Welcome to the website of Gold Country Writers, forging better writers!

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Members! Your 2024 dues payment of $60 is due January 1, 2025. Please pay by cash to Nicolle Goldman. Or you can send a check to

P.O. Box 5991
Auburn, CA 95604

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Holiday Party  10:00 AM
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Rose Room, Auburn City Hall

Join Gold Country Writers for our Holiday Party! Entertainment will include music, storytellers, and our GCW Poet. All those receiving book awards for 2023-2024 will be recognized. (To be included send Sudan Korn the info about the book award that you received by 12/04/24.)

The party will include the Author’s Holiday Book Sale as well as a POTLUCK to share holiday treats. Bring your favorite finger food, hors d’oeuvres, and holiday desserts. Everyone always how much to bring — we recommend enough for 8. 

Gold Country Writers Authors Book Sale, The Perfect Gift! 
December 11, Noon to 1:00PM 
The Rose Room, Auburn City Hall

Are you looking for the perfect gift for this holiday season? Join Gold Country Writers for our Lit Blitz – A One Hour Pop-up Book Sale on Wednesday, December 11, from 12 to 1 PM at the Auburn City Hall Rose Room. This unique flash book sale brings together local authors for an exclusive, fast-paced literary shopping experience.

From heartwarming novels to thrilling mysteries, from inspiring nonfiction to colorful children’s books you’re sure to find something special for everyone on your Christmas list. And the best part? Books make a great gift – and they are so easy to wrap!

Whether shopping for an avid reader or someone who could use a little more joy on their bookshelf, this one-hour event is your chance to snag personalized, signed copies directly from the authors. Don’t miss this celebration of community and creativity. For more information, contact goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com.

Authors: The book sale set up starts at 11:30 AM. Shared tables will be provided, as well as chairs. But please bring your own tablecloth and any thematic items to decorate your table. Bring books, posters, frame to set up and display your book, tape, scissors, and pen for autographs! Authors will handle their own sales. Please RSVP by email to Susan Korn if you wouuld like to participate as an author.

Regular Monthly Meetings

Our meetings are held on Wednesdays. 
1st Wednesday   – Business Meeting
2nd Wednesday – Drop-in Critique
3rd Wednesday  – Guest Speakers & Workshops
4th Wednesday  – Drop-in Critique
5th Wednesday  – Social Event

Meetings are normally held at The Rose Room, Auburn City Hall
Click here for Rose Room at City Hall map, address, and directions. Also, info on Rose Room parking.

Gold Country Writers Members Are Medal-Winning Finalists for International Awards

Dorothe Kress, “The Risk: Forbidden Love Behind the Iron Curtain,” and Kathryn Shields, “On the Point of a Star,” are medal-winning finalists in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2024. The NGIBA is the largest international awards program established to recognize and honor the most exceptional independently published books. Congratulations to both authors!!

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