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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.

19.6.09

JULY 2009 AROUND THE NORTHWEST

PENINSULA RWA
July 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.

2.1.08

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.

4.10.07


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