PNWA member Patricia Thorne announces the publication of her self-published book The Untold Story of the Teddy Bear by Dog Ear Publishers of Indianapolis, Indiana. The book is available everywhere in hardcover, softcover, and e-book formats and would be a great Christmas gift for anyone who loves toy bears. For more information visit her web site at www.teddybearsuntoldstory.com. A published writer living in Sun Valley, Idaho, her book fills in the mysterious missing part of the history of the Teddy Bear, shedding new light on how the Teddy Bear got its name and what happened to the lost 1903 shipment of Steiff's original toy bears.
      When the Steiff Company of Germany created the first toy bear of mohair with moveable arms and legs in 1902, it didn't sell. The author has written the inspiring story of her grandfather who was the first toy buyer to purchase and see potential in the now famous toy bear. The book also traces the fascinating history of the bear's origin and surprising growth in popularity -- tying together the people and dramatic events that resulted in the establishment of the world's most beloved toy.

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PNWA member Jade Leone Blackwater wrote content for "Visit White Center," a new White Center Chamber of Commerce website designed to promote small businesses and community events in Seattle's diverse White Center neighborhood. www.visitwhitecenter.com

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PNWA member John D. Trudel was delighted to learn his novel, Privacy Wars: A Cybertech Thriller, won "Finalist" in the 2012 USA Best Book Awards! The category was "Cross Genre." See www.johntrudel.com.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS:

Story Mastery Workshop with Michael Hauge

Treat yourself to the gift of story this holiday season by registering for next spring's Story Mastery Workshop, presented by the legendary Michael Hauge.  Sponsored by Greater Seattle Romance Writers, Pacific Northwest Writers Association and the Northwest Screenwriters Guild, registration is now open and space is limited.  See below for details!
 
Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 9:00am - 6:00 pm
Registration & breakfast begin at 8am
Lynnwood Convention Center 

3711 196th Street SW

Lynnwood, WA  
 
Cost:
$150 for nonmembers
$120 for members of GSRWA, PNWA and NWSG
 
Join Hollywood script and story consultant Michael Hauge in this powerful workshop on creating compelling fiction and eliciting emotion in your readers. Using clips from recent blockbuster love stories and romantic comedies, along with hands-on exercises, Michael will help you strengthen your story concepts, plot structure, love stories, character development and themes. Includes:

-The primary goal of all story

-The power of desire, need, longing and destiny

-The essential conflict all characters must face

-Turning plot structure into a simple, powerful tool you can easily apply to every story

-The single key to creating character arc and theme

-Creating unique, believable and fulfilling love stories

-Adapting your novel to film

-The indispensable elements of a great pitch

 
Continental breakfast and lunch buffet included. If you have special food needs, please plan to bring your own meals.
 
Registration Information:
Register at www.GSRWA.org. Pay by Paypal to Treasurer@gsrwa.org. Registration is first come, first served and not confirmed until payment has been received.  SPACE IS LIMITED.