Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Lisa Rabey – Getting Your Books Into Libraries
Time: 7 pm MT
Venue: Zoom
Topic: Circulate! Getting Your Books Into Libraries
Circulate! Getting Your Books into Libraries gives authors the tools and knowledge to get their books on library shelves, give author readings, or present a book talk. Authors will learn how libraries acquire materials, who to contact at the library, and how to create a sell sheet. Although the workshop does not guarantee results, it does give authors a leg up on establishing a working relationship with their library.
Presenter: Lisa Rabey
Lisa Rabey is many things: a writer, a librarian, an instructor, and importantly, a consumer of trashy TV and heaving bosom books.
She lives in N. Michigan with her husband (who she sometimes likes) and their persnickety pug (who sometimes likes her). Her favorite Elizabeth Bennet is Keira Knightley.
You can find Lisa at:
https://lisarabey.com
June
Annual General Meeting
Time: TBA
Venue: Zoom
July / August
no speakers
Be sure to sign up for:
When Words Collide
August 15 to 17, 2025
details here: When Words Collide 2025 – Festival Pass
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Amanda Reid – Writing Blurbs
Time: noon MT
Venue: Zoom
Topic: Writing Blurbs
Presenter: Amanda Reid
Amanda Reid is the author of the Flannigan Sisters Psychic Mysteries and is a participating author in the Enchanted Rock Immortals world of paranormal romance novellas.
Since she was young, she’s been an avid reader of mystery, sci-fi, romance, and paranormal books. Her childhood as a career Army brat not only provided plenty of time to immerse herself in books, but also inspired her appreciations of cultures with her father’s postings in exotic locations like Teheran, Iran and DeRidder, Louisiana.
Prior to delving into the publishing world, she spent twenty-four years as a federal agent. Her investigations of murders, fraud, identity theft, drug trafficking, and many other crimes provided her a wealth of inspiration for her mystery and paranormal romance stories.
Beyond writing, Amanda settled in Texas and now enjoys traveling with her husband and two gonzo Australian Shepherds.
Find out more here:
https://amandareidauthor.com
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Lara Zielinsky – Introduction to Editors and Editing
Time: noon MT
Venue: Zoom
Topic: The different types of editing and how to determine which edit(s) your story needs.
Presenter: Lara Zielinsky
Lara Zielinsky officially launched her editing service LZ Edits in 2020, though she has been editing for writing friends in writing groups during her spare time for more than 17 years. While writing her own novels, she also currently serves as a mentor in the RAMP program, a guide for Pen to Paper, and was recently elected to serve as secretary of Rainbow Romance Writers, the online LGBTQ+ chapter of RWA.
When not editing, Lara can be found writing, reading, exercising her dog, or exploring Florida’s beach towns with her spouse of 32 years. Find more about her services at www.lzedits.com
Presentation:
“Find an editor,” they say.
“An edit will make your story better,” they say.
But do you fully understand the different types of editing services and know the right questions to ask to find an editor will provide you with the best service?
Join Lara Zielinsky, of LZ Edits, as she explains the different types of editing and how to look at your own work to determine which edit(s) your story needs. She’ll provides questions you can ask to secure an editor qualified to help both you and your work be the best they can be.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Diana Cranstoun – Feelings & the Motivational Reaction Unit
Time: 7 pm MT
Venue: Zoom
Topic: Motivational Reaction Unit
Presenter: Diana Cranstoun
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Christmas Lunch
Time: TBA
Venue: TBA