Author: Janice Ernest
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Preparing to Launch: A New Year Has Begun! 2017 Starts with a new President, Vice President, and Treasurer on our Board
Although, we are sad to see Roger Middleton step down from the Presidency, we are excited to see that our new President will be Linda Pirtle. She has a history which includes being a teacher and principal in the school industry. As a published author, her mystery books, one of which is The Majong Murders, based…
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Past President Glen Rawlinson has passed away October 2, 2016
East Texas Writer’s Guild Past President, Glen Rawlinson passed away on October 2, 2016. His daughter notified us on Facebook and left a message that he always loved attending the Writer’s Guild and all of the people there. His visitation was held on October 5, 2016, and a graveside service was held October 6, 2016,…
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After the Jory Sherman
Several members of the ETWG entered the North East Texas Writers Association Jory Sherman contest. I am not aware if any of our members won, but I am glad to have entered this contest. Entering is one way to improve your writing skills. Many of these contests, and this is one of them, send you…
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Researching Your Favorite Subject to Enhance Your Writing
Ever wanted to research a subject for your book or article but just didn’t know where or how to start? Our Speaker at the June 10, 2013, 6:30 PM meeting of the East Texas Writers Guild located on North Broadway will be Writer/Photographer and renowned Jesse James Historian, Reggie Anne Walker-Wyatt.
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Fun Festival and Book Signing
Janice Ernest and Bobbie Shafer will be setting up shop this weekend at the April Days in Edom Arts Festival. Come out, enjoy the festival and visit us at our booth. We will be across from Peggy Lamb’s Antiques. Be prepared to hear good music, eat great food, and enjoy great art while you are…
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How Can I Put Something in the The Next Chapter (TNC) Newsletter?
The Deadline for Submitting Articles for the 2013 TNC are: May 3, 2013. May TNC May 31, 2013, June TNC June 28, 2013, July TNC August 1, 2013, August TNC August 30, 2013, September TNC September 27, 2013, October TNC November 1, 2013, November TNC November 29, 2013, December TNC Submission guidelines: Must be word…
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Oops! She Did It Again!
If you should see Bobbie Shafer make sure and ask her: How many books is this? Here is the cover of her latest middle-grade fantasy novel, “Quest for the Sorcerer’s Staff”, published by Caliburn Books, an imprint of Malachite Quills Publishing. This book is due to be released the end of April and will be available from…
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“Butterfly” Takes Flight
After a year and a half of working over this manuscript, my first full length novel, “Butterfly” just became available, March 15 on Kindle and now is available in paper form through Amazon.com, Createspace store, and it is listed on Ingram’s list and can be order on request from any bookstore worldwide. When I first…
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March 2013 Speaker and There is Still Time to Sign Up for Critique 101 Seminar
March 11, 2013 East Texas Writers Guild You Won’t Want to Miss: Sharon Ellsberry Author of: The Go Spaniel Series I am so excited to share with you about our March Speaker at the Chamber of Commerce Building, 6 P.M., March 11, 2013. Her name is Sharon Ellsberry and she has a Bachelor of Arts…
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What you Missed at February Nutz & Bolts.
Hey, What’d y’all talk about at Nutz & Bolts this February? We missed you at the Nutz & Bolts Meeting. The February meeting was small in number but powerful in input. We heard a thank you letter from Shari Parker, of Shari Parker Publishing and did an exercise she sent to us in which you…