Tag Archives: RWA

Right Time, Right Place

Posted on July 30, 2012 by writersinthestorm

-by Fae Rowen The RWA 2012 National Conference, for me, was a perfect example of Right Time, Right Place. First, I have to shout CONGRATULATIONS, TESSA DARE, ON YOUR RITA! Tessa won the RITA for Best Regency Historical with A … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

My First RWA National Conference Memories

Posted on June 11, 2012 by writersinthestorm

by Fae Rowen My first RWA National Conference was the last time it was held in Anaheim. It was a long time ago, maybe 1997. I had just joined OCC and RWA in February of the same year. I’d finished … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Miscellaneous | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Conferences: How To Improve Your Pitching

Posted on April 9, 2012 by writersinthestorm

by Laura Drake It’s conference season! This is the first in our new series, where we will each focus on a different aspect of attending conferences, based on our own strengths/preferences. I’m probably the biggest ‘conference virgin’ of the group, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bumps & Bruises on the Road to Publication, Inspiration | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

April Fools!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by writersinthestorm

Our in own in-house comedian, Charlotte Carter, is here today preparing for the arrival of that one day of every year when “everyone” is a comedian. April Fools Day. Yes, she’s early with this but having a jolly good time takes careful and gleeful planning. Smiles are required … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged , , , , , , , | 32 Comments

Writing and Hershey Kisses

Posted on December 21, 2011 by writersinthestorm

by Laura Drake Some of my best ideas come to me while I’m riding my bicycle.  I had an epiphany during a gorgeous Southern California ride yesterday.  Several pieces fell in place at once; a major “Aha” moment. I love … Continue reading →

Posted in Bumps & Bruises on the Road to Publication, Inspiration | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

PUBLICATION: 9 Lessons for the Road

Posted on October 17, 2011 by writersinthestorm

Today we’re excited to have with us Judy Duarte, two-time RITA finalist and author of over 40 novels. And she comes bearing gifts! Judy will give away a copy of her latest book, CHRISTMAS ON NUTCRACKER COURT to a lucky … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Guests, Bumps & Bruises on the Road to Publication, Inspiration, Miscellaneous | Tagged , , , , | 26 Comments

Adjusting To The Paradigm Shift

Posted on August 10, 2011 by writersinthestorm

Writers in the Storm would like to thank Linda O. Johnston for her gift of HOWL DEADLY, her latest release in her Pet-Sitter Mystery series.  Our lucky reader and commenter on Linda’s blog on Networking and Writing Organizations is (drum … Continue reading →

Posted in Bumps & Bruises on the Road to Publication, Inspiration | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments