New Guest Speaker for September 21 meeting - Larry Kokko

Mr. Rawls had to reschedule, but we are fortunate to have Larry Kokko as our guest speaker.  He will discuss "Writing as a Process" and "5 Elements of Writing".  Please join us for this informative topic and the opportunity to network with other writers.

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.