The Ridgefield Writer's Guild would like to thank

every one who participated in or attended our public

reading, "An evening of Literary Latte," at Starbuck's

last Thursday, October 4th.

Event photos can be viewed at

http://picasaweb.google.com/lasalk/Starbucks

The event was emceed by actor and award-winning writer Jack Schmidt

Special guest readers included …

Peter Selgin

Peter's stories and essays have appeared in dozens of literary magazines, and he is the author of By Cunning & Craft: Sound Advice and Practical Wisdom for Fiction Writers, and articles for Poets & Writers Magazine.

Cortney Davis

Cortney's poetry collection Leopold’s Maneuvers won the Prairie Schooner Book Prize. Her poems appear in various literary journals, and she is a three-time Pushcart Prize nominee.

Doris Henderson

Doris' poems have appeared in various literary journals, and she is a Pushcart Prize nominee. Doris is also president of the Danbury area chapter of the Connecticut Poetry Society.

Patricia D'Ascoli

Patricia is an author, and the writer and publisher of the prestigious "Connecticut Muse." She is also a feature writer for area newspapers.

Shawn M. Casey

Shawn is an award-winning author of mainstream fiction and mystery.

Selections from the Ridgefield Writer’s Guild, included:

Belly of the Whale by novelist Linda Merlino

"Novel Fatigue" by essayist Lauren Salkin

Gwenllian's Keep by writer Eileen Hackett

"It's a Buyer's Market" by playwright Mariana Corrado

Where Do the Colors Go at Night by children's writer Dawn Buthorn

The Far Side of the Sound by award-winning writer Adele M. Annesi

"Tina and the Drunken Giants" by award-winning actor and writer Jack Schmidt