Archive for January, 2007

Sunday, January 21st, 2007

Laura Griffin

Laura Griffin is the author of One Last Breath (Pocket Books, October 2007) and One Wrong Step (Pocket Books, April 2008). Laura started her career in journalism before venturing into the world of romantic suspense. Her articles have appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines, and her fiction work has garnered awards from writing competitions throughout […]

Saturday, January 20th, 2007

Julie Kenner nominated for RT Award

Congratulations to Julie Kenner! Her book, The Manolo Matrix, has been nominated for the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award in the Best Chick Lit Novel category. [1/20/07]

Friday, January 5th, 2007

Christine Keach earns second place

Christine Keach’s manuscript, Under Cover of Darkness, took second place in the romantic suspense category in the 13th Annual Ignite the Flame contest sponsored by the Central Ohio Fiction Writers. [1/5/07]

Friday, January 5th, 2007

Deb Yates wins a Maggie!

Deb Yates’ manuscript, A Secret Heart, won the historical category in the Georgia Romance Writers 2006 Maggie Awards of Excellence competition. [1/5/07]

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

December 2007 Meeting

DATE: December 11, 2007
Annual Christmas Party!
LOCATION: At the home of Jane Sevier
(Directions will be posted on the Yahoo Loop)
TIME: 7 - 9? PM
Meats will be provided, members will bring drinks, side dishes and desserts.
We will have a book exchange! Bring one wrapped new book - preferably one that you read this year and really enjoyed.

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

November 2007 Meeting

DATE: November 13, 2007
TIME: 7 - 9 p.m.
LOCATION: Marie Callendar’s restaurant (Loop 360 & Hwy 183) - view map
TOPIC: Start With a BANG: Hooks & Cliffhangers – It’s All About Pace
SPEAKER: Jordan Dane
Find out how to begin and end your scenes and chapters so the reader can’t put your book down. Leave them wanting more.
Learn […]

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

October 2007 Meeting

DATE: October 9, 2007
TIME: 7 - 9 p.m.
LOCATION: Marie Callendar’s restaurant (Loop 360 & Hwy 183) - view map
TOPIC: Hot and Memorable: A quick and non-dirty guide to writing great love scenes
SPEAKER: Sherry Thomas
Never read the Kama Sutra? Don’t know a position for every day of the year? Can’t bring yourself to use anatomical […]

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

September 2007 Meeting

DATE: September 11, 2007
TIME: 7 - 9 p.m.
LOCATION: Marie Callendar’s restaurant (Loop 360 & Hwy 183) - view map
SPEAKERS: Heather Foeh and Michelle McGinnis
TOPIC: Creating a Web Presence
Michelle and Heather will help you tame the wild internet with their workshop on creating a web presence. They will focus on all three levels of authors: newbies, […]

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

August 2007 Meeting

DATE: August 14, 2007
TIME: 7 - 9 p.m.
LOCATION: Marie Callendar’s restaurant (Loop 360 & Hwy 183) - view map
SPEAKER: Carolyn Williamson
TOPIC: Viewpoint
Does your hero notice that your heroine’s shoes are from Prada, her dress is made of organza, and her make-up is made by Mary Kay� Zoom into your main characters heads with appropriate thoughts […]

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

July 2007 Meeting

There will be no meeting in July due to the RWA National Convention in Dallas.