Our 2009 meeting dates have been confirmed. We are currently scheduling speakers, so keep checking back!
 

Member News

Carla Hostetter just signed a two book contract with Wild Rose Press. Congratulations, Carla!No Hero Like Him

Elaine Grant's latest book, NO HERO LIKE HIM, will be out in July 2009.

Anne Clayre Mason's paranormal romantic suspense novella RENAISSANCE WOMAN released as an e-book in April and the print version was released May 29, 2009.

Sylvia Rochester's SHADOW OF THE SOUL won an EPPIE award in the "Inspirational Fiction" category. Congratulations, Sylvia!

An Ideal Father, Elaine Grant, HarlequinElaine Grant's book AN IDEAL FATHER released in November 2008. In addition, she just sold another manuscript!

Sylvia Rochester's latest book COURAGE TO CARE has been released.

Rhonda McKey was a top four finalist in Red Sage Publishing's 2008 novella contest.

Carla Hostetter recently had two manuscripts final in the "Cleveland Rocks Romance" contest.

Eleanor Cocreham's latest novel, THE RISK TAKERS, reached "Best Seller" status at her publishing house.RITA award

Elaine Grant was nominated for a RITA for MAKE-BELIEVE MOM in the "Best Contemporary Series Romance" category.

Jeri Frazier signed with agent Barbara Collins Rosenberg of The Rosenberg Group.

Baton Rouge Literary Event, Book Event in Baton Rouge
A photo of the full house at our 2007 Readers Luncheon.
Tickets for the 2009 Readers Luncheon are now on sale! Visit the luncheon website for more information.

Upcoming Chapter Meetings (2009)

DATE SPEAKER PROGRAM
January 24 Susan Fleet Musician and novelist Susan Fleet will be our January guest speaker.
February 28 Rhonda McKey Goal setting and staying motivated.
March 28 Toni McGee Causey Fresh from attending the PASIC RWA Conference, multi-published St. Martin's Press author Toni McGee Causey will discuss the current ins and outs in publishing.
April 25 Rhonda McKey Staying motivated
May 23 Rhonda McKey and Nancy Brandt Writing in the digital age. Rhonda and Nancy will present information on resources and sources of information available online.
June 27 Jeri Frazier  All about conflict... it is not a four letter word.
July 25 TBA All about Genres: What's what.
August 22 N/A Luncheon prep (Library unavailable - meeting location TBD)
September 26 Toni McGee Causey TBA
October 3 Kelley St. John, Cynthia Eden Readers Luncheon at Drusilla Seafood
October 24 Jeri Frazier  Part II - All about Genres: What's what
November 28 TBA TBA
December N/A  Holiday Party

Unless otherwise indicated, meetings are held in Baton Rouge at the Bluebonnet Regional Library at 9200 Bluebonnet Boulevard from 10:00am until noon with optional lunch afterward at a local restaurant. Visitors are welcome to attend two meetings before joining. Learn more about HeartLa in the Join Us! section.

2009 readers luncheon
October 3, 2009

Your ticket to this year's event includes lunch at Drusilla Seafood, keynote speeches by top-selling authors, and admission to the author book signing. In addition, all registered attendees receive a complimentary gift bag and are eligible to win door prizes!

Early Bird tickets are now on sale!

Visit the luncheon website for more information.

 

Hailey North
Bestselling author Hailey North addresses the crowd at our 2007 Tickets for this year's luncheon are now on sale!

W R I T I N G  T I P S

Forget all the "Stuff"

Taking out the Trash

What Would You Do?

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