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A Message from our President
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“Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.”
~~Vista M. Kelly
Welcome to Colorado Romance Writers where our motto is TOGETHER WE CAN!
Writing, like the snowflake, can be a fragile thing. All alone in front of our keyboards, the world we’ve chosen to immerse ourselves in can be wondrous and exciting and new. It can also be aggravating, confusing, even intimidating. CRW is full of unique snowflakes drifting along individual paths but, stick us together, and look at the beauty we create.
It’s one of the things I love about CRW, the camaraderie and support members find here. I’m not just talking about those who keep the organization running although, without them, the picture wouldn’t be nearly as pretty. I’m talking about our members. The questions asked, the triumphs celebrated, the sorrows commiserated, and the knowledge we share creates a unique bond between all of us at CRW. We encourage you to join us and make this organization “yours”.
There are a lot of exciting events in the works for 2008…new monthly programs and workshops, our annual Writer’s Retreat, Published Authors Luncheon, and the annual Workshop and Awards Luncheon, to name a few. We offer networking, the latest in market news, critique groups, question and answer sessions, two nationally recognized writing contests, a monthly newsletter full of informative articles, and a library overflowing with excellent workshop tapes, CDs and books. I look forward to presenting lots of RWA® PRO® pins, silk roses, and First Sale medallions to our members over the next twelve months, too.
The most important thing we offer is support. We invite you to make CRW your home, a place to dream, share, groan, be encouraged and supported. We are committed to being the organization you need, whether you’re just taking your first steps toward publication or whether you’re a multi-published author. We’re delighted to welcome you.
Together We Can!
Karen Docter
President
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September 13, 2008 -- Pamela Clare
WHAT AND WHERE: The monthly meeting is held at the Northern Hills Christian Church. Click HERE for directions.
WHEN: Second Saturday of every month. Meeting and luncheon begin at noon. Board meeting begins at 10:30 and members are welcome to attend.
Cost: $5.00 to cover the room rental.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING: Yourself, CRW provides the luncheon at no charge to our members.
Pamela Clare will present a workshop on finding the right word.stay tuned for more info!
BOOK TALK - TBD
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CRW Annual Awards
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CRW Awards for 2008
Congratulations to our CRW award winners!
2007 Bookseller of the Year Award
Sue Grimshaw, Romance Book Buyer
Borders Group, Inc.
2007 Casey Award
Michele Chambers
Maya Milhous
2007 Outstanding Newsletter Article of the Year Award
"Have You Hugged Your "Brain Trust" Today?
By Karen Docter
2007 Writer of the Year Award
Melissa Mayhue
2007 Keeper Award
She Blinded Me With Science...Fiction
By Kally Jo Surbeck
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NOW AVAILABLE! Nuts and Bolts
 Writing a saleable novel is a complex process, combining creativity and craft. In Nuts and Bolts, fifteen of Colorado Romance Writers' published authors offer advice on the craft and the business based on their personal experiences. The booklet covers topics ranging from manuscript preparation, character development and effective use of point of view to contest entry, query letters and synopsis writing, right up to networking and self-promotion for the first time author.
Nuts and Bolts is affordably priced at $15.00 [$10 for CRW members] plus $1.69 for postage and handling.
Click here for a sample of what's inside.
Out of Stock! Please stay tuned--we're working on an updated release!
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Heart of the Rockies Contest for Unpublished Writers!
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2008 Heart of the Rockies Contest Finalists Announced! Click on Heart of the Rockies Contest.
Good luck to all of the finalists!
Rena Marks
HOR Coordinator/2008
GoodnightSirene @ aim.com (remove spaces)
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Colorado Romance Writers' purpose is to promote excellence in romantic fiction, to help writers become published and establish careers in their writing field, and to provide continuing support for writers within the romance publishing industry. Thank you for helping us to celebrate our 20th year as the Denver Affiliate of Romance Writers of America®.
Have questions? Want to visit us?
Send our Membership & Publicity Liaison, Bonniejune Rohwer - membership @ coloradoromancewriters.org (remove spaces) an email.
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