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A First Novel, a Three-Book Deal & a Major Award Jumpstart 2010

gkw831 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:36:28 +0000

It seemed as if the news and announcements would never end at the January 20 meeting of the DFW Writers’ Workshop, but that’s not a bad thing.

A. Lee Martinez’ book, Monster, is now available as a mass-market paperback. Kyle White sold his first novel, Attack of the Crystal Spiders, a Middle Grade science fiction work, to Wild Child Publishing. The American Library Association named Rosemary Clement-Moore’s novel Highway to Hell as a 2010 Best Books for Young Adults. One of Kenneth E. Ingles’ short stories is a finalist in the current Writer’s Digest contest. Candace Havens inked a three-book deal with Harlequin. She will also sign copies of her newest work, Take Me If You Dare, on Saturday, February 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Barnes & Nobel in Hurst.

Finally, three new members were welcomed to DFWWW, and the Workshop’s extensive reference library reopened after a year-end inventory. Books may be checked out for three weeks.

Havens; Martinez Announce Book Signings

gkw831 — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:07:11 +0000

While the August 12 meeting was a slow news night, Workshop members did announce two, upcoming book signings.

Candace Havens will autograph copies of her newest title, Dragons Prefer Blondes, at Legacy Books, 7300 Dallas Parkway in Plano at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 22. Candace will be joined by two other writers. The event is billed as “a lively afternoon’s conversation with a trio of authors behind hot, very popular paranormal romantic adventures”.

A. Lee Martinez will autograph (and probably illustrate the inside pages with fire-breathing ducks or whatever else tickles his fancy) copies of his recently released novel, Monster,also on Saturday, August 22. He says the Borders located at 5500 Greenville Ave in Dallas has an impressive display of his books. In typical A. Lee Martinez fashion, the event starts “some time in the afternoon”.

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.