IN PLACE OF OUR MARCH MEETING, WE ARE HOSTING A WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY THE KILLION GROUP.

Cover Design & The Self Publishing Revolution

Thinking of exploring the world of self-publishing? There’s a lot to navigate! So, are you ready to start? In this fact-based workshop, we will share knowledge and offer new insights about self-publishing – all the ups and downs and in-betweens!

Kimberly Killion is the CEO/Art Director of The Killion Group. They represent 2,000+ clients, publishing houses and agencies in the publishing world. She has nearly 25 years of experience in design and communications. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Certificate in Web Design, and she is an ACE (An Adobe Certified Expert). In addition to the paperwork, she also taught Graphic/Web Design for over a decade. Kimberly is also a RITA® nominated, award-winning author who is traditionally published as well as indie-published.

Jennifer Jakes has been with The Killion Group since 2011. She spent her early days formatting for eBooks and now handles all formatting and uploading for authors. When not formatting, Jennifer runs the Editing Dept. for The Killion Group. Aside from being the Chief Operations Officer, her other skill (or quirk) is writing Back Cover Copy for clients. She assists at Photoshoots with costumes and hair & makeup on models. Jennifer was not only an RWA Golden Heart nominee, she was also voted Best Romance of 2011. Her second book was a finalist in the 2012 International Digital Awards. She is traditionally published as well as indie-published.

WHEN: MARCH 2, 2019, 12:30 P.M.

WHAT: A 2-HOUR COVER DESIGN & THE SELF PUBLISHING REVOLUTION WORKSHOP

WHO: KIM KILLION AND JENNIFER JAKES WITH THE KILLION GROUP

WHERE: THE LIBRARY CENTER ON SOUTH CAMPBELL in the auditorium

WHY: LEARN MORE ABOUT SELF-PUBLISHING

HOW: ADMISSION IS ONLY $5

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

For ORA Members: Our business meeting will be held at 11 AM.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND OUR WORKSHOP, BUT WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

Have you discovered "Writers' Wednesday" yet? It is a feature on the blog of Ozarks Romance Authors member Barbara Bettis. Each Wednesday, she hosts a special guest to discuss their writing. It's always a quick, fun read. Click HERE to see today's interview with fellow ORA member Brenda Brinkley.

BRENDA BRINKLEY Writer/Photographer Brenda Brinkley has been a published writer since 1983. After taking sporadic breaks to raise a family, she now writes passionately. She has had more than 400 articles published, and her short stories have won awards and been published in a number of anthologies. Her photography has graced magazine and anthology covers, including the January 2011 launch of Ozarks Romance Authors' magazine (click HERE) and Ozarks Mountaineer Magazine.

Her latest project is a book for children titled "Cleveland the Green Camel."

Brenda's work has appeared in Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Magazine, Ozarks Mountaineer Magazine, and several editions of anthologies such as Mysteries of the Ozarks and Echoes of the Ozarks.

Visit Brenda's blog by clicking 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!

MARCH MINI WORKSHOP: Cover Design & The Self Publishing Revolution