Important news and exciting developments for the YRW members
will be shared here. Visit often to learn what is happening with our dynamic
group! Note: News involving a dated event will be listed on the Calendar with
additional information.
Our next meeting is on August 21. Mark your calendars now!!! Make your plans!!! YRW is a priority!!!
Let's pack out the room and show out support for our chapter and guests. BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!
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Let's extend a warm welcome to our newest member, Diane Story. *Applause! You can read more about Diane on our Published Authors page and at her website: Diane Story. We are delighted to have Diane aboard and anxious to get to know her better. Be sure to come to the August meeting to meet Diane!
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Sheri Humphreys is on a serious roll toward major success! First she was chosen as the ultimate winner of a pitch contest by Deb Werksman, Chief Acquisition Editor of Sourcebooks Casablanca and Landmark, for Courageous Heart. The prize is a full submission request. Awesome, Sheri!
Then, days later, Sheri received a positive response from an agent query asking for a full synopsis and the first 3 chapters. WOW!!! Major congratulations to Sheri!
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Sharon Lathan is thrilled to share a wonderful 3-page article on her publishing journey and the Darcy Saga novels that appeared in the June 2010 edition of Visalia's Lifestyle Magazine. Look for the magazine all over the place if you live in the Visalia area, or check it out online on page 36--
Hanford
Book Fest: Gail Lucas and Sunny Frazier have announced the 2nd
annual Book Fest will be held on August 14 at the Hanford Mall starting
at 9am. YRW will be involved in some way with Sharon Lathan and Ginny
Christensen planning to sell/sign books. More info as details are
decided, but note the date!
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Congrats to our own Sarah Simas and her hubby for their recent happy news of a soon-to-be new sibling for the Simas children. Best of luck Sarah! Three is a lucky number :)
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Check out the new YRW business card--Nice, huh? Come to the next meeting to grab a bunch and then be sure to pass them out.
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Ginny has a wonderful new book trailer! It was created by her 11 year old daughter, Andrea - can you believe that?! It is fantastic. Check it out on the "fun stuff" page under the Authors tab.
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Congratulations and Good Luck to Carrie Spencer, one of our online, long-distance members who is actively preparing her manuscript partial for submission to Harlequin Modern Heat. As a recent contest winner, Carrie received an invitation to submit. Best of luck, Carrie, and be sure to let us know how it goes!
Carrie has also been appointed as a Junior Faculty Member of Romance University. Congratulations, Carrie! Enjoy the new job and continue the great work of a terrific website resource for romance writers.
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In January Micole Black took the bull by the horns and created her first blog! Micole Write's Romance has a wonderful blend of personal essays, updates on her writing journey, and guest author interviews. So far Micole has interviewed Martha Engber, Lori Borrell, Sharon Lathan, Stacey Kayne, Tawny Weber, and Cheryl Holt, just to name a few. Come by to support Micole!
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Speaking of websites, Sheri Humphreys also joined the vast world of web with a beautiful, inclusive website launched in February. You have to check it out, but be warned: You will feel a strong desire to curl up in the garden with a book and sip tea! Sheri Humphrey's Website
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Sarah Simas is on a roll! She finaled in the 2009 Golden Gateway contest, placing third in the Historical Category! Way to go Sarah! Keep it up.
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JoAnne Lucas, our famed cross-over crime/romance writer, was honored with the Coveted Dead Bird award - Yes, you read that right! - from the Sisters in Crime for her novel Don't Be Cruel. Congratulations JoAnne!! And yes indeed, the award was a dead bird statue!
Nice, huh? Come to the next meeting to grab a bunch and then be sure to pass them out.
In January Micole Black took the bull by the horns and created her first blog! 