It’s not easy being green! Just ask Shannon Bates, our March hostess for DimeStories. Shannon is a musician and writer originally from a beautiful town called Fair Oaks in Northern California, and she has been a resident of San Diego for nearly 20 years. Both music and writing have always been integral parts of her…
San Diego’s February Host: Alex Bosworth
Alex Bosworth has volunteered to host the next San Diego DimeStories. So I thought I’d ask Alex THREE questions (a hat tip to our 3-minute time limit). 1. Who the Heck ARE You? Alex Bosworth was born in a house he built himself in San Diego circa 1965. His parents (no photos available) were…
San Diego DimeStories Shakin’ It UP!
For the last couple of years David Raines has been coordinating the San Diego DimeStories chapter, handling everything from emceeing the Open Mic events, to schlepping food and drink, and handling all kinds of behind-the-scenes duties. He recently announced he’s stepping down. But don’t worry, he’ll still be around, and with the Orange County chapter…
DimeStories: California, New Mexico, and Beyond
At long last, the DimeStories print anthology is ready! Contributor copies are on their way, and copies for purchase are available at the December open mic events and online. In this anthology we are publishing stories from folks who participate in monthly open mic events in San Diego, Costa Mesa, and Albuquerque and from writers…
Flash Workshop with Amy Wallen
UPDATE: This happened! It was great! Look for more workshops in the future! I am so excited to offer this opportunity for the Albuquerque DimeStoriers– Amy Wallen (DimeStories Founder and all around amazing writer) will be in town to celebrate the Ten Year Annivesary of DimeStories, and emcee the October DimeStories Open Mic. In addition,…
DimeStories Anthology Coming Soon!
First of all, thank you to everyone who submitted stories for consideration for the DimeStories in Print Anthology. As a fellow writer I know how hard it is to send your work out into the world. As the publisher and managing editor of this anthology (and the one who came up with the crazy idea…
Have we got some Stories!
The Albuquerque DimeStories chapter has had some catching up to do with the audio upload. It all started with an unexpected trip to Paris for a family medical emergency, and then got out of control. The good news is, everyone is alive and except for April, we have audio recordings of some amazing DimeStories, Here’s…