News

Apr 2008: Congratulations to all Elements' chapter member finalists in the 2008 Golden Heart and RITA contests!!!!!!

RITA Finalist for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements: Allison Brennan's See No Evil. RITA Finalist for Best Romantic Suspense: Allison Brennan's Speak No Evil.
GH Finalists for Novel with Strong Romantic Elements: Kristina Y. McMorris (and Linda Yoshida)'s Flaherty's Crossing, Liese Sherwood-Fabre's Heads Up, St. Anthony, and Bev Pettersen's In the Money.

Mar 2008: Looking for a critique partner? Take advantage of the new critique partner database set up for our members, accessible on the group discussion loop home page!

Feb 2008: Our gracious Outreach Committee Leader and PR representative are gearing up to start the data gathering process for a new chapter initiative -- compiling a list of editor/agent preferences to help our members find a place their writing might call home.

With your help, in the near future we’ll have a permanent file listing agents, editors and publishing houses who will welcome the non-traditional work so many of us write.

Also, a quick reminder -- don't forget to pay your membership dues! Renewal fees must be paid no later than the end of this month.

Jan 2008: IMPORTANT--Membership renewal notices are being sent via e-mail this month, and renewal fees are due in February.

If you don't receive your renewal notice, please contact the Membership Coordinator.

Also, a great new member benefit is being rolled out in 2008: One **FREE** Elements workshop for all renewing members! (For details, please see your renewal notice.)

Dec 2007: The vote to increase annual membership dues from $10 to $15 per year has passed with a 94% approval by members. This increase will be in effect beginning Feb. 1, 2008.

The Board

President - Jennifer McAndrews