2017 HWG Halloween Party

The 2017 HWG Halloween Party was a spook-tacular success. Thanks to our gracious hosts, the Van Rhyns, for opening their home to this crazy crew for a fun evening.

Dime Grinds

Join us for Dime Grinds! This Sunday June 4th our “Dime Grinds” event at Joe Maxx coffee shop, 500 E Windmill Lane (east of Bermuda), 2-4PM. Come out and hear HWG author Gregory Kompes read from and discuss his latest release, “Tamburlaine: A Broadway Revivial.” He’ll be joined by Morgan St James, co-author of the Silver … Read more

Marketing workshop in Henderson

The Henderson Libraries are offering a Marketing & Publishing program in the Conference Room of  the Paseo Verde branch on May 20., from 2:00PM – 4:00PM. Titled Advice & Insight for Writing & Publishing Success From Start to Finish, it will feature authors Roger DeBlanck and Jonathan Sturak as they share inspirational strategies and techniques … Read more

LV Romance Writers conference

The Las Vegas Romance Writers announce their annual Conference-in-a-Day program. Saturday, February 18 9am-4pm Findlay Chevrolet Community Room 6800 S. Torrey Pines LV, NV 89118 This year, the Las Vegas Romance Writer’s Conference in a Day will cover all aspects of your novel, from inspiration to publication! We’ll cover such things as finding your inspiration, … Read more

Spooky Story Night

Don’t forget the 3rd Annual Spooky Story Night, Friday, October 28, 6:30pm. There will be food and fun. Costumes are optional, but encouraged. Plus, it’s the Spooky Story Flash Fiction contest with prizes! Flash Fiction Rules Contestants must attend Spooky Story Night event in order to be entered. Entries cannot exceed 500 words. Only one … Read more

Support your local lit magazine & Indie bookstore

VIVA VEGAS LIT: Saturday, October 22, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:00pm at The Writer’s Block CO-HOSTED BY THE LITERARY REVIEW & HELEN: A LITERARY MAGAZINE Join Heather Lang with The Literary Review and Jocelyn Paige Kelly with Helen: A Literary Magazine for a celebration of both publications’ Las Vegas contributors. Featuring TLR contributors: Claudia Keelan, Donald … Read more

Writers' conference

The Central Coast Writing Conference will be held in San Luisbispo, CA, September 29 – October 1. The Central Coast Writer’s Conference is the one place where your writing profession is not solitary.  It is here you meet like-minded people that are willing and able to help you succeed.  It is the place to discover … Read more

Patricia Smith to speak

Nationally-renowned poet and author PATRICIA SMITH reads in Las Vegas Saturday, August 27, 2016, at two different venues. First, Ms. Smith will lead a writers’ workshop at 2:00 p.m. at the Clark County Library, 1401 Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas. That same evening, Ms. Smith will read from her work at 7:00 p.m. at the Nevada … Read more

Film Festival, Conference, and Panel Discussion

The Nevada Film Office announces a panel discussion about the latest trends in Film, TV, Web Series and Animation, and a chance to pitch your project! MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS (Filmmaking Books) and NEVADA WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL PROUDLY PRESENT THE FUTURE OF STORY — LAS VEGAS MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016, 8:00 PM TO 9:30 PM LOCATION: Green … Read more

Attn: YA authors

Leviosa is a 4-day non-profit Harry Potter, Young Adult Lit & Writing conference at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, NV, July 7 – 10. They thought some of you might be interested in the Writing Track, and the literary agent one-on-one pitching sessions available for an additional fee of $25 beyond day pass/registration costs (prices $60-$450: vary from one day … Read more

Kauai Conference

The 2016 Kauai Writers Conference event will take place this coming November, just when the weather starts to turn, and will feature a great line-up of presenters including bestselling authors (partial list): Christina Baker Kline (The Orphan Train) Luis Urrea (Pulitzer finalist) Jonathan Maberry (Bram Stoker awardee five times) Larry Barber (scriptwriter for the X-Files, … Read more