"The Long Blue Room, is a splendid powerful collection of poems. Gelfand invites us to see things that we usually overlook... Her mature poetry inspires chuckles (the Parisian returning home to kiss his wife after having just enjoyed a cassoulet and a crisp Sancerre) and will resonate with contemplative souls in her poetic Sangha. After reading William Saroyan years ago, I wanted to meet him, shake his hand and drink a beer with him. I feel the same way about Joan Gelfand." Joel Fallon, Poet Laureate of Benicia, CA (Emeritus)

The Long Blue Room

Literature & Fiction

Gelfand, Joan

Poetry

Benicia Literary Arts

Extreme

Hope Ellson is from the wrong side of the tracks, but her genius transcends class. When Hope joins FearToShred, a Silicon Valley extreme gaming startup, Hope's mission is to groom the scrappy company for prime time. Enter Doug Wiser, her very married ex. While the two work in tandem, nefarious forces are at work behind the scenes. Adding to the excitement of this thriller are the stars and heroes of surfing and skateboarding. With a keen eye on women in tech, business ethics and dangerous stunts, "Extreme" will leave you breathless. Winner of the Cervena Barva and Chaffin Fiction Awards, Joan's work has appeared in The Huffington Post, Vanity Fair, Rattle, Pank! The Meridien Anthology of Contemporary Poetry, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Chicken Soup for the Soul and over 200 literary journals, blogs and magazines. A member of the National Book Critics Circle, Joan has worked for California Poets in the Schools, Poetry Out Loud, Chiat/Day Advertising and other Bay Area companies. She currently coaches writers and teaches in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Blue Light Press

Poetry. A DREAMER'S GUIDE TO CITIES AND STREAMS, Joan Gelfand's latest collection of poems, is a remarkable journey. With an artists eye and a seeker's soul she takes the reader from Tuscan olive groves to a family's Seder table. Using humor and introspection she asks questions, states opinions and tell tales all which leave one, as she says in "Anthology Sonnet," with "a delicious taste that lingers."

A Dreamer's Guide to Cities and Streams

San Francisco Bay Press

#1 New Release in Language &amp; Grammar, Questions &amp; Answers, and Editing ─ Be a Successful AuthorLearn the keys to successful authorship from a pro: Joan Gelfand, author of You Can Be a Winning Writer, has been teaching her 4 C’s approach to creative writing and successful authorship to aspiring authors at book festivals and writer’s conferences for the past decade. She has taught her 4 C’s method to college professors, CEOs, doctors, ghostwriters, poets, and playwrights throughout the United States; helping them realize their publishing dreams.
A publishing guide to writing success: From first draft to building a reputation, the 4 C’s provides solid tips on how to build a literary community and a fan base. But, successful authorship does not stop with mastering craft, commitment, and even building a community. Confidence is key, and Joan tackles this sensitive subject that keeps writers unpublished and manuscripts in the drawer. With the help of Renate Stendhal, PhD, Joan defines clear steps to overcoming the lack-of-confidence demon.
The perfect gift for writers: With a splash of humor, a dose of empathy, and plenty of support, Joan Gelfand includes real life anecdotes from famous and not so famous, but successful authors. You Can Be a Winning Writer is the go-to book for writers just starting out, for writers stalled after their first or second book, and for students. Joan’s 4 C’s wisdom and stories will inspire and encourage.
This literary reference and publishing guide includes:
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<li>Key authorship and publishing tips</li>
<li>Important post-publication strategies</li>
<li>Guidance on how to avoid mistakes that even the most talented, prize-winning authors have made</li>
<li>How, with the help of the 4 C’s, you can enjoy greater success</li>
<li>What it means to “fire on all burners” and work to develop each of the 4 C’s simultaneously</li>
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Maybe you’ve read Stephen King’s On Writing, Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way, Annie Lamott's Bird by Bird, or William Zinsser’s On Writing Well─now you need to read You Can Be a Winning Writer.

You Can Be a Winning Writer: The 4 C’s Approach of Successful Authors – Craft, Commitment, Community, and Confidence

Self-Help

Creativity

Mango

Outside Voices: A Memoir of the Berkeley Revolution

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Post Hill Press

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