Sola's Writers May Meeting - Kathy Love and Erin McCarthy

Just wanted to thank Kathy and Erin for coming to New Orleans for the Sola writers May meeting. We all enjoyed getting to know our characters on a deeper level!

Come back and visit us soon.......

Dawn

Graduation Cruise

My daughter was on the same cruise ship as the young man who went overboard was on. (Yes, I was scared when I heard a graduate went overboard, I can't wait till she comes home!)

My heart and prayers go out to his family. I can't imagine their pain, especially after just celebrating his success of graduating, and then looking forward to college.

I pray they find him soon....let a miracle happen!!

Dawn

Interview regarding selling romance novels!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoyFC8u4TKo

Check this out. Romance is selling during our trying times.... I like!!
Got this from Farrah Rochon, and she got from Gena Showalter who I had no idea would be in this interview....way to go Gena!

Revisions! Is there a right or wrong way? A better way?

I need to find a better way with revisions.
Some people like them and enjoy doing them.
I'm not one of those people, at least not yet.
I find that I keep wanting to change more than I should be.
I don't know when to stop, then I think I'm ruining it....
Any writers out there know a good trick to cure this internal editor that won't shut up.

Maybe if I just wrote a perfect book, this wouldn't be a problem...(grin, ya right!)

Dawn

NEW SOLA MEETING DATE: MAY 23RD (4TH SATURDAY)

If you are a member of Sola RWA, our May meeting date has been "changed" to May 23rd instead of the 16th. The time and place are the same.

Our presenters are: USA Today best-selling authors, Erin McCarthy and Kathy Love. The topic is, "DO I KNOW YOU?" GETTING IN TOUCH WITH YOUR CHARACTERS.

SOLA PRESENTS ERIN MCCARTHY AND KATHY LOVE!

On May 16th Sola-RWA local chapter presents authors, Erin McCarthy and Kathy Love. They are giving authors/writers advice on writing techniques. (I'll post more about them and the class in about a week, check back soon)....

This writers meeting is free to visitors (two free visits only). If you are a writer searching for a place to learn more about the craft, Sola is the place to be. Visit Solawriters.org for more information.

Thanks and hope to see you soon.
Dawn

SOLA'S DIXIE KANE WRITING CONTEST

If you are thinking about entering a writing contest this is one I would recommend.
Last year I entered, and although I did not final, I received wonderful feedback.

Go to www.solawriters.org for more information.

You need to only enter 5 pages. Synopsis is optional, but helpful to judges.

Keep writing,
(sorry if I made any typo's, I'm rushing)
Dawn