What do Texas, Blood & Guns have in Common? They are all Part of the Rich History of DFWWW
What a night the October 27 meeting of the Workshop proved to be. Great food (thanks everyone), scary Halloween-inspired reads (that filled two rooms!) and a celebration of the 300 traditionally published books written by DFWWW members.
Historian Stephen Manning summarized this momentous achievement by providing some interesting trivia.
- Of the 300-plus novels displayed in the Trophy Room, what is the most commonly used word in a book's title? Texas (no one was surprised).
- The second most commonly used word in a title? Blood (now that surprised everyone a
bit). - The third most commonly used word in a title? Gun (notice a trend?).
- There have been an average of 11.6 titles published per year by DFWWW members since 1985.
- The best year was 1996 when 22 titles were published (all comprised of only two genres: Westerns and horror).
- The second best year was 2005 when 20 titles were published (notable because of the large number of first-time novelists).
- From 1985 until 2000, the Workshop produced mainly Westerns, mysteries and horror novels.
- After 2000, there was an explosion of all genres, with nonfiction works becoming more prominent.
In the news, Kenneth Ingle displayed the audio version of his novel, Saragosa Prime, released by Books in Motion. Carolyn Williamson announced the additional of two new reference books for the Workshop's library.
In official news, President Russell Connor reminded members that next Wednesday nominations open for the 2011 Board of Directors. Secretary Kyle White, who will serve as the election coordinator, advised members on the requirements to run for the Board. Basically, members must have paid their 2010-2011 dues and have attended at least three of the five monthly business meetings prior to the election.
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.
"Bound By A Secret," based on member Ginnie Bivona's novel, airs on Hallmark March 7
The big moment has arrived!
Workshop lifetime member Ginnie Siena Bivona's novel, Ida Mae Tutweiler and the Traveling Tea Party, has been turned into a TV movie named Bound by a Secret. It airs on the Hallmark Channel 8 p.m. Central time, Saturday March 7.
Congratulations, Ginnie! We're so proud of you.
Click here for more details about the film.
Workshop lifetime member Ginnie Siena Bivona's novel, Ida Mae Tutweiler and the Traveling Tea Party, has been turned into a TV movie named Bound by a Secret. It airs on the Hallmark Channel 8 p.m. Central time, Saturday March 7.
Congratulations, Ginnie! We're so proud of you.
Click here for more details about the film.