The Writers’ Gathering Announcement 2018
Announcing The Writers’ Gathering Participants
April 11-19, 2018
Jerusalem Journal family and friends,
My website www.PlaceofStoriesIsrael.org has been updated to be more mobile-friendly and less inviting for hackers, so I invite you to take a look at the new format and be inspired by a short video clip. New subscribers can find there a limited archive of past Jerusalem Journals to give a window into my passion for sharing stories from this Land of the Bible.
It is with great excitement I announce to you the creative writers selected to join me in Israel for their first steps on the soil of an ancient land which continues to change the course of history. Beyond seeing some of the most recognized sites in the country the following writers will be meeting many new friends with varied perspectives who call this place home. Their visit here coincides with Israel Independence Day, marking Israel’s 70th Anniversary. It is a historic time to understand stories of the past, experience the momentum of the present, and envision the future.
Thanks to all who have generously donated to make this happen and those of you who will commit to sustain The Writers’ Gathering vision. Stay tuned for the next Jerusalem Journal.
Enjoying the walk home,
Cindy Bayer
Playwright
Christina is an inaugural member of The Public Theater Emerging Writers Group. She is a former New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow, Ensemble Studio Theatre New Voices Fellow, Stella Adler Studios Harold Clurman Playwright-in-Residence, and Women’s Project Playwright Lab member. She is an Artistic Affiliate at American Blues Theater. She is published by Samuel French. Among her plays are Fidelis, American Myth and Sorin: A Notre Dame Story.
Read Christina’s Full Bio Here
Playwright, Screenwriter, Actor, Poet, Novelist
JOHN PIELMEIER began his career with the play and movie Agnes of God. Since then he has had three more plays mounted on Broadway and over twenty-five film, television movies and miniseries produced. Most recently he has written and acted in the internationally successful limited series The Pillars of the Earth (named the 5th Best Miniseries of All Time!) and premiered his stage adaptation of The Exorcist in London’s West End prior to its New York opening in the 2018-19 season. He has also just published his first novel Hook’s Tale.
Comic Book Writer, Filmmaker, TV Writer, Graphic Novelist
New York Times best-selling author Jim Krueger is a graduate of Marquette University, an award-winning filmmaker, story/script doctor, copy-writer, video game developer and comic book writer best known for his epic works and ability to adapt the mythologies/characters of DC, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse and other companies. He’s worked on everything from the X-Men to Batman and Superman to the Avengers, Star Wars, and the Justice League of America.
Krueger also launched two new comic book formats, both which were later utilized by DC and Marvel. He is a former Creative Director at Marvel Entertainment Group.
