http://www.austinrwa.org Austin chapter of the Romance Writers of America Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:19:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Our Synopsis and Query Letter Writing Workshop will be held Sat August 23rd from 12 noon to 4pm at the Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe. Our guest speakers include two of ARWA's published authors, Jane Myers Perrine and Julie Kenner. Jane will share her tips on honing your query letter ... http://www.austinrwa.org/2008/07/29/synopsis-and-query-letter-workshop/ Congratulations to Jan Hudson! Her book THE TEXAS RANGER won best Harlequin American of the year from Romantic Times! [4/12/08] http://www.austinrwa.org/2008/04/13/jan-hudson-wins-romantic-times-award/ DATE: May 13, 2008 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m. LOCATION: Marie Callendar's restaurant (Loop 360 & Hwy 183) - view map SPEAKER: Sherry Thomas TOPIC: Pitch Planning session with interactive breakouts This is a pitch-planning session, so bring a pitch you'd like to work on. It  should be as brief as possible.  Our aim is ... http://www.austinrwa.org/2008/04/09/may-2008-meeting/ Congratulations to Deb Yates who is a finalist in the historical category of the Winter Rose Contest with her manuscript Heaven Sent. [3/30/08] http://www.austinrwa.org/2008/04/02/deb-yates-finals-in-the-winter-rose/ If you are a new ARWA member, join us for this year's New Member Tea! This is a great way to get to know the chapter officers and your fellow members over yummy refreshments. Hope to see you there! What: New Member Tea When: Sunday, April 6, 2008, 2pm - 4pm Where: Sally ... http://www.austinrwa.org/2008/03/17/new-member-tea/ Emily McKay is speaking for the San Gabriel Writer's League at the Georgetown Library at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2008. The topic of her talk is The GMC Within the Story. If anyone wants to brush up on GMC, the meeting is open to non-members. http://www.austinrwa.org/2008/03/10/emily-mckay-the-gmc-within-the-story/ One of the most anticipated ARWA events of the year is on again for 2008: The Fall Writer's Retreat! When: Friday - Sunday, October 3-5, 2008 Where: McKinney Roughs Nature Park | Park Rules Cost: There are several options for participating in the retreat. Both nights (includes dinner on Friday, three meals on Saturday, ... http://www.austinrwa.org/2008/03/10/fall-writers-retreat/ Sherry is featured in a fabulous interview in the April 2008 issue of Romantic Times (p. 26). Get your hands on a copy today! Congratulations, Sherry! [3/10/08] http://www.austinrwa.org/2008/03/10/sherry-thomas-featured-in-romatic-times/ Do you have an idea for a MS and need help thinking it out? Do your characters have goals but no motivations or not enough conflict? Then come to the brainstorming session scheduled for Sunday March 2, 2008 from 1-4 pm at Tracy Wolff's house. The brainstorming session is a free flowing kind of ... http://www.austinrwa.org/2008/02/10/brainstorming-session/ Deb Yates' Scottish historical Heaven Sent placed first in River City's Duel on the Delta contest. Way to go, Deb! [1/31/08] http://www.austinrwa.org/2008/01/31/deb-yates-places-first-in-duel-on-the-delta/