Our Roots

Our writers’ group has been meeting since the summer of 2003. We meet in person in physical reality at a member’s house in Langley City, British Columbia, Canada. We also stay in touch through this virtual reality.

We are an informal support group of writers who all believe only other writers understand us. That might not be true, but since most writing is done while alone, we are happy to congregate once a week to “testify” and worship “The Muse” with like-minded souls.

The name of our group originated by default. We were not being very creative in coming up with a name, until our member, Nathaniel Poole, told us about receiving a gift from a friend returning from Australia. The gift was a rubberized phallic prosthesis shaped like a ram’s head. He brought the item ensconced on the top of a slim brass vase to a meeting. It became our “talking stick”. If you held the Ram’s Head, it was your turn to read, or speak. After the laughter died, we agreed The Ram’s Head Writers’ Group would suit us just fine.

Our members (past, present, local or distant) have turned their writing talents to such diverse efforts as poetry, creative non-fiction, short stories, novels, science fiction, historical fact, romance, fantasy, mystery, adventure, young adult, erotica, magazine and newspaper and radio journalism, and songwriting.

At our meetings we ask that members bring something to read, either their own work or something about writing. We are more than willing to share any information we have on local writing courses, contests, publishing venues, agents or calls for submissions, or conferences, as well as any useful links to resources for writers.

New members are welcome, either in person or through the internet. If you have any questions or would like to attend a meeting, contact Lisa at: hatton697@gmail.com.