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Saturday, April 14, 2012: Marion County Library’s Author Expo
I’m very excited about this first-ever local author expo! If you live locally, please come by! I’ll be there with 60 other local poets, novelists, journalists and playwrights. Learn about the writing craft and publishing experiences. Books will be available for purchase. I’d love to see some familiar faces!
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ocala Library Headquarters
2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd
November 2011: Catch of a Lifetime — film release!
Most of you know we’ve been working on a feature film for what seems like forever (but is really about three years) but the movie is just about ready for release! We couldn’t be more excited.
Please stop by the website: Catch of a Lifetime – Film to view the trailer or pre-order the DVD.
The latest news and updates are also on our Facebook Fan Page: Catch of a Lifetime.
November 12-13, 2011: Ocali Country Days
Take a step back in time at Ocali Country Days at the Silver River Museum. This family-friendly festival is always a bunch of fun–and it’s the big fundraiser that keeps our programs going. Ya’ll come!!
November 19, 2011: Workshop – Write YOUR Story
My good friend and long-time critique partner and I are teaching a workshop on how to write YOUR story. If you’ve ever thought about it, but weren’t sure where to start, come join us.
Details and registration info are on the Write YOUR Story Page. Hope we’ll see some of you there!
June/July 2011: Writing trip with Wycliffe Global Alliance
I was privileged to travel to Europe this summer to do some freelance writing for the Wycliffe Global Alliance. I had a chance to meet the most amazing people and hear their wonderful stories. Once the articles are done, I’ll be sure to post them here on the site.
May/June 2011: Blogging Your Passion — Webinar
I’ve been taking a class on Thursday nights which has been awesome. The changes here on the site were inspired by the class. Let me know what you think!
If you’re interested in learning how to improve your blog, check out Blogging Your Passion.
April 2011: Congrats to our contest winner:
Cara Lynn James won a FREE copy of Anne K. Albert’s new book, Defending Glory. Congrats, Cara! Let us know how you like the book.
Stay tuned for more contests and giveaways…
February 2011: Black History “Women of Essence Awards”
Captain Virginia and Me
My dear friend Virginia Ferguson was honored at the Appleton Museum at a gala in February. “Captain Virginia” is the first lady in the state of Florida to be issued a U.S.C.G. Captain’s license. I’m honored to know her and proud to number her as one of my friends.
February 2011: I’m guest blogging
Monday, February 28, 2011 –I hope you’ll stop by author Anne K. Albert’s blog on Monday (http://anne-k-albert.blogspot.com/) and check it out. She’s invited me to be her guest that day and has a neat interview planned. I know you’ll enjoy “meeting” her, too.
January 2011: College Class Reunion in Chicago
I got to experience the Blizzard of 2011 firsthand. Check out my post about my Chicago reunion adventure!
January 2011: How do you like the new movie poster for Catch of a Lifetime?
I’d love to hear what you think of the new design.
Exciting movie stuff is in the works. Check our Facebook fan page or check back here for the latest scoop. I’ll keep you posted on what’s happening.
January 2011: Work in Progress:
Thanks to NaNoWriMo (see below) I finished the rough draft for my romantic suspense story set in Italy. I’m now working on the edits. After my trip there last winter, how could I resist? Venice…Rome…a masquerade ball…oh, my.
I’m also working on a romantic suspense about a plein air landscape painter. Think forgeries, kidnappings, a yummy military hero…
November 2010: National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
November 1 – 30. I did it! Whohooo! I wrote the rough draft a 50,000-word novel by November 30th. It was my Italy story and I had a ball doing it. After Christmas, I’ll get it edited and and in the mail. Thanks to everyone who cheered me on! It was tough, but worth it!
It felt so good to "win" NaNoWriMo
November 13 & 14, 2010: Ocali Country Days.
Step back in time and visit the frontier Florida. Demonstrators, re-enactors, craft vendors, etc. And while you’re there, stop by Nature Nook Books to pick up a signed copy of TRAPPED! Visit www.silverrivermuseum.com for more info.
November 16th, 2010: The Casements in Ormond Beach
Book reading and signing along with authors Diane Burke and Barbara Cameron. 7 – 9 p.m. If you’re in the area, stop by and say “Howdy”!
