About the Book
The ninth edition of the Guilded Pen― Strange Happenings, is a collection of poetry, essays, memoir tales and imaginative short stories by authors drawing inspiration from life on the California coast, people and places as far afield as South Africa, or locales that exist only in the authors' imaginations. Whether chronicling life in the ordinary, or teetering on the fringes of the bizarre, "Strange Happenings" challenges the mundane, embraces the surreal, and stretches the imagination beyond earthly realms. The writers showcased within represent a variety of cultures and life experiences, races, ages and genders. They are high school students braving public scrutiny for the first time to great-grandparents leaving a legacy of wisdom for those who follow. All stories, whether real or imagined, are entertaining. Every year since 2012, the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild has published an annual anthology containing stories written by our diverse membership. The 2020 Contributors are: Laurie Asher, R.J. Black, Marcia Buompensiero, Lawrence Carleton, Al Converse, Janice Coy, E.M. Criman, Robert Doublebower, Sally Eckberg, Chloe Kerns Edge, Sarah Faxon, Cornelia Feye, Irene Flynn, Robert Gilberg, HR Goold, KC Grifant, Janet Hafner, Theresa Halvorsen, Margaret Harmon, Peggy Hinaekian, Rebecca Jane, Dora Klinova, Melody A. Kramer, Leon Lazarus, Richard Lederer, Tom Leech, Cheryl Lendvay, Valerie Looper, Syd Love, Cary Lowe, Michael J. McMahon, Yvonne Nelson Perry, Ty Piz, Frank Primiano, Phil Pryde, Cyril Roseman, Miriam Schraer, Mardie Schroeder, Barbara Sirignano, Candita Wager-Bezold, Shujen Walker, Amy Wall, Ruth Wallace, Nico Waters, Gary Winters, John Yamada, Lara Yamada, Ken Yaros, and Sandra Yeaman. The SDWEG is a non-profit, member-supported organization, dedicated to promoting the writing arts for youth and adults. Visit us at: www.sdwriters guild.org
