California Writers Club–Tri-Valley Branch offers writers of all genres and experience levels the opportunity to learn about their craft and share their work. The next meeting is on Saturday, June 19 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at Oasis Grille, 780 Main Street, Pleasanton.



You know how it works. “You can’t get an agent until you’ve been published, but you can’t get published until you have an agent.” “You have to complete your manuscript before you can even start submitting it.” We’ve all heard so-called Writing Rules like these… none of which are absolutely true. International bestselling thriller writer Jeff Carlson tells you why, when, and how to bend, break, and beat these laws. Bring your questions, your hard-luck stories, or your own encouraging tales! Jeff has a list of tips and tricks to help you break in and further your career.

Jeff is the international bestselling author of the Plague Year trilogy, hailed by New York Times blockbuster James Rollins as “Harrowing, heartfelt, and rock-hard realistic. Not to be missed.” Jeff's writing alternates between mainstream and genre fiction. He is currently at work on a new stand-alone thriller. To date, his writing has sold in thirteen languages. Jeff lives with his wife and sons in California. Readers and writers can find more about Jeff's work Click Here

The meeting cost is $21 for members and $27 for nonmembers, including lunch. Anyone

curious about the group is invited to attend with no obligation to join. Reservations are

required. To make a reservation for June 19, contact Fred Norman at

Fnorman300@aol.com or 925-462-7495 by Wednesday, June 16. For more

information on the California Writers Club–Tri-Valley Branch, contact Lani Longshore at

925-455-1338 or longshore1769@yahoo.com or Click Here .