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Tucson Festival of Books by Judy Shine

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Tucson Festival of Books.  The sixth annual Tucson Festival of Books, sponsored by the Book Committee, the University of Arizona, and the Arizona Daily Star, was held on 3/23 and 3/24. Henderson Writers’ Group members Maxwell Alexander Drake, Marion G. Harman, and Judy Shine Logan shared a sales booth, while an estimated 90,000 visitors came to the festival … Read more

The Erotica Writers Group

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The first Erotic Writers meeting was held in Lauren’s home. Andres Fragoso, Douglas Davy, and Tami Ferrigno attended. It was intimate, allowing everyone to read their work, have informative and creative critiquing, and have long discussions about writing this delicate topic. The next meeting will be held later on April 22, due to the Passover … Read more

50 States Last Supper and More

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Kevin B Parsons announced the launch of book one of his five book series,’50 Stories in 50 States, Book 1, Great Lakes and the N.E.’ The book is a compilation of short stories that take place in each state of the Union, written during his 50 states in 50 weeks adventure, as he and his … Read more

How to Write a Novel and a Screen Play

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classes HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL & SCREENPLAY Jan 29 & 27 I hope no one minds if I post this about two writing classes:John Hill teaches writing classes at UNLV’s Continuing Education Dept. These are the next two classes, later this month. Phone UNLV at 895-3011 for how to enroll. How to Write a … Read more

Turning One Self-Published Book Into a Full-Time Living

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Turning One Self-Published Book Into a Full-Time Living Keys: Excellence, Creative Promotion and Going “Beyond the Book”! It hit me in 2002, a few years after releasing my first self-published title (The Well-Fed Writer): That book had given me a full-time living with a year of its release. It’s now 2014, and my now-five titles … Read more

Q & A Where does the punctuation go…

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Quotes

Q&A

Here is another very important question from Marshal Prescott.

Let’s all give him our answers as we see it.

Where does the punctuation go, before or after the quotation marks? 

Why is it done that way?

The 2014 eLit Book Awards

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Calling all eBook Publishers – Enter Today! Last Chance to Register Your eBook! The fourth annual eLit Awards are a global awards program committed to illuminating and honoring the very best of English language digital publishing entertainment. The 2014 eLit Awards are an industry wide, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the electronic … Read more

San Diego Conference Update

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Advance submission deadline extended, schedule up… Quick update on next month’s San Diego conference, Presidents’ Day Weekend, Feb. 14-17. 1. Advance Submission Deadline Extended 2. Working Schedule Posted 3. “BFF” and NovelCram Remain Open 4. Another Book Sold 5. Pick the Right Writer’s Conference ———- 1) Advance Submission Deadline Extended ———- All but a couple … Read more

Jan 28 Meeting

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Last night was a great night.  I really did learn a few things.

Here are the highlights:

We had one guest. Luisjavier “Wuicho.”

Tina brought in brochures for us to take with us and pass out. We will.

Judy Logan is updating the Member’s List. Please email her all your information, name, phone, email, genre, etc. jeslogan1@hotmail.com

Amanda will answer any inquiries regarding the raffles and soliciting donations for the conference.

Gregory asks that if you have any books you want displayed at any events the group attends to please bring one in. This is to have a set in a box to have handy for display.

Book Club

Our new book club, which will meet the 2nd Wed. of the month at Skinny Dugan’s 6:30pm beginning on MARCH 12th. We’ll be reading and discussing books on the craft of writing. The first monthly selection is On Writing Well by Zissner.

Thank you Tina

The group presented Tina a thank you card for hosting the Christmas Party at her house.

Information

Gregory announced that behind our meeting sheet there is a list of informative links that may be helpful to us in the group.

Officers Nominations

This year we have open enrollment for the following positions: VP, Librarian, Fundraiser.

Angelina has been nominated for VP.

Amanda has been nominated for Librarian.

We still have until April 7, 2014 to vote. You need to have been a member for at least 6 months to enroll.

Brags

Paul will be interviewed on February 4th at the Onyx Theater at 8 pm.  Let’s show our support that evening.

Open Position: Buyer

Lauren Tallman’s workplace has an open position for a Buyer. If you like more information please contact her directly.

Judy Logan

James Kelly on the radio discussed her book “Shelter Me” at length and got very good feedback.

Guest Speaker

Assistant Regional Advisor

Cynthia Mun

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators – http://www.scbwi.org/

The international professional organization for writers and illustrators of children’s literature.

Cynthia introduced herself as the Assistant Regional Advisor for Nevada. Her goal is to gather all writers in Las Vegas and unite as one voice to be heard by the world. Vegas is a great place and we do need a voice as writers.

What they offer is help with authors of children’s books (even if its not children’s books, they can refer you to someone who can help you),

Visit the site for more information. Its easy to join. Only $80 a year. A great place for resources for writers.

 Boulder City Writer’s Group

Next Thursday, January 30th, is the first meeting of the Boulder City Writers Group. We’ll meet each Thursday at 7:00 pm in the community room at the Boulder City Library (701 Adams Blvd, Boulder City).

This week in HWG

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Here is our weekly update. I volunteered to take over the newsletter and made a few adjustments to it. We now have a blog that is posted almost on a daily basis.  We will have different things posted all the time. We’re talking about Q&A’s about writing, quotes, writing, articles, new writers, and published books. … Read more

Big Sur Writing Workshops

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Here’s some interesting news.

 

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Another *amazing* Big Sur Writing Workshops (for children to young adults) in the books! Click for photos! March ’14 registration is open!

Phew – yet another *amazing* Big Sur Writing Workshops (for children to young adults) in the books! Thanks to all! Check out Andrea Brown Literary Agency, Inc. agent Laura Rennert’sreport:

Just back from our agency’s Big Sur Writing Workshop — one of my favorite weekends of the whole year! Still buoyed by the passionate writers, fabulous faculty, and the magic that always happens in Big Sur.

Check amazing comments here and photos below.

Meanwhile, registration is open for our March 7-9, 2014 workshop in Seaside, CA (next to Monterey.)  It WILL sell out and it will sell out QUICKLY.  Click here and be part of the best children’s writing workshop in the multiverse!

http://bigsurwriting.wordpress.com/

 

Thank you Jenny/What is a blog?

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  I would like to thank Jenny for doing a great job with the newsletter. I feel that I might not fill in her shoes for she’s done a great job. I want to thank the members for giving me the opportunity to continue the tradition and allowing me to make some changes. With that … Read more