Q&A with Published Author Panel

Monthly Meeting--Saturday, November 2, 2013 The Frisco Room at The Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield, MO

Critique group at 10:00 a. m. followed by lunch at Panera and our speaker at 1:00 p. m.

Q&A with Published Author Panel: Ask Us Anything!

Q&A with Published Author Panel: Ask Us Anything!

Join us at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2013, for an informal afternoon with a panel made up of several of our group's published authors. Ask them anything!We all have questions about the writing process, how to get published, how to find an agent, why a writer might choose traditional/epublishing/print-on-demand, where to find cover artists for your ebooks, how to conduct a blog book tour, topics for your own blog, marketing, what it means to be within a certain sub-genre, whether contests/conferences help you get published...Jot down your questions between now and then, and we'll ask them anything and everything.

OUR PANELISTS:

ALLISON MERRITT (Becky Cummings) -- Author of "The Treasure Hunter's Lady," "The Sky Pirate's Wife," The Turncoat's Temptress," all part of the Legends & Lovers series; and the short ebooks "Return" and "One Day in D.C." (Romance / Steam Punk / Epublishing / Kindle / Series / Blog Book Tours / Blogging / Online Critique Groups / Contests) http://havenovelwilledit.blogspot.com/

BETH CARTER -- Six-word memoirist and author of the children's books "Who Do You Want to Be?" and "The Missing Key" (Romance / Mystery / Children's / Marketing / Blogging / Contests) http://www.banterwithbeth.blogspot.com/

CECILY WHITE -- Author of the soon-to-be-released "Angel Academy" series. (Young Adult / Paranormal / Series / Critique Groups / Contests / Conferences / Agents) http://www.cecilywhite.com/

CINDY DAGNAN -- Author of "Hot Chocolate for Couples: Practical Ways to Sweeten Your Love Life," "Scribbles – Sketches for Stressed-Out Moms," "The Lights of Home – Scenes of Home & Heaven," "The Chocolate Side of Life," and "Who Got Peanut Butter on My Daily Planner? Organizing and Loving Your Days as a Mom." (Creative Nonfiction / Blogging / Public Speaking) http://cindydagnan.com/

KAYE CALKINS -- Author of "Deverell's Dilemma" (Historical Romance / Traditional Publishing / Agents / Critique Groups) http://writewithkaye.blogspot.com/ and http://avalonbooks.com/catbloghr/1173-deverells-dilemma

LISA WELLS -- Author of "Dibs." (Contemporary Romance / Series) http://www.lisawellsauthor.com/

SARA KAY JORDAN -- Author of "Snatching Genius," "Love & Genius," Prodigy," and "I'm Ready," all part of the Moore Family series. (Romance / Series / Kindle) http://www.sarakayjordan.com/

SHIRLEY McCANN -- Author of MANY short mysteries and the book, "The Necklace." Founder of Sleuths' Ink Mystery Writers, a regional, non-profit group for writers. (Myster / Romance / Epublishing) http://shirleymccann.blogspot.com/

T. SUE VER STEEG (Toni Nichols) -- Author of "Secrets of the Sapphires," "Another Time, Another Place," "Click!" and "One Wild Weekend." (Romance / Paranormal / Time Travel / Epublishing) http://www.tsueversteeg.com/

Getting Serious About Writing a Series

Monthly Meeting–Saturday, April 6, 2013 The Frisco Room at The Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield, MO

Critique group at 10:00 a. m. followed by lunch at Panera and our speaker at 1:00 p. m.

Author Lisa Wells to present “Getting Serious About Writing a Series: An Introduction”

Our very own Lisa Wells is presenting an introduction to her popular online course, Getting Serious About Writing a Series.

Learn the “musts” of writing a series.

Lisa Wells is a 22-year veteran educator. For the past 16 years, she has enjoyed a rollercoaster journey called: The School Counselor – Dramas, Dreams, and Destinies. Add the theme song to “Jaws,” and you have the feel for this fun ride.

Author of “Dibs,” a sexy romance nominated as Debut Book That Rocks and Best Book of The Year, Lisa believes writers should never quit studying their craft. When she decided to write a series and couldn’t find affordable material that taught the nuances of writing series vs. stand alone books, she designed her own how-to class. Self-appointed number one fan of Margie Lawson, she was thrilled to be given the opportunity to unveil her class at Lawson Writer’s Academy.

Twitter @lisawells1

http://www.lisawellsauthor.com/

More information about the online course is available here: http://www.margielawson.com/lawson-writers-academy-courses/detail/2-writing/68-january-getting-serious-about-writing-a-series

We are scheduled to be in the Frisco Room at The Library Station this month. This is one of the meeting rooms along the front of the building, facing the big glass windows. (NOTE: If you peek into the Frisco Room and nobody looks familiar, it means we got bumped at the last minute and you’ll need to check Facebook and/or ask a library employee to see where they have moved us.)

ABOUT OZARKS ROMANCE AUTHORS:

Ozarks Romance Authors was founded in 1987. The regional writers’ group holds its meetings the first Saturday of each month (usually at The Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway) in Springfield, Missouri.

Originally a group for writers of romance fiction, we are now considered a multi-genre group, with members writing all types of fiction and nonfiction.

Join us for critique group at 10:00 a.m., lunch at Panera at noon, and a speaker at 1:00 p.m.

We are a registered nonprofit in the state of Missouri, and we are a member of the Springfield Regional Arts Council.

Visitors are welcome! Your first 3 visits are free. Annual dues are $25.

If you have questions about the group, please email us at OzarksRomanceAuthors@gmail.com, or call (417) 597-4716.

For a complete list of guest speakers and topics, visit https://www.facebook.com/OzarksRomanceAuthors/events

Author Lisa Wells is the Writers' Wednesday guest over at Barbara Bettis' blog

Are you ready for another does of Writers' Wednesdsay? Our pal Barbara Bettis continues her series on her blog, with fellow member of Ozarks Romance Authors Lisa Wells as her guest.

LISA WELLS Lisa Wells' first book, "Dibs," is a spicy, fun read.

Everyone knows there are three things you don't take away from a woman. Her chocolate, her wine or her ability to have an orgasm. When fantasy coordinator Lacey Valentine finds herself in the unfortunate situation of not being able to reach the big O, she sets out on a mission to get it back. Hunky musician Covey James has just inherited millions of dollars. His wish is to live the life of a playboy. His grandmother's wish is to see him and his two brothers settled down while she's still living. His grandmother has a way of getting her way and he ends up on the hunt for Mrs. James. When he makes a pit stop to help a damsel in need of an orgasm, his plans go astray.

In addition to being a member of ORA, Lisa is a member of Romance Writers of America.

You can find "Dibs" online by visiting the web site of The Wild Rose Press HERE.

BARBARA BETTIS Barbara Bettis is an award-winning author of historical fiction, and a long-time instructor of English and journalism at the college level.

She lives in the Missouri Ozarks and is active in several writers’ groups in the area, including Ozarks Romance Authors.

Visit Barb’s blog by clicking HERE. Her main web site is HERE.

Be sure to check Barb’s blog for future Writers’ Wednesday features!