The Discovery Channel Interviews Member R. Douglas Weber
DFWWW's own R. Douglas Weber, author of Solomon's Key: The Codis Project, will be featured on the Discovery Channel program "The Hunt for the Lost Symbol" scheduled to air on Sunday, October 18. Check your local television provider for the time.
This is another example that Workshop members continue to receive national exposure for their books, and to use inventive ways to promote them.
This is another example that Workshop members continue to receive national exposure for their books, and to use inventive ways to promote them.
Audio Books in German, Classes, Book Signings & New Releases Fill DFWWW News
It seemed as if the announcements and news would never end during the September 9 meeting of the DFW Writers' Workshop.
Leading the pack, A. Lee Martinez displayed the German audio version of his novel The Automatic Detective. Mike McMullen sold a flash fiction story to A Thousand Faces magazine. Kenneth E. Ingle's publisher has commissioned him to writer a thriller, and he has a book signing for his first release, First Contact, Saturday, September 26 at the University of Texas at Arlington bookstore.
On Saturday, September 12, Candace Havens will teach two classes at the Heart of Texas Chapter of Romance Writers of America in Waco. Kyle White announced he's been selected to teach a class at next year's Books, Authors n' All that Jazz festival in Weatherford. Rosemary Clement-Moore's book, The Splendor Falls, arrived on shelves Tuesday, September 8, and the paperback version of her earlier work, Hell Week, is now out.
Finally, five new reference books were added to the DFWWW library. Members were reminded to take advantage of the many titles available to help them learn more about the craft of writing.
Leading the pack, A. Lee Martinez displayed the German audio version of his novel The Automatic Detective. Mike McMullen sold a flash fiction story to A Thousand Faces magazine. Kenneth E. Ingle's publisher has commissioned him to writer a thriller, and he has a book signing for his first release, First Contact, Saturday, September 26 at the University of Texas at Arlington bookstore.
On Saturday, September 12, Candace Havens will teach two classes at the Heart of Texas Chapter of Romance Writers of America in Waco. Kyle White announced he's been selected to teach a class at next year's Books, Authors n' All that Jazz festival in Weatherford. Rosemary Clement-Moore's book, The Splendor Falls, arrived on shelves Tuesday, September 8, and the paperback version of her earlier work, Hell Week, is now out.
Finally, five new reference books were added to the DFWWW library. Members were reminded to take advantage of the many titles available to help them learn more about the craft of writing.
Workshop's Twitter account passes 1,000 followers!
Just noticed that our Twitter account (http://www.twitter.com/dfw_writers) is up to 1,135 visitors! That's fantastic and the great thing about it is, a lot of that happened on its own, with people finding us instead of us going out and tackling people.
Thanks to all of you tweeters for your support! By the way this blog is linked to the Twitter account, so it's a great way to keep track of updates to this site.
Thanks to all of you tweeters for your support! By the way this blog is linked to the Twitter account, so it's a great way to keep track of updates to this site.
Get Paid to Promote the 2010 DFW Writers' Conference & Other Workshop News
As with any non-profit organization, volunteerism plays an important role in the success of the DFW Writers' Workshop. This spirit of giving was evident during the September 2nd business meeting.
Volunteers stepped up to be the chairpersons of the 2011 through 2013 writers' conferences, making it easier to start planning those events now. While the 2010 conference board has already been hard at work, the members were officially named. The Trophy Room got a little more crowded as the 292 traditionally published novel was donated. At this pace, can the landmark 300 book be far off?
In other news, Candace Havens announced that her newest manuscript, Take Me if You Dare, has been accepted by Harlequin Blaze, and is scheduled for a February 1, 2010 release. Rosemary Clement-Moore has a book signing for her newest release, The Splendor Falls, Saturday, September 12 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Hurst, Texas Barnes & Noble. She also announced that she has been elected president of the Young Adult chapter of the local Romance Writers of America.
Finally, how would you like to get paid to help promote the upcoming DFW Writers' Conference, April 10 - 11, 2010? Anyone who becomes an affiliate of the conference can earn $10 for every person who registers to attend. You do not have to be a DFW Writers' Workshop member to participate. It's an easy way to make extra money for your writers' group, library, or just for yourself. Details.
Volunteers stepped up to be the chairpersons of the 2011 through 2013 writers' conferences, making it easier to start planning those events now. While the 2010 conference board has already been hard at work, the members were officially named. The Trophy Room got a little more crowded as the 292 traditionally published novel was donated. At this pace, can the landmark 300 book be far off?
In other news, Candace Havens announced that her newest manuscript, Take Me if You Dare, has been accepted by Harlequin Blaze, and is scheduled for a February 1, 2010 release. Rosemary Clement-Moore has a book signing for her newest release, The Splendor Falls, Saturday, September 12 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Hurst, Texas Barnes & Noble. She also announced that she has been elected president of the Young Adult chapter of the local Romance Writers of America.
Finally, how would you like to get paid to help promote the upcoming DFW Writers' Conference, April 10 - 11, 2010? Anyone who becomes an affiliate of the conference can earn $10 for every person who registers to attend. You do not have to be a DFW Writers' Workshop member to participate. It's an easy way to make extra money for your writers' group, library, or just for yourself. Details.
Workshop Member Mary Malcolm Celebrates the Release of Her First Romance Novel
Member Mary Malcolm announced the early release of her first romance novel, Diner Girl, during the August 26th meeting of the DFW Writers' Workshop. Mary proudly displayed the book with its impressive cover artwork. The novel officially goes on sale at the end of this week.
In other news, Alley Hauldren commented that the Fort Worth Examiner has hired her to pen regular articles concerning writers' workshops and conferences. The DFWWW library continues to grow as two new books, the 2010 Writers' Market and Creative Characters, were added to the already impressive array of reference materials.
In conference news, members were reminded that the 2010 DFW Writers' Conference is approaching fast and they should register soon. Also, the deadline for the Hook 'Em Writing Contest is January 16, 2010. The contest is open to all writers, regardless of attendance at the conference.
Finally, for writers who enjoy speculative fiction, it was announced that noted science fiction and fantasy writer, David Farland, will present a workshop in Dallas, October 10 - 11. See RuneLords.Com for more details.
In other news, Alley Hauldren commented that the Fort Worth Examiner has hired her to pen regular articles concerning writers' workshops and conferences. The DFWWW library continues to grow as two new books, the 2010 Writers' Market and Creative Characters, were added to the already impressive array of reference materials.
In conference news, members were reminded that the 2010 DFW Writers' Conference is approaching fast and they should register soon. Also, the deadline for the Hook 'Em Writing Contest is January 16, 2010. The contest is open to all writers, regardless of attendance at the conference.
Finally, for writers who enjoy speculative fiction, it was announced that noted science fiction and fantasy writer, David Farland, will present a workshop in Dallas, October 10 - 11. See RuneLords.Com for more details.