The Las Vegas Writers Conference
Sponsored by The Henderson Writers Group
Austin Gary will be the speaker at our February 22 meeting at Community Lutheran Church. Gary’s new novel, A Delicate Dance, was published in December 2015 and received a 5-Star Clarion Review from Foreword Reviews, and was a finalist in the (novel-in-progress) for the 2014 Faulkner Wisdom competition, his fourth novel to receive this distinction. He’s also a two-time … Read more
On November 6, author Michelle Evans will be in town to speak about her book, The X-15 Rocket Plane. If you’re a Sci-Fi writer and any portion of your work hits anywhere above our atmosphere, here’s your chance to get some valuable information. The flyer is attached for your convenience. Download it for all the … Read more
This is your reminder about Spooky Story Night. It will be held Friday, Oct. 23, 6pm, at Darrah’s home. Cost is $10 per person and benefits the HWG. Remember, this is YOUR group and it needs your support. The fun of the evening will be the Spooky Story Contest. Submit a piece of Flash Fiction, … Read more
Announcing $2000 Fall Fiction Contest with Jeff VanderMeer Plan on taking some time to hone your craft this weekend? Well, let the Masters Review give you something to shoot for! Submissions are now open for our Fall Fiction Contest featuring Jeff VanderMeer as judge. $2000 will be awarded to the winner ($200 / $100 awarded … Read more
Juan Felipe Herrera, newly appointed Poet Laureate of the United States, to read his works September 26 at Nevada State College. Clark County Poet Laureate Bruce Isaacson announces a reading by U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera will be held on the campus of Nevada State College in Henderson at 7 p.m. Saturday, September 26. … Read more
It’s never too early to start. In fact, if you’re writing you’re getting ready. But, according to “Flame to the moth,” the latest article by associate editor Meredith Quinn of The Writer magazine, agents Mark Gottlieb and Lane Heymont suggest you consider these “must-bring” items: “Gottlieb: Pen, paper and one’s inner-muse. Heymont: Business cards, professional attire (business casual … Read more
to announce points of interest on the Las Vegas Writer’s Conference. The Early Bird Registration ends on October 31, 2015. For a mere $375 you get an all-access pass to the three-day event. That includes all workshops, panels, meals, and pitches. And this is one conference opportunity you don’t want to pass up! The Keynote Address at … Read more
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
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.
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
Nominations were opened, during this past Monday’s meeting, for the following Board of Directors positions: President Treasurer Conference Coordinator Publicity Officer Education Officer These are all for a two-year term. The nominating process will continue through the upcoming meeting on March 30th. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors you may nominate yourself, … Read more
ACES 2014 The American Copy Editors Society 18th National Conference, Planet Hollywood by Leslie E. Hoffman Thank you, Gregory Kompes and the entire membership of Henderson Writers’ Group, for gifting me with a one-day pass to the ACES 2014 Conference, with honorable mention to Loraine Erickson who won the first draw. The adrenalin rush lingers. … Read more