Full stomachs only enhanced the news from Workshop members. Harry Robbins announced the sale of his first novel, a fantasy titled The Bard Prince, to Books in Motion. Jenny Martin received three requests from literary agents for the full manuscript of her Young Adult novel Holy, Texas. Kyle White sold a short story to AlienSkin magazine. Books in Motion bought George Goldth­waite’s second Western, Return of Sam Rache. Tricia Allen will speak at the Polk-Wisdom Public Library in Dallas on December 19 at 2:30 p.m. Her topic is using ‘new history’ in fiction.

Finally, everyone was reminded that the early-bird registration fee of $185 for the 2010 DFW Writers’ Conference ends on January  31, 2010. Thereafter, the price increases to $235. Agent appointments are still available, but are filling fast.

Member Clint Ford announced that he has teamed with illustrator Alec Hanson on a children’s book. Kyle White mentioned that he has new horror short stories on the web, one at Sonar4 and one at Bewildering Stories. Speaking of scary tales, members were reminded that during next week’s meeting there will be a special room set aside for Halloween-themed reads. Who knows, they might even turn off the lights.

Finally, conference co-chairperson Jeff Posey asked DFWWW members to continue their great efforts toward promoting the 2010 DFW Writers’ Conference and Hook ‘Em Writing Contest. Appointments with the agents are limited and continue to fill fast, so people were encouraged to register soon.