Dear Doris and Susan, Thanks so much for the informative, outstanding meeting last night! Great job! Gail Greenberg [Non-text portions of this message have...
Susan and Doris deserve all the stars they can get for that great program on small publishers -- lots of good, solid information. Aileen and Pat continue to...
This is a hilarious writing exercise given by an English professor to his writing class. It only takes a minute to read and it is worth a writer's time. Wayne ...
I was wondering if there was to be a critique group meeting before the Christmas party next month. One of the newer members asked me, and seeing how I'm...
Looking at art expands your horizons and nourishes your creativity. You might find a treasure to purchase and take home or a wonderful holiday gift for someone...
Wayne, If there is no contract, then all the woman gets by default is first North American serial rights. If she wants other rights, then she has to get them ...
Copyrights now cost $45, but if you register them online, it's only $35. However, I do not know how a group of illustrations is handled. When I've secured...
I shared this at the meeting Monday night, but want to shout it out to everyone. Vicki and I found out last week that GRANDPA FOR SALE made the Indiana State...
Well, I should've waited to share my good news. I just got an email telling me that my interview at Once Upon A Romance is up. If you're interested... ...
Hi all, There were many libraries destroyed during Hurricane Ike. I received the below message from one of our chapter members, Sheila Wyborny. Bridge City is...
Was asked to pass this on... One of the places in Galveston that was badly flooded by Hurricane Ike was Rosenberg Library. It's near downtown, where 10 to 12...
FYI: the Writer's League of Texas is holding their Editors and Agents Conference in Austin from June 26 - 28, 2009 Check their website for more info:...
Dear published authors & illustrators: We still need more participants in order for the SCBWI-Houston booth at TLA to be affordable. Last time the convention...
Here's a fun way to check your web presence! http://www.searchme.com Dotti Dotti Enderle * * * MAN IN THE MOON (Delacorte Press) "A worthwhile read with a...
Hi all, As you all know, we have on our website a Speakers Group tab. It lists the published members who would like to do school visits (or speak at other...
In case you haven't heard, Kathi Appelt's book, THE UNDERNEATH, has just been named a National Book Award finalist. I won't be surprised if it wins this, then...
Dear Millie, Samantha, Mary Ann, Dede, Thanks so much for your emails. I really appreciate it!! And MIllie, I had a few friends who had tried hard to get me...
For those of who missed the meeting on Monday, I announced that my picture book, No PIg's Brain Soup, Please!, which was a runner-up in the first ABCs Picture...
Hi All, I was sent this through TWU mail. Thought some might want to go, especially those living in the area. -Original Message----- From: Larson, Jeanette...
As some of you know, I've been working for National Geographic School Publishing since May on a physical science series. I was hired to work on the science in...
Congratulations to Dotti, Vicki and Gail. We all sure have a lot to be thankful for--and that brings me to some thank yous that are long overdue... Thank you...
Hi all, I have some good news and not so good news. The not so good news is that Susan Mitchell has stepped down as Assistant Regional Advisor for our chapter....
Those of you who remember Australian Jen McVeity and the wonderful presentations she did for us will want to know that her husband died suddenly while out...
Wow--there must be something in the air in Houston!! Congratulations to Gail, Dotti & Vicki, and Marianne. What a talented bunch of writers. Best, Sherry ...
I wanted to say that I enjoyed last night's meeting and getting to know a few of you. I found what Bobby Perry had to say very interesting - it got me...
