15 August 2008

Weekly Announcements - 15 August 08

Hello! Jennifer Mueller sent along this article featured on the BBC about Harlequin Mills & Boon's 100th anniversary celebration. Check it out.

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Lisa Marie Wilkinson's latest WIP, "Forget Me Not," is a finalist in the published division of the RWA Heart of the West contest. Congrats, Lisa Marie!

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Charter Oak Romance Writers will be offering Anna Bowling's online workshop, "From Fan Fiction To Fantastic Fiction: Use the Media You Love To Create Stories Readers Can't Resist," in the month of September. All are welcome. Course fee $10/$15. For more info or to register, click here.

Course Description: Learn to use fan fiction techniques to create original stories and characters without having to look over your shoulder for copyright lawyers. Let favorite movies, television or music inspire your own creativity, put your own spin on archetypes and themes we all know and love and avoid the dreaded Mary Sue along the way.

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Join us Sunday when Anne Whitfield, one of our long-time contributors, will discuss WOODLAND DAUGHTER, her newest historical fiction hardcover.

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We'll also draw the winner of one of Jeannine van Eperen's newest releases. Leave a comment for your shot at winning.

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Have a good weekend. If you have an announcement to make for next week, email Carrie. See you next week...