Upcoming Events - April

Friday April 3, 2009
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Pauline Trent at Vancouver First Friday

210 W Evergreen Blvd (inside the Marketplace Bldg), Vancouver, WA 98660
Pauline Trent will be signing her book, FALLING IN LOVE, at Marketplace Books during Vancouver's First Friday. A free, fun, and culturally stimulating evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, and downtown Vancouver's public art.

Saturday April 11, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

RCRW chapter meeting & workshop

HT123, Portland Community College Sylvania Campus

workshop :: Contest Slut or Contest Courtesan- Puttin' Out for Love or Money presented by --

Darcy Burke, a 2008 Golden Heart and Maggie Finalist, made writing historical romance a priority three years ago. She's entered two novels in thirteen contests. One of those novels was a complete contest failure,while the other finaled four times, including one first place finish and two second places.

A four time finalist and first place winner of two contests, Kim Wollenburg enjoys all aspects of entering contests – the good, the bad and the ugly and believes contests are like life – with the ability to thrill, inspire and wound.

Jessica Davidson’s first novel – Seduced By Shadows which comes out in October from NAL Signet Eclipse under her pen name Jessa Slade – was the grand prize winner of the 2007 Golden Rose. Needless to say, she’s a big proponent of winning writing contests despite her talent for splitting contest judges down the middle – figuratively, not literally.

A 2007 and 2008 Golden Heart finalist, Kristina McMorris writes contemporary and historical women's fiction. Since delving into fiction writing three years ago, she has won 1st place in nine national literary contests and placed in nine others.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Readers Luncheon
Time: 10am - 2pm

(Doors Open at 9:30 am)
with keynote speaker, award-winning author Lucy Monroe
Join Us at the Governor Hotel for great food, many romance authors, and baskets galore.
All profits go to Portland Literacy Council.
Cost: $35

Attending Authors

• Jenna Bayley-Burke
• Elaine Knighton
• Jessa Slade
• Kate Davies
• Susan Lute
• J.D. Tynan
• Eilis Flynn
• Delilah Marvelle
• Genene Valleau
• Lisa Hendrix
• Minnette Meador
• Christine Young
• Delle Jacobs
• Elisabeth Naughton
• Lacy Danes
• Patti Jager
• Terri Reed
• Rosemary Indra

Upcoming Events

February 3rd
JD Tynan Hosts a Book Launch party at
Blackstone
in Vancouver
5:30-7:30 pm

Willamette Writers
The Old Church, SW 11th and Clay 7 pm

Elisabeth Naughton Speaks about Stealing Time to Write
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Carving time out of a busy schedule is something Naughton knows well. The former Junior High science teacher was already busy with kids and family when the writing bug bit her. But long before her debut release, Naughton has been busy on blogs, with her critique group, and as the President of the Mid- Willamette Valley Chapter of the Romance Writer's of America. At our February 3rd meeting where she will talk about her journey and how to balance writing and life.

February 14
RCRW chapter meeting & workshop
HT123, Portland Community College Sylvania Campus
10:00 a.m

Cassiel Knight presents
Body Language: It's more than a gaze
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It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or an advanced writer. Trying to think of different ways to show your character’s body language is a struggle. After all, how many times can you use the words gaze, glance or look just to name a few? This workshop was born of necessity. It focuses on how to communicate your character’s actions through creative use of body language using real life examples from photographs and pictures.

RCRW Authors Booksigning
After chapter meeting, before the workshop

Signing authors include ::

Delle Jacobs Aphrodite's Brew (Tales of the Laughing God)
Jenna Bayley-Burke Her Cinderella Complex & For Kicks

February 27 - 28, 2009
Whidbey Island Writers Conference

Lisa Hendrix is a presenter at one of the finest regional general writing conferences around. Events take place at various venues around Whidbey Island, and include fireside chats that are hosted in some of island’s spectacular private homes. A unique, relaxing way to brush up your writing skills. More info at the Conference website.

February 28 - March 1, 2009
Celebrate Romance, The Benson Hotel, Portland, OR

RCRW Authors scheduled to attend ::
Lisa Hendrix (Sunday only)
Delilah Marvelle
Jenna Bayley-Burke
Delle Jacobs
Elizabeth Naughton

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 7th
6-9pm

Launch Party!

Launch party for Elisabeth Naughton's debut romantic suspense novel, STOLEN FURY
Blue Pepper Cafe in downtown Salem
open to the public, food and drinks provided. (Plus a no-host bar.)

January 10-11, 2009

Rose City Romance Writers
Winter Retreat
with Alicia Rasley

Saturday, January 10th--9am to 4pm with one hour for lunch Room at PCC is HT 123The High-Concept Proposal-- Power Up Your First Three Chapters, Your Synopsis, and Your Query Letter

Sunday, January 11th--9am to 4pm with one hour for lunch Room at PCC is ST 101 Top Ten Reasons Your Next Book is not Contracted

Upcoming Events

Thursday, December 11th

7pm-9pm

Powells Beaverton

3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, OR

(800)878-7323

Please join Minnette Meador for a wonderful night of romance, fantasy, and fun to help celebrate the release of STARSIGHT, VOL. II (epic fantasy) and THE EDGE OF HONOR(historical romance)! I am joined by my very good friend Rebecca Goings, author of CURSED HEARTS and the LEGEND OF MYOS series along with many other wonderful books. We will be autographing books and giving away prizes, goodies, and lots of loot. Pick up some great deals for that perfect stocking stuffer, shop Powells for those last minute gifts, or just come in for some fun. I will be giving away a grand prize to one lucky person at the end of the evening; a basket full of fantasy goodies. So make sure to sign up when you get there. Happy shopping!

Saturday, December 13th

Holiday Party

Watch the RCRW members loop for details on location and directions. We hope to see lots of members attending

Upcoming Events

November 8 ::

RCRW chapter meeting
Kristin Hannah and Megan Chance
Ten Things I Wish I'd Known and Five Things I've Learned along the Way

RCRW booksigning, PCC Sylvania
Jenna Bayley-Burke – For Kicks
Kristin Hannah – Magic Hour (paperback), Firefly Lane (hardback)
Megan Chance - The Spiritualist: A Novel
Minnette Meador - Starsight II

Booksigning, IMMORTAL WARRIOR by Lisa Hendrix
1-3pm, Barnes & Noble, Medford
Joint signing with Dr. Robin Miller (KOBI-TV personality) and Steve Carlson (former GH actor)

November 9 ::

Wordstock
November 7th – 9th, 2008
Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon
1500 SW 12th Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
http://www.wordstockfestival.com/

Megan Clark and Delilah Marvelle will be sharing a book booth Come visit us, and check out all the other local authors!

Terri Brown is giving a workshop at Portland signature literary event
Latest Trends in Young Adult Fiction
Sunday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
What is fresh and hot in young adult literature beyond Harry Potter? This workshop will discuss the latest trends and how to break into the YA market. You’ll also touch upon voice, dialogue, and research, as well as investigate which agents are actively looking for young adult authors.

November 15 ::

Southern Oregon Book and Author Fair
10am - 4 pm, Ashland Springs Hotel
Featured Author Lisa Hendrix, signing IMMORTAL WARRIOR and other past books

Dangerous Women Book Signing
Featuring RCRW authors Delilah Marvelle (author of Mistress of Pleasure) and Megan Clark (author of Seduce Me)
Boas and beeds welcome!
In Other Words, Saturday, November 15, 4:00 PM

November 21 ::

Powells Beaverton Book Signing
Delilah Marvelle (author of Mistress of Pleasure)

November 22 ::

Doernbecher's Children's Hospital booksigning fundraiser

Help raise money for the Doernbecher Children's Hospital and get some great books, too! 30% of all proceeds will go to this wonderful charity. If you live in the Portland area, please show your support and join us Saturday, November 22nd, from 1 - 5 p.m. on the lower level, JCPenney Court, at Clackamas Town Center Mall. Clackamas, Oregon. RCRW's Minnette Meador and Genene Valleau will be participating http://www.seedsofcivilization.com/signing/flyer_Authors.pdf

Upcoming Events

OCTOBER 11th

RCRW chapter meeting/ workshop

10:00 a.m. at Portland Community College - Sylvania Campus, room HT 123

How to Keep Yourself Healthy: Reducing the chance of repetitive strain injury and what to do if you're injured.

Long time chiropractor, Gail Karvonen, D.C. and chiropractic assistant/massage therapist Cydney Wilkes, LMT, will be presenting this workshop. If time allows, Denice Gordon will also share some of the tips she has learned along the way in her office management career, to stay free from injury. Along with being available to answer questions about the chiropractic profession in general, they will be focusing on: learning the importance of an ergonomic workstation and how to set one up; stretching exercises for the upper back, arms, wrists and hands; how to keep working even if you are injured; how chiropractic treatment and massage therapy can speed the healing process; and examples of new, cutting edge workstation equipment, (including keyboards and new types of mice), and where to find them.

OCTOBER 12-18

Mistresses, Queens and Witches - Writing Historical Romance

free online seminar at Coffee Time Romance with two RCRW authors

A week with three historical romance writers; Lyn Armstrong (The Last Celtic Witch, The Celtic Witch & The Sorcerer, Heart of a Warlock), Delilah Marvelle (Mistress of Pleasure), and Minnette Meador (The Centurion & The Queen, The Edge of Honor), plus other writers who will share their experience. Everything you wanted to know about historicals, but were afraid to ask.

• How to make research fun & fast
• Creating Worlds, Both Historical & Fantasy: Are horses faster than unicorns?
• Tips and Tricks on Writing Historical Romance
• Making history come alive on the page: How to make your reader's heart race!
• Historical Hunks & Kick-Ass Heroines: Characterization in Historicals
• Sex Through the Centuries: Making ancient love sizzle

OCTOBER 12

Latest Trends in Young Adult Fiction workshop
Wordstock Portland, OR
Sunday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Teri Brown

What is fresh and hot in young adult literature beyond Harry Potter? This workshop will discuss the latest trends and how to break into the YA market. You’ll also touch upon voice, dialogue, and research, as well as investigate which agents are actively looking for young adult authors.

Upcoming Events

Monday, September 8

Powell's Books on Hawthorne

Seduce Me: The Crafting of Erotic Fiction :: This event showcases local author Megan Clark who will talk about how a decade of sensual discoveries became a novel, and invites you to share your own journals and scrapbooks from periods in your life that have inspired you. She is signing for her second novel, Seduce Me, the erotic adventures of two radically different women and their European sidekick, who try and recreate a 1920's Paris, right here in modern America. With the help of vintage fashions, decadent food and drinks, and trips to historical landmarks, these sassy, modern-day flappers find a way to materialize this outrageous dream.

Tuesday, September 9

Borders Beaverton

September's monthly Romance Book Club will feature a discussion and signing with author Delilah Marvelle.

Saturday, September 13 2008 10:00 AM
RCRW chapter meeting, workshop, booksigning

Delilah Marvelle leads a workshop for RCRW :: Sex, Then and Now

Delilah Marvelle will be discussing sex in a historical context and not only how it has changed the way we look at sex, but how we write it. Understanding the history of sex is not only important for historical accuracy, but also important from a creative standpoint. Delilah intends to touch upon everything from kissing, to courtship, from naughty word origins, rituals and the act itself from medieval times through today. All in an effort to not only help educate writers about “naughty” history, but lay out a wealth of fascinating resources that will enable them to further their research and in turn, expand their horizons not only for themselves, but for their characters.

A booksigning featuring RCRW authors will be held during intermission and feature titles from ::
Terri Reed (Double Jeopardy), Delilah Marvelle (Mistress of Pleasure), Megan Clark (Seduce Me)

Wednesday, September 17 06:00 PM
Border's Books in Vancouver, WA

JD Tynan (Who Killed Walter Dobbs?) signing followed by her Launch Party at Blackstone Restaurant. She invites all to come and and celebrate!

Friday, September 19th 2008 07:00 PM

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, Beaverton, OR

Join us in supporting local romance authors at our second Rose City Romance event! Meet these very talented women, ask questions, take pictures, and get autographs in a casual setting. Featured authors include: Elizabeth Boyle (Tempted by the Night), Megan Clark (Seduce Me), Meljean Brook (First Blood), Vanessa Gilfoy (Healing Wounds), Dawn Calvert (His and Hers), Samantha James (Seduction of an Unknown Lady), Minette Meador (The Centurion and the Queen), Alexis Morgan (Dark Warrior Unleashed), Lacy Danes (Animal Lust), Terri Reed (Double Jeopardy), Mary Vine (Maya's Gold), Rebecca Goings (Cursed Hearts), Delilah Marvelle (Mistress of Pleasure), Jenna Bayley-Burke (For Kicks) and Dina James and Alexis Morgan (Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance).

Saturday, September 27 2008 Noon- 4pm

Tacoma Borders Books

Our local gals are heading up to Washington to showcase their books. Come by and see : Jenna Bayley-Burke (For Kicks), Terri Reed (Double Jeopardy), Minette Meador (The Centurion and the Queen), Delilah Marvelle (Mistress of Pleasure), and JD Tynan (Who Killed Walter Dobbs?)