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July 1, 2012
For NZ Writers: RWNZ August Writing Workshop Press Release
I received this press release from RWNZ and thought it would be of interest to local authors. I've attended previous RWNZ workshops/conferences and always found them good value, so check the details out to see if it might suit you.
This press release is specifically for the Friday workshop. For the full conference schedule, head over to the RWNZ website. You can attend either or both.
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Fiction-writing Dummy No LongerA Day with Randy Ingermanson (The Snowflake Guy)Calling all writers. It's time to learn how to get that inner novel into print.Romance Writers of New Zealand is bringing Randy Ingermanson, the author of six novels and the bestselling book, Writing Fiction for Dummies, to New Zealand to present a full-day workshop. This will take place on Friday, August 24, from 9am to 5pm at Auckland's Crowne Plaza Hotel. Writers of all genres are welcome and encouraged to hear this world-class speaker guide them on the path to creating successful commercial fiction. The workshop consists of five sessions: Building Great Characters; Story Architecture; The Snowflake Method; Writing the Perfect Scene (divided into two parts); finishing with analyzing the popular book The Hunger Games.Affectionately known as ‘America’s Mad Professor of Fiction Writing’, Randy’s passion is teaching people how to organize their writing lives, how to create fiction, and how to market that fiction to the reading public. The award winning writer says,“Great organization keeps you productive. Great creative skill will sell you to the publisher. Great marketing will sell you to the reader.”Most people believe they have a novel in them waiting to be written and after spending a day with Randy that dream could become reality.For more details and early bird discount bookings before July 13 go to http://www.romancewriters.co.nzThere are concessions for members of NZSA, KiwiWrite4Kids, SFFANZ and NZ Writers Guild.
Romance Writers of New Zealand Inc is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in romance writing and the romance genre, helping writers become published and establish careers by providing networking, support, information and resources.
BIORandy Ingermanson is the author of six novels and the bestselling book WRITING FICTION FOR DUMMIES. He is known around the world as “the Snowflake Guy” in honor of his wildly popular Snowflake method of designing a novel. Randy has a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of California at Berkeley and still works half-time as a scientist for a biotechnology company in San Diego. He publishes the free monthly Advanced Fiction Writing E-zine, with over 30,000 subscribers and sits on the advisory board of American Christian Fiction Writers. Randy lives in southern Washington State with his wife and daughters and three surly cats. Visit his web site at http://www.AdvancedFictionWriting.com
This press release is specifically for the Friday workshop. For the full conference schedule, head over to the RWNZ website. You can attend either or both.
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Fiction-writing Dummy No LongerA Day with Randy Ingermanson (The Snowflake Guy)Calling all writers. It's time to learn how to get that inner novel into print.Romance Writers of New Zealand is bringing Randy Ingermanson, the author of six novels and the bestselling book, Writing Fiction for Dummies, to New Zealand to present a full-day workshop. This will take place on Friday, August 24, from 9am to 5pm at Auckland's Crowne Plaza Hotel. Writers of all genres are welcome and encouraged to hear this world-class speaker guide them on the path to creating successful commercial fiction. The workshop consists of five sessions: Building Great Characters; Story Architecture; The Snowflake Method; Writing the Perfect Scene (divided into two parts); finishing with analyzing the popular book The Hunger Games.Affectionately known as ‘America’s Mad Professor of Fiction Writing’, Randy’s passion is teaching people how to organize their writing lives, how to create fiction, and how to market that fiction to the reading public. The award winning writer says,“Great organization keeps you productive. Great creative skill will sell you to the publisher. Great marketing will sell you to the reader.”Most people believe they have a novel in them waiting to be written and after spending a day with Randy that dream could become reality.For more details and early bird discount bookings before July 13 go to http://www.romancewriters.co.nzThere are concessions for members of NZSA, KiwiWrite4Kids, SFFANZ and NZ Writers Guild.
Romance Writers of New Zealand Inc is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in romance writing and the romance genre, helping writers become published and establish careers by providing networking, support, information and resources.
BIORandy Ingermanson is the author of six novels and the bestselling book WRITING FICTION FOR DUMMIES. He is known around the world as “the Snowflake Guy” in honor of his wildly popular Snowflake method of designing a novel. Randy has a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of California at Berkeley and still works half-time as a scientist for a biotechnology company in San Diego. He publishes the free monthly Advanced Fiction Writing E-zine, with over 30,000 subscribers and sits on the advisory board of American Christian Fiction Writers. Randy lives in southern Washington State with his wife and daughters and three surly cats. Visit his web site at http://www.AdvancedFictionWriting.com
June 29, 2012
Friday Book Club
...posting on Saturday NZ time. What are you reading and loving this week?
Have a great weekend everyone!
Have a great weekend everyone!
June 28, 2012
Wild Invitation
...is the title of the Psy/Changeling anthology releasing March next year. This anthology will include two previously published novellas:
Beat of Temptation (Nate & Tamsyn)Stroke of Enticement (Zach & Annie)
and two brand new novellas. More info to come!
(The two new novellas will also be available later as separate ebooks.)
Beat of Temptation (Nate & Tamsyn)Stroke of Enticement (Zach & Annie)
and two brand new novellas. More info to come!
(The two new novellas will also be available later as separate ebooks.)
June 21, 2012
Photos!
Prague - View from the Charles BridgeI just uploaded ten new travel photos (from Hungary, Austria, & the Czech Republic) into a Facebook album. You can view them by clicking this link! (Scroll down for the newest images). Hope you enjoy. :-)
June 20, 2012
Czech Republic
Greetings from Prague everyone! I hope you're all having a great week. :-) I climbed the twisting staircase up the tower of a medieval church today - my legs are aching, but the view was worth it!
June 15, 2012
Friday Book Club
...now open!
Photos!
Some photos from my travels as promised!
Lara Adrian & I at our German publishing house, Lyx.
Some beautiful wings spotted by Lara Adrian's lovely husband, John, in a window ad in Dortmund.
Outside the Love Letter Convention in Berlin (too adorable not to take a photo!)
Berlin: Part of the Berlin Wall that's still standing. Different artistic works cover each segment.
Warsaw, Poland: Wilanow Palace
Berlin: Love Letter Convention - Impromptu Signing!
Krakow, Poland: Shot of chandelier in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Each of the "crystal" links is actually made of rock salt. One of the most amazing places I've ever seen.
Lara Adrian & I at our German publishing house, Lyx.
Some beautiful wings spotted by Lara Adrian's lovely husband, John, in a window ad in Dortmund.
Outside the Love Letter Convention in Berlin (too adorable not to take a photo!)
Berlin: Part of the Berlin Wall that's still standing. Different artistic works cover each segment.
Warsaw, Poland: Wilanow Palace
Berlin: Love Letter Convention - Impromptu Signing!
Krakow, Poland: Shot of chandelier in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Each of the "crystal" links is actually made of rock salt. One of the most amazing places I've ever seen.
June 12, 2012
Hello from Warsaw
I had an absolutely amazing time in Germany! Thank you to all of you who came to the events, and to the lovely staff at the stores that hosted us, as well as the fantastic organizers of the Love Letter Convention.
Many of you met my mom, who is traveling with me, and she thought you were all wonderful. :-)
A special shout-out to my signing partner, Lara Adrian, and her wonderful husband, as well as our Lyx publicist, Christina. We had the best time together!! I'd tour with you all again in a heartbeat.
Hopefully I'll have time to post some photos from the tour tomorrow (fingers crossed!). Tonight, I'm in Poland. I'm looking forward to exploring Warsaw tomorrow!
Also, I've had a couple more interviews go live this week. Hope you enjoy!
Supernatural SnarkRuby's Reads
And last but not least, check out this romantic and adorable Kiss of Snow wedding cake topper! I love it!
Many of you met my mom, who is traveling with me, and she thought you were all wonderful. :-)
A special shout-out to my signing partner, Lara Adrian, and her wonderful husband, as well as our Lyx publicist, Christina. We had the best time together!! I'd tour with you all again in a heartbeat.
Hopefully I'll have time to post some photos from the tour tomorrow (fingers crossed!). Tonight, I'm in Poland. I'm looking forward to exploring Warsaw tomorrow!
Also, I've had a couple more interviews go live this week. Hope you enjoy!
Supernatural SnarkRuby's Reads
And last but not least, check out this romantic and adorable Kiss of Snow wedding cake topper! I love it!
June 7, 2012
Friday Book Club
Time to talk books! What are you reading and loving this week?
Interviews & Comments
Hello from Cologne everyone! It's a public holiday in Germany today, so I have a rest day. I'm planning to finish going over the final page proofs of Archangel's Storm...though I might pop out to buy some delicious eats. :-)
I've had a number of interviews go live over the past week - here are some links for your reading pleasure!
The Book Pushers All About Romance Romance Books ForumGalaxy Books
Some of my recent interviews have/had backlist (ie. not including Tangle of Need) book giveaways attached, but they may be/have been limited to the US/Canada. But I haven't forgotten about the rest of you! Once I get back home, we'll be doing some worldwide backlist book giveaways. :-)
Also, a heads-up about comments. If the comments on a post go over 200, they don't display when you open the post to read it. But, if you click on the link at the bottom right of the post, showing the number of comments, a pop up will come up that'll allow you to click through to the next set of comments. Hopefully that makes sense!
I've had a number of interviews go live over the past week - here are some links for your reading pleasure!
The Book Pushers All About Romance Romance Books ForumGalaxy Books
Some of my recent interviews have/had backlist (ie. not including Tangle of Need) book giveaways attached, but they may be/have been limited to the US/Canada. But I haven't forgotten about the rest of you! Once I get back home, we'll be doing some worldwide backlist book giveaways. :-)
Also, a heads-up about comments. If the comments on a post go over 200, they don't display when you open the post to read it. But, if you click on the link at the bottom right of the post, showing the number of comments, a pop up will come up that'll allow you to click through to the next set of comments. Hopefully that makes sense!
