Course Catalog
Book Exchange
Bring four (4) of your favorite books to trade for other’s favorites. Be prepared to give a brief overview of each book. The more who sign up, the more book choices you have.
Book and a Glass...
Embark on another semester of reading with a group of book lovers. We will discuss the book of the month in small groups while enjoying a beverage. Our hostess Allyson will provide a sampling of one of Jason’s famous creations. Titles and authors for the fall semester are: October 2 – An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin November 6 – Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon December 4 – James by Percival Emmet Class Limit: 56 Class Fee: $15 per person per session, includes gratuity. Make checks payable to Café Tuscano. Send to Sharon Manning at 830 Spyglass Point, Pocatello, ID 83204 by September 21st.
From Real Life to Riveting Fiction
Former investigative reporter and novelist Brenda Stanley shares how her years uncovering real-life drama and human emotion have shaped her fiction. Drawing on experiences from her television news career and published novels, Brenda reveals how true events can inspire unforgettable characters, believable twists, and emotional authenticity. Learn how the curiosity, empathy, and storytelling instincts of a reporter can bring depts and realism to any narrative. Whether you’re a writer, reader, or simply love a good story, this session will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how truth can spark imagination – and how life itself provides the best material for fiction
Low-Impact Creative Writing
Express yourself in writing. Chew over problems or ideas on your laptop or on paper. Invent a fantasy world. Recall your childhood. Journal. Vent. We write for an hour on ideas sparked by the writing prompts provided, or on any topic we choose, in any genre – memoirs, non-fiction, fiction, poetry, plays. During the second hour we take turns reading our creations. Reading our work is optional. We laugh a lot. Sometimes we’re extremely serious. Our encouraging, nonjudgemental environment helps everyone to become a better writer. Zoom or come in person. Class Limit: 14