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2007
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Speakers for 2007 |
| Past Speaker Tue, January 9, 2007 - LaRee Bryant and Sandy Steen -- LaRee Bryant is the author of 7 historical novels and 2 non-fiction books. She's been a writing teacher and professional editor for almost 20 years and "ghosted" or "doctored" an impressive number of books published. Sandy Steen is the author of 22 published romance novels. Over the last 20 years she has created and presented workshops on Self-Editing, How to Write A Synopsis, Characterization and many more. Laree and Sandy presented "A Crash Course in Publishing." |
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| Tue, February 13, 2007 - Mike Looney -- Mike's most recent novel is Heroes Are Hard to Find. Using the theme "never give up" Mike will discuss what it takes to promote your book -- whether it is produced by a well-known publisher or self-published. He has appeared on over 70 radio programs, discussed his book for dozens of live audiences and will talk about using a publicist in the promotion process. (www.mikelooney.com) |
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Tue, March 13, 2007 -
Charlotte A. Lanham
is a freelance writer, storyteller, inspirational speaker
and teacher. Her
 writings
include a weekly newspaper column, essays, memoirs, magazine articles, a
collection of six gift books, and four devotional CD’s. She is a
frequent contributor to the New York Times Bestseller Chicken
Soup for the Soul series, and offers workshops and writing classes
for those interested in passing on their family stories to the next
generation. Charlotte is an active member of the Society of
Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She writes from her home
in Duncanville, TX, where she lives with her husband, Ray. They have two
children and five grandchildren. |
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| Tue, April 10, 2007 - John Aubrey Anderson is a retired airline pilot who writes suspense/thriller fiction. Warner Faith, Time Warner’s Christian imprint, released his first novel, Abiding Darkness, in 2006. Books two and three of The Black or White Chronicles will release in 2007. The final three books in the series are “still in the hangar.” |
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| Tue, May 8, 2007 - Alan Elliott will talk about making the most of your creativity and writing talents using a study of Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way (Tarcher Publishing.) Alan has 15 published books, three stage plays produced and is currently preparing for the production of a co-authored screenplay that will be filmed in August. |
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| Tue, June 12, 2007 -- Harry Hall began his professional writing career with the "Los Colinas People" in 1989. Since then, he has written for "Health and Fitness Magazine," "Runner-Triathlete News" and "The Dallas Morning News." For the past four years, he has researched a book about the "pedestriennes," the professional women endurance walkers who competed around the country from 1876-1881. |
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| Tue, July 10, 2007 - Michelle Stimpson is an author, a speaker, and an educator who received her Bachelor of Science degree from Jarvis Christian College in 1994. Her highly acclaimed Christian debut novel, Boaz Brown (published by TimeWarner/AOL) hit the stands in 2004, and her second novel, Divas of Damascus Road, released in July of 2006, was an Essence® Bestseller. She is in the final steps of completing her third novel, The Good Stuff, (to be released in 2008), and is currently negotiating her first young adult novel. Michelle is a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority and the Ft. Worth Metropolitan Alumni Chapter of Jarvis Christian College. |
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| Tue, August 14, 2007 -- Jim and Betsy Haynes - Betsy Haynes’ 76th juvenile novel has just been published and she has three more books scheduled to be published in 2007. She also writes for young adults. She has written historical novels, mysteries, supernatural, ghost stories and humor. She has authored four book series: TAFFY SINCLAIR (Bantam Skylark), the spin-off series THE FABULOUS FIVE (Bantam Skylark), BOYTALK (Random House Bullseye) and BONE CHILLERS (HarperPaperback). Jim Haynes is an Author/Illustrator. His first book was "Voices in the Dark" and he's had 20 more published since then. He recently sold an illustration for the cover of The Dearly Departed and for an upcoming Christmas series. |
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| Tue, September 11, 2007 - Technology writer and humorist James Gaskin writes books (Talk Is Cheap is #16), articles, and jokes about technology and real life from his home office in the Dallas area. |
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| Tue, October 9, 2007 - Kittie Beletic is the author of 50 musicals and over 500 songs. She is co-founder of Repertory Company Theatre in Dallas, Texas, now in its 20th season. Her new book, What Color is Your Dream? offers a whimsical journey through the creative process and is available online as well as in bookstores, September 17, 2007. She is President of Kittiebgoods, a company committed to fine artisans celebrating Art and Life. She continues to do artwork, acting and national voiceover work with credits including MTV, ASCAP, Musical Theatre Works (NYC) and PBS. Her performance history brings added spark to public speaking and workshops. The mother of two grown artists, Ms. Beletic confesses to finding it hard leaving a grocery store without buying a box of crayons. She has art studios in Dallas, Texas and upstate NY. Please enjoy her website, www.kittiebgoods.com. |
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| Tues, November 13, 2007 - Screenwriter Win Shields is a former staff writer for Bob Hope, Universal Studios and public television. |
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| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - Southwest NOW magazine editor Beverly Shay will give us an update on this magazine's new name and mission. Previously named Cedar Hill NOW, this magazine has been renamed to reflect the inclusion of Duncanville and DeSoto in its coverage. She'll have an announcement about them seeking freelance writers! |
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