Tag: First Coast Romance Writers
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Writing Retreat: Improving Writing & Interview Skills
First Coast Romance Writers retreats are always memorable experiences, connecting with my fellow romance writers and honing my craft. This year in particular was fantastic because of a podcasting opportunity with Stacey Horan! Writing can feel very isolating, but when you have a tribe to help lift your spirits and your skills, the journey suddenly…
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Wielding Medieval Weaponry at FCRW
Every month, First Coast Romance Writers (FCRW) hosts an educational workshop, and today, our presenter was Scott West, a history buff who shared his knowledge of Medieval and Renaissance weaponry! We had a fabulous meeting, learning from his expertise and having the opportunity to wield actual swords, daggers, war hammers, spears, and shields. He even…
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Learning From the Experts: Kelle Z Riley
First Coast Romance Writers hosted two fabulous workshops featuring romance/cozy mystery writer, Ph.D. chemist, and safety/martial arts expert, Kelle Z Riley! As always after my writers group meeting, I’m brimming with ideas for my WIP. And catching up with my fellow writers is always a blast. See you next month!
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First Coast Romance Writers Annual Retreat
The First Coast Romance Writers retreat was fabulous!! Located in a St. Augustine beach house, we gathered for a day long discussion on writing, marketing and publishing! A wonderful learning experience with great friends, as always. Can’t wait for next year!
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National Excellence in Romance Covers Contest Now Open For Entries!
I’m so excited to enter the cover of Sight Beyond the Sun created by Trif Book Design into the First Coast Romance Writers (FCRW) inaugural National Excellence in Romance Covers Contest! For only $10 per entry, authors receive a slot to display their book’s buy link, and books are judged by the people who matter…
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Summer Lovin’ | Escape to the Tropics in a Good Book
Summer is right around the corner! In fact, for me here in coastal Georgia, it has arrived 😍 I’ve enjoyed several beach days, relaxing and reading a good book. But if you’re still waiting for that summer sun, escape into a story with a tropical setting! Watch this video to hear a fun scene from…
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FCRW Monthly Meeting | Shirley Jump, Featured Speaker
On the second Saturday of each month, First Coast Romance Writers hosts a guest speaker to help further our writing craft. This weekend, we had the pleasure of learning how to enhance our dialogue and write compelling fiction by the lovely Shirley Jump! She is such a fantastic speaker and person. This was the second…
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Exploring Unfinished Business with Ghosts & Second Chance Romance
The very first short story I ever wrote with First Coast Romance Writers was for Romancing the Holidays, Vol. 1. It’s a story titled, Grave Promises, and it features two characters who have unfinished business – with ghosts and each other. This second chance romance is snappy, witty, and haunting; I thoroughly enjoyed bringing their…
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Thanks-Book-Giving | Nov. 17-19
Thanks-Book-Giving begins today! Visit Tattered Pages Book Club and enjoy dozens of bookish giveaways from your favorite authors… including me! Beginning today-Nov. 19, you’ll get three full days of nothing but FREE stories and SWAG. Check it out!
Author Melody Johnson 