I invite you to take a look at www.modocforum.org -- especially all poets -- where you will find two exceptional lectures that were presented at the recent Surprise Valley Writers' Conference in Cedarville, CA. The lectures are by William O'Daly, the premeir translator of Pablo Neruda; and Julia Connor, immediate past poet laureate of Sacramento. Just go the site and click on Surprise Valley Writers' Conference.

Also, the conference is now boldly listed on Facebook for those of you who use that venue. You can find us under "Surprise Valley Writers." We're always looking for new friends!

Best, Ray