Would like to let you know that Synchronized Chaos Magazine is starting two new local spinoff writers’ critique groups, one in Castro Valley/East Bay and another in San Francisco, along with the group we already host in San Jose. Anyone and everyone is invited to the drop-in group sessions, and anyone from anywhere around the world may submit writing via email and we will discuss it live and send you feedback.

Also, our groups will partner with Jenny Ruedi, organizer of a yoga fundraiser in Castro Valley, to raise cash for Haiti relief and a library construction project in Ethiopia. Ruedi has spent time in the village where the library will be located, and is familiar with the community and knows they’ll be excited about the books! All the writers’ groups are, and will always be, free – but if people wish to donate to Ruedi’s international projects, they may bring cash and do so privately.

Info on the writers’ groups here:

Castro Valley:

Peet’s Coffee on 20439 Redwood Road, near the Safeway.
Second and fourth Monday nights, 7-9 pm drop-in.
Starts February 22nd, open to all genres and styles.
Walking distance from CV BART.
Facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/cedeptula?ref=mf#!/group.php?gid=281753154565&ref=mf

San Francisco:

La Boheme Coffee Shop, 3318 24th Street.
In the Mission, directly across from 24th St. BART
Second and fourth Fridays, 5-8 pm drop-in.
Starts Friday the 26th, open to all genres and styles.
Facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/cedeptula?ref=mf#!/group.php?gid=282370192669&ref=mf

San Jose:

Caffe Trieste, 315 South 1st Street, downtown.
Walking distance from the 180 bus line, accessible from Fremont BART. Second and Santa Clara stop.
Second and fourth Wednesdays, 5-9 pm drop-in.
Next meeting February 24th, open to all genres and styles.
Facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/cedeptula?ref=mf#!/group.php?gid=110924937469&ref=ts