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Note: To keep this page from getting stale, fill us in on what's happening in your
literary life. If you have a new book out, have scheduled a book signing, or speaking engagement, or won
an award, please let us know and we'll include it here.
Have you joined the FWA Network yet? Check the FWA website for information and how to.
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NEWS
OF OUR FWA AUTHORS:
NEWS
FLASH! This just in-
Suzanne
Baginskie, Queen of Chicken Soup for the Soul stories is now taking over in A Cup of Comfort
Anthologies. Her story, Jump In was selected for their anthology, Cup
of Comfort for a Better World. Publication is slated for mid-March, 2010. It's her second sale to them
this year. Her first story, A Dog Most Wanted, came out last June in A Cup of Comfort
for Dog Lovers. Read more on
FWA member, Irene Patino, is to be congratulated on
the forthcoming publication of her novella, Jack,
by Midnight Showcase Fiction www.midnightshowcase.com, Midnight Showcase Fiction is based in Houston, Texas. They are primarily e-book publishers, but also do
print books. Jack, a 25K word novella is slated for publication
in April, 2010. A second book, A Matter of Survival, a fictional memoir makes its appearance in July of 2011. CLICK HERE TO READ SYNOPSIS
Valerie Faulkner - took the First Place
prize in the Royal Palm Literary Awards for best published Memoir for her book, I Must Be
in Heaven - a promise kept.
She was invited to be a columnist in the first online Christian magazine, assigned to interview published
authors. She seems to have found her niche. Husband Bill entered her book in the Inspirational category of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. www.IndieBookAwards.com. Her title is included in the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Catalog, which was distributed
at the annual Book Expo America. For a little gal who never wrote before or did much reading, she did well to listen to that
still, small voice. Her book was featured as June's Book of the Month in The Infinite Writer. IMustBeinHeaven.com Valerie is a member of the Pasco/NPR Writers Group.
Elaine Togneri's story "Memory Lake" was accepted for "FWA's
Collection
#1 - From Our Family to Yours." Elaine Togneri has twenty-five published short stories in markets ranging from
webzines and anthologies (Blood on Their Hands) to major magazines (Woman’s World). Elaine holds an MA in English
from Rutgers University and has taught courses in English Composition, Technical Writing, and Short Fiction. The founder
and a past president of the Sisters in Crime - Central New Jersey chapter, Elaine relocated to Florida in 2007 and joined
FWA shortly afterwards. She is a member of the Pasco/NPR Writer's Group.
Dan Anderson, Orlando author, has just been informed that his humorous mystery, Bad Vibrations,
has been awarded a prestigious 2009 Independent Publishers Book Award (the IPPY) — a
Silver Medal in the Regional Fiction category. This is the 5th literary award captured by Bad Vibrations,
the previous awards being:
- The Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Award—First Place, Published Mystery 2008
- The Books and Authors Murder Mystery Book of the Year 2008
- The Rockway Press International Writing Competition Best Novel 2006
- The Florida Writers Association Lighthouse Book Award—Mystery/Suspense 3rd Place
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| IRENE PATINO |
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| "JACK" A MATTER OF SURVIVAL |
I Must Be in Heaven
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| VALERIE ANN FAULKNER |
| MEMORY LAKE |
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| ELAINE TOGNERI |
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| DAN ANDERSON |
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| DAHRIS H. CLAIR |
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| HAPPY BIRTHDAY |
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Dahris H. Clair,
better known as Your Fearless Leader, and
editor of the prestigious e-zine, The Infinite Writer, was
informed that her story,
Second Chance, was selected for
inclusion in the first FWA Anthology, From Our Family to
Yours. Dahris is a multi-published author in various
magazines, CATS
magazine, and her short short fiction
The Intruder, is published in the Anthology,
Teacakes and Afternoon tales. She is the group leader
of the NPR Writer's
Group, and the coordinator of the
annual Do It! Write one -day conference.
Excerpts from her novel, The House on Slocum Road,
a paranormal
suspense tale and several of her short stories
are available
on her website.
The anthology is available for purchase at the FWA Book Store. | |
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR FWA AUTHORS!
If you have pertinent news regarding a new publication, please send the
info to: PascoReginalWriters@verizon.net
Don't miss the November 2009 issue of The Infinite Writer
Read Jerry's Tips, from Jerry D. Simmons, creator of Nothing Binding. Take advantage of Sheila Hudson's Bright Ideas. Refer to the Index of Articles for a variety of helpful information. Suggest an author you know to be interviewed.
The Memoir contest is approaching deadline – 10/31/09. Entries will published each month through February
2010. You'll find them listed under INDEX OF ARTICLES.
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