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Welcome to Chapter #211 of the Romance Writers of America (RWA)!


Elements of RWA is composed of a talented group of writers who have a special interest in non-traditional romance fiction. We are committed to creating a career-focused support system for those who write romance with unexpected elements. We embrace the fact that the romance genre remains strong. It's vibrant and continues to evolve, remaining as relevant to our readers' lives today as it did when first breaking into the publishing world.


If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. 
  

News

Jun 2008: Members, keep an eye out on our discussion loop for developing information on any formal/informal Elements gatherings at the upcoming RWA National conference.

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

And don't forget, you can buy Elements buttons, shirts, tote bags and more to proudly display your chapter spirit at National at our CafePress eStore today!

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.



The Board

President - Jennifer McAndrews

Vice President - Carol Smith

Secretary - Robin Haseltine

Treasurer - Trish Bell

PRO-Liaison - Judythe Hixson

Public Relations - Lise Horton

Education Director - Betty Johnson

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Webmistress- Trish Bell

Membership Coordinator- Trish Bell

Newsletter Editor - Barbara Burnham

Outreach Committee - Patricia Sider




Author Spotlight:
July 2008

Featuring...

JL Wilson



    Click HERE for an author interview!    




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