Welcome to the 2022 The Write Women Book Fest Event Page!
Seating is first come, no reservations or tickets required but we've grown this year so be prepared for it to maybe be a little crowded. It's a good problem to have, but we want to set the expectation.
WHERE are the places listed? Try our MAP page.
Last minute cancellations OR TIME CHANGES may occur. We will do our best to keep you informed.
STORYTIMES IN THE KIDS' TENT
12:30-1:00
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Author Angela Dale Storytime
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1:30-2:00
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Mermaid Storytime with Author Cheryl W. Brooks
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3:00-3:30
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Drag Queen Storytime with D'Manda Martini
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4:00-4:30
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Firefighter Storytime with Firefighter Robin Jones
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CONFERENCE ROOM
12:15-12:45
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Write Journeys with Donna Knutson
You Can Write Your Book: Did you get stuck trying to write your book? Write Journeys Can Help! Writing Coach and Book Editor Donna Knutson will give a 15-minute quick chat with tips on how you can make your dream of writing your book come true. If you've wanted to write your story, but just couldn't get started; if fear and doubt caused you to get stuck; or, if you started, then stopped and just couldn't begin again, please come and chat. Let's see how we can get you working toward your dream. |
1:00-1:30
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Dr. Ophera Davis
Excerpts from Mississippi Black Women Experiences after Hurricane Katrina: Inspiring Stories the Media Missed My book brings the voices of Overlooked Hurricane Katrina survivors who are Mississippi Black Women to the forefront because their stories have never been investigated or analyzed and it describes and analysis their resilience and recovery after the disaster. www.opheraadavis.com |
1:45-2:15
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Amy L. Bernstein
Revealing Character Through Dialogue Author, journalist, speechwriter, and playwright Amy L. Bernstein will lead a thirty-minute interactive workshop highlighting essential tips and tricks for putting words in your characters' mouths that bring them to life, set them apart, and keep readers engaged. This workshop was a smash hit on best-selling author Alessandra Torre's First Draft Friday podcast. |
2:45-3:45
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Mark Leslie Lefebvre with Draft2Digital - EVENT PARTNER SUPPORTING AUTHORS
Draft2Digital Self-Publishing Platform Overview and Q&A Mark Leslie Lefebvre with Draft2Digtial will be tell us all about the basics of using Draft2Digitial for your self-publishing needs. Get those questions ready because D2D really does a lot of amazing things to make life a little easier for the indie and self-publisher! |
CENTRAL STAGE & POETRY
12:00 Opening of Fest - Introducing Heather and Cardyn - The Occasion
12:30 Introduction - Patti Ross aka "little pi"
EC Poetry and Prose Collective (Who are We)
1:20 Announcements
1:30 Janet Walenta
1:50 Jazz Poetry played
2:00 Terri Simon
2:20 Announcements
2:30 Patrice Smith
2:50 Jazz Poetry played...
3:00 Patti Ross and Kari Martindale (30 minute set)
3:30 Announcements
3:40 Jaqueline Adams
3:50 Diane Wilbon Parks
4:05 Angela Dale
4:15 Zorina Exie
4:40 Aressa Williams - TWWBF Poet Laureate
4:50 Goodbye's (Heather and Cardyn)
12:30 Introduction - Patti Ross aka "little pi"
EC Poetry and Prose Collective (Who are We)
1:20 Announcements
1:30 Janet Walenta
1:50 Jazz Poetry played
2:00 Terri Simon
2:20 Announcements
2:30 Patrice Smith
2:50 Jazz Poetry played...
3:00 Patti Ross and Kari Martindale (30 minute set)
3:30 Announcements
3:40 Jaqueline Adams
3:50 Diane Wilbon Parks
4:05 Angela Dale
4:15 Zorina Exie
4:40 Aressa Williams - TWWBF Poet Laureate
4:50 Goodbye's (Heather and Cardyn)
WRITING SALON BUILDING
This is a cozy space in the outbuilding by the house that was once the homeowner's law office.
What is a writing or literary salon? Find the answer HERE.
This is a cozy space in the outbuilding by the house that was once the homeowner's law office.
What is a writing or literary salon? Find the answer HERE.
12:15-12:45
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K.R. Raye
Goal Setting Your Way to Publication Author, screenwriter, and marketer K. R. Raye will give a thirty-minute workshop on setting goals to reach your publication dreams. |
1:30-2:00
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Britt DeLaney / L.E. DeLano
Get Unstuck and Get It Done! Do you have a great idea for a book, but don't have much more than a few scattered pages? Do you have a half-dozen half-finished manuscripts languishing on your hard drive? Do you second-guess and edit yourself in a vicious circle? Do you struggle to find writing time or motivation? Award-winning author L.E. DeLano has the tips and tricks to get you through your writing slump. |
2:15-2:45
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Words by Stacie Seidl
Love Yourself More: Writing Prompts for Beginners Author Stacie Seidl will be giving a thirty minute workshop using writing prompts to help guide you on your journey to self love. Learn how to rewire your brain and deepen your connection with yourself. |
3:00-3:30
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I Choose Me by Dr. Tanya Powell
Women and Mental Health In my memoir: I Choose Me, I explore the various myths women have been told since childhood about sex, marriage, abortion, love, and children. The story presents the notion to women, “What if you choose yourself?” Women are told to wait to be asked for marriage. Society tells wives to eat last and feed their husbands first. Our mothers teach us that a good mother puts her children before herself, but what if you put yourself first? Are you a bad person, mother, and wife? |
3:45-4:15
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Carolyn Wilson
You Are More Than An Author - Embrace The Power of You, Your Book and Your Story 5x Best Selling Author & Award Winning Filmmaker - Carolyn Wilson will give a 30 min mini-workshop on how and what indie authors can do with their books on and off the shelves that reaches and impacts the masses. linktr.ee/carolynwilson |
4:20-4:50
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Jamala Murray Arland
How to successfully crowd fund your book project on Kickstarter Author Jamala Arland will share tips for crowd funding your book project, based on her experience successfully raising $10,000 to fund the hybrid publishing process of her book, Just Beyond Imagination, A Tale of Love, Child Loss and Friendship (available on Etsy). https://linktr.ee/whatwouldjasperdo |
MARYLAND ROMANCE WRITERS PANEL DISCUSSIONS - AT THE MRW TENT
12:15
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Nora Roberts is my heroine… and Beverly Jenkins… and don’t forget Julia Quinn. A discussion of best-selling romance writers (besides ourselves) we love to read.
PANELISTS: MC Vaughan, Nancy C. Weeks, Mary K Tilghman, Nancy Yeager, Lang Johnson |
1:15
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World Building—Escape into the past, the future or fantasy worlds in these books. Building the world—past, present or future—that our characters live in and our readers escape to.
PANELISTS: E. Elizabeth Watson, Alyssa Roberts, L. Penelope, Christi Barth |
2:15
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Romantic tropes: story lines we all love in a romance novel. Small town, second chances, secret baby, forbidden love, rags to riches, friend to lover. What’s your favorite?
PANELISTS: Christi Barth, L. Penelope, E. Elizabeth Watson, MC Vaughan, MK Hale |
3:15
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Heart pounding and heart stopping—romantic suspense. Not only do they have to fall in love, these characters have to save the world.
PANELISTS: Lang Johnson, Nancy Yeager, Nancy C. Weeks, Aria Wyatt |
4:15
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A good hero is hard to find or… a hard hero is good to find. Make us swoon with male main characters who are strong and brave and hot.
PANELISTS: Christi Barth, MK Hale, Aria Wyatt, Alyssa Roberts |
VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS
Links to the presentations will be added as they come in!
We love virtual events because they are SO ACCESSIBLE to SO MANY PEOPLE!
Links to the presentations will be added as they come in!
We love virtual events because they are SO ACCESSIBLE to SO MANY PEOPLE!
Josh Floyd with IngramSpark
EVENT SUPPORTING PARTNER
Coming after the book in-person event.
https://www.ingramspark.com/
TBA
EVENT SUPPORTING PARTNER
Coming after the book in-person event.
https://www.ingramspark.com/
TBA
Tara Cremin with Kobo Writing Life
EVENT SUPPORTING PARTNER
Kobo Writing Life Basics
Would you like to know what you need to get started publishing with Kobo Writing Life? This video with Tara Cremin will help set you on the right path. Tara Cremin Director, Kobo Writing Life (Eng) at Rakuten Kobo Inc.
We want to thank Kobo Writing Life for sponsoring The Write Women Network in support of The Write Women Book Fest 2022.
EVENT SUPPORTING PARTNER
Kobo Writing Life Basics
Would you like to know what you need to get started publishing with Kobo Writing Life? This video with Tara Cremin will help set you on the right path. Tara Cremin Director, Kobo Writing Life (Eng) at Rakuten Kobo Inc.
We want to thank Kobo Writing Life for sponsoring The Write Women Network in support of The Write Women Book Fest 2022.
Modern Design Paper Co.
Inspiration Strikes Anywhere: How to Take Useful Notes on the Go
Inspiration Strikes Anywhere: How to Take Useful Notes on the Go
A 15 minute workshop on quickly but clearly taking notes that can be referenced later. www.moderndesignpaper.com
Author K. McCoy
Reading - A Dove's Cry
Author K. McCoy will read a 15 minute excerpt from their Women's Fiction novel, A Dove's Cry. A Dove's Cry is a not so normal church romance about what happens when a Preacher's Kid falls in love - just before his dreams of becoming a rapper take flight. www.authorkmccoy.com
Tanerra Willis - The Amazing Corner
Why Women Must Write: Why We Must Tell Our Stories
I am a 44 year old black woman who has gone through many of life's journeys alone, figuring them out as I go. Having successfully navigated poverty, infertility, poor school systems, and a career I would like to use my voice and experiences to empower others. 20 minutes
In Retrospect Writing Services
How to Make Publicity Work for Authors
How to Make Publicity Work for Authors PR Coach and Publicist Lilian Sue will be giving a forty five minute workshop to talk about why mindset is crucial to PR success, and how positioning can help you build the right strategy to get in front of the right audiences and international media to help you achieve your goals of being a global industry leader. www.inretrospectwritingservices.com
Danielle M. Orsino
Author Image Tips
Your headshot is a must have for getting interviews and podcast some tips on what not to do and how to do it right!
Author of the Birth of the Fae series & deemed "the new Fabio of Fantasy" for starring on the cover of her fantasy series, Danielle M. Orsino will be giving tips on the necessity of the author's calling card in this digital age - the headshot. www.Birthofthefae.com
The Write Services
Flexible Planning: Maximize Your Time and Strive for Your Goals
I'm Audrey Hughey, creator of The Ultimate Authorship Planner and the yearly dated Author's Planner. In this class, I'll share my top tools, tips, and techniques you can use to maximize your time for writing, publishing, and reaching more readers. www.thewriteservices.com
L.C. SON
Diversity in Fantasy
Author L.C. Son will discuss how to create and include diverse characters in fantasy and paranormal romance settings. This session is perfect for authors hoping to steer clear of stereotypical nuances while creating engaging, fantastical characters readers will enjoy.
Mornike Euba Oyenusi
Authenticity Matters: Ensuring an Authentic Voice in Your Writing
Author Morenike Euba Oyenusi will be giving a virtual workshop to explain the importance of paying attention to background details in your writing. Learn some tips to ensure the authenticity of your writing. www.paradiserestoredpublishing.com
Inspiration Strikes Anywhere: How to Take Useful Notes on the Go
Inspiration Strikes Anywhere: How to Take Useful Notes on the Go
A 15 minute workshop on quickly but clearly taking notes that can be referenced later. www.moderndesignpaper.com
Author K. McCoy
Reading - A Dove's Cry
Author K. McCoy will read a 15 minute excerpt from their Women's Fiction novel, A Dove's Cry. A Dove's Cry is a not so normal church romance about what happens when a Preacher's Kid falls in love - just before his dreams of becoming a rapper take flight. www.authorkmccoy.com
Tanerra Willis - The Amazing Corner
Why Women Must Write: Why We Must Tell Our Stories
I am a 44 year old black woman who has gone through many of life's journeys alone, figuring them out as I go. Having successfully navigated poverty, infertility, poor school systems, and a career I would like to use my voice and experiences to empower others. 20 minutes
In Retrospect Writing Services
How to Make Publicity Work for Authors
How to Make Publicity Work for Authors PR Coach and Publicist Lilian Sue will be giving a forty five minute workshop to talk about why mindset is crucial to PR success, and how positioning can help you build the right strategy to get in front of the right audiences and international media to help you achieve your goals of being a global industry leader. www.inretrospectwritingservices.com
Danielle M. Orsino
Author Image Tips
Your headshot is a must have for getting interviews and podcast some tips on what not to do and how to do it right!
Author of the Birth of the Fae series & deemed "the new Fabio of Fantasy" for starring on the cover of her fantasy series, Danielle M. Orsino will be giving tips on the necessity of the author's calling card in this digital age - the headshot. www.Birthofthefae.com
The Write Services
Flexible Planning: Maximize Your Time and Strive for Your Goals
I'm Audrey Hughey, creator of The Ultimate Authorship Planner and the yearly dated Author's Planner. In this class, I'll share my top tools, tips, and techniques you can use to maximize your time for writing, publishing, and reaching more readers. www.thewriteservices.com
L.C. SON
Diversity in Fantasy
Author L.C. Son will discuss how to create and include diverse characters in fantasy and paranormal romance settings. This session is perfect for authors hoping to steer clear of stereotypical nuances while creating engaging, fantastical characters readers will enjoy.
Mornike Euba Oyenusi
Authenticity Matters: Ensuring an Authentic Voice in Your Writing
Author Morenike Euba Oyenusi will be giving a virtual workshop to explain the importance of paying attention to background details in your writing. Learn some tips to ensure the authenticity of your writing. www.paradiserestoredpublishing.com