COOKBOOKS PAST, PRESENT...AND FUTURE?

Janet Fletcher (www.janetfletcher.com), author or co-author of more than two dozen books on food and beverage, will be speaking in Napa, Wednesday, December 9, during the monthly meeting of Napa Valley Writers. Fletcher’s books include Yogurt: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; Fresh from the Farmers’ Market; and Cheese & Wine. Janet publishes Planet Cheese, a complimentary e-mail newsletter, and teaches cooking and cheese-appreciation classes around the country.

Fletcher is the recipient of three James Beard Awards and the IACP Bert Greene Award for her journalism. Her writing has appeared in numerous national magazines, including Culture, Saveur, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Her most recent book, Margrit Mondavi’s Vignettes was published October 2015.

William Moore, Napa Valley Writers member reader, will be reading from his work in progress, The Bettis House.

Prior to the meeting start-time, NVW’s Annual Holiday Book Sale features the sale of NVW members’ published books. Just in time for your holiday shopping - buy a book, have it autographed, 5:30-6:30.

General meeting, 7-9 pm, River Terrace Inn, 1600 Soscol Avenue, Napa. Cost at the door is $7 guests; $5, CWC members. Students with ID, free. Happy hour menu is available at the River Terrace Inn Lobby Bar from 5-6. Further information, contact publicity.nvw@gmail.com or http://napavalleywriters.net/meetings/

Napa Valley Writers is a branch of the California Writers Club, a nonprofit professional organization open to writers in every genre and at every level of experience, from novice to notable. Our purpose is to promote fellowship and to provide practical information that supports all members in achieving their publishing goals.