing, while drinking coffee or something a little harder. I’m just recuperating from the Pamlico Writers’ conference, so something a little harder it is. Betty … Continue reading Sitting on the Porch with Betty Bolte

I survived my first presentation

As chairperson of the Pamlico Writers’ Group, and more recently of our conference steering committee, I have been forced to do things that are uncomfortable, like public speaking. I know y’all think because I’m a big mouth broad I shouldn’t be sweating and fearing I’ll pass out just because my audience is ten times what I am comfortable with. I still get knock-kneed and tongue-tied … Continue reading I survived my first presentation

My First Presentation

I’m giving my first presentation at the Pamlico Writers’ Conference April 6th. I’m excited and nervous. I have been a part of the conference steering committee for five years. Last year was my first as chairperson. I have grown up with the Pamlico Writers’ Group. I started attending meetings nearly twenty years ago. Ten years ago I became serious about getting published. Five years ago … Continue reading My First Presentation