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Gotta Write Mini Con Schedule!
Tuesday, July 22, 2003Gotta Write Network's Mini-Con Schedule of Speakers For July 26th, 2003 This schedule is determined by the speakers' availability. Sessions may change. To access the chat, log onto gottawritenetwork.com, click on features, chat info and then Writer to Writer chat now. The mini con will be held on July 26. 4 books have been donated. If anyone would like to donate their newest title (and autograph it) please write me as soon as possible for my address. The schedule is also posted on gottawritenetwork.com 's front page (thanks to Tracey). 9 AM ET Ayn Hunt -GOTHIC GOULS - Basic Tennants for Paranormal Writing. Paranormal stories are gaining popularity. And many publishers are now actively seeking them. In this interactive presentation, the writer will learn what ghosts are and what they're not, where they come from, gender differences, classifications of ghosts, and how to realistically write about them. Common myths about ghosts will also be dispelled and short exercises will be provided to enhance the writer's skill. Basic elements of the optimum setting for ghosts will also be featured and worked on as time permits. Ayn is the author of "Unwilling Killers." 10 AM ET Tina Tessina - How to Write a Non-Fiction Book Proposal That Sells. This session will focus on the Main Parts of a Proposal: Cover Page, Overview, Sales Analysis (Most Important Part of Proposal), Format, Type or Category of Book and Competition. Tina hosts "The Psyche Deli: delectable tidbits for the subconscious" every Thursday 4-4:30 PM PST on IKUCI 88.9 FM, simulcast on www.kuci.org. Look for her "Dating Dr." column on www.CouplesCompany.com. Her books include: "It Ends With You: Grow Up and Out of Dysfunction" New Page Books, Feb. 2003; "How to Be a Couple and Still Be Free" New Page Books, March 2002. 11 AM ET Janet Elaine Smith - How To Promote Your Novel Learn the common and unusual ways to promote your book and get it the recognition it deserves. So many writers get bogged down just with the idea of trying to sell their books, but Janet will change their way of thinking with her own techniques. Janet's latest novel is entitled "Par for the Course." Noon ET Jeanine Berry - Paranormal Romance She'll cover: What's Hot in Paranormal Right Now, What Readers Love and Hate To See, What Publishers are Looking For, Who is Open to Paranormals, A Reading List of the "Hot" Authors and Places to Learn More. Words are Jeanine's passion. An avid reader all her life, she turned writing into her profession as she grew up. She studied English and journalism and went on to a career as a journalist in newspapers and magazines. Jeanine pursued her dream of creative writing. She is the author of two SF novels: The Sex Gates and Masters of the Sex Gates (with Darrell Bain); and three fantasy novels: Dayspring Dawning, Dayspring Destiny and The Secret Sky. Her paranormal romance, Alien Seduction, will be coming out this fall from eXtasy Books as the first of a three book series. Jeanine lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two very spoiled Australian Silky Terriers. 1 PM ET - PJ Parrish - Plot & Setting P J. Parrish is actually two sisters - Kristy Montee and Kelly Montee - who decided to pool their life-long loves of writing by teaming up in 1995 to create the character of Louis Kincaid. Their collaboration is unique in that the sisters live in separate states (Kelly in Mississippi, Kristy in Florida) - which means hefty phone bills and a reliance on America Online. The sisters were born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, each going their separate ways in college. They are currently at work on the fifth Louis Kincaid novel and also at work on a second series set in the Las Vegas's casino world featuring a female detective. 2 PM ET - Jeffrey Marks - Murder Must Advertise e-group Learn about MMA, how to join, what it's all about, and also the basics of book marketing and making an impact with your book without leaving home. Marks is the Edgar-nominated author of the US Grant series and Intent to Sell, the Anthony-nominated book on genre fiction marketing. His novels include "A Good Soldier", the 2nd US Grant Mystery, Feb. 2003 and Atomic Renaissance, Delphi Books, October 2003. 3 PM ET - Dominique - Multi-Cultural Romance Linda Dominique Grosvenor is the author of "Like Boogie On Tuesday," "Fever," "Bloom," and "The Plural Thing." 4 PM ET - Donna Conger - Trends in Romance Novels 5 PM ET - Jody Gore - Conducting Interviews Jody is Co-Editor-in-Chief and part owner of the e-zine, W.O.W., Writing for Independents. She holds a strong commitment to those authors that choose 'the road less traveled' to be published. Her spare time is spent with her two adult children, new grandson and her husband of twenty plus years. 6 PM ET - Sue Owens Wright - Follow Your Passion to Publication Sue is a mystery novelist and cover illustrator. HOWLING BLOODY MURDER is the first book in her series which features a Basset Hound. The book was nominated in 2002 for a Maxwell Award by the Dog Writers' Association of America. The author has made numerous appearances in California and Nevada at Barnes & Noble, Borders, Waldenbooks, and at libraries, pet stores, and independent mystery bookstores. She has done interviews for radio and television stations across the nation. Sue was also a guest speaker at one of the largest canine events in the country-the Illinois Basset Waddle. It was a howling good time! Sue has taught college English and was also a senior columnist for Comstock's Business magazine, which twice nominated her for the American Legion Auxiliary "Heart of America" Award. She studied fiction writing at Trinity College and University Galway in Ireland and University College London in England. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Dog Writers' Association of America, PEO International, and Sisters in Crime. 7 PM ET - Clint Gaige - Quiet Storm Publishing/Book Crazy Radio Clint Gaige is the President and Co-founder of Quiet Storm Publishing. He is also one of Quiet Storm's authors with two published novels: A Kerouac Christ and Two Bits in print. Gaige has logged over 15 years in the radio industry. He has also worked in production and advertising in the television and newspaper industry. As an author who understands advertising and marketing, making the leap to publisher was a logical step. Quiet Storm Publishing is only a year old but has managed to put together an impressive lineup of authors. With a small staff of dedicated editors, layout professionals, proofreaders and artists.Quiet Storm Publishing's goal is to release quality books from quality authors. Currently, Quiet Storm publishes 2 new titles per month. 8 PM ET - Patty Henderson - Woo Woo Mysteries Patty is a firm believer in the romantic gothic element in horror and doesn't feel comfortable with the splatter and gore, 'in your face' mentality of some of today's horror fiction. BLOOD SCENT is more of a vampire horror romance. "It's such a delicious high to still turn readers on using the classic supernatural elements. Vampires. Ghosts. Werewolves. Anne Rice can weave this kind of magic and I admire her most of all horror writers." BLOOD SCENT was Patty's first novel and she marketed it to the gay/lesbian reader as well as the traditional vampire horror fan. "Selling an erotic, vampire romantic thriller with a lesbian slant was extremely difficult. I made the decision to go with Justice House Publishing and it has been a good decision." Patty is promoting her newest book, the first in a mystery/supernatural suspense series. The Burning of Her Sin is not your common variety mystery. It's the first in a series featuring private investigator Brenda Strange and set in Tampa, Florida. Barclay Books, a midsize publishing house based in St. Petersburg, Florida, published it in February of 2002 and has been doing well since. "There are strong supernatural elements in The Burning of Her Sin, but deep down it's a traditional PI novel with an unusual twist." She's just finished the second Brenda Strange mystery. It's titled Tangled and Dark and she is currently at work on the third book in the series, which she calls The Missing Page. 9 PM ET - Tami Parrington - Conducting Interviews Via Messengers Tami resides on a small farm in rural Illinois with her husband, Bob and son, Bobby. Her daughter, Nicole and granddaughter, Alexis, live nearby. Her novels include "The Road to Paradise," "In the Shadows of Love," and "Dark Side of the Moon." I thank the following wonderful authors for their book donations: Ayn Hunt - Unwilling Killers Tim Miller -Without a Trace Linda Morelli - Shadow of Doubt Robin Bayne - Charity's Prisoner Jeanine Berry - Dayspring Dawning There is no admission fee, but a donation toward GWN's expenses is appreciated. Netera@aol.com Permalink Cindy scribed this at 4:35 PM 0 comments |