A First Novel, a Three-Book Deal & a Major Award Jumpstart 2010
It seemed as if the news and announcements would never end at the January 20 meeting of the DFW Writers' Workshop, but that's not a bad thing.
A. Lee Martinez' book, Monster, is now available as a mass-market paperback. Kyle White sold his first novel, Attack of the Crystal Spiders, a Middle Grade science fiction work, to Wild Child Publishing. The American Library Association named Rosemary Clement-Moore's novel Highway to Hell as a 2010 Best Books for Young Adults. One of Kenneth E. Ingles' short stories is a finalist in the current Writer's Digest contest. Candace Havens inked a three-book deal with Harlequin. She will also sign copies of her newest work, Take Me If You Dare, on Saturday, February 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Barnes & Nobel in Hurst.
Finally, three new members were welcomed to DFWWW, and the Workshop's extensive reference library reopened after a year-end inventory. Books may be checked out for three weeks.
A. Lee Martinez' book, Monster, is now available as a mass-market paperback. Kyle White sold his first novel, Attack of the Crystal Spiders, a Middle Grade science fiction work, to Wild Child Publishing. The American Library Association named Rosemary Clement-Moore's novel Highway to Hell as a 2010 Best Books for Young Adults. One of Kenneth E. Ingles' short stories is a finalist in the current Writer's Digest contest. Candace Havens inked a three-book deal with Harlequin. She will also sign copies of her newest work, Take Me If You Dare, on Saturday, February 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Barnes & Nobel in Hurst.
Finally, three new members were welcomed to DFWWW, and the Workshop's extensive reference library reopened after a year-end inventory. Books may be checked out for three weeks.
Smart Use of Twitter class Thursday, Jan. 21 at TCU
Using Twitter has been likened to "drinking from a firehose." Are you feeling thirsty? A full understanding of how to get the most out of Twitter can help you as a writer do a better job of marketing yourself and your writing. Workshop member Stephen Manning will present a class on smart use of Twitter, 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. The registration fee is $55. Please visit TCU's Extended Education web site at www.lifelong.tcu.edu for more details and to register. Register by Monday, Jan. 18 to make sure you get a seat!
DFWWW Looks Forward to Exciting 2010
A large crowd gathered at the Workshop to commemorate the last Wednesday, of the last week, of the last month of 2009. Underscoring the fact that DFWWW hasn't closed in almost 20-years, no matter the weather or holiday.
Members were reminded that next week is the election for the 2010 Board of Directors. The annual dues of $100 must be paid in advance to vote, or participate in the read-and-critique sessions.
In other news, the early-bird price of $185 to attend the 2010 DFW Writers' Conference ends January 31. Thereafter, the price goes up to $235. Pat Hauldren and Kyle White were both recognized in the "Best of" annual review at Bewildering Stories for their works "Catsup" and "The Hand That Feeds You" respectively.
Members were reminded that next week is the election for the 2010 Board of Directors. The annual dues of $100 must be paid in advance to vote, or participate in the read-and-critique sessions.
In other news, the early-bird price of $185 to attend the 2010 DFW Writers' Conference ends January 31. Thereafter, the price goes up to $235. Pat Hauldren and Kyle White were both recognized in the "Best of" annual review at Bewildering Stories for their works "Catsup" and "The Hand That Feeds You" respectively.