KEY WEST WRITERS GUILD RELEASES LOCAL STORY COLLECTION

The Key West Writers Guild (KWWG) announces two events to launch its most recent anthology, “More Words from the End of the Road: An Anthology of Short Stories and Poems.” The collection features 44 literary gems from 24 storytellers and poets presenting skillfully woven impressions of the islands they love.

The diversity of talent and telling reflect the individuality, beauty, passion and mystique of the Florida Keys — iguanas, mistaken identities at a bar, poetry of the sea, journeys to Key West, Fantasy Fest and more. There’s something for everyone: memoir, poetry, essay and flash fiction.

There are two opportunities to meet the writers, hear them read excerpts of their work and have books signed.

Signings will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 at Key West Island Books, 513 Fleming St., and at 10 a.m. on March 21 in the palm garden of the Key West library, 700 Fleming St.

There will be refreshments and door prizes.

Can’t make it? Copies are available locally at the Key West Writers Guild booth at the Artisan Market, on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. They’re also available at Books & Books, Key West Island Books and Last Chance Gifts at Key West International Airport.

The Key West Writers Guild serves to educate, promote and encourage literary excellence and provide an opportunity to receive critiques and gain information about finding an agent, publishing and marketing. 

The guild meets from 10 to 11 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of every month.

For the location and to attend, contact president Rusty Hodgdon at rusty.the.writer@gmail.com.

For more information, visit keywestwritersguild.com.