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  • 2023 HOME
    • 2023 PROGRAM
    • 2023 ATTENDING AUTHORS
    • 2023 VIRTUAL AUTHORS
    • 2023 LIVE POETRY
    • 2023 PANELS
    • 2023 SUNDAY EVENTS
  • MAP & INFO
  • Blog
  • About
  • CONTACT
  • Newsletter
  • 2022
    • 2022 Authors & Vendors
    • 2022 Event Schedule
    • 2022 MAP & PARKING INFO
    • Hotels Food Travel
  • 2021
    • 2021 SHOP
    • 2021 EVENT SCHEDULE
    • 2021 PANEL DISCUSSIONS
    • 2021 WORKSHOPS
    • 2021 EVENT PARTNERS
    • FOR KIDS
  • 2020 FEST
    • TWWBF 2020 SHOP
    • TWWBF 2020 EVENTS
    • SPECIAL THANKS 2020
  • E-Program 2019
  • Authors & Artists 2019
  • Special Thanks 2019
  • Text Only Info 2019
  • ORGS WE SUPPORT
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Pre-Orders for Our Featured Panelists

8/28/2023

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This year we are trying out pre-orders for some of our Featured Panelists. Please select the form under the author's image and fill it out. Don't forget to pick up your ticket for Saturday October 14th! GET TICKETS HERE
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Mariah Ankenman Pre-Order Form - Deadline September 20th
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Golden Angel Pre-Order Form
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Leslye Penelope Pre-Order Form 
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Maria Vale Pre-Order Form
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Mary E. Jung Pre-Order Form
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ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT YEAR SIX

8/21/2023

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As we get closer to year five - YAY FOR SO MANY AMAZING WOMEN AUTHORS - we want to give an announcement about year six. We will not be having The Write Women Book Fest in 2024. 

We have found it more and more difficult to plan our event in September and October. September so many mothers and grandmothers are very busy and we have a lot of women authors who fit those categories. And October is chock full of local book events - two of them we very much don't want to hinder in any way or make people choose, so we are moving our event to July. Now that we are indoors we don't have to worry about the summer heat and that means summer opened up as a possibility. We have not solidified a date yet, but it will be one of the last two weekends of July 2025. Due to the timeline being moved forward, and it taking a full year to plan this event, we are just moving straight into planning 2025 instead of rushing to plan 2024 and possibly not doing the best we can. We'd rather just take our time and keep leveling up and evolving the quality of the event.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in being a participating author, publishing professional, or book-related vendor please fill out this interest form and you will be notified FIRST when registration opens.
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2023 Book Fest Reader Event is October 14th

8/2/2023

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Love books? Meeting authors? Buying books for yourself or for gifts? Getting books signed?
Get your tickets for Saturday October 14th - an event where you can meet 100 women authors in a variety of genres from romance and fantasy to self-help, history, and spirituality. Your new favorite author could be at this event! Tickets are only $29. The event will be held at the Bowie Comfort Inn and Conference Center in Bowie, Maryland.

​https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-write-women-book-fest-author-expo-reader-event-tickets-572092844097
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Maryland Romance Writers Statement

7/25/2022

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This year the Maryland Romance Writers (MRW) will be in attendance with some of their membership authors. Due to the nature of the controversies surrounding Romance Writers of America (RWA) we wanted to post this statement from MRW:

One June 1, 2022, Maryland Romance Writers (MRW) submitted notification to Romance Writers of America (RWA) that its membership voted to disaffiliate from RWA as of July 1, 2022. References to RWA have been removed from MRW's website, and we are in the process of establishing ourselves as an independent non-profit organization in Maryland.

The mission of Maryland Romance Writers is to promote excellence in romantic fiction and advance the professional interests of career-focused romance writers through networking and advocacy, dissemination of information, professional education, and other appropriate activities, and to provide continuing support for writers within the publishing industry.

To learn more about MRW and how to become a member, visit their website.
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Fat Representation in Sci-Fi & Fantasy

3/28/2022

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We are continuing the conversation about fat representation in fiction! This edition is moderated by Mary Warren, author and founder of www.fatgirlsinfiction.com.

You can find her on TikTok @marywarrenwrites and Instagram @fatgirlsinfiction sharing the news about fat representation in books. ​
Mary Warren lives in central Illinois with her husband and 3 children. Her journey to seek out and encourage fat representation began after reading a book that had the fat representation she didn’t even know she needed. This spark inspired her to read as many fat main characters as she could. After a while, she became an activist for representation on tiktok under #fatgirlsinfiction and then founded fatgirlsinfiction.com a website dedicated to the books and authors featuring positive portrayals of fat characters. Since then,  she has kept reading and talking about fat girls. She is now also writing about fat girls. In March of 2022 she will be contributing to the anthology Curves and Magic. She is also working on a fat girl rom com all her own.
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Mary Warren

Participating Authors

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AK Mulford

AK Mulford is a bestselling fantasy author and former primatologist who swapped rehabilitating monkeys for writing novels in New Zealand.

Mulford is inspired to create diverse stories that transport readers to new realms of imagination, making them fall in love with fantasy for the first time, or, all over again.

She now lives in Wellington with her husband and two young human primates, hoarding more books than she could ever read and making ridiculous Tiktoks (@akmulfordauthor).

Alexis C. Maness
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​Alexis C. Maness is an adult fantasy author with a special place in her heart for dark stories. In her books, you can look forward to reading about plus-size and morally grey main characters who’ll make you swoon and maybe even root for them against your better judgment.
When she isn’t glued to her keyboard weaving words into something worth reading, you’ll most likely find her with a glass of sparkling wine in hand, falling in love with the villain of her latest dark romance read. 
She lives in San Diego with her bossy yet adorable cat, Satine, whose dedication to sitting in one spot for a long time is the main reason these stories have finally made it to you.
Keep up with Alexis’ latest releases on her socials:
TikTok
Instagram
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Sheena Boekweg

Sheena Boekweg grew up reading books with tree branches peeking over her shoulder. Her novels Glitch Kingdom and A Sisterhood of Secret Ambitions, both from Feiwel and Friends/Macmillan, feature fat positive girls with ambitions, love stories, and sometimes battle axes. She's also a contributor to Every Body Shines, a fat-positive anthology from Bloomsbury. Sheena believes that beauty is intrinsic and worth is unquestionable, and thinks you can't solve all problems with food, but it will always help. She is well loved by a tall man with a great beard, her three kids, and the world's most spoiled puppy. Visit her online at boekwegbooks.com, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @SheenaBoekweg.

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Continuing Conversations, Fat Representation in Fiction

2/13/2022

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We want to continue the discussion about fat representation in fiction. With this in mind author Cardyn Brooks, our Outreach Coordinator, moderates this Desirable Women of Color panel.

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The Write Women Book Fest
Continuing Conversations 
Fat Women in Fiction 
Desirable Women of Color 2022
With Moderator & Author Cardyn Brooks


Cardyn Brooks
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TWITTER & INSTAGRAM  @CardynBpresents
Cardyn Brooks on Amazon, Facebook, Goodreads, SheWrites, Smashwords, Tumblr 
Cardyn Brooks, outreach coordinator for The Write Women Book Fest, is a reading fiend, compulsive writer, swim enthusiast, and inventor. She created the "Trope Spin" and "Literary Canon Fodder" book review columns for MediaDiversified.org, and riffs on bookish topics on BlerdyBingeReader.blogspot.com. She's reviewed books for InDtale.com and currently reviews books for RomanceDailyNews.com. She writes edgier erotic fiction as C. X Brooks (in which the X honors her enslaved ancestors who were forbidden by law to learn to read and write). Her most recent title is When She's on Top by C. X Brooks, published by BlackOpalBooks.com.

Participating Authors
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Shai August is a country girl with a big imagination, more than a touch of wanderlust and a never-ending desire to live in both an RV traveling the world and a library. Her love language is words of affirmation followed by books, bacon, and bourbon. She's a born and bred Louisiana native, but has lived in ten states and visited forty-two. She is fluent in English, sarcasm, and memes. Her goal is to write face-paced, character driven paranormal fiction for women of color. 

Pamela D. Beverly is the author of the contemporary romance novels Relations and The Love Labyrinth, as well as a children's picture book, What if an Octopus Followed Me Home? She writes about down-to-earth characters with regular jobs and lives, attempting to live and love through it all. Her latest, a novella, is titled, A Type of Hunger. You can find her at pameladbeverly.com

Delaney Diamond is the USA Today Bestselling Author of sensual and passionate romance novels. She reads romance novels, mysteries, thrillers, and a fair amount of nonfiction. When she’s not busy reading or writing, she’s in the kitchen trying out new recipes, dining at one of her favorite restaurants, or traveling to an interesting locale. To get sneak peeks, notices of sale prices, and find out about new releases, join her mailing list. And enjoy free stories on her website at delaneydiamond.com.

For Carla de Guzman there is always something new to share with the world through her art and her writing in order to give her readers maximum amounts of kilig. She believes that every person needs a safe space, and she hopes her books provide that too. She is part of #romanceclass, an online community of writers, readers and creators of Filipino romance in English, and will always say yes to a cafe invite. 

Jamie Pope is an award-winning romance writer, teacher and boot-buying addict who sometimes goes by the names of Sugar Jamison and Ginger Jamison. When she isn't juggling her split personalities, you can find her hanging out on social media or at authorjamiepope.com 
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Links

12/14/2021

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2022 EVENTBRITE FREE TICKET

HOME for The Write Women Book Fest
Instagram - @thewritewomenbookfest
Facebook - The Write Women Book Fest
Twitter - @thewritewomenpub
Salon Group Instagram -  @writewomenpub
Facebook Writing Salon Group (private group, must request to join) - The Write Women Network
Our YouTube Stardust Productions - which has past workshops, interviews, panels, and virtual events

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Last Minute Book and Wine Pairing Gift Guide by Book and Wine Lovers Marketing

12/13/2021

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Stephanie Rabell with Book and Wine Lovers Marketing has some suggestions for last minute gifts for the book lover in your life!

1. Can You Hear Us Now? by Cheryl Benton 
Wine Pairing: Wolffer Estates’ Summer in a Bottle Rosé. This tastes exactly how summer would taste; fruity, fresh, and refreshing.
 
2.  The Eves by Grace Sammon 
Wine Pairing: Vodka all the way! Grey Goose is my favorite vodka, it is extremely smooth and delicious!
 
3. Thine Eyes of Mercy (Birth of the Fae Book Two) by Danielle Orsino 
Wine Pairing: Bodega Aleanna’s El Enemigo Malbec. This wine is rich, concentrated, and full-bodied with flavors of spice, blackberry, black cherry, and pepper.
 
4.  Sledgehammer (Dirty Boys Do It Better Book Two) by Jc Jaye
Wine Pairing: WeldWerks Brewing Co. Juicy Bits IPA Beer. Nothing to say, but juicy!
 
5.  Ignite (The Terrible Love Memoirs) by Marie Whishert 
Wine Pairing: 7 Deadly Wine 7 Deadly Zins; it's a Zinfandel, medium bodied.
 
6. Champagne Widows by Rebecca Rosenberg 
Wine Pairing: Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne. The perfect and only choice to drink while reading this book.
 
7.  The Secret of Jaipur by Alka Joshi
Wine Pairing: Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d’Asti. Sweet and delicious. Notes of peaches, candied ginger; goes excellent with Indian food, especially lamb curry.
 
8. The Best of No Small Thing and Mindful Meditations  by Deborah Hawkins 
Wine Pairing: Stag’s Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2017. Includes blackberry, blueberry, and hints of walnut. Overall, a lovely, bold flavor.
 
9.  The Stakes Of Faking It by Joanne Rock 
Wine Pairing: La Marca Prosecco.  This wine has fruity flavors with a sweet and refreshing finish.
 
10.  My Christmas Wish by Jeannie Moon 
Wine Pairing: Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio is a nice dry white wine with an aromatic aroma and extreme versatility.

Last Minute Bookish Stocking Stuffer Ideas

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  1. Martini Wisdom Series by Cheryl Benton and Roni Jenkins
  2. Bookish t-shirts from Piper + Ivy (use code “INSTA15” for 15% off)
  3. A book sweater from A Book In A Sweater
  4. Book marks made by @crafting_mama_ on Instagram
  5. Stocking Stuffers: A Christmas Romance Anthology by Shanna Swenson

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If you are looking for "book buzz" and for your book to get the exposure it deserves; Book and Wine Lovers will gladly assist you. Mention code “5FREEGG” to receive 5 free extra stops on your Book Tour.
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Welcome EC Poetry and Prose

11/29/2021

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We are excited to announce that EC Poetry and Prose will be partnering with The Write Women Book Fest 2022! The group was a big presence at this year's festival and we know they'll add something special to next year's event. We want to thank Patti Ross "little pi" and Terri Simon for doing such an amazing job this year!

To learn more about EC Poetry and Prose visit their website HERE
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Aressa Williams, Our Poet Laureate

11/29/2021

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We were happy to announce this year that Aressa V. Williams is our Poet Laureate. She has closed out the book fest with a poem since the first year and this year she wrote a poem just for us! We are so honored and happy to have her energy and talents as part of what makes our festival special.

September 9, 2021
The Write Women’s Book Fest

The Write Women’s yearly call
Invites eminent word-crafters
Authors, editors, publishers
Diverse literary drafters


Marietta House enchantmentLuscious lawns and rolling hills
Scribes’ choose on-site or virtual
They fellowship, network, make deals


The book festival validatesCreatives showcase word-wares
Memoirs, fiction, poetry, more
Cogent, poignant messages to share


The Write Women’s Book Fest excels
Wordsmith marketplace, writers’ guild
Creatives celebrate word-art
The founder’s noble dream fulfilled



By Aressa V. Williams
 The Write Women’s Book Fest Poet Laureate

Aressa Verdell Williams, a retired DC Public School teacher and a retired Assistant Professor of English at Anne Arundel Community College, is also a teacher consultant, creative writing presenter, and poet. Professor Aressa is an active member of Pen in Hand, Poetry X Hunger, and Poetry Nation. Equally important, the poet accepted the new role as a Literary Leader for the Prince Georges County Arts and Humanities Council.
 
In the sixth grade, the aspiring message-maker wrote her first book of poems to earn a Girl Scout badge for Creative Writing.  Today, Aressa has three self-published books, entitled Soft Shadows, The Penny Finder, and the most recent Pancakes & Chocolate Milk.  Her inspiring poems strike universal notes about family, friends, resilience, and hope.  Aressa believes that poems are word snapshots of our experiences. Moreover, she defines poetry as word music.
 
The word-weaver enjoys walking at School House Pond, journaling, and interpreting dreams.  Other interests are reading short stories, posing poll questions, and sky-watching.  A good day for Aressa includes morning meditation, afternoon tea, and if possible, a nap.  The poetess is the proud mother of Aaron Coley and grateful grandmother of Aressa Coley.
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