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November was full of chances for members with Literary talents to write and share. We enjoyed personal essays, poetry, memoir, and other forms of word magic.
WiVLA held the annual Literary Meeting on Tuesday, November 14th, via Zoom. The topic of the evening was Doors. We had a full slate of members who read poems and stories about transitions and transformations. Some memoirs looked through the doors of childhood memories. We heard stories about love, protection, and spiritual encounters. Many thanks to all the poets and writers who made this evening memorable.
This year, in addition to the annual Literary meeting, we enjoyed the third annual Haunted Holidays reading on Saturday, November 18th. This event was held in collaboration with the Houston Writers Guild and took place at the Brazos Bookstore. Writers were encouraged to dress in haunting costumes and were joined by a few skeletons who were decked out in their favorite holiday attire. Thanks to everyone who participated and the Houston Writers Guild for our collaboration. A special thanks goes to Brazos Bookstore for staying open late!
And, of course, a special thanks and recognition goes to Melody Locke for recording the events so we can continue to watch them and share them with others.
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Remember to check the WiVLA Calendar for exciting happenings - fieldtrips, studio visits, workshops, and other fun activities. 
A rack card is an easily recognizable vertical marketing card that you typically find in visitor centers, hotels, and museums. With the depleting inventory of our cards and the possibility of a larger-than-normal attendance at our exhibition reception, the board decided to get a more modern design that might appeal to a more diverse audience. A ready supply of cards is available in Melody's studio at Silver Street Studios in studio 320. Your GPS can more easily find her building if you use 2101 Winter Street as the address. A large mural adorns the north side of the Silver Street building. You can find her studio by entering the pink outside door. If you would like to pick up some rack cards, contact Melody at 713-851-0134.
Susan is a multi-disciplinary artist, embracing visual and literary arts. She is a playwright and enjoys reading and writing poetry. She studied art and design at Glassell School of Art, and holds an MFA in Theatre with the emphasis on directing, from University of Houston. Susan's primary visual medium is Encaustic painting, which includes collage, sculpture, and assemblage. Her art arises from a deep inner work and is influenced by the natural and metaphysical sciences. Much of her work stems from a daily contemplative practice which includes meditation, poetry, yoga and involvement in Gurdjieff’s Work. Many Susan’s ago, she was a chef and still enjoys cooking every day. Susan currently resides in the Houston area with her husband, Jim, and works out of her beautiful, large home studio. She has one Grandchild, Sterling (8), who is the light of her life. Susan is the newly elected Vice President for WiVLA is looking forward to getting more involved in this amazing group of women artists.
Mildred J. Mills is pleased to announce the release of her book, “Daddy’s House: A Daughter’s Memoir of Setbacks, Triumphs & Rising Above Her Roots,” on December 12, 2023. The book will be available in paperback and electronically on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and 
