The Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetary Memorial, 1001 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia My husband and I were driving through Alexandria and noticed this cemetery. Our interest in Civil War history compelled us to stop and visit the memorial. First of all, I was struck by the sculpted narratives of newly freed people, such as theContinue reading “HappyThanksgiving”
Author Archives: Malanna Carey Henderson
Riverside Writers Golden NIB Contest 2022
Each year our chapter holds a writing contest called the Golden Nib Contest. There are three categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction and Poetry. The submissions of the first-place winners are entered into the Virginia Writers Club state-wide Golden Nib contest. I have been a member of the Fredericksburg chapter for at least five years and have neverContinue reading “Riverside Writers Golden NIB Contest 2022”
Local Author’s Reception
Hello Readers, I am so happy for the occasion to participate in this local author’s reception. Two years ago, I had signed up for the 2020 event. Yes, you’ve guessed it. COVID-19 but an end to all in-person events at the library and pretty much everywhere else. Those were tough times when we all wereContinue reading “Local Author’s Reception”
“Dueling Pigs” was a contest of taste
I have been very busy this summer. Writing and acting opportunities availed themselves to me and I enjoyed these experiences, immensely. In the spring, I wrote an original one-act comedy based on a fictitious encounter between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. Charlie, a good friend and fellow parishioner, asked me to write a play toContinue reading ““Dueling Pigs” was a contest of taste”
Renaissance Faire 2022
Hello Readers and Playgoers, Several months ago, the owner of the Renaissance Faire, Cornelia, met me at a popular restaurant for lunch. She and her business partner were ready to produce Virginia Renaissance Faire 2022. The event had been suspended since 2020 due to COVID-19. She had agreed to assist me in producing my musicalContinue reading “Renaissance Faire 2022”