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Happy Monday All,

Okay first of all...anybody in or near the Houston area who's a writer I have a big scoop for y'all:  The NWHRWA is going to have Alicia Rasley, an author and editor, speak for an all-day workshop. Price is for NWHRWA members: $20 for non-members:  $25. Be sure to check the link for the Program Coordinator for questions. (Please double-check with the Program Coordinator about prices and everything including directions and location).

Now news doesn't end there...


CC Hunter will be debuting her YA series with her first one, Born At Midnight on March 29th.


Author PJ Mellor will have her new erotica, Island Nights come out on March 1st.


Mystery author, Laura Childs has a new Tea Shop Mystery entitled, Scones & Bones coming out in the beginning of March, as well.


Do you have any news you'd like to tell? Please share it in the comment section! I read every comment I see come in and respond to all of them. If I miss your comment for some reason, I'm sorry! You can always email me the comment. Please be sure to put in the subject line: Comment On Write By Bethany or Writing Question For Bethany so I know it's not spam :-)


Have A Marvelous Monday!

Comments

Stephanie Faris said…
I attended one of Alicia Rasley's workshops a long time ago. VERY informative and inspiring.
Bethany said…
Stephanie,

I plan to go...I've heard really good things about her. Thanks for your comment :-)

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