Alice M. Batzel
Published Author, Playwright,
Journalist, Poet, Freelance Writer
Welcome fellow writers, reading enthusiasts, friends, acquaintances, and all who love a good story whether on the page, audio recording, film, or stage!
I hope you'll enjoy my website, my work, get to know me, and enjoy sharing our time together as I navigate the world of writing, reading, poetry, all things pertaining to the human experience and imagination through storytelling.
NEW BLOG POST - JANUARY 5, 2021
FROM MY WRITER'S DESK:
WRITING GOALS WITH FELLOW WRITERS:
First chapter meeting of 2021 for my League Of Utah Writers Chapter, The Brigham City Writers. Visit this blog post to see the amazing goals that our talented members have set for 2021.
Read it here: https://www.alicembatzel.com/*blog
GIVEAWAY - WINTER 2020
"SUPPORTING HUMOR AUTHORS"
As They End 2020 With Laughter
Featuring the Utah Humor Anthology, Vol. 2,
UTAH'S SPECIAL BLEND...Local Humorists Spill The Beans!
A literacy promotional AND a literary goodwill effort for Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic relief.
I invite you to visit the event page and share in its success!
https://www.alicembatzel.com/giveaway-winter-2020
MY PUBLICATION NEWS - NOVEMBER 2020
UTAH'S SPECIAL BLEND...
Local Humorists Spill the Beans!
If you're ready to bid farewell to the pandemic of 2020, a bit of humor will certainly help you with that! I'm one of several authors whose work is featured in the second volume of the Utah Humor Anthology by OdieGroup Press.
My two humor stories are:
THE BIRDS AND THE BEES
and
WATER AMUSEMENT PARKS...The Truth Of It.
Available through Amazon in paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0982445520/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0
Available through Amazon in ebook:
Available through Barnes and Noble in paperback:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/utahs-special-blend-steve-odenthal/1138323726?ean=9780982445525
NEW BLOG POST: JUNE 3, 2020
FROM MY WRITER'S DESK: "THE VAULT -- MY IDEA FILE"
Read about the "what, when, how, and why" my IDEA FILE was created, and how it functions today.
Read it here: https://www.alicembatzel.com/*blog
NEW BLOG POST: MAY 20, 2020
My take on "THE LEAGUE OF UTAH WRITERS 2020 WRITING CONTEST." Read it here: https://www.alicembatzel.com/*blog
MY RECENT PUBLICATION NEWS: January 27, 2020
It was an honor to be invited to be a featured writer on the LDSPMA BLOG. My article is, "From The Writer's Toolbox: Thematic Purpose." You can read it at this link: https://www.ldspma.org/from-the-writers-toolbox-thematic-purpose/
MERRY CHRISTMAS 2019!
My new holiday short story!
"ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS TIME"
GIVEAWAY - FALL/WINTER 2019
"CELEBRATING STORY AND VOICE"
A literacy promotional hosted by my writer's website is now completed (eff. Oct. 31, 2019).
I invite you to visit the event page and share in its success!
https://www.alicembatzel.com/giveaway-fallwinter-2019
NEWS:
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT and BOOK SIGNING:
I'll be one of the 11 authors of SPIRALS speaking at the Brigham City Library on October 15, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in Brigham City, Utah.
Come and hear each of the authors tell about the inspiration for their part(s) of this publication, and hear a few interesting insights about them! Book sales and book signing at the conclusion of the presentation.
MY RECENT PUBLICATION NEWS: Sept. 23, 2019
Heard at a UTAH Diner
A Shortstack of Humor beyond Green Jell-O and Sister Wives
A collection of humorous stories and first-hand experiences that you could have easily overheard at a UTAH Diner!
I'm pleased to be one of 12 authors whose work is featured in this publication.
My two articles in this publication are:
UTAH OR BUST!
CHICKEN POX
More details for paperback and e-book at these Amazon links:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0982445504/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2
MY RECENT PUBLICATION NEWS: August 2019
Movie Review: THE FIGHTING PREACHER
LDSPMA has published my movie review on their website's blog and they have also featured it in their membership's August 2019 newsletter.
You can read their blog post with my reiew at this link:
https://www.ldspma.org/the-fighting-preacher-delivers-a-knockout-and-tugs-at-the-heart/
You can also read their newsletter with my review at this link:
https://mailchi.mp/1c8fae0fcd3d/february-newsletter-2058649?e=bac13f9acf
MY RECENT PUBLICATION NEWS: July 2019
SPIRALS
A Collection of Poetry and Prose From Utah's Northern Edge.
I'm pleased to be one of 11 authors whose work is featured in this book. Two of my poems, SEASIDE, and RECEIVING AUTUMN, are included in this newly released publication.
More details at these Amazon links:
Performance contracts, script sales, electronic script sample, etc. for my western comedy/mystery stage production, WHO SHOT THE SHERIFF? can be obtained from the publisher, Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., at this link:
Script synopsis/teaser here:
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Maintaining the pathway of learning, mental acuity, cognitive sharpness, and creative expression through lifelong reading and writing.
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Encouraging writing, publication, and media development of stories which invite, entertain, enlighten the imagination, and inspire the human spirit.
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Keep taking the Journey...Keep Reading, and Keep Writing!
Member of LEAGUE OF UTAH WRITERS
Member of BRIGHAM CITY WRITERS
Brigham City, Utah
Chapter of League of Utah Writers
NOTE: Sources of all photographs and art images used on this website are listed on a separate credit page.