07 Dec 2007

New Member - Welcome

Sherri Shackelford joined the Hearland Writers Group several months ago and we are happy to have her aboard. She has been proactive in posting on the Group Loop and also participating in the monthly writing exercises. Further, she went on to win the August Writers August Contest and we are very happy to have Sherri [...]

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07 Dec 2007

2008 From Plot to Print - A Writer’s Retreat

Hello Everyone,
You still have time to sign up for the Writer’s Retreat in mid January 2008. It is a fantastic learning experience a great time to visit with fellow writers! Attached is the brochure containing all pertinent information for sign up, contact information and the sessions that will be presented.  Make this one of our best retreats [...]

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04 Nov 2007

We have a Winner!

Congratulations to *Lizzie Starr for successfully answering the questions regarding the Victoria Alexander quiz!  And *Lizzie went above and beyond by providing an extra credit answer!  Good Job, *Lizzie!  Your copy of ‘Secrets of a Proper Lady’ is in the mail!

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23 Oct 2007

Congratulations!

Check out Victoria Alexander’s latest release; Secrets of a Proper Lady!
New York Times Best Seller List - Currently 13 (Highest position obtained 12)
USA Today Best Seller List - Currently 80 (Highest postion obtained 27) and
Publishers Week Best Seller List - Currently 15 (Highest position obtained 8 )
Fantastic news for Victoria Alexander’s Secrets of a Proper Lady!
I [...]

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21 Oct 2007

Chapter Cheers Week *Sales*

Congratulations to our very own Cheryl St. John who received an offer for three Harlequin Historicals! 
More details to follow as Cheryl’s books are released! Great Job! 

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07 Oct 2007

September Writing Contest Winner Announced

Congratulations goes to Jane Greenhill, Jane’s was the ONLY entry received for the month of September.   Great job, Jan!  Go to the Writing Exercises Link to read her entry.
Let’s make October a better month and get more writing contest entries!!! 

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23 Sep 2007

Did you Know??

That you can track your favorite authors and their newest releases?  For example, Harper Collins has  selected authors as listed per the attached. http://www.harpercollins.com/imprints/authorTracker.aspx?imprintid=517926
This is fabulous since you can receive emails on your favorite author’s upcoming books.  One of our very own author’s, Victoria Alexander is on the list. So take a moment to look at this site! 

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19 Sep 2007

Congratulations

Congratulations to both our August Writing Exercise Winners! 
Sherri Shackleford won for her entry in the August Unpublished Authors Writing Exercise.
Kim Louise won for her entry in the August Published Authors Writing Exercise.
Great Job!
Entries are needed for the September Writing Exercise! Good Luck to all entrants.   

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05 Sep 2007

What’s New!

The following members of the Heartland Writers Group are going to be part of a panel/discussion/booksigning during the Bookworm’s Open House scheduled on Wednesday, September 19th from 10 AM to 11:30 AM.
Members in attendance are:
Victoria Alexander
Julie Carda
Pam Crooks
Connie Crook
Kim Louise
More details to follow!

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31 Jul 2007

August Creative Writing Exercise

The August Creative Writing Exercise has been posted to MySpace and  the Yahoo Loop.  Let’s double the number of entries from the previous month of July!  Remember these exercises are food for your brain!  Happy Writing!

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