I've thrown my hat into a new ring&emdash; The Helena Institute. This new organization offers experimental and skill building courses that will run in August and September of 2009; the season will be expanded in 2010. My courses deal with writing: "A Flair For Memories," (six hours over two days) to enhance journaling, blogging and memoir skills; and "Ideas to Books", a three-day (15 hours) hands-on workshop to develop a book idea (which includes choosing voice and point of view), editing and preparing the manuscript for a publisher.

It's an innovative concept for our area. I'm hoping it goes well.

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I'm still reading more books and I've decided to share my thoughts on them with others. I'm not blogging, but I have added a "reviews" page to my Books & Writers site. It's fun to do, but not as intensive as keeping a blog. Comments are welcome--especially if you have also read the book.

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My Upcoming Activities

26 - 28 June 2009 Art on the Levee Fri 3 - 8, Sat 10 - 5, Sun 10 - 3 Fort Benton, Montana 18 July 2009 Boardwalk Arts & Crafts Festival Sat 10 - 5 Dillon, Montana 8 August 2009 Madison Valley Arts Festival Sat 10 - 4 Ennis, Montana

23 August 2009 Art & Jazz on Broadway Sun 10 - 4 Philipsburg, Montana 18 - 20 September 2009 Big Sky Draft Horse Expo Deer Lodge, Montana

Click here to see previous activities.