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The Writers' Friday Critique conducts a two-story critique via Zoom Video Conference at 7:30 PM on the third Friday of the month.
..........December 19, 2025
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Hector Cruz. Paul Emilio. Angela Korchevskaya. Robert Morrell. Sean O'Connor. Anthony Payne. Krystal Ruiz-Mesa. Julie Saad.
GODS OF THE GAP, Chapter 4 by Robert. Read by Jerri.
Nobody Likes the Suits, Section 3 by Sean. Read by Krystal
..........November 21, 2025
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Paul Emilio. Matt McHugh. Robert Morrell. Sean O'Connor. Krystal Ruiz-Mesa. Rohani Widener.
No Harm, No Foul, Part 4 - The Rat King & the Cockatrice by Phil. Read by Jerri.
GODS DON'T KEEP DEBTS, Prologue by Rohani. Read by Sean.
..........October 17, 2025
PHILIP DE PARTO. Gary Kleinman. Angela Korchevskava. Paul Leporino. Thomas McCabe. Robert Morrell. Krystal Ruiz-Mesa.
No Harm, No Foul, Part 3 - The Deadly Cloud by Phil. Read by Phil.
Baby Steps by Robert. Read by Thomas.
..........September 19, 2025
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Gary Kleinman. Angela Korchevskava. Krystal Ruiz-Mesa.
No Harm, No Foul, Part 2 - The Armored Beast by Phil. Read by Gary.
MISSION EXTERMINATION by Angela. Read by Jerri.
..........August 15, 2025
PHILIP DE PARTO. Lonny Buinis. Hector Cruz. Angela Korchevskava. Paul Leporino. Sean O'Connor. Anthony Pawlak. Max Wanner.
No Harm, No Foul, Part 1 - The Winged Terror by Phil. Read by Lonny.
The Nocturnis Institute by Sean. Read by Anthony.
..........July 18, 2025
PHILIP DE PARTO. Lonny Buinis. Peter Gutierrez. Gary Kleinman. Angela Korchevskava. Paul Leporino. Robert Morrell. Krystal Ruiz-Mesa. Julie Saad. Pamela Webber.
Iron Cap by Lonny. Read by Angela.
All Dressed Up by Phil. Read by Phil.
..........June 20, 2025
PHILIP DE PARTO. Ken Altabef. Hector Cruz. Peter Gutierrez. Paul Leporino. Lauren Lumsden. Anthony Pawlak. Julie Saad.
Slow as Molasses by Philip. Read by Philip.
Beginning of the by Peter. Read by Julie.
..........May 16, 2025
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Christopher Chiller. Amanda DeMel. Gary Klienman. Paul Leporino. Sean O'Connor. Anthony Pawlak. Julie Saad.
Pool Party by Philip. Read by Philip.
Homeward Bound by Amanda. Read by Gary.
..........April 18, 2025
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Amanda DeMel. Gary Klienman. Paul Leporino. Sean O'Connor. Julie Saad. Gregory Warden.
The Nine-Fingered Mime by Philip. Read by Philip.
Wooooof by Greg. Read by Jerri.
..........March 21, 2025
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Hector Cruz. Gary Klienman. Paul Leporino. Sean O'Connor. Julie Saad. Max Wanner.
Rapunzel on the Case by Philip. Read by Philip.
WOVEN IN ANIMA, Chapter 1 by Max. Read by Hector.
..........February 21, 2025
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Amanda DeMel. Peter Gutierrez. Joe LaGreca. Paul Leporino. Robert Morrell. Sean O'Connor. Max Wanner.
VARIABLE SEVEN, Chapter One by Robert. Read by Jerri.
FIRE IN THE FACTORY, Chapter One by Joe. Read by Phil.
..........January 17, 2025
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Anthony Bucci. Peter Gutierrez. Gary Klienman. Paul Leporino. Robert Morrell. Sean O'Connor. John Upton.
Commencement Address by Philip. Read by Philip.
TASK FORCE HIKAR - Prisoners by Sean. Read by Peter.
Apology for the Apocalypse by Robert. Read by Jerri.
..........December 20, 2024
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Kristine Howerter. Gary Klienman. Joe LaGreca. Paul Leporino. Sean O'Connor.
No Harm, No Foul - The Courtyard by Philip. Read by Philip.
TASK FORCE HIKARU, Book 3 - Prologue: Failsafe by Sean. Read by Paul.
..........November 18, 2024
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Hector Cruz. Paul Leporino. Sean O'Connor. Anthony Pawlak.
Holiday Cheer by Philip. Read by Jerri.
ARRESTED SOULS, Chapter 23 by Paul. Read by Sean.
..........October 18, 2024
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. James Kim. Paul Leporino. Robert Morrell. Sean O'Connor. Julie Saad.
Dearest Snow by Philip. Read by Philip.
The Prom King of New Pyongyang High by James. Read by Julie.
ARRESTED SOULS, Chapter 20 by Paul. Read by Sean.
..........September 20, 2024
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Peter Gutierrez. Paul Leporino. Matt McHugh. Robert Morrell. Sean O'Connor. Max Wanner.
Visitation Day by Phil. Read by Matt.
ARRESTED SOULS, Chapter 17 by Paul. Read by Matt.
..........August 16, 2024
PHILIP DE PARTO. Ed Gregory. Matt Keefer. Paul Leporino. Sean O'Connor.
TASK FORCE HIKARU, Mission Briefing by Sean. Read by Paul.
ARRESTED SOULS, Chapter 14 by Paul. Read by Sean.
..........July 19, 2024
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Joe Bauldoff. Lonny Buinis. Amanda DeMel. Paul Leporino. Matt McHugh. Robert Morrell. Sid Motaghi.
The Princess Protectors: Comps / Throughline / Conclusion by Philip. Read by Philip.
ARRESTED SOULS, Chapter 12 by Paul. Read by Matt.
..........June 21, 2024
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Gary Klienman. Charles Lampert. Paul Leporino. Julie Saad. David Sklar.
The Princess Diaries, Part 3 - Rapunzel by Philip. Read by Philip.
Kitchen Interlude by Philip. Read by Philip
Tagging Mimics, A Sonnet Trilogy by David. Read by Gary.
INFINITY'S AVATAR, Chapter 1 by Charles. Read by David.
..........May 17, 2024
PHILIP DE PARTO. A J Alanson Christopher Chller. Charles Lampert. Christian Langworthy. Paul Leporino. Robert Morrell. Sid Motaghi. Sean O'Connor.
THE WHITE WARDROBE, Ch 1 & 2.1 by A J. Read by Philip.
Your Entry to Paradise Memorial Experience by Charles. Read by A J.
..........April 19, 2024
PHILIP DE PARTO. Kristine Howerter. Christian Langworthy. Paul Leporino. Madeline Magee. Robert Morrell. Sid Motaghi. Sean O'Connor. Julie Saad.
The Princess Diaries 2 - Sleeping Beauty by Philip. Read by Philip.
Snow White & Sleeping Beauty by Philip. Read by Philip.
ARRESTED SOULS, Chapter 5 by Paul. Read by Julie & Sean.
..........March 15, 2024
PHILIP DE PARTO. A J Alanson. Jerri Angermueller. Joe Bauldoff. Lonny Buinis. Christopher Chiller. Kristine Howerter. Paul Leporino. Rocco Lippi. Matt McHugh. Sean O'Connor. David Sklar. Max Wanner.
The Fairest One of All by Philip. Read by Philip.
Tagging Mimics: A Grad Student's Internship (sonnet) by David. Read by Max.
MUTT, Case 2, The Canary Kid, Chapters 1 - 3 by A J. Read by Matt.
..........February 16, 2024
PHILIP DE PARTO. A J Alanson. Lonny Buinis. Christopher Chiller. Gary Kleinman. Paul Leporino. Madeline Magee. Matt McHugh. Sean O'Connor. Julie Saad.
Seeing Is Believing by Philip. Read by Philip.
Light Bringer, Section by Sean. Read by Matt.
..........January 19, 2024
PHILIP DE PARTO. Jerri Angermueller. Lonny Buinis. Kristine Howerter. Karis Jihae Cha. Paul Leporino. Madeline Magee. Sean O'Connor. Erin Roll. Jeni Spiewak.
The Princess Protectors - Prologue by Philip. Read by Philip.
The Princess Diaries, Part 1 - Snow White by Philip. Read by Philip.
There's Nothing Like Maple Syrup by Lonny. Read by Jerri.
..........December 15, 2023
PHILIP DE PARTO. Joe Girard. Christian Langworthy. Paul Leporino. Sean O'Connor. Julie Saad. Jeni Spiewak. Chelsea Van der Gaag.
TASK FORCE HlKARU, Strayer Hundyadi Interlude by Sean. Read by Julie.
THE BEST OF ALL POSSIBLE PLANETS, Chapter 2 by Alex. Read by Philip.
..........November 17, 2023
Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO. Robert Morrell. Sean O'Connor. Erin Roll. Julie Saad. Alex Shvartsman. Jeni Spiewak. David Willison.
DEMON KITTY, Section 1, Part 2 by A J. Read by Philip.
VISITING CHICAGO, Chapter 1 by Clare. Read by Julie.
..........October 20, 2023
A J Alanson. Christopher Chiller. Clare Deming. PHILIP DE PARTO. Mike Kirby. Roger Kuhns. Julie Saad.
DEMON KITTY, Section 1, Part 2 by A J. Read by Philip.
VISITING CHICAGO, Chapter 1 by Clare. Read by Julie.
..........September 15, 2023
A J Alanson. Jerri Angermueller. Chris Chiller. PHILIP DE PARTO. Joe Girard. Mike Kirby, Michael Mansary. Sean O'Connor. Carmela Pecana. Julie Saad. Jeni Spiewak. James Sullivan.
What Happens in Vegas, Part Two by Sean. Read by Clare.
Apology by Lonny. Read by Sarah.
..........August 18, 2023
A J Alanson. Sarah Amann. Jerri Angermueller. Lonny Buinis. Clare Deming. PHILIP DE PARTO. Ed Gregory. Mike Kirby. Sean O'Connor. Julie Saad. Jeni Spiewak
What Happens in Vegas, Part Two by Sean. Read by Clare.
Apology by Lonny. Read by Sarah.
Saucer Fun & Games by Mike. Read by Jerri.
..........July 21, 2023
A J Alanson. Sarah Amann. Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO. Madhavi Ghare. Christian Langworthy. Sean O'Connor. Erin Roll. Julie Saad. Jeni Spiewak.
Demon Kitty, Chapters 1 & 2 by A J. Read by Jeni.
What Happens in Vegas, Part One by Sean. Read by Erin.
..........June 16, 2023
A J Alanson. Jerri Angermueller. Viv Arthur. PHILIP DE PARTO. Kristine Howerter. Sean O'Connor. Julie Saad. Jeni Spiewak.
TASK FORCE HIRAKU, Captain Mikko Interview by Sean. Read by Jeni.
Emerald City / Laugh by Kristine. Read by Julie.
Time Is Jealous of You by Kristine. Read by Phil.
My Sorrow You Always Were by Kristine. Read by Phil.
..........May 19, 2023
Sarah Amman. Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO. Madhavi Ghare. Ed Gregory. Kristine Howerter. Michael Mansaray. Melissa Margaret. Sean O'Connor. Anthony Pawlak. Jeni Spiewk.
TASK FORCE HIRAKU, Officer Breakfast Rewrite by Sean. Read by Jerri.
CACTUS JUICE, Chapter One by Sarah. Read by Tony.
..........April 21, 2023
Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO. Madhavi Ghare. Christian Langworthy. Michael Mansaray. Sean O'Connor. Miguel Rueda. David Sklar. Jeni Spiewk. Elizabeth Triano.
TASK FORCE HIRAKU, Katshshiro's Sink or Swim by Sean. Read by Jeni.
Neglected Subjects at the Magic School, sections by David. Read by Jerri.
Humans Pets Or Food? by Miguel. Read by Christian.
..........March 17, 2023
Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO. Ed Gregory. Christian Langworthy. Maria Marandola. Matteo Masiello, Sean O'Connor. Julie Saad. Jeni Spiewak. John D Upton.
Blow by Maria. Read by Jerri.
A WALK ON EARTH, Chapter 1 by Christian. Read by Phil.
..........February 17, 2023
Sarah Adewolu. Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO. George Galuschak. Jade Gardner. Christian Langworthy. Michael Mansaray. Sean O'Connor. Jeni Spiewak. Max Wanner.
TASK FORCE HIRAKU, New Faces Section by Sean. Read by Jeni.
The Fox in the Field Where No Stars Shone by Christian. Read by Jade.
..........January 20, 2023
Sarah Adewolu. Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO. Jade Gardner. Christian Langworthy. Maria Marandola. Matt McHugh. Sean O'Connor. Jeni Spiewak.
Thus, To the Gods Are We by Matt. Read by Maria.
Slow as Molasses by Philip. Read by Philip.
..........December 16, 2022
Sarah Adewolu. PHILIP DE PARTO. Michael Mansaray. Asa Nelson. Jeni Spiewak.
Meteor Strike, Prologue by Asa. Read by Jeni.
The Envelope, Section One by Michael. Read by Jeni.
..........November 18, 2022
Jerri Angermeuller. Viv Arthur. PHILIP DE PARTO. Nicholas Hart. Matt McHugh. Asa Nelson. Sean O'Connor. Julie Saad. David Sklar. Jeni Spiewak.
TASK FORCE HIRAKU, Section by Sean. Read by David.
Golden Acorn, Opening by Viv. Read by Jerri.
POD PEOPLE, Section by Nicholas. Read by Julie.
..........October 21, 2022
Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO. Nicholas Hart. Rebekah Miller. Miguel Rueda. Sean O'Connor. Julie Saad. Susie Segosem. Jeni Spiewak.
TASK FORCE HIRAKU, Section by Sean. Read by Julie.
POD PEOPLE, Opening (rewrite) by Nicholas. Read by Miguel.
..........September 16, 2022
Jerri Angermueller. Clare Deming. PHILIP DE PARTO. Claire Fisher. Clif Flynt. Nicholas Hart. Sean O'Connor. Erin Roll. Julie Saad. Jeni Spiewak.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MENAGERIE, Chapters 1 & 2 by Erin. Read by Jeni & Clif.
TASK FORCE HIRAKU, Chapter 6 by Sean. Read by Julie.
..........August 19, 2022
Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO. George Galuschak. Jade Gardner. Nicholas Hart. Rebekah Miller. Miguel Rueda. Julie Saad. Susie Segosem. Jeni Spiewak.
SUPERS, Chapter 1 by Clare. Read by Julie.
POD PEOPLE, Chapter 1 by Nicholas. Read by Miguel.
..........July 15, 2022
Jerri Angermueller. Clare Deming. PHILIP DE PARTO. Gregor Hartmann Sean O'Connor. Anthony Pawlak. Erin Roll. Susie Segosem. Jeni Spiewak.
EAST OF THE SUN, Chapter 2 by Clare. Read by Anthony.
Ned Nimble & His Adult Garment by Gregor. Read by Erin.
..........June 17, 2022
Clare Deming. PHILIP DE PARTO. Clif Flynt. Jade Gardner. Gregor Hartmann Matt McHugh,. Sean O'Connor. Julie Saad. Jeni Spiewak.
Pool Party by Phil. Read by Jeni.
Cooking Up Trouble by Clif. Read by Clare.
..........May 20, 2022
Marlaina Cockcroft. PHILIP DE PARTO. Gregor Hartmann Jeni Spiewak.
The Nine-Fingered Mime by Phil. Read by Gregor.
World of Fun by Marlaina. Read by Phil.
..........April 15, 2022
Kathy Cannarozzi. PHILIP DE PARTO. Matt McHugh. Julie Saad. Jeni Spiewak. John D Upton.
The Princess Diaries, 1 - 4 by Phil. Read by Kathy, Jeni, Julie, & John.
NO STRANGER TO NATIVE SHORES (section) by Matt. Read by Julie.
..........March 18, 2022
Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO. Matt McHugh. Anthony Pawlak. Miguel Rueda. Julie Saad. Jeni Spiewak.
All Dressed Up by Phil. Read by Julie & Jeni.
..........February 18, 2022
Jerri Angermueller. Andres Castro. PHILIP DE PARTO. Gregor Hartmann. Joseph Kennedy. Ron Lottermann. Anthony Pawlak. Miguel Rueda. Julie Saad. Jeni Spiewak. James Sullivan.
All Dressed Up, Outline by Phil. Read by Phil.
Jovian Joe by Miguel. Read by Jeni.
Redemption by Ron. Read by Gregor.
..........January 21, 2022
Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO. Shawn Frazier. Matt McHugh. Anthony Pawlak. Erin Roll. Jeni Spiewak.
Commencement Address by Phil. Read by Jerri.
NO STRANGER TO NATIVE SHORES (section) by Matt. Read by Jeni.
..........December 17, 2021
Jerri Angermueller. Andres Castro. Clare Deming. PHILIP DE PARTO. Jade Gardner. Matt McHugh. Julie Saad. Jeni Spiewak.
Rapunzel on the Case by Phil. Read by Jerri.
All Dressed Up - Page 1 by Phil. Read by Phil.
Like a Colossus, Astride the Numbered Streets by Matt. Read by Phil.
..........November 19, 2021
Jerri Angermueller. Ken Altabef. PHILIP DE PARTO Jade Gardner. Matt McHugh. Anthony Pawlak. Julie Saad.
Dearest Snow by Phil. Read by Julie.
The Nine-Fingered Mime - Plot Synopsis by Phil. Read by Jerri.
EAST OF THE SUN, Chapter 1 by Clare. Read by Matt.
..........October 15, 2021
Ken Altabef. Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO. Robert Kalison. Walt Livingston. Matt McHugh. Erin Roll. Julie Saad.
Visitation Day by Phil. Read by Jerri.
What You Leave Behind by Ken. Read by Julie.
..........September 17, 2021
Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO Robert Kalison. Matt McHugh. Diane Negvesky. Erin Roll. Julie Saad.
The Princess Diaries, Part 3 by Phil. Read by Julie.
Kitchen Interlude by Phil. Read by Jerri.
The Geese & the Plane - A Hudson River Fantasy by Diane. Read by Matt.
..........August 20, 2021
PHILIP DE PARTO. Claire Fisher. Robert Kalison. Andrew Lliff. Matt McHugh. Julie Saad.
The Princess Diaries, Part 2 by Phil. Read by Julie.
Snow White & Sleeping Beauty by Phil. Read by Claire.
ECHOES FROM THE CRYPT, Prologue & Chapter 1 by Andy. Read by Matt.
..........July 16, 2021
Jerri Angermueller. PHILIP DE PARTO. Claire Fisher. Robert Kalison Christian Langworthy. Matt McHugh. David Neuschulz.
The Fairest One of All by Phil. Read by Claire.
SUN BREAKERS, Chapter 1 by Christian. Read by Matt.
..........June 18, 2021
PHILIP DE PARTO. Glenn Dungan. Claire Fischer. Robert Kalison. Christian Langworthy. Walt Livingston. Faith Pilacik. Erin Roll.
Seeing Is Believing by Phil. Read by Claire.
Win-a-Berger by Glenn. Read by Christian.
..........May 21, 2021:
Jerri Angermueller. Gary Calhoun. PHILIP DE PARTO. Glenn Dungan. Christian Langworthy. Faith Pilacik. Chris Ryan.
The Princess Diaries, Part 1 by Phil. Read by Jerri
Prologue: The Princess Protectors by Phil. Read by Glenn.
TRANSUBSTANTIATION, Chapter 1 by Faith. Read by Chris.
THE SEARCHLINGS, Chapter 1 by Christopher. Read by Gary.