Glove Up for WRiTE CLUB
WRiTE CLUB is back with a vengeance, and it’s not too late to fight.
As some of you may remember, last year one of our very own was crowned. Now, DFWWW member Tex Thompson swings onto the other side of the ropes to judge, along with a distinguished panel that includes: Jonathan Maberry, Katie Grimm Margaret Bail, Sarah Negovetich, Brittany Booker, Candace Havens, Lydia Kang, and Tiana Smith. (For those who just can't be bothered to click on the links, that's a list of some industry elite. Agents, authors, editors, and the like. Fancy stuff.)
Wondering about the rules of WRiTE CLUB?
With guidelines like these, how can one resist? To get the finer details, visit DL Hammon's site.
We can’t wait to see you in the ring!
As some of you may remember, last year one of our very own was crowned. Now, DFWWW member Tex Thompson swings onto the other side of the ropes to judge, along with a distinguished panel that includes: Jonathan Maberry, Katie Grimm Margaret Bail, Sarah Negovetich, Brittany Booker, Candace Havens, Lydia Kang, and Tiana Smith. (For those who just can't be bothered to click on the links, that's a list of some industry elite. Agents, authors, editors, and the like. Fancy stuff.)
Wondering about the rules of WRiTE CLUB?
- You MUST talk about WRiTE CLUB – Spread the word
- You DON’T talk about WRiTE CLUB – Once the bell sounds for round one, keep it quiet.
- If someone taps out, WRiTING is over.
- Only two people to a WRiTE.
- Two WRiTE’s per week.
- No shirts, no shoes…well, actually, your WRiTE attire is up to you.
- WRiTES will go on until Aug 18th.
- Anyone can WRiTE, but you have to have your submission in by May 31st.
With guidelines like these, how can one resist? To get the finer details, visit DL Hammon's site.
We can’t wait to see you in the ring!
Candace Havens Booksigning
Candace Havens will be signing at Barnes and Noble in Stonebriar Mall on Sunday, November 13.
Other authors appearing on the panel include: Gena Showalter, Louisa Edwards, Roxanne St. Clare, Kristen Painter, Jill Monroe and Ann Aguirre.
Other authors appearing on the panel include: Gena Showalter, Louisa Edwards, Roxanne St. Clare, Kristen Painter, Jill Monroe and Ann Aguirre.
Announcements: 11/2
Steve Manning announced our #308th book for the Trophy Room, Model Marine by Candace Havens. This is Candy’s eleventh book published, since her first publication in 2005. Congrats Candy!
Candace Havens is having a book signing Sunday, Nov. 13th from 1-3pm at Barnes and Noble in Stonebriar Mall. She will be one of 10 authors and they will be taking Q & A. Check out her website for more details.
Shawn Scarber has an essay, Project: New Dad, in the upcoming, The Myth of Mr. Mom, edited by Jeremy Rodden. Check his website for more details.
Harry Hall is speaking at the Toastmasters District 25 Conference, on Nov 19th at the Southlake Marriot. For those who attended his book signing at Crystals Pizza know the local media also attended. Irving TV’s About Towne featured Harry’s book signing. Check it out at www.ci.irving.tx.us
Steve Manning thanked everyone who signed up for Friends of Burlington Northern Santa Fe. He did so well at recruiting, his manager asked him to get more people signed up. Check it out at www.friendsofbnsf.com
Membership dues were due at the end of October. You may not read or critique without being a paid member.
Please contact Katy Roberts if you are interested in running for the board.
Candace Havens is having a book signing Sunday, Nov. 13th from 1-3pm at Barnes and Noble in Stonebriar Mall. She will be one of 10 authors and they will be taking Q & A. Check out her website for more details.
Shawn Scarber has an essay, Project: New Dad, in the upcoming, The Myth of Mr. Mom, edited by Jeremy Rodden. Check his website for more details.
Harry Hall is speaking at the Toastmasters District 25 Conference, on Nov 19th at the Southlake Marriot. For those who attended his book signing at Crystals Pizza know the local media also attended. Irving TV’s About Towne featured Harry’s book signing. Check it out at www.ci.irving.tx.us
Steve Manning thanked everyone who signed up for Friends of Burlington Northern Santa Fe. He did so well at recruiting, his manager asked him to get more people signed up. Check it out at www.friendsofbnsf.com
Membership dues were due at the end of October. You may not read or critique without being a paid member.
Please contact Katy Roberts if you are interested in running for the board.
Announcements: 10/12
Harry Hall announced that he and fellow member John Keith will be taking over the Running Debate in Texas Tri-athlete News magazine. Harry will write the ‘Runner’ side and John will write the ‘Non-runner’ side. Their first column appears in the December issue.
Del Cain is speaking at the Saginaw Public Library on Nov 3rd at 6:30 pm.
Candace Havens has two books coming out:
Model Marine comes out Nov 1st
Her story in the Spirited Anthology is coming out soon. Proceeds go to a literacy charity
George Goldthwaite heard from Books in Motion. Recording has begun on his newest audio book.
Susan Clark has volunteered to Chair the Building Search Committee. If you hear of any vacancies in the HEB area, email info to [email protected]
Halloween Read is October 26th – bring a dish; come in costume!
Reminder: Dues for 2012 are due by Oct 31st. $100 a year and it’s very simple to renew and pay online.
Del Cain is speaking at the Saginaw Public Library on Nov 3rd at 6:30 pm.
Candace Havens has two books coming out:
Model Marine comes out Nov 1st
Her story in the Spirited Anthology is coming out soon. Proceeds go to a literacy charity
George Goldthwaite heard from Books in Motion. Recording has begun on his newest audio book.
Susan Clark has volunteered to Chair the Building Search Committee. If you hear of any vacancies in the HEB area, email info to [email protected]
Halloween Read is October 26th – bring a dish; come in costume!
Reminder: Dues for 2012 are due by Oct 31st. $100 a year and it’s very simple to renew and pay online.
Announcements 9/7
Anyone interested in running the 2012 board election, please contact Donna.
Larry Enmon was asked to speak at the Dallas Romance Writers Conference. He will be sharing his expertise on weapons.
A.Lee Martinez presented the French version of Gil’s All Fright Diner. He also received the Advanced Readers copy of this upcoming book, Emperor Mollusk Vs. the Sinister Brain. www.aleemartinez.com/
Del Cain has a book signing this Saturday, Sept 10th in Fort Worth at the Barnes & Noble on University Dr from 1:00 to 3:00. He will be signing copies of his two non-fiction books, Lawmen of the Old West: The Good Guys and Lawmen of the Old West: The Bad Guys. www.del-cain.blogspot.com/
Harry Hall has a book signing Sept 17th in Irving at Crystals Pizza from 3:30 to 5:30. He will be signing copies of his book Help! People are Staring at Me.
Russell Connor confirmed the 2nd episode of Workshop is now available at www.conmanproduction.wordpress.com . Not only does it star Russell and Nik Holman as a couple of scumbag writers, David Whiteman and Alex Martinez also make special appearances. Check it out!
Candace Havens is teaching two (highly recommended) online courses. Fast Draft & Revision Hell starts Sept 25th and her Six-week Comprehensive class begins on Sept 15th. For more details, check out www.candacehavens.com
Carolyn Williamson announced we now have the 2012 Writers Market books. You may check them out for one week.
Larry Enmon was asked to speak at the Dallas Romance Writers Conference. He will be sharing his expertise on weapons.
A.Lee Martinez presented the French version of Gil’s All Fright Diner. He also received the Advanced Readers copy of this upcoming book, Emperor Mollusk Vs. the Sinister Brain. www.aleemartinez.com/
Del Cain has a book signing this Saturday, Sept 10th in Fort Worth at the Barnes & Noble on University Dr from 1:00 to 3:00. He will be signing copies of his two non-fiction books, Lawmen of the Old West: The Good Guys and Lawmen of the Old West: The Bad Guys. www.del-cain.blogspot.com/
Harry Hall has a book signing Sept 17th in Irving at Crystals Pizza from 3:30 to 5:30. He will be signing copies of his book Help! People are Staring at Me.
Russell Connor confirmed the 2nd episode of Workshop is now available at www.conmanproduction.wordpress.com . Not only does it star Russell and Nik Holman as a couple of scumbag writers, David Whiteman and Alex Martinez also make special appearances. Check it out!
Candace Havens is teaching two (highly recommended) online courses. Fast Draft & Revision Hell starts Sept 25th and her Six-week Comprehensive class begins on Sept 15th. For more details, check out www.candacehavens.com
Carolyn Williamson announced we now have the 2012 Writers Market books. You may check them out for one week.
Candace Havens book signing
The beautiful, charming, and talented Candace Havens had a book signing at Barnes and Noble Lewisville on April 16th following the release of She Who Dares, Wins.
Visit her at candacehavens.com.
Announcements April 6th
Trumpets and fanfare.
Last night was a business meeting. If you would like the Treasurer's Report, please contact Donna.
Jennifer Duggins will lead our grant committee. We could still use a few research volunteers. Let us know if you are interested.
We voted on and approved two new members of the board last night:
Kirk Von Der Heydt is now Director.
Shawna Smith is now Secretary.
The fearless leaders welcome you to our cadre.
Candace Havens has a book signing on April 16th at 2pm at Barnes & Noble in Lewisville. Come and offer support. A small group plans to meet at Mimi's Cafe across the street from the Barnes & Noble at 12:30pm before the signing. All are welcome.
Make sure to check the bulletin board for announcements, contests, and writing opportunities.
We are still taking suggestions for room names. Please send them in.
Last night was a business meeting. If you would like the Treasurer's Report, please contact Donna.
Jennifer Duggins will lead our grant committee. We could still use a few research volunteers. Let us know if you are interested.
We voted on and approved two new members of the board last night:
Kirk Von Der Heydt is now Director.
Shawna Smith is now Secretary.
The fearless leaders welcome you to our cadre.
Candace Havens has a book signing on April 16th at 2pm at Barnes & Noble in Lewisville. Come and offer support. A small group plans to meet at Mimi's Cafe across the street from the Barnes & Noble at 12:30pm before the signing. All are welcome.
Make sure to check the bulletin board for announcements, contests, and writing opportunities.
We are still taking suggestions for room names. Please send them in.
Announcements March 30th
We have lost a director. Kirk Von Der Heydt has volunteered for the position. According to the bylaws, Kirk must be approved by the membership. We will be voting on Kirk at the next business meeting which just so happens to be next week, April 6th.
Candace Havens' She Who Dares, Wins drops on April 1st. Be sure to check out her website for more info.
She has a book signing on April 16th at 2 pm at Barnes and Noble in Lewisville.
Do you know how to use Google? Would you like to help the Workshop? Good. We knew you would. The Workshop now has a grant committee looking for three or four volunteers to help research grants we can apply for. This is a research position, not a grant writing position.
Contact Kate Cornell or Donna Lasko if you are interested.
We have four rooms in our new building that need names. We are leaving it up to the members to generate possibilities. Harken, creative writers! Give us some ideas.
Send Kate Cornell or Donna Lasko your brilliance.
I'm still taking blog ideas. I've got some good'ins which will be discussed (fleetingly) during next week's announcements.
You can always comment on this post, send a message to us on Twitter, or hit our Facebook fan page.
Candace Havens' She Who Dares, Wins drops on April 1st. Be sure to check out her website for more info.
She has a book signing on April 16th at 2 pm at Barnes and Noble in Lewisville.
Do you know how to use Google? Would you like to help the Workshop? Good. We knew you would. The Workshop now has a grant committee looking for three or four volunteers to help research grants we can apply for. This is a research position, not a grant writing position.
Contact Kate Cornell or Donna Lasko if you are interested.
We have four rooms in our new building that need names. We are leaving it up to the members to generate possibilities. Harken, creative writers! Give us some ideas.
Send Kate Cornell or Donna Lasko your brilliance.
I'm still taking blog ideas. I've got some good'ins which will be discussed (fleetingly) during next week's announcements.
You can always comment on this post, send a message to us on Twitter, or hit our Facebook fan page.
YES! The Trophy Room Will Keep Growing. Three DFWWW Authors Sell Books
Five visitors joined a standing-room only crowd at the November 10 meeting of the Workshop.
It seemed as if the news and announcements would never end. Candace Havens delivered her newest book, Turn and Dare, to Harlequin. A. Lee Martinez' newest novel, Catching the Moon, was accepted by Orbit. Delacorte accepted Rosemary Clement-Moore's newest work, Texas Gothic, and the book is already available for pre-order at Amazon.com.
Del Cain reported a successful event at the Saginaw Public Library last week. Russell Connor and A. Lee Martinez appeared, along with Rosemary Clement-Moore who was the keynote speaker. This weekend, Rosemary will appear at Readers & 'ritas in Allen, with Candace Havens as the Master of Ceremonies. Also this Saturday, A. Lee Martinez has a book signing at 2 p.m. at the Borders in Burleson.
Finally, President Russell Connor thanked a wide variety of volunteers who unselfishly give of their time each week. Harry Hall who arrives early to set up the building and to make coffee; Eric Dixon who never fails to monitor one of the read-and-critique rooms; former President Stephen Manning who assists the Board in making the hard decisions; and Jeff Posey, Jason Myers and Michelle O'Neal who work on the annual writers' conference.
Thank you everyone who contributes in some way. As a non-profit, all volunteer organization it takes all of us to keep DFWWW functioning.
It seemed as if the news and announcements would never end. Candace Havens delivered her newest book, Turn and Dare, to Harlequin. A. Lee Martinez' newest novel, Catching the Moon, was accepted by Orbit. Delacorte accepted Rosemary Clement-Moore's newest work, Texas Gothic, and the book is already available for pre-order at Amazon.com.
Del Cain reported a successful event at the Saginaw Public Library last week. Russell Connor and A. Lee Martinez appeared, along with Rosemary Clement-Moore who was the keynote speaker. This weekend, Rosemary will appear at Readers & 'ritas in Allen, with Candace Havens as the Master of Ceremonies. Also this Saturday, A. Lee Martinez has a book signing at 2 p.m. at the Borders in Burleson.
Finally, President Russell Connor thanked a wide variety of volunteers who unselfishly give of their time each week. Harry Hall who arrives early to set up the building and to make coffee; Eric Dixon who never fails to monitor one of the read-and-critique rooms; former President Stephen Manning who assists the Board in making the hard decisions; and Jeff Posey, Jason Myers and Michelle O'Neal who work on the annual writers' conference.
Thank you everyone who contributes in some way. As a non-profit, all volunteer organization it takes all of us to keep DFWWW functioning.
It's Official! DFWWW Members Produce 300 Traditionally Published Books
What a night it was at the DFW Writers' Workshop. Both amendments to the By-laws passed by an overwhelming majority. According to the Treasurer's report, the conference and the workshop continue to operate in the black. And plans are underway to invite several agents and/or editors to visit later this year to speak and hear book proposals.
In other news, A. Lee Martinez is a guest speaker at MythCon 41 this weekend in Dallas. Candace Havens turned in her latest manuscript, She Who Dares Wins, to Harlequin, and submitted a book proposal titled, Triple Dare Ranch, to the same publisher. Jamie Harrington announced her participation in WriteOnCon.com, a free online writers' conference now accepting registrations.
But in the biggest news of the night, historian Stephen Manning announced the donation of the 300th traditionally published book by a DFWWW author. A party is being planned to commemorate this momentous milestone, 33-years in the making.
In other news, A. Lee Martinez is a guest speaker at MythCon 41 this weekend in Dallas. Candace Havens turned in her latest manuscript, She Who Dares Wins, to Harlequin, and submitted a book proposal titled, Triple Dare Ranch, to the same publisher. Jamie Harrington announced her participation in WriteOnCon.com, a free online writers' conference now accepting registrations.
But in the biggest news of the night, historian Stephen Manning announced the donation of the 300th traditionally published book by a DFWWW author. A party is being planned to commemorate this momentous milestone, 33-years in the making.