January 26th, 2008 |
Special Event!
Writing the Breakout Novel Workshop with Donald Maass - at the
Grandezza Country Club in Estero, Florida
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February 23rd, 2008
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The Critique Partner Relationship a panel discussion featuring members Joyce Henderson, Diane OKey, and Lynn Hallberg discussing their group experience.
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March 22nd, 2008
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Blending Romance with Mystery & Suspense with Nancy Cohen (www.NancyJCohen.com)
Author Nancy J. Cohen will offer tips on how to add suspense to your romance novel and how to add romance to your mystery, along with plotting elements applicable to all subgenres.
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April 26th, 2008
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War Stories from the Courtroom with Criminal Defense Attorney Jerry Berry from Naples, Florida
In his 25 years of practicing criminal law, Jerry Berry has prosecuted and defended felony murder cases, ID Theft and other fraud cases.
Bring your questions regarding expert witnesses, cross examination, courtroom testimony, and confessions.
Mr. Berry will give us real world detail for our fiction.
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May 24th, 2008
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The Path to Publication with Kristy Kiernan (www.kristykiernan.com)
Her debut novel is a womens fiction titled Catching Genius.
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June 28th, 2008
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"How to Get Out of Your Own Way" hosted by our own Julie Palella & Chris Galan.
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| July, 2008
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No meeting in July due to the
28th Annual RWA National Conference being held in San Fancisco, California
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| August 23rd, 2008
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An in-House Critique session hosted by Diane OKey
Sorry, member submissions only.
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| September 27th, 2008
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Annual Writing Contest Preparation hosted by event coordinator Chris Galan
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| October 25th, 2008
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Special guest Dr. Pamella Seay is one of the founders of Florida Gulf Coast University, is a Professor of Int'l Law at FGCU,
and is the author of 2 non-fiction books and travel articles. (http://www.pamellaseay.com)
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November 15th, 2008
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Introvert or extravert – learn to market yourself and your books. Moderated panel discussion -
Tina Wainscott,
Joyce Henderson,
M. B. Weston, and ???.
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| December 12, 2008
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Annual Holiday Party: masterfully organized by Joyce Henderson
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January 10th, 2009
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The Novelist's Boot Camp with author, teacher, and motivator Todd Stone
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Fort Myers, FL.
More details soon...
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2007 Events
2006 Events
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Please contact
Michael L. Joy
if you're interested in speaking to our group.
We would love to hear from other professionals.
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Our meetings are normally held from 1 to 4 p.m., on the fourth Saturday of each month, at Robb & Stucky in Bonita Springs.
This is just north of the Promenade Mall on U.S. 41
We have a networking luncheon at 11:15 a.m. prior to each meeting at First Watch - 26381 S Tamiami Trail #140, Bonita Springs, FL (239-390-0554) - orders in at 11:30.
MAP
(Behind Robb & Stucky's on 41 in Bonita Springs.)
Luncheon orders to be taken by 11:30 a.m. for those who wish to join us.
If you're coming via
I-75: Take the Bonita Beach Road exit and head west to U.S. 41, then
make a right (north).
Robb & Stucky is on the (east) right
side of U.S. 41. (Note: There are two Robb & Stucky's on the East
side. Our meeting is held in the Community Room in the second
building further North. The room itself is toward the back of the
furniture store and then to the left. You will pass by the coffee
and cookie area, then to your right.)
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