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
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