Dr. Benjamin Quarles (Jan 23, 1904 – Nov 16, 1996) “America would not be America without the African-American.” Dr. Benjamin Quarles Benjamin Arthur Quarles was a historian, administrator, scholar, educator, and writer. Born in Boston, MA, he attended local public schools. In 1...
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The latest editions of Quick Notes from the President and Quarterly Newsletter are now available for members. Login to your member account and then click on the links under the 'Member' menu to learn more about MWA happenings, writer submission and contest opportunities, member successes, craft insi...
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A panel of self-published writers discusses their biggest mistakes, their most valuable lessons, and what they would do differently if time travel becomes available. Our three authors will field questions from you. Send your questions in ahead of time to [email protected], or just bring ...
Read MoreFrederic Ogden Nash (1902 - 1971) “I am a conscientious man, when I throw rocks at seabirds I leave no tern unstoned.” Nash was born in Rye, New York and attended and then dropped out of Harvard after one year. He worked on Wall Street and then as a teacher before becoming ...
Read MoreSharon Lee (Sept 11, 1952 - ) “The moment you say 'I know everything' is the end of your growth.” Sharon Lee was born in Baltimore, Maryland, graduated from Parkville Senior High School in 1970, and worked her way through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She is ...
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