Sign up for Starshine's popular Writing Class!

Published by Starshine Roshell on June 28, 2009

Starshine teaches Creative Nonfiction writing (Journalism 271 and English 271NF) at Santa Barbara City College. Learn to write columns, reviews, trend stories — meet national experts in the field.Next class: Aug. 24-Dec. 2, 9:35 to 10:55 a.m. Mon./Wed.
To enroll, click here. Don’t worry if it won’t let you enroll. If you’ve passed English Composition EVER — at any college — just show up the first day and we’ll get you in!Read what students say about the class here.

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A Swanky Frilly Affair in Santa Ynez

Published by Starshine Roshell on May 7, 2009

I’ll be speaking and signing books at Cupcakes for Cancer Ladies’ Spring Luncheon, hosted by a 13-year-old chemo survivor who bakes cupcakes to raise money for children’s cancer research. Event includes live auction of wine-tasting, horseback riding and Italian cooking class.

Tickets are $75.
Charities are Cure Search and Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation.Thursday, May 7 • 11:30 am – 2 pm The Coach House
at the Santa Ynez Inn
3627 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez Information and reservations: 688-4674 (ask for Donna)

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Best Kept Secrets Book Tea

Published by Starshine Roshell on May 6, 2009

Join me at an afternoon tea party as I interview a panel of women’s fiction authors: Harley Jane Kozak (from “Parenthood”), Mara Purl and Kathryn Cushman.

Tickets are $35 or two for $60.
(treat Mom for Mother’s Day?)Wednesday, May 6 • 3 – 5 pm Cafe Shell
(Formerly Barcliff & Bair)
1112 State St., in La Arcada
Tickets or more info: 965-5742 (Click graphic for more info)

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