WisRWA Calendar
Meeting Times
2017
9:30 - 3:00; Comfort Suites, Green Bay
Join Green Bay members for a FREE Saturday workshop with Colleen Belongea. Colleen is a former LT. for the Green Bay Police Department, she is a Criminal Justice Instructor for NWTC, as well as a State of Wisconsin DOJ Instructor certified to teach in the LE Academy. Colleen will present the following workshops: 1. Women and Law Enforcement…why they get into LE, why they leave, promotions, etc. How to survive in the field, how to build a career in the field, what are quick career killers for women; 2. Defense and Arrest Tactics; and 3. Law enforcement responses & a LE officer’s perspective on the changes in society and challenges for officers. Detailed schedule forthcoming.
2017
10:00-12:00 at Marathon County Library (2nd Floor Small Conference Room), 300 N. 1st Street, Wausau, WI
Marketing Continued. Learn how BookFunnel Bundles and Instafreebie can help you with marketing your book.
2017
9:00-11:30 am at Mayfair Mall (Garden Suites Community Room, Lower Level)
Polish and Submit Workshop with Cheryl Yeko: Bring your query letter drafts, summaries, author bios, elevator speeches, pitches - whatever you would like to polish. We'll take a look at the whole process of submission and how to keep track of what you send out, the responses, and how to accept a rejection and move on.
2017
11:30 - 3:00; 1951 West Restaurant,1951 Bond St, Green Bay
Planning Meeting for 2018 Area Programs
2017
10:00-12:30; 29 Pines at Sleep Inn & Suites, Eau Claire
Successful Storylines: Bring examples of your favorite, or least favorite, storylines. Why did this one work and that one did not? Are you having trouble with the storyline in your current project? Maybe we can help you brainstorm a fix. If you come away with nothing more than a good time with a group of fun ladies, you win!
2017
9:00-11:30 am at Mayfair Mall (Garden Suites Community Room, Lower Level)
Planning Meeting for 2018 Area Programs and First Page Feedback We will be laying out strategy for our 2018 Programming Calendar for the first hour. Bring your ideas and be prepared to brainstorm about what would make for valuable seminars/presentations/talks/workshops. The second half of the meeting will be First Page Feedback. Bring the first page (or first 300 words) of your work-in-progress to read to the group. Members will offer comments about two things that they liked or worked well and one thing that might need improvement. In the past, this has provided our members with a nice boost to their confidence!
WisRWA Newsletter
Write Touch: Past Winners
2017
Contemporary Long – Melynda Price – Fighting For Control
Contemporary Midlength – Sara Dahmen – Wine and Children
Contemporary Short – Stacey Joy Netzel – Spring Dreams
Erotic Romance – Jade Chandler – Enough
Historical – Margaret Mallory – Claimed by a Highlander (The Douglas Legacy)
Inspirational – Laura Scott – Shielding His Christmas Witness
Mainstream Fiction with a Central Romance Theme – Robin Perini – Forgotten Secrets
Paranormal/Time Travel/Fantasy – Marissa Doyle- Skin Deep
Romantic Suspense – Abbie Roads -Hunt the Dawn
Young Adult – Tricia Cerrone – Glisten
2016
Contemporary Long – A Winter Wedding by Brenda Novak
Contemporary Midlength – Power Privilege & Pleasure: Queens of Kings: Book 4 by LaQuette
Fiction with Romantic Elements – Backstretch Baby by Bev Pettersen
Historical – The Gunslinger and the Heiress by Kathryn Albright
Paranormal – Spirit Bound by Tessa McFionn
Romantic Suspense – Saving Andi by Barbara Raffin
2015
Contemporary Long – The Heart of Christmas by Brenda Novak
Contemporary Midlength – New Year’s Promise by Anna Clifton
Romantic Elements – Amber Light by Virginia McCullough
Historical Long – Rebel Marquess by Amy Sandas
Historical Short – Triumph and Treasure by Collette Cameron
Inspirational – The Hesitant Heiress by Dawn Crandall
Paranormal – That Magic Touch by Donna Marie Rogers
Romantic Suspense – Danger Close by Kaylea Cross
Young Adult Romance – Innocent by Callie James
2014
Short Series Contemporary – The Cradle Conspiracy by Robin Perini
Long Series Contemporary – Fatal Exposure by Gail Barrett
Single Title Contemporary – Unchained Memories by Maria Imbalzano
Romantic Suspense – Twice a Target by Susan Vaughan
Historical – Sweet Madness by Heather Snow
Paranormal/Fantasy/Futuristic – A Soul for Vengeance by Crista McHugh
Mainstream w/Romantic Elements – It Happened at the Fair by Deeanne Gist
Erotica/Romantica – Too Fast by Alexia Haynes
Inspirational/Traditional – Undercover Cowboy by Laura Scott
Young Adult Everything You Know by Mary Beth Bass
2013
Short Series Contemporary – Unlocking The Surgeon’s Heart by Jessica Matthews
Single Title Contemporary – When Snow Falls by Brenda Novak
Romantic Suspense – Blue Ridge Fear by Robin Weaver
Historical – Seven Nights in a Rogue’s Bed by Anna Campbell
Paranormal/Fantasy/Futuristic – Fortune’s Hero by Jenna Bennett
Mainstream w/Romantic Elements – The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber
Erotica/Romantica – Unbridled and Unjustified by Elle Saint James
Inspirational/Traditional – All Roads Lead Home by Christine Johnson
Young Adult Pushing The Limits by Katie McGarry
2012
Short Series Contemporary – Cowboy Under Siege by Gail Barrett
Long Series Contemporary – A Deliberate Father by Kate Kelly
Single Title Contemporary – Don’t Mess With Texas by Christie Craig
Romantic Suspense – Lost in Italy by Stacey Joy Netzel
Historical – Redeeming the Rogue by Donna MacMeans
Paranormal/Fantasy/Futuristic – Biting Me Softly by Mary Hughes
Mainstream w/Romantic Elements – Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes by Denise Grover Swank
Erotica/Romantica – Bastian, The Lords of Satyr by Elizabeth Amber Inspirational/Traditional – Secrets of the Heart by Jillian Kent
Young Adult (tie) – Love Story by Jennifer Echols and Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter
2011
Short Series Contemporary – Single Dad Sheriff by Lisa Childs
Long Series Contemporary (tie) – Quarterback Daddy by Linda Barrett and A One-Of-A-Kind Family by Holly Jacobs
Single Title Contemporary (tie) – Shut Up And Kiss Me by Christie Craig and Remember Me by Laura Moore
Romantic Suspense – Deadly Intent by Kylie Brant
Historical – The Hawk by Monica McCarty
Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal/Time Travel (tie) – Unchained: The Dark Forgotten by Sharon Ashwood and Rapture Untamed by Pamela Palmer
Erotica/Romantica – Love, Unexpectedly by Susan Fox
Inspirational/Traditional – High Plains Bride by Valerie Hansen
2010
Short and Long Series Contemporary – Summer at the Lake by Linda Barrett
Single Title Contemporary (tie) – Mistletoe Rules by Stacey Joy Netzel and CEO’s Don’t Cry by Joselyn Vaugh
Romantic Suspense – Black Ribbon Affair by Casey Clifford
Historical (tie) – If He’s Wicked by Hannah Howell and The Wild One by Denise Eagan and Where The Wind Blows by Caroline Fyffe
Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal/Time Travel – Obsession Untamed by Pamela Palmer
Erotica/Romantica – In The Flesh by Livia Dare
Inspirational/Traditional Contemporary – Final Exposure by Roxanne Rustand
Mainstream with Romantic Elements – Turning Thirty Twelve by Sandy James
2009
Short and Long Series Contemporary – Finding Mr. Right by Helen Brenna
Single Title Contemporary – Love With a Welcome Stranger by Lynette Baughman
Romantic Suspense – Conspiracy of Silence by Martha Powers
Historical (tie) – Siren’s Song by Trish Albright and An Improper Aristocrat by Deb Marlowe
Paranormal – Wicked is the Night by Catherine Mulvany
Erotica/Romantica (tie) – Menagerie by Lara Santiago and Seven Nights of Sin by Lacey Alexander
Inspirational/Traditional – MIA: Missing in Atlanta by Debby Guisti
Mainstream with Romantic Elements – Who Killed Walter Dobbs? by JD Tynan
2008
Short and Long Contemporary – Shadow Whispers by Linda Conrad
Single Title Contemporary – There Goes the Bride by Lori Wilde
Romantic Suspense – Dead Giveaway by Brenda Novak
Historical – Lady be Bad by Candice Hern
Paranormal – Lord of the Fading Land by C.L. Wilson
Erotica/Romantica – Voyeur by Lacey Alexander
Inspirational – As I Have Loved You by Nikki Arana
Mainstream with Romantic Elements – Veil of Fire by Marlo Schalesky
2007
Short Contemporary – Here With Me by Holly Jacobs
Long Contemporary – The Last Warrior by Kylie Brant
Single Title Contemporary (tie) – My Favorite Witch by Annette Blair and Sweet Water by Anna Jeffrey and Love on the Ropes by Pat White
Romantic Suspense – Jill 9 by J.D. Tynan
Historical – Twilight Magic by Shari Anton
Paranormal (tie) – Eternal Nights by Patti O’Shea and Eyes of Crow by Jeri Smith-Ready
Erotica/Romantica – Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny
Inspirational – Front Porch Princess by Kathryn Springer
Mainstream with Romantic Elements (tie) – Calamity Jayne by Kathleen Bacus and The Crossroads Café by Deborah Smith
2006
Short Contemporary – First Date by Karen Kendall
Long Contemporary – Big Girls Don’t Cry by Brenda Novak
Single Title Contemporary – Falling for Gracie by Susan Mallery
Romantic Suspense – Paternity Unknown by Jean Barrett
Historical – A Match Made in Scandal by Melody Thomas
Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal/Time Travel – Moon’s Web by C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp
Erotica/Romantica – Shockingly Sensual by Lori Wilde
Inspirational/Traditional Contemporary – Hero Dad by Marta Perry
Mainstream with Romantic Elements – The Color of Light by Karen White
Traditional Regency – Lord Will and Her Grace by Sophia Nash
2005
Short Contemporary – Beyond Control by Bronwyn Jameson
Long Contemporary – One Perfect Man by Lynda Sandoval
Single Title Contemporary – Shower of Stars by Nancy Herkness
Romantic Suspense – Sudden Recall by Jean Barrett
Historical (Long and Short) – Once a Gentleman by Candice Hern
Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal/Time Travel – A Man in a Kilt by Sandy Blair
Erotica/Romantica – In Ice by Leigh Wyndfield
Inspirational/Traditional Contemporary – Catching Katie by Robin Lee Hatcher
Mainstream with Romantic Elements – Unsettling by Lynda Sandoval
Traditional Regency – A Passionate Endeavor by Sophia Nash
2004
Short Contemporary Series – Sleeping Beauty & the Marine by Cathie Linz
Long Contemporary Series – Christmas at Shadow Creek by Roxanne Rustand
Single Title Contemporary – After the Rain by Karen White
Romantic Suspense – Taking the Heat by Brenda Novak
Historical (Long and Short) – By Starlight by Marliss Moon
Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal/Time Travel – Spellbound in Seattle by Garthia Anderson
Inspirational/Traditional Contemporary – An Angel’s Gift by Sherry Ann Miller
Traditional Regency – Emily’s Beau by Allison Lane
2003
Short Contemporary – Into the Fire by Leslie Kelly
Long Contemporary – Operation Mistletoe by Roxanne Rustand
Single Title – Hometown Girl by MaryJane Meier
Romantic Suspense – Rafe Sinclair’s Revenge by Gayle Wilson
Historical (Long and Short) – Irish Gypsy by Ana Seymour
Alternative Reality – Contact by Susan Grant
Inspirational/Traditional Contemporary – His Secretary’s Secret by Barbara McMahon
Traditional Regency – Kindred Spirits by Allison Lane
2002
Short Contemporary – His Baby Surprise by Kathie Denosky
Long Contemporary – Leave It To Max by Lori Handeland
Single Title/Romantic Suspense – Never Say Never by Carla Jeanne Bingham
Short Historical – White Lion’s Lady by Tina St.John
Long Historical – The Prince’s Bride by Victoria Alexander
Traditional – A Nurse’s Patience by Jessica Matthews
