[stylist] convention happenings for writers

[EvaMarie Sanchez]

*To all Federationists, Writers and Writing enthusiasts,*

*Please plan on attending the Annual Meeting of the Writers’ Division on
Saturday from 1:00 - 4:30 pm.*

*It will be in Suwannee 18, Level 2.*

*We will be updating members on division business, announcing the 2016
winners of the youth and adult writing contests, and presenting all of the
year’s classes and services. Come ready to learn. We will have a special
guest speaker, Ed Meskys. *



*Ed Meskys is a retired professor of physics and astronomy in a small
private college, until it closed in 1974. After that he had various
part-time and/or temporary teaching and tutoring jobs. *



*He became totally blind in 1971 and resumed work after rehab at the
Carroll Center. Found and joined the National Federation of the Blind in
1975, and has been on the executive board of the nfb of New Hampshire from
1976 to 2016, and is now an untitled board member. *



*Ed Meskys has read science fiction since 1950, and entered SF fandom in
1955. He has published various fanzines over the years, and started NIEKAS
in 1962. It has been nominated for the Hugo award three times, and received
it in 1967. He has never officially closed it, and vaguely hopes to do a
couple more issues. Today he does an email only fanzine two or three times
a year, ENTROPY, and is currently working on #57. He has occasionally done
pieces for other fanzines (fan published magazines). He states that he does
not have the mind to write fiction, and confines his writing to articles on
SF, reviews, and personal narrative. “I have never sold anything
professionally.” Says Meskys. Do not let that fool you though. Ed is a
writer who truly knows the craft and world of writing and has a lot to
share with all.*

*Please come and join in the year-long activity with the National
Federation of the Blind Writers’ Division. *

*And for an additional chance to rub elbows with other writers, we will be
meeting for breakfast on Saturday at 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome to join
us whether you are a member or not, so watch for the coming announcement of
where to meet up at.*

*Eve Sanchez, President*



President, National Federation of the Blind Writers' Division
Moderator, (CHANT) Community Hoping for Accessibility in Non-Abrahamic
Traditions
Member, Slate & Style Editing Team
Editor, Tapestry, a TAWN publication
"You do not need to have vision to see the stars."