Peninsula RWA, Kitsap, Washington
Peninsula Chapter RWA is a nonprofit association affiliated with the national organization of Romance Writers of America (RWA) . Membership in the national RWA is a prerequisite to membership in the Peninsula Chapter.
PENINSULA RWAJuly is Nationals and several of our members are up for RITA and Golden Hearts awards. And we are SO proud of them!
IN TIME TO PLAN A FUN WEEKEND: Around the Northwest, here are other RWA meetings. For more information, the links to these chapter websites are in the sidebar.
Click on chapter name for link to each site for more information:
ALASKA RWA
JUNE
TBA: CRITIQUE MEETINGs: 5 p.m. Jitters in Eagle River
23: CHAPTER MEETING: 6-8 p.m. Borders Bookstore on Dimond. Program: Synopses and Blurbs
EASTSIDE RWA
OLYMPIA RWA
July 1-31, 2009 - Olympia, WA - The Olympia Romance Writers of America (OlyRWA) chapter, in conjunction with the Olympia Borders store, is proud to announce a month-long romance author event: Hot Summer Nights! Every Wednesday in July the Olympia Borders store will host local romance authors from 7 to 9 PM. They’ll sign books, give readings, take pictures and talk with fans and new readers.
July 1st: Margaret Mallory’s release party for Knight of Desire
July 8th: Ann Roth, Gerri Russell and Serena Robar
July 15th: Gina Robinson and Theresa Scott
July 22nd: Anthea Lawson and Susan Wingate
July 29th: Mary Buckham and Wanda DeGolier
GREATER SEATTLE RWA
GSRWA meets the first Saturday of every month.
Emerald City Writers' Conference
Emerald City Opener accepting entries!!Check their website for details
Emerald City Writers' Conference
October 9-11, 2009
Bellevue Hilton
Bellevue, Washington
SEE complete schedule on
PenRWA's Notes from Members page
SPOKANE Inland Empire RWA
VANCOUVER CANADA RWA
WRITE-IN VANCOUVER
All GVC members are invited to take part in a mini writing retreat each month at the central branch of the Vancouver Public Library (350 West Georgia Street). The 2009 summer dates are as follows:
Sunday, July 5, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 2, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Kitsap Regional Library
(360) 405-9100
1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton, WA
PenRWA CALENDAR 2009
PENINSULA RWA MEETINGS
The chapter will meet on the 3rd Sat. of each month at 10:00 AM. to noon unless otherwise announced.
Kitsap Regional Library, Sylvan Way, Bremerton
January 17 Plan the year
Feb 21--Mary Buckham: Synopsis writing.
Mar 21--Sheila Roberts: The ingredients for a great book: an overview that covers premise, character, plot and voice.
Apr 18--Theresa Meyers: Book Promotion
May 16--Susan Lyons: Developing Characters Who Resonate
June 20--Plotting - a round table discussion
Aug 15--picnic/meeting
Sep 19--Ann Roth: Start your book with a bang.
Oct 17--Susan Wiggs
Nov 21-- Debbie Macomber - Writing a series
Dec--Christmas Party
2009 Pen RWA Board
Tina Larson
President
Jenni Conner
Vice Pres.
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Treasurer
Darlene Panzera
Secretary
Diane Jones
Newsletter
Debbie Macomber
Member Rep.
Kim Fisk
Member Rep
