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Founders of Western Springs Writers Society Tell Their Story

With the guidance of two local authors, WSWS has been meeting regularly at Thomas Ford Library for over five years.

Marie Gerken and Jim Swinehart love writing and sharing their enthusiasm with others; Marie says, "The door is always open."
Marie Gerken and Jim Swinehart love writing and sharing their enthusiasm with others; Marie says, "The door is always open." (Thomas Ford Memorial Library/Christine Ricker)

"I tend to write about relationships, which can be about the attraction and enchantment, but is often about the struggle, disappointment, and heartbreak. As I like to say, when I see wrong, I try to write it," quipped Jim Swinehart. He and Marie Gerken started the Western Springs Writers Society in 2014; since then, it's been meeting regularly at the Thomas Ford Memorial Library. Curious what these WS wordsmiths have to say about writing and reading? Check out their interview on the Library's website in the spring edition of The Ford Member Connection! https://bit.ly/2TEafvP

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