Volunteers Needed to Work the DFW Writers’ Conference in April
It was another large crowd at the March 10 meeting of the DFW Writers’ Workshop with six visitors and three new members.
Del Cain announced he has been named a featured reader and a workshop presenter at the Austin International Poetry Festival, April 15 -18. Rosemary Clement Moore has been asked to participate in an unnamed anthology about vampires. A. Lee Martinez has a short story in the anthology Death’s Excellent Vacation.
Volunteers are still needed to work the upcoming DFW Writers’ Conference. See Carolyn Williamson to sign up to monitor a class. You must be a member of the DFW Writers’ Workshop and have paid to attend the conference.
Del Cain announced he has been named a featured reader and a workshop presenter at the Austin International Poetry Festival, April 15 -18. Rosemary Clement Moore has been asked to participate in an unnamed anthology about vampires. A. Lee Martinez has a short story in the anthology Death’s Excellent Vacation.
Volunteers are still needed to work the upcoming DFW Writers’ Conference. See Carolyn Williamson to sign up to monitor a class. You must be a member of the DFW Writers’ Workshop and have paid to attend the conference.
Approaching a Landmark: 296th Book Donated to Workshop Trophy Room
It was a night for numbers during the March 3 business meeting of the DFW Writers' Workshop. The 2010 Workshop and Conference budget were discussed with both showing in the black. Five new books were donated to the Trophy Room, bringing the number of traditionally published books written by DFWWW members to 296. Three new members joined the group.
In other news, Ginnie Bivona has an essay in the recently released work Hear Us Roar. A. Lee Martinez displayed a copy of his upcoming book Divine Misfortune. Virginia Traweek's alma mater selected her to produce a promotional magazine titled Peer Perspectives.
Finally, volunteer sign-up for the DFW Writers' Conference begins next week. Pat Hauldren and Carolyn Williamson are looking for volunteers for the registration table and class monitors respectively.
In other news, Ginnie Bivona has an essay in the recently released work Hear Us Roar. A. Lee Martinez displayed a copy of his upcoming book Divine Misfortune. Virginia Traweek's alma mater selected her to produce a promotional magazine titled Peer Perspectives.
Finally, volunteer sign-up for the DFW Writers' Conference begins next week. Pat Hauldren and Carolyn Williamson are looking for volunteers for the registration table and class monitors respectively.
An Honored Guest, a Book Signing & a Stage Play Commission Top News
It was a slow news night during the February 24 meeting of the DFW Writers' Workshop.
Georgette Radford, Community Relations Manager of the Hurst Barnes & Noble bookstore, stopped in for a visit. Georgette is an honored friend of the Workshop and always willing to schedule our authors for book signings. Everyone was happy to see her.
Speaking of book signings, Mary Malcolm will hold one this Saturday, February 27 at 2 p.m. at the Hurst Barnes & Noble for her romance Diner Girl. Mike McMullen received a request for the full manuscript of his children's book The Adventure of Grant Galapagos, Boy Adventurer. Anne Perry has been commissioned to write an as-of-yet unnamed play to celebrate the Town of Eliot, Maine's 200th anniversary.
Georgette Radford, Community Relations Manager of the Hurst Barnes & Noble bookstore, stopped in for a visit. Georgette is an honored friend of the Workshop and always willing to schedule our authors for book signings. Everyone was happy to see her.
Speaking of book signings, Mary Malcolm will hold one this Saturday, February 27 at 2 p.m. at the Hurst Barnes & Noble for her romance Diner Girl. Mike McMullen received a request for the full manuscript of his children's book The Adventure of Grant Galapagos, Boy Adventurer. Anne Perry has been commissioned to write an as-of-yet unnamed play to celebrate the Town of Eliot, Maine's 200th anniversary.
Workshop Members to Give a Public Reading on March 6
The February 17 meeting of the Workshop saw a standing room only crowd as seven visitors joined the already large crowd of regular members.
Pat Hauldren announced the Fort Worth Examiner recognized her for having the most online hits to her articles. Rosemary Clement-Moore displayed the British edition of her novel The Splendor Falls, or 'spendour' as the Brits spell it. Kyle White unveiled the cover artwork for his upcoming novel, Attack of the Crystal Spiders.
Members were reminded of a series of Bylaws changes that will require a vote during the March business meeting. Also, President Russell Connor announced a special event to promote the Workshop on March 6 at the Hurst Barnes & Noble bookstore. Starting at 1 p.m., DFWWW authors will read samples of their work to a certain-to-be-enthralled public.
Pat Hauldren announced the Fort Worth Examiner recognized her for having the most online hits to her articles. Rosemary Clement-Moore displayed the British edition of her novel The Splendor Falls, or 'spendour' as the Brits spell it. Kyle White unveiled the cover artwork for his upcoming novel, Attack of the Crystal Spiders.
Members were reminded of a series of Bylaws changes that will require a vote during the March business meeting. Also, President Russell Connor announced a special event to promote the Workshop on March 6 at the Hurst Barnes & Noble bookstore. Starting at 1 p.m., DFWWW authors will read samples of their work to a certain-to-be-enthralled public.
Registration opens for 2011 DFW Writers' Conference! Save your spot now!
The 2010 DFW Writers Conference has sold out two months in advance of the event. In response to this overwhelming demand, the DFW Writers' Workshop has decided to open registration early for the next installment, which takes place Feb. 26 & 27, 2011 at the American Airlines Training and Convention Center in Fort Worth.
We're moving up to a bigger venue so we can accommodate higher attendance. The AATCC is a fantastic facility, complete with a tavern, fitness center, lounge and hotel rooms all right there in the center. For more details, check out its web site.
Planning for 2011 is already well underway. We'll have more than 10 literary agents, a great keynote and an impressive lineup of speakers once again! In the meantime, if you want to reserve your space and get to the front of the line for a consultation with an agent, you can register now.
We're moving up to a bigger venue so we can accommodate higher attendance. The AATCC is a fantastic facility, complete with a tavern, fitness center, lounge and hotel rooms all right there in the center. For more details, check out its web site.
Planning for 2011 is already well underway. We'll have more than 10 literary agents, a great keynote and an impressive lineup of speakers once again! In the meantime, if you want to reserve your space and get to the front of the line for a consultation with an agent, you can register now.