Randy Rawls, Guest Speaker, September 21 meeting, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Our guest speaker at the September 21 FWA meeting will be Randy Rawls, author of mysteries and thrillers. The topic will be “Writing Experiences A-Z”. He has published several novels including Joseph’s Kidnapping, Jade’s Photos, Jingles Christmas to name a few. His latest book, Best Defense, will be available in stores and as an ebook in November.

John Hammonds is a defense lawyer who has everything. When his five-year-old daughter is kidnapped, the police vow to do whatever is necessary to recover her. Hammonds has other ideas. He demands they step aside and allow Beth Bowman, local Private Investigator, to take the lead. Furthermore, the police must assist her or stay out of her way, whichever she decides. Beth and a bevy of friends know they must move fast and discreetly before the worst can happen.


For more information, go to http://randyrawls.com/.


Please join us at the meeting from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with lunch at a nearby restaurant afterwards for those interested.  You do not need to be a member of FWA to attend.  Our meetings are open to the public.  We meet at the Barnes & Noble, Carrollwood, at 11802 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa.  We hope to see you there!

August 17 - Guest Speaker - Sandy Huff

Our guest speaker for the August 17 meeting will be Sandy Huff. She will share her insights with us on being an outdoor communicator. Sandy is a freelance photojournalist who has over 1,700 published credits. She is a past president and current Chairman of the Board of the Florida Outdoor Writer's Association, and is a member of the PenWomen (NLAPW.org). She holds a Masters degree in Communication UNC-Chapel Hill. She teaches non-fiction and memoir writing, canoeing, sailing, gardening, and campcraft. Her book Paddler's Guide to the Sunshine State has sold over 7,000 copies.

Please join us Saturday, August 17, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Guest Speaker - Alex Hinojosa - VP Media Operations - July 20 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

One of the keys to selling your book is marketing. You can have a great book, but it won't sell if no one knows about it.

Please join us Saturday, July 20, for our monthly meeting. Our guest speaker will be Alex Hinojosa - VP of Media Operations . The topic is The Power of Publicity, and will cover getting print and radio interviews, TV appearances, and social networking.

The meeting will be held from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with lunch at a local restaurant afterwards for those interested in networking with other writers/authors.