“We Gotta Get Out of This Place” – Boomers look back to the music of the Vietnam War
The music of the Vietnam War—for those in-country it brought them a little closer to home—for families and friends, who waited for their return, it made time just a little shorter. From hooch’s to juke boxes, from tape decks and bands, from cities to campuses, to even our darkened bedrooms this music reached deep into…
Read MoreMarsCon 2022
Join The Muse Writers Center at MarsCon 2022, Southeast Virginia’s longest running science fiction and fantasy convention. Special guests include authors Peter V. Brett, David Weber, Phillip Pournelle; artist Kaysha Siemens; musician Mikey Mason; and Muse friends N. A. Ratnayake, Jason Ray Carney, Chase A. Folmar, and Michael Khandelwal. It’s the most fun convention of…
Read MoreA Reading and Conversation with David Weber
Join The Muse Writers Center for a reading and conversation with one of the greatest science fiction authors of our era, David Weber. After a brief talk, David will read from his work, and then have ample time for questions. Military service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers will have priority seating. The event is…
Read MoreVoices of Service, Night 1
Join the Poetry Society of Virginia, The Muse Writers Center and ASAP (Armed Services Arts Partnership) for Voices of Service, two nights of poetry readings from veteran poets. Featuring a poetry panel, Q&A and open mic. Night 1 will be held via Zoom and features poet Colin D. Halloran. (See Night 2 line up.) Register…
Read MoreVoices of Service, Night 2
Join the Poetry Society of Virginia, The Muse Writers Center and ASAP (Armed Services Arts Partnership) for Voices of Service, two nights of poetry readings from veteran poets. Featuring a poetry panel, Q&A and open mic. Night 2 will be held in person and features poets Nathan Richardson and Bill Glose. Â (See Night 1 line…
Read MoreArmed Services Arts Partnership – Comic Book Writing Workshop
Apply here: One Day Workshop — 06/05/2020, Comic Book Writing Workshop (smarterselect.com) Overview: Comics are a magical blend of writing and illustration. But what makes a comic a comic, and not just a picture book? And how do you make one? In this one-off session, we will go over the mechanics of making a comic,…
Read MoreMilitary Poets: Words of Honor and Service
Join us for Saturday May 15, 2021 for a special virtual event. The Muse Writers Center and Armed Services Arts Partnership welcomes veterans and accomplished poets: Steven Blythe, Bill Glose, Libby Kurz, and Tony Mena for an evening of readings and discussions. Award winning poet and educator will moderate the discussion. This is a free…
Read MoreThe Bookends of Poetry: The Inspiration for the Beginning and the Musical End
Learn about poetry from the award winning poet and educator Jose B. Gonzalez. The class is free for all active duty, veterans, family, and caregivers of the U.S. Armed Forces. This workshop and others made possible in part through the National Endowment for the Arts. Register in advance for this Class: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZcofuyvrD8iHdCaCLM5b4upUFpT6… After registering, you…
Read MoreThe Honor Was Mine Reading and Discussion – Live Online!
Elizabeth Heaney shares some stories from her award-winning book, The Honor Was Mine: A Look Inside the Struggles of Military Veterans, questions and discussion To find out more about Elizabeth or buy her book, visit her website: http://www.elizabethheaney.com/
Read MoreCreative Writing INDOC: Putting Military Stories on the Page (Now Online)
Brought to you by The Muse Writers Center & The Slover Library Learn everything you need to know to start sharing stories. As a member of the United States military, you are bound to have many unique experiences. Rather than trying to explain to someone that “they had to have been there,” learn the skill…
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