The Las Vegas Writers Conference
Sponsored by The Henderson Writers Group
Paul Atreides The conferences keep piling up… Here’s the latest from Southern CA. 13th Annual Southern California Writers’ Conference *L.A., which takes place Sept. 25-27, 2015 in Irvine, is fast approaching. It’s shaping up to be another great event. Here’s some of the latest: 1. Two more Special Guest Speakers added 2. Discounted hotel lodging deadline 3. … Read more
If writing in the great outdoors is your thing, if you find nature inspiring, the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park is offering two, new creative writing classes: October 3 “Reading the Desert: Stories and Literature of Joshua Tree” with Ruth Nolan, Author and Professor of Creative Literature, College of the Desert November 6 … Read more
HWG member Andres Frogoso will be signing copies of his newest book, Listen – Poems on Being Gay, Bi-Polar, and Alive at Grouchy John’s Coffee, 8520 South Maryland Parkway, August 23 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Please stop by and support your fellow authors. After all, that’s what HWG is all about.
Customers who have shown an interest in books about publishing might want to know about Kindle Scout, a new reader-powered publishing program where readers help discover the next great books. Submit your never-before-published novel to Kindle Scout and in 45 days or less, your book will be considered for a publishing contract with Kindle Press. … Read more
Do you have an Award-worthy eBook that deserves more attention? The eLit Book Awards are an efficient, affordable marketing tool that can make a huge impact on your marketing campaign. Each year, medals go to both established eBook publishers and first-time digital publishers. We reward those who exhibit the courage, innovation, and creativity to bring about … Read more
Tony Mendoza is reaching out to see if any of you writers, specifically in the thriller, psychological thriller, suspense, genres would be interested in being interviewed on your work. He’s hosting a podcast right now in support of a film he’s scheduled for shooting in January 2016 (demo: http://lifeinthehole.com/the-ninth-district-by-douglas-dorow/). If you happen to know anyone who would … Read more
The Missouri Review is now accepting submissions for its 25th Anniversary Jeffrey E. Smith Editors’ Prize for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry with a $5,000 prize in each category. Entry may be made by snail mail: The Missouri Review, 357 McReynolds Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211 or through the website: www.missourireview.com. Postmark deadline is … Read more
Behind some of TV’s best comedies – MASH, Cheers, Frasier, and one of the longest running animated series, The Simpsons – is a man by the name of Ken Levine. He’ll be the Keynote speaker at a fundraiser for the Doberman Rescue of Nevada on September 2. The event will be held at the Las Vegas Academy … Read more
Be the first to correctly guess which of the Henderson Writer’s Group members wrote the following short story and win a dig through the Book Bag! Writers’ Freeze When I sit at the computer ready to line out beautiful prose cradling wisdom with a sniff of calm and peace, I freeze. For many reasons. Since … Read more
Be sure to time your visit to Joe’s signing so you can drive down and around the block to support your fellow members, Alba Arango, and Tina Willis, who will both be signing copies of their books at The Writer’s Block, Vegas’ newest Indie bookstore. The signing begins at 5pm and runs until 7:30pm. Tina … Read more
This Saturday, July 25, will be a busy, busy day for HWG members. From 1p, to 5pm Joseph Bonpensiero will be at The Mob Museum reading selections from and signing copies of his book, “Niputi (The Nephew), Life Under the Shadow of a Mafia Killer.” The Mob Museum is located at 300 Stewart Avenue, Las … Read more