Book groups around the country are reading Brenda.
Locally, Bookshop Benicia held an event on Sunday, October 13. Thanks to proprietor Christine Mayall, and to Kristine Mietzner who organized everything and invited her writing workshop to join us. Sunday in Benicia by the water — heaven!
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Also in October, I had the great pleasure of visiting the Lafayette Seniors’ Book Club, at Lafayette Recreation Hall. Thank you to fellow writer Barbara Baratta, who invited me, and the lovely women who engaged me in a stimulating two-hour discussion about our girl Brenda and her friends and family.
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Had a wonderful time with “Book Sisters” at 
Congregation B’nai Tikvah in Walnut Creek on October 23. So many smart, interesting women . . .
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An event planned by Women of Isaiah took place on November 6 at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette. Here are photos of some of the 28 women who joined us for a lively discussion about “Brenda.”
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“If a child hears fine music from the day of his birth and learns to play it himself, he develops sensitivity, discipline and endurance. He gets a beautiful heart.” — Violinist Laurie Carlson, who teaches violin to young students using the Suzuki way.
On November 8, “Brenda” and I participated in Ladies Night Out Shopping Boutique — a benefit for Contra Costa Suzuki Strings MUSIC ON A MISSION.
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I’ll read a chapter or two of Brenda at International Night on Saturday, November 16, 6 – 11pm at The Keys.
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HOT OFF THE PRESS: A reading planned for May 6 at the American News Women’s Club in Washington, DC, has been postponed. I was presi
dent of ANWC, 1999-2000, so I look forward to seeing old friends and colleagues.