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Author: Patricia Taylor Wells
Patricia Taylor Wells published her first book in 2016: “Camp Tyler, A First of its Kind” for the benefit of Camp Tyler, the oldest outdoor education school in the country, which she attended as a child. Most of Ms. Wells’ writing has been directed at serving organizations and causes important to her. She published her…
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Author: Charles Hayes
Author, artist, and editorial cartoonist Charles H. Hayes is a retired physicist with degrees from Rice University and the University of Texas. He is a life member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Military Order of the Stars and Bars and a board member of the Camp Ford Historical Association. He resides with…
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Author: Patty Wiseman
Patty Wiseman is a native of the Seattle, Washington area, but makes her home in East Texas with husband Ron and crème lab, Cutter. She has 2 children, 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Her heart leans toward stories of intrigue with a touch of romance featuring strong women who overcome difficult obstacles. Six years after retiring…
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Author: Bobbie Shafer
Is a freelance author of more than three hundred and fifty short stories and articles. Her first published novel, Loves Golden Dream is her first full-length novel and was debuted in October 2011. The second book in the series, The Secrets of Eagle Creek, Legend of Eagle Creek is due out in the spring/summer of…
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Author: Anne McCrady
Anne McCrady’s poetry and creative non-fiction have appeared internationally in literary journals, anthologies and magazines, as well as online and in liturgy. Her two poetry collections have both been prize winners, as have dozens of her single poems. Besides her writing, editorial and review publication credits, Anne offers keynotes, workshops, retreat programs, inspirational presentations and…
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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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What the Writers Guild Has Done for Me
I guess I never really thought about joining a writers guild until I was invited to speak at a guild meeting last year. My eyes were opened. You see, I always thought a writers guild was something like a book club or a quilting guild where you got together to write. I never wanted to…
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Debut novel released
My debut novel, written under my pen name, Dana Wayne is available for pre order now and goes live June 21st. I am excited to report it has received a 5 star review from Readers Favorite. It is a contemporary romance with a dash of suspense about second chances and love everlasting. Working on dates…
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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…