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Announcements: 10/12

KateCornell — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:37:29 +0000

Harry Hall announced that he and fellow member John Keith will be taking over the Running Debate in Texas Tri-athlete News magazine. Harry will write the ‘Runner’ side and John will write the ‘Non-runner’ side. Their first column appears in the December issue.

Del Cain is speaking at the Saginaw Public Library on Nov 3^rd at 6:30 pm.

Candace Havens has two books coming out:

Model Marine comes out Nov 1^st

Her story in the Spirited Anthology is coming out soon. Proceeds go to a literacy charity

George Goldthwaite heard from Books in Motion. Recording has begun on his newest audio book.

Susan Clark has volunteered to Chair the Building Search Committee. If you hear of any vacancies in the HEB area, email info to susan.p.clark@hotmail.com

Halloween Read is October 26^th – bring a dish; come in costume!

Reminder: Dues for 2012 are due by Oct 31^st. $100 a year and it’s very simple to renew and pay online.

Announcements 7/20

KateCornell — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:32:01 +0000

Harry Hall shared the new cover for his book HELP, Everyone is Staring at Me

Rosemary Clement-Moore’s next book signing for Texas Gothic is August 6th at the Hurst Barnes & Noble from 2pm to 4pm.

Del Cain has a poem featured in The Enigmatist Poetry Journal. He brought in his contributor’s copy.

Pam Skjolsvik is being honored this Saturday at The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. The conference is being held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Conference Center in Grapevine. She won a writing competition in the Ten Spurs Literary Journal.

George Goldthwaite requests workshop members to review his book, From Youth To Vengeance available on www.Amazon.com.

The carpooling board is up and running. Check it out if interested.

What do Texas, Blood & Guns have in Common? They are all Part of the Rich History of DFWWW

gkw831 — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:14:37 +0000

What a night the October 27 meeting of the Workshop proved to be. Great food (thanks everyone), scary Halloween-inspired reads (that filled two rooms!) and a celebration of the 300 traditionally published books written by DFWWW members.

Historian Stephen Manning summarized this momentous achievement by providing some interesting trivia.

Of the 300-plus novels displayed in the Trophy Room, what is the most commonly used word in a book’s title? Texas (no one was surprised).
The second most commonly used word in a title? Blood (now that surprised everyone a
Just a few of the over 70 authors who have contributed to the 300 traditionally published books written by DFWWW authors. Seated (L-R): Carmen Goldthwaite and Ginnie Bivona. Standing (L-R): A. Lee Martinez, Del Cain, Stephen Manning, Russell Connor, George Goldthwaite, and Kenneth Ingle. Note the sign commemorating this achievement, which will be proudly displayed at the 2011 DFW Writers’ Conference, as well as at other events.

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The third most commonly used word in a title? Gun (notice a trend?).
There have been an average of 11.6 titles published per year by DFWWW members since 1985.
The best year was 1996 when 22 titles were published (all comprised of only two genres: Westerns and horror).
The second best year was 2005 when 20 titles were published (notable because of the large number of first-time novelists).
From 1985 until 2000, the Workshop produced mainly Westerns, mysteries and horror novels.
After 2000, there was an explosion of all genres, with nonfiction works becoming more prominent.

In the news, Kenneth Ingle displayed the audio version of his novel, Saragosa Prime, released by Books in Motion. Carolyn Williamson announced the additional of two new reference books for the Workshop’s library.

In official news, President Russell Connor reminded members that next Wednesday nominations open for the 2011 Board of Directors. Secretary Kyle White, who will serve as the election coordinator, advised members on the requirements to run for the Board. Basically, members must have paid their 2010–2011 dues and have attended at least three of the five monthly business meetings prior to the election.

Trophy Room Receives 294th Traditionally Published Book by a Workshop Member

gkw831 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:50:42 +0000

The final business meeting of the year saw a large crowd at the Workshop. Nominations for the 2010 Board of Directors closed with elections to be held in January. Submissions for the Barbara Wilson Award to honor writers of articles and shorter works opened with a March 3 deadline. Finally, George Goldthwaite’s audio book From Youth to Vengeance became the 294th title donated to the collection of traditionally published books by Workshop members.

In other news, the annual Christmas party will be held December 16. Members are encouraged to bring a potluck dish. Stephen Manning will teach classes on social media as part of TCU’s continuing education courses next year. The 2010 DFW Writers’ Conference committee extended an offer to pay a $50 finder’s fee to any Workshop member who secures an exhibitor for next year’s event.

Member George Goldthwaite Releases His First Audio Book

gkw831 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:53:04 +0000

The November 4 business meeting of the DFW Writers’ Workshop saw another full house. Nominations for the 2010 Board of Directors were opened. Members have until the December business meeting to place their names on the ballot. The election will be held during the January business meeting.

In other news, George Goldthwaite announced the release of his Western novel From Youth to Vengeance by Books in Motion. The work is available on CD’s, cassettes, and as a download to various media. Rosemary Clement Moore, along with seven other writers, will speak at the Mansfield Library on November 6 from 7 — 9 p.m. Carmen Goldthwaite stated her essay “Burgers n’ Butterflies” was accepted by Chicken Soup for the Soul Thank You Mom to be released next year.

Would you like to make some extra money? Then sign up to be an affiliate of the DFW Writers’ Conference and make $10 for each person you refer who registers. This program is open to anyone, not just Workshop members. For the guidelines, visit the affiliate program page.

Workshop Members Announce Book Contracts, Signings & Reviews

gkw831 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:50:22 +0000

Exciting things are happens to members of the DFW Writers’ Workshop as evidenced by these announcements during the July 8^th meeting:

George Goldthwaite was offered a contract by Books In Motion, an audio book publisher, for his western novel, From Youth to Vengeance. It is tentatively scheduled for a December release. New member, Jenny Martin, received a request for the full manuscript of her novel, Holy, Texas, by literary agent Nadia Cornier with Firebrand. Del Cain had a poem published in the Texas Poetry Calendar 2010. A. Lee Martinez received a great review in Locus: The Magazine of Science Fiction and Fantasy for his recently released novel, Monster. Candace Havens newest work, Dragons Prefer Blondes, was released this week. She will sign copies at the Barnes & Noble in Hurst this Saturday, July 11 from 2 p.m — 4 p.m. She is also hosting a blog tour, with more information at CandaceHavens.com.

All proof that DFW Writers’ Workshop members continue to publish a wide variety of works, despite the economic downturn.