PACIFIC NORTHWEST WRITERS ASSOCIATION
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JULY 2013 E-NOTES:
E-Notes is your monthly electronic newsletter full of the latest news about the literary world. Our newsletter is a PNWA Member Benefit.
Please send us an email if you would like to place an announcement in next month's E-Notes: enotes@pnwa.org
(However, please note that this email address is not regularly monitored. For any questions or comments, please email pnwa@pnwa.org)
(Announcements must be received by the 19th of
the previous month to be included).
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PNWA NEWS:
Please note that there will not be a Member Meeting in July or August. Our regular meetings will resume in September.
As usual, E-Notes will also be taking the month of August off. Our next newsletter will come out in September.
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SUMMER CONFERENCE: July 25 - 28
SeaTac Hilton
PNWA's exciting summer conference is only a couple weeks away, and there is still time to sign up! With over 50 different workshops, advice from industry professionals, networking opportunities, and the chance to pitch your manuscript to multiple agents and editors, this is one writing conference you won't want to miss.
As a PNWA member, your discounted rate is still only $495. Sign up online today! And don't forget to check out the full schedule of conference events on our website.
(We're told that our website was having some issues last week with online registrations, but the issue has now been fixed. Please let us know if you have encountered any problems.)
We hope to see you this summer!
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MEMBER NEWS:
PNWA member Janet Fisher is thrilled to announce that her new agent, Rita Rosenkranz, just closed a deal with Erin Turner at Globe Pequot Press for her new book, A Place of Her Own: The Pioneer Journey of Martha Poindexter Maupin. The book is about Janet's great-great-grandmother and her daring decision to buy a farm on the Oregon frontier after the death of her husband, a family farm Janet now owns. Here is what Janet has to say about the process:
"I met Rita at the 2012 PNWA conference and pitched the book to her in one of those dynamic new pitching sessions. From the moment I arrived at the conference I was impressed with the encouragement and support I received from everyone there. The positive atmosphere and organization helped me connect with Rita, who made this breakthrough happen for me. Thank you, PNWA!"
Visit Janet at janetfishernovels.com
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PNWA member Donna Lee Anderson is pleased to announce the release of her newest book, Project Emily, a summer read about Haven Port Island and a retirement home full of interesting people. The book is available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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PNWA member Randall Reneau's second novel, Diamond Fields, is currently available on Amazon and Kindle. His debut novel, Deadly Lode (set in the PNW), won the Richard Boes Award for best novel written by a veteran (Vietnam-1969). Randy is working on the third novel in the "Trace Brandon" series - Ruby Silver, which is set in Washington State and should be out in early 2014.
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PNWA member Fred Jessett announces the release of his e-book novella, My Name is Tamar. Humiliated, abused and in danger of murdered for being a witch, Tamar, with no one to help but her sister, hatches a plan to save herself. The plan is filled with danger, and even if it succeeds, in the end it still relies on Judah, who alone can save her, to either overcome his pride and tell the truth. If he does not she will be burned alive.
My Name is Tamar is
available on Nook, Kindle, and other formats via Smashwords.
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PNWA member and 2012 Literary Contest Finalist J. L. Spohr announces the publication of her historical novel Heirs & Spares. It's one part history, two parts palace plotting and a whole lot of juicy romantic intrigue that hits the cultural mark this summer with the birth of England's next heir. Read more at www.jlspohr.com
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PNWA Member Wendy Hinman is pleased to announce that her book Tightwads on the Loose is now available in both paperback and Kindle. Imagine spending 24 hours a day with your spouse in 31 not-so-square feet . . . for years; crossing the Pacific Ocean on two gallons of fuel; and tossing spaghetti marinara around your living room, then cleaning it up while bouncing like ice in a martini shaker. Tightwads on the Loose tells the story of Wendy and Garth, lured to sea by the promise of adventure. They buy a 31-foot wooden boat that fits their budget better than it fits Garth's large frame and set sail for an open-ended voyage, never imagining they'd be gone seven years, or cover 34,000 miles at the pace of a fast walk. They live without most "necessities" and learn that teamwork and a sense of humor matter most as they face endless "character-building opportunities." It's a fast-paced adventure story that offers plenty of laughs. Perfect for the armchair adventurer. An ideal beach read or gift for that someone who has everything. For more details about the book and Wendy Hinman's entertaining slide shows and book events, visit: http://wendyhinman.com/tightwads-on-the-loose/
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PNWA member Sheryl Hoyt (writing as SaraLynn Hoyt) has just signed her book Heaven Made with Amazon Montlake! Visit her at saralynnhoyt.com, or find her books on Amazon.
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PNWA member Kim Foster's debut novel A Beautiful Heist was published by Kensington Books in June 2013, first in the Agency of Burglary & Theft series. A Beautiful Heist is a jewel theft caper with a dash of romance. Think of it as Ocean's Eleven meets Stephanie Plum, with a heroine who's a little bit Bridget Jones, a little bit Carrie Bradshaw... and she just happens to be a professional jewel thief.
PNWA member Barry Brennessel's historical novel The Celestial received the ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards Gold Medal in Gay & Lesbian Fiction on Friday, June 28th. The awards were announced at the American Library Association's annual conference in Chicago. (https://botya.forewordreviews.com/winners/2012/gay-lesbian/). The Celestial was also a finalist in the 2012 PNWA Literary Contest. The Celestial is available from MLR Press, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Powell's Books, and OmniLit, in paperback and e-download. For more information, visit www.barrybrennessel.com
--- PNWA member John Trudel is pleased to announce that his novel Privacy Wars has been named as a finalist for both the Eric Hoffer Award and the Montaigne Medal. Visit John at www.johntrudel.com--- PNWA member Tim Wilson is looking for a critique group in the Auburn/Covington area. Tim says: "I am currently writing African historical fiction, but equally enjoy critiquing and writing most all genres. I have one published novel and am completing my second. I am willing to travel a little. I am also willing to help start a new group if there are other seekers in the area." Contact Tim: rungumzee@gmail.com
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