Florida Panhandle Romance Writers

Welcome

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VISIT OUR NEW HOME AT WWW.FPHRW.ORG

Retreat

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September 10-12, 2010

Writers Retreat

Tallahassee, Florida

Hotel: TBA

Open to FPHRW members only.

Lots of Writing Time in a Writer Friendly Environment

Contact Maria or Dana for further details and reserve your space to stay at the hotel that weekend.

There is NO CHARGE for participating in the retreat. Members who stay at the hotel are responsible for paying their portion of the hotel bill.

We will meet at the hotel Friday evening and remain until late Sunday morning.

Renewal

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Florida Panhandle Romance Writers is a chapter of the Romance Writers of America® based in Tallahassee, Florida. FPHRW is for both published and unpublished writers, as well as any individuals involved in the writing/publishing industry. Membership includes writers of all levels, from those working on their first manuscripts to multi-published, award-winning authors.

FPHRW is dedicated to promoting excellence in romantic fiction through meetings and workshops in a comfortable forum where published and unpublished writers share knowledge about the constantly evolving publishing industry.

Our goal is to help writers become published and establish careers with innovative programs, networking opportunities and pertinent information on effective marketing techniques for member's novels.

How to Renew your FPHRW membership

Copy (Ctrl + c) and Paste (Ctrl + v) the following form into an email and send to membership@fphrw.org
DUES: $20/year (Aug 1 through July 31)

Email us at fphrw.contact@gmail.com for payment options if you choose not to pay via PayPal.

Membership Renewal:

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Florida Panhandle Romance Writers
Membership Renewal Application

Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Home/Cell Phone:

Email:

Birthday (year optional)

You must be a member of Romance Writers of America to be a member of FPHRW.

National RWA Number: ____________

Are you PRO?: No ___ Yes ___

Are you PAN?: No ___ Yes ___

Name to be used on badge:

For FPHRW use only:

Date Renewal Received ____________

Amount Received ________ Cash ___ Check # _____
PayPal_______________________________

RWA Number Verified ______ Yes _______ No

FPHRW ID # _________
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Online Classes

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August 2009

September 2009

Tarot for Writers by Arwen Lynch
When: 9/6/2009 - 9/19/2009
Where: FPHRW classroom Yahoogroup (email)
Fee: $10 FPHRW members, $20 for non-members

FPHRW Members $10.00

non-FPHRW members $20.00

October 2009

November 2009

Pictures!

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Check out our photo albums on our Facebook page!

Florida Panhandle Romance Writers Inc., Tallahassee RWA chapter

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Contact

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Photos

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Coming

Published Members

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Maria Geraci

Maria Geraci is the debut author of Bunco Babes Tell All, the first book in a fun women's fiction series featuring a group of women who play Bunco in north Florida. She writes romance full-time during the day in her closet and works part-time at night as a labor and delivery nurse. She had a husband, three kids, two dogs and two cats. That's why she writes romance in the closet (there's no other place left in the house!)

Booklist: Bunco Babes Tell All (May 2009) and Bunco Babes Go Wild (Nov 2009), Berkley Trade

Marianne LaCroix

MARIANNE LACROIX started writing as a child in elementary school. Her first book was a story about a Christmas underwater featuring an eel, a whale and an octopus which she read to the first grade class to a memorable round of applause. She grew up in New Jersey in a small town located between Philadelphia and Atlantic City where she received her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Glassboro State (aka Rowan University). Shortly afterward, she married and moved to Southwest Georgia. There she went back to school for nursing. She has worked in a hospital, a nursing home, and a local physician's office.

When she was pregnant, Mari revisited her earlier passion for writing. Always a voracious reader, she decided to write romances she’d like to read. She has written several short stories, novellas and novels and has received numerous recognitions for her writing such as two Romantic Times BOOKclub Reviewer Choice nominees, a Paranormal Excellence Award for Romantic Literature (PEARL) Honorable Mention, and a Cupid and Psyche Award (CAPA). She is active in Romance Writers of America and is founder and President (2008-2010) of the Florida Panhandle Romance Writers (FPHRW) RWA chapter located in Tallahassee, Florida, and Member-at-Large (2010) for Passionate Ink, the Erotic Romance Special Interest RWA chapter. Mari loves reading romance, surfing the web, hanging out with her family and friends, and gossiping on the phone.

Mari lives in South Georgia with her husband, their twin daughters, two dogs, a cockatiel, and a very lovable cat.

Booklist: Crossed Swords, Sea Hawk's Mistress, Pirate's Mistress (P), Men After Midnight (P), Descendants of Darkness, Eternal Embrace, Lady Sheba, Dreams of the Oasis III (P), Beast In My Bed, Bridesmaid and the Beast, Even Naughtier Nuptials (P), Scorpion King, Ellora's Cave. Royal Bondage (P), Pocket Books. Nectar of the Gods, Total e-Bound. The Dark Knight, Medieval Menage (P) Resplendence Publishing.

Coming in 2010: Bound by Ecstasy, Resplendence Publishing.

(P) - paperback

Amber Green

Amber Green is the pseudonym for a professional paper-pusher who shares her house with one husband, two sons, five cats, a perma-puppy, and a geriatric dog. The poultry is supposed to stay out of the house and usually does, but one black hen occasionally sneaks through the cat door to perch atop the terrarium/iguana tank, somehow balancing upside-down to hold staring contests with the lizard. When not writing, tending to her day job, or taking a broom to marauding opossums, the author can normally be found watering her plants or reading with her sons while giving thanks for the invention of the air conditioner.

Booklist: Turner & Turner: One Good Turn, Smart Ass: Close Quarters, MLR Press. The Huntmen series: Lights Out!, Backtrack, Bareback, LooseId. Secrets Vol. 20, Secrets Vol. 13, Red Sage.

Shara Azod

Shara was born in Florida, grew up in Southern California, and has lived all over the world. A Marine brat, Navy vet, and the wife of a Navy lifer, she has visited four of the world's seven continents. Her favorite destinations are Paris, Hong Kong, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Catania.

She has been writing all her life, but decided she wanted to write romance after reading The Flame & the Flower at the tender age of 13. That led to the notebook saga of Duran Duran, which was confiscated and turned over to her none too amused parents.

Shara married a real life cowboy and has two beautiful children. Currently residing in the South, she enjoys the slow easy pace of life since her husband retired and hopes to keep busy writing plenty of juicy romances.

Booklist: Britt's Protector, One Good Man, Cobblestone Press.

Coming in 2009-2010: Great Scots, Changeling Press.

Paige Tyler

Paige Tyler is a full-time writer of erotic romance. She and her research assistant (otherwise known as her husband) live on the beautiful Florida coast with their
easy-going dog and their lazy, I-refuse-to-get-off-the-couch-for-anything-but-food cat. When not working on her latest book, Paige enjoys reading, doing Pilates, going to the beach, and vacationing with her husband at Disney.

Booklist: Valuable Cargo, Protective Custody, Liquid Silver Books. Animal Instinct, Animal Attraction, Vampire 101, Librarian by Day, Whiskey Creek Press-Torrid.

Become a Member

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You must be a member of Romance Writers of America® to join FPHRW. You can submit both applications simultaneously.

Click here for a RWA® application.

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Why Join FPHRW?

Florida Panhandle Romance Writers is a chapter of the Romance Writers of America® based in Tallahassee, Florida. FPHRW is for both published and unpublished writers, as well as any individuals involved in the writing/publishing industry. Membership includes writers of all levels, from those working on their first manuscripts to multi-published, award-winning authors.

FPHRW is dedicated to promoting excellence in romantic fiction through meetings and workshops in a comfortable forum where published and unpublished writers share knowledge about the constantly evolving publishing industry.

Our goal is to help writers become published and establish careers with innovative programs, networking opportunities and pertinent information on effective marketing techniques for member's novels.

How to Join FPHRW

Copy (Ctrl + c) and Paste (Ctrl + v) the following form into an email and send to membership@fphrw.org
DUES: $20/year (Aug 1 through July 31)

Email us at fphrw.contact@gmail.com for payment options if you choose not to pay via PayPal.

New Members:

Membership Renewal:

__________________________________________________________________

Florida Panhandle Romance Writers
Membership Application

Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Fax Number:

Email:

Birthday (year optional)

You must be a member of Romance Writers of America to join FPHRW.
You can submit both applications simultaneously.

National RWA Number:

Joining RWA now?: No Yes
If already a RWA member, are you PRO?: No Yes

Published?: No Yes
If already a RWA member, are you PAN?: No Yes

If published please list your publishing credits.

Genre(s):

Pseudonym(s):

Name to be used on badge:

Resource Information

How long have you been writing?

Do you have any special expertise you would be willing to share with the
chapter for instructional research purposes?

Before joining FPHRW, did you belong to any other Chapters of RWA or writing
organizations?

If so, please list them:

What type of Romance or form of other fiction are you writing or plan to write?

How did you learn about FPHRW?

What do you expect to achieve from being a member of FPHRW?

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For FPHRW use only:

Date Application Received ____________

Amount Received ________ Cash ___ Check # _____

RWA Number Verified ______ Yes _______ No

FPHRW ID # _________
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Meetings & Upcoming Workshops

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What: FPHRW holds a monthly meeting on the 3nd Saturday of each month (unless otherwise announced).

Where: Meetings are normally held at Julie's Place Restaurant, 2901 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850)386-7181 [map & directions]

When: All meetings begin at 11am unless otherwise announced.

Looking for online workshops? Check them out here.

May 15, 2010

11am-11:45am - Business meeting

Break for Lunch

1:00pm-3:00pm - Workshop: Interactive Dialogue by Maria Geraci

June 12, 2010

11am-11:45am - Business meeting

Break for Lunch

1:00pm-3:00pm - Workshop: The Once and Future Author by Leigh Duncan

Leigh Duncan received “the call” from Harlequin American Romance last May and has struggled to catch her breath ever since. Her debut book, THE OFFICER’S GIRL, was released on April 13^th . In November, Harlequin bought her second book, CATCH OF A LIFETIME, which is set for release in early 2011. Her workshop, The Once and Future Author, is an inspiring look at the long road to publication and the shortcuts Leigh found helpful in achieving her goals. In her workshop, Leigh shares the ways her life has changed since “the call” and shows why it’s never too late to pursue your dreams.

Award-winning author Leigh Duncan believes solid relationships lay the foundation for true happiness. Married to the love of her life and mother of two wonderful young adults, Leigh enjoys watching Shuttle launches from her home on Central Florida’s east coast. She writes the kind of books she loves to read, ones where home, family and community are key to the happy endings everyone deserves. Leigh is a long-time member of the SpacecoasT Authors of Romance and the Washington Romance Writers. For the past four years, she has coordinated the wildly successful Launching A Star contest. Until quite recently, she ran the Melbourne Barnes & Noble Romance Readers’ Circle where she hosted the first Online RRC with Michelle Buonfiglio at www.barnesandnoble.com. To learn more about Leigh, visit her online at www.leighduncan.com.

July 2010

No meeting. RWA National conference.

August 21, 2010

11am-11:45am - Business meeting

Break for Lunch

1:00pm-2:00pm - RWA National Conference Roundup

2:00pm-3:00 - Local Author Meet & Greet

September 2010

No meeting. FPHRW Member Writer Retreat.

October 16, 2010

Meeting at the Leon County Library, Main Branch in the Henderson Room on the 2nd floor.

11am-12n - Business meeting

Break for Lunch

1:30pm-3:30pm - Workshop: Self Publishing by Amber Green

November 13, 2010

11am-12n - Business meeting

Break for Lunch

1:30pm-3:30pm - Workshop: Tax Tips for Writers (Published & Unpublished) by Marianne LaCroix

December 2010

No meeting. FPHRW Holiday Party.

About Us

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The Florida Panhandle Romance Writers is a chapter of the Romance Writers of America® and was founded in July 2008 by Miriam van Veen, Margaret McCafferty, and Alexia Luningham

2010 Officers

Miriam van Veen
President
Website
mariannelacroix @ gmail.com
president @ fphrw.org

Tracy Sprayberry
Vice President & Membership
vicepres @ fphrw.org

Dana Frye
Treasurer
treasurer @ fphrw.org

Alexia Luningham
Secretary
secretary @ fphrw.org

2010 Chairpersons

Jamie Farrell

PRO Liason

vacant
PAN Liaison/PAL

Tracy Sprayberry
membership @ fphrw.org

Maria Geraci
Education

vacant
Fundraising

vacant
2010 Mini-Conference

Contest

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Coming

Directions

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DIRECTIONS TO THE LeROY COLLINS LEON COUNTY LIBRARY (MAIN BRANCH)

From I-10:

Take exit 199 toward Tallahassee

Merge onto Hospitality St/N Monroe St/SR-63/US-27

Continue to follow N Monroe St/US-27 3.4 mi (You will pass the Tallahassee Mall on the left)

Turn RIGHT at E Park Ave

Destination will be on the RIGHT at 200 W Park Ave Tallahassee, FL 32301 (Leon County Library)

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DIRECTIONS TO THE NORTHEAST LEON COUNTY LIBRARY:

From the east:

1- I-10 W toward LAKE CITY/TALLAHASSEE

2 - Merge onto THOMASVILLE RD/FL-61 N via EXIT 203 toward THOMASVILLE ( 3.5 mi)

3 - Turn RIGHT at Library Sign at 5513 Thomasville Rd. (Across street from Wal-mart)

From the west:

1 - I-10 E toward TALLAHASSEE

2 - Take the SR-61 N exit, EXIT 203, toward US-319/THOMASVILLE

3 - Turn LEFT onto FL-61 N/THOMASVILLE RD via EXIT 203 toward THOMASVILLE ( 3.5 mi)

4 - Turn RIGHT at Library at 5513 Thomasville Rd. (Across street from Wal-mart)

From the north:

1 - US-319 S crossing into Florida

2 - Make a U-TURN at KERRY FOREST PKWY onto US-319 N/FL-61 N/THOMASVILLE RD.

3 - Turn RIGHT at Library at 5513 Thomasville Rd. (Across street from Wal-mart)

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PRO members

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vacant - PRO Liason

Tracy Sprayberry

Jennifer Wilson

Maria Connor

Member List

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Tara Crawford (aka Paige Tyler)

Joan Denman

Jamie Farrell - PRO Liaison

Dana Frye - Treasurer treasurer @ fphrw.org

Maria Geraci - Education Chair

Alexia Luningham (aka Shara Azod) - Secretary secretary @ fphrw.org

FPHRW Founder

Angele McQuade

Teri Pine (aka Amber Green)

Tracy Sprayberry - Vice President / Membership Chair membership @ fphrw.org

Miriam van Veen (aka Marianne LaCroix) - President 2008-2010 / Webmistress president @ fphrw.org / fphrw.contact @ gmail.com
FPHRW Founder

PUBLISHED AUTHOR MEMBER