President Lisa Holcomb called the meeting to order after a short delay from our usual starting time of 6:30 PM. Birthdays were announced for October. They included Linda Pirtle, Gene La Viness, and Patricia La Vigne. There was no treasurer’s report, nor Old Business. Ilenya Marrin reminded the group about the suggestions submitted by Maya…

For our October meeting, we are encouraging ETWG members to bring a short spooky story that can be read in less than five minutes. Please remember to practice beforehand so you can really play up the spookiness of your story! 🙂

The meeting was called to order by President Lisa Holcomb at 6:34 PM. Introductions were made, birthdays remembered, and Author announcements were made. We were reminded that the October meeting would follow tradition and have an open mic with members reading their own scary stories.There was no treasurer’s report. There was no new business. So…

From her website at :https://www.goodasgolden.com/about/ My Story Maya Golden Bethany (who writes and reports under the pen name Maya Golden) is an award-winning television and print journalist, novelist and speaker. Maya earned her degree from Texas A&M University and during her early journalism career covered sports for the university newspaper The Battalion. Maya began her television career…

Vice President Woody Edmiston called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM.Pat La Vigne read the birthdays for August. The following people were honored: Woody Edmiston, Patricia Wells, Renee LaViness, Brittany Raines, Juanita Fletcher, Marsha Graham, Royal Daniel, and John Moore. Woody asked for volunteers to help in preparation for the meetings (set-up, technology, etc.).…

The meeting was called to order at 6:36 PM by President Lisa Holcomb. April Coker reviewed the conference speakers, Kathryn McClatchey, Joe Lansdale, Caleb Pirtle, and Tex Thompson, as noted on the evaluation forms submitted by those attending the conference. From a total of 19 forms, the results were as follows:Opportunity to ask questions: Excellent—18;…

For our July meeting, we are encouraging all our writers to bring a short, summery story they have written that can be read in around five minutes or less. Please remember to practice your reading ahead of time for best effect! 🙂 Hope to see you then!

Call to Order by President Lisa HolcombIntroduction of AttendeesCommittees: Conference—Chairperson April Coker reminded members to register for the conference before July 1 in order to get the early bird discount. April also suggested members promote the guest speakers to encourage an increase in attendance. Membership: Lisa announced there is need for a new chairman. Illenya…