tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72944051680827494322024-02-21T02:47:20.335-08:00Writers On The StormThe Woodlands, Texas Chapter--
American Christian Fiction Writers (www.acfw.com)Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-37632923474039576932013-01-14T08:26:00.003-08:002013-01-14T08:26:27.100-08:00Summary of 1-5-13 meeting
WOTS Minutes
Jan 5, 2013
Present
Annette O’Hare
Bob Stewart
Carla Hoch
Carol Johnson
Charlotte Holt
Gerri Wood
Janetta Messmer
Janice Thompson
Joanne Hillman
Kim Roy
Linda Kozar
Martha Rogers
Mary Foster
Mary Hamilton
Nancy Kimball
Susan Cottrell
Alice Thomas
Christy Lee
Stacey Zink
David Martindale - visitor
Bethany MacManus
Kathrese McKee
Self introduction of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18207508314315462332noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-20799976831002051492012-12-22T14:01:00.002-08:002012-12-22T14:01:21.322-08:00News From Our 2013 President, Nancy Kimball*Note from Linda Kozar:
Though Nancy has created a brand new WOTS blog, this blog will continue to stay up because all our chapter history/pictures, etc. are on it. Current meeting info will updated here, but this blog will not have the Paypal option or the most recent posts.
Greetings!As an existing member or past visitor to American Christian Fiction Writers WOTS chapter, I'd like to Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-20131010555622160342012-12-11T12:11:00.002-08:002012-12-11T12:16:02.142-08:00On the 13th Day of Christmas...Help Linda & Janice Spread The Word!--By Linda Kozar
We're doing a blog tour and need bloga-teers to host.
If you can, here's a great big hug from me and Janice (( )).
Then, at any time between December 12th and 23rd (dates inclusive),
post the picture above and the details below. That's it! Folks enter via
Twitter and Pinterest after that. Thanks bunches!
Spyglass Lane Mysteries
12 Cozy Mysteries of Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-40415833441684230402012-12-01T14:34:00.002-08:002012-12-01T14:34:44.907-08:00White Elephant Christmas Party 2012--OUR FAVORITE AWFUL BOOKS!
Mary Hamilton gets frazzled
If you missed the annual White Elephant Book Exchange Christmas party at my house this year, you missed a GREAT one!
The food was yummy, the people chummy and the books . . .scummy!
To the left, Mary Hamilton's face reflects the title of the mystery marvel she unwrapped: "The Frazzeled Female"
Annette O'Hare unwrapped THE BEST title of all time:
"Bedtime Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-20881425285920888022012-11-26T21:35:00.001-08:002012-11-26T21:35:29.849-08:00White Elephant Book Exchange Party!
Writers On The Storm and Guests
YOU are invited to our annual
White Elephant Book Exchange Christmas Party!
ON
Saturday, December 1st from 11:00 am-1:00 pm
at
Linda Kozar's home
Bring a:
Dish to share (in the breakfast or lunch category)
Suitable White Elephant Book gift-wrapped or in a gift bag with your name written on the "From" part of the gift tag. You'll Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-14153692380392129302012-11-15T16:12:00.001-08:002012-11-15T16:14:19.763-08:00Pictures of our November Meeting--Courtesy of our WOTS Photographer, Kathrese McKee
Tiff Coulter and Bethany McManus
Susan Cottrell
Doorprizes and Speaker Books/Instructional Material
Stacey Zink and Janetta Messmer
Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-19288139186610885832012-10-29T17:14:00.004-07:002012-10-29T17:14:49.898-07:00November 3rd Luncheon Meeting--Tiff Coulter!
Dear Writers On The Storm,
Our next meeting is THIS Saturday, November 3rd, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at Lupe Tortilla's. Our guest it TIFF COULTER!!! Check out her bio below.
Tiffany Coulter
For info on upcoming meetings, map to the restaurant, and industry news, please check our blog regularly: http://acfwwritersonthestorm.blogspot.com ;
$5/at door (funds speakers)
Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-1642081456687412242012-10-23T15:28:00.001-07:002012-10-23T15:28:22.421-07:00Beyond The Comfort Zone Winners--October 6th Writers On The Storm Meeting
Our "Beyond The Comfort Zone" First Place Winner, Carla Hoch holds the trophy that will be handed over to the next winner of the contest. We must have a rematch sometime in 2013!!!
Our "Beyond The Comfort Zone" Second Place winner, Kim Roy will no doubt be anxious to part with the Second Place trophy, a vintage toilet ashtray! Pictured here with our contest coordinator, Nancy Kimball. Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-31943318714611218632012-10-18T15:42:00.001-07:002012-10-18T15:43:26.876-07:00Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference
If you've never been to one of their conferences, here's your chance! They are offering a discount if ten or more people from our group attend.Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-37530555368490070672012-09-29T09:02:00.001-07:002012-09-29T09:02:42.933-07:00ACFW NEWS From Author Ginny Patrick Smith...
Fiction writers: Beginning on Monday, Oct 1, I will teach a 4-week online course called Creating Great Characters. The course is geared toward beginning and intermediate fiction writers, so some of you published authors might find it a bit too basic - or maybe not. :-) But if you know anyone who might benefit, please pass the information on to them.
This course is offered through American Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-11308221337617531262012-09-25T14:51:00.003-07:002012-09-25T14:51:40.204-07:00Beyond the Comfort Zone Contest Saturday, October 6th!Come locked and loaded to write on Saturday, October 6th. Member Nancy Kimball is leading a riveting contest for all those who dare enter. PRIZES!
Beyond the Comfort Zone. . .
Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-48644063988638042732012-09-10T13:06:00.001-07:002012-09-10T13:11:51.550-07:00First Time Primer--by Carla HochIf you're going to the upcoming ACFW Conference this year, or any other conference for that matter, you might want to take a look at some of these tips. Thanks Carla for putting these together--haha--and I'm glad you built on some of my tips. Good job!--Linda
First Timer Primer
If you are going to the ACFW conference, you may be freaking out a bit like I was
last year. I didn’t know Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-16898837323737120842012-08-12T14:18:00.003-07:002012-08-19T22:02:56.663-07:00And Our September Speaker is...
Think of the rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. Then mark your calendar and check your watch. Our next meeting's coming up faster than you think.
Same bat time, same bat channel. Lupe Tortilla's, The Woodlands, 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
This month featuring multi-published author/speaker:
September 8th--Leanna Ellis "I'm Late...I'm Late. Time Managment Skills For Writers" Being a busy Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-66624425677247896752012-07-24T16:57:00.002-07:002012-08-10T10:19:33.400-07:00Saturday, August 11th Author/Speaker--Rebecca Yauger
Mark your calendars for our next WOTS luncheon/workshop meeting, Saturday, August 11th featuring Author/Speaker
Becky Yauger. Her topic is "Attitude and the Social Media," something every author needs to know A LOT more about. Bring a notebook and a good appetite to Lupe Tortilla's.
LOOK WHO'S COMING
SO FAR:
1. Rebecca Yauger2. Martha Rogers3. Janice Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-60631936732097335382012-07-17T11:13:00.001-07:002012-07-17T11:17:08.277-07:00Gate Beautiful--July 19th, 2012, 12:00-2:00 CST 07/19 by Red River Radio | Blog Talk RadioGate Beautiful--July 19th, 2012, 12:00-2:00 CST 07/19 by Red River Radio | Blog Talk Radio
Two Writers On The Storm are hosts on this show! Linda Kozar and Carla Hoch. Hope you'll listen in and call to ask questions this Thursday! We'd love to hear from our peeps.
Guests include:
Amy Clipston--an award-winning author of Amish novels. (Host: Linda Kozar)
Jeanette Sharp--former WOTS member and Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-12489667420055039752012-07-07T15:51:00.001-07:002012-07-07T15:51:24.838-07:00Patriotic Flash Fiction Contest Winners
Annette O'Hare--First Place Winner
Nancy Kimball-2nd Place
Alene Dunn--4th Place
Lisa Gefrides--3rd Place
What fun we had on Saturday, July 7th!!! Our Patriotic Flash Fiction Contest had eight entries but a monumental amount of talent. We enjoyed each of every submission this year.
Look forward to information about our next contest--the Second Annual Category Five Writing Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-53910448909278086342012-05-12T16:08:00.001-07:002012-05-12T16:08:42.111-07:00May 12th, 2012 Meeting Pictures (Courtesy of our Chapter Photographer Kathrese McGee) --Enjoy!
YA Writer Laura Kurk with Author/Speaker Lynette Sowell
Author/Speaker Lynette Sowell
Nancy Kimball, Bethany Shaw McManus and Laura Kurk
Mama Rose (Linda's Mommy), Linda Kozar, Laura Kurk
Our marvelous writers!!!
Martha Rogers, President, Writers On The Storm Chapter
Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-3708037984375782892012-04-22T13:22:00.002-07:002012-07-15T16:38:32.777-07:00Our April WOTS Meeting Featured Author/Speaker Janice Hanna Thompson
Selling Books!
Drenda Thomas Richards and Janice Hanna Thompson
Author of over 80 Books, Janice Hanna Thompson
Annette O'Hare, (center) WOTS Treasurer
Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-40498357525952267152012-03-21T10:21:00.003-07:002012-03-21T10:28:07.187-07:00THE GREENLINERS to meet on April 4th
The Greenliners, a new critique group spearheaded by Writers On The Storm (American Christian Fiction Writers) chapter member Joanne Hillman, will meet every Wednesday at The Crossing Church, 6265 Shadowbend Place The Woodlands, Texas 77381 (281) 292-2909, from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
THE FIRST MEETING IS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4TH
BRING: Unless otherwise advised (depending on Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-90050218024451727052012-03-08T19:37:00.000-08:002012-03-08T19:37:13.861-08:00Our March 3rd Speaker Dorothy Love--Photos courtesty of our Chapter Photographer Kathrese McGee
Dorothy Love
From left: Charlotte Holt, Carla Hoch, Bethany McManus
Dorothy Love and Donna Pyle
Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-77325003620956193262012-03-01T11:47:00.001-08:002012-03-01T14:18:17.872-08:00OUR UPCOMING SPEAKERS
March 3rd--Dorothy Love
April 14th--Janice Thompson
May 12th--Lynette Sowell
June 2nd--Elizabeth Goddard
November 3rd--DiAnn Mills
Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-91285121217452786202012-02-28T06:06:00.002-08:002012-02-28T06:07:38.712-08:00THE GREENLINERS to meet!!!
If you've been looking for a good critique group, your search is over. One of our Writers On The Storm members, Joanne Hillman formed a brand spanking new group, tentatively meeting on Mondays from 9:30-11:30 AM at The Crossing Church on Shadowbend in The Woodlands, TX.
Want to be a part of this group? Just email Joanne Hillman at joannehillman@yahoo.com or leave a comment on this post. We Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-15049976685304938782012-02-09T13:46:00.000-08:002012-02-19T12:31:14.136-08:00Interested in Freelance Editing? Kathy Ide's Go-To Resources
Interesting in freelance editing? I send absolutely everyone who asks me to this woman, Kathy Ide. She's wonderful! But I've referred so many recently, Kathy forwarded the information and resources below. With her permission, I've posted it. Please take advantage of these opportunities if you are interested. Editing is a great way to generate extra income while working at home. Plus, you'll Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-76293741953647774862012-02-06T18:07:00.000-08:002012-02-06T18:07:07.826-08:00NEW Critique Group Forming in The Woodlands! Join now!Great News! One of our members, Joanne Hillman is starting a critique group that will meet weekly at The Crossing Church in The Woodlands.
If you are interested in joining, please email her at: joannehillman@yahoo.com and offer your preferences:
* Day of the week
* Time of day (morning, afternoon, evening)
The group will start up in March, so let her know right away. There's a lot of prep work Linda Kozarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372159327036786444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294405168082749432.post-83745156443918770042012-02-05T07:40:00.000-08:002012-02-05T07:57:10.175-08:00February 4th meeting with Teddy Levron (Pictures courtesy of Kathrese McGee)
Above: Teddy Levron, Our February 4th Speaker .
Below:Fresh faces at Writers On The Storm! Welcome!
Th
Chapter President Martha Rogers speaks to Chapter Member Carla Hoch
Teddy Levron, "Tips From a Marketing Guru"
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