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Writer Member Brenda Layman to Judge 2018 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

 

 

Brenda Layman will serve as one of five judges who will select the artwork to be featured on the 2018 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp. Since the first stamp was issued in 1982, thousands of acres of waterfowl habitat have been restored or enhanced. The first duck stamp – two wood ducks – was designed by internationally known Ohio artist John Ruthven. Since then notable winning artists have included Harold Roe and Adam Grimm.

Layman is also a member of the Outdoor Writers of Ohio, and is a frequent contributor to Ohio Valley Outdoors magazine. Her articles on outdoor … ...See more

Writer Member Rose Ann Kalister Publishes Debut Novel

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

Rose Ann Kalister, award-winning playwright and author, has published her debut novel, Sister of Saidnaya. It is the story of Nadra, a young Syrian woman who arrives in the United States in 1922 and settles with her family in Hedley, West Virginia. The young immigrant navigates life in an industrialized nation, struggling to balance the expectations of her heritage with the opportunities of her new world.

Sister of Saidnaya is available at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, ITunes, and kobo.

Visit Rose Ann’s website to learn more about the author and her book.

Artist Member Veena Bansal’s Painting in CMOA Show

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

 

Veena Bansal is among the artists whose work has been accepted into the Columbus Museum of Art’s annual fundraiser, “An Evening with Art”, occurring Saturday, March 3rd, 2018, 6:30-9:30pm. Her painting, “One Fall Morning” will be on display and available for bidding.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the event, tables of 10, and additional bidding tokens, visit the event website.

Writer Member Margaret Leis (Peg) Hanna Publishes New Book

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

Writer member Margaret Leis (Peg) Hanna has published her second book, Peanut Butter on the Wall & Marshmallows in the Microwave, Memories of Raising Six Hannas in Gahanna. Each chapter reveals true stories of the trials and joys of raising six children.

The book is available from Peg and at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, ITunes, and kobo.

Writer Member Abby Feinknopf’s Collage in CMOA Fundraising Event

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

Abby Feinknopf is one of many artists whose work has been accepted into the Columbus Museum of Art’s annual fundraiser, “An Evening with Art”, occurring Saturday, March 3rd, 2018, 6:30-9:30pm. Her fabric collage, “Red Hush” will be on display and available for bidding.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the event, tables of 10, and additional bidding tokens, visit the event website.

Writer Member Abby Feinknopf Featured in GreenCraft Magazine

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

 

 

Abby Feinknopf’s writing and artwork are featured in the current, Winter issue of GreenCraft magazine. The article features Abby’s Fabric Storybooks, which she designed, wrote and illustrated into an entirely fabric, washable and baby-safe book. These launched her commissioned art business in 2003.

GreenCraft is sold online at Stampington.com and at Barnes & Noble Bookstores.

 

Writer Member Rosalie Ungar Featured in Medical Digest

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

 

The worldwide monthly magazine for electrophysiology professionals, EP LAB DIGEST, recently published a two-page interview with writer member, Rosalie Ungar, about her book IN A HEARTBEAT: The Ups & Downs of Life with Atrial Fib. Read the article, ” Living with Atrial Fibrillation: My Story,” here.

 

 

Writer Member Brenda Layman Publishes Article About Local Hunt Club

National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

Writer Member Brenda Layman’s article, “Horses, Hounds, and Heritage” was published in the Winter Issue of Ohio Valley Outdoors Magazine. The article is about The Blessing of the Hounds, an event held annually at Rocky Fork Hunt & Country Club in Gahanna, Ohio. A fox hunt, complete with hounds, horses, and riders in traditional dress, followed the ceremony.