Carolyn Readers Choice Award Finalists Announced

 

From the Carolyn Crew: Jennifer & Kaylene
as well as the rest of NTRW

CONGRATULATIONS to the following finalists in the 2023 Carolyn Readers' Choice Award

Best of luck in the final round.

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CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE - LOW HEAT

CHALLENGING THE CHEF by Shanna Hatfield

HER HOMETOWN COWBOY by LeAnne Bristow

THE BAKER’S BATTER by Jennifer Looft

THE COWBOY’S LOST FAMILY by Roxanne Snopek

THE FIREFIGHTER’S RESCUE by Anna Grace

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CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE - MED/HIGH HEAT

BOTH FINGERS CROSSED: A VEGAS ROMANCE by Anna Akire

BREAKING POINT: CHANDLER’S CHOICE by Carolotta Ardell

COMING HOME TO MAGNOLIA BAY by Babette De Jongh

DELAYED by Jessica Jayne

LUCKY’S LADIES by Katy Berritt

MY TRUE NORTH by Barbara Longley

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HISTORICAL ROMANCE

A RELUCTANT DEBUT by Teresa Sweeney

EARL OF GRIFFITH by Aubrey Wynn

PERSUADING THE EARL by Audrey Harrison

SINFULLY WED by Kathleen Ayers

THE MOONSTONE DUKE by Meara Platt

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ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

A WYLDER HOMECOMING by Evelyn Timidaiski

COLD SNAP by Toni Anderson

FATAL FALLOUT by Kaylea Cross

FRESH STARTS, DIRTY MONEY by Lynda Rees

GUARDING TEAGAN by Kaylea Cross

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SPECIALIZED ROMANCE

DASHER: THE CLAUS CLUB by Goergie Monroe

HEALING KISS by Amanda Uhl

LEOPOLD: THE LION’S DEN SERIES book 1 by Dania Voss

RINGS, RITUALS, AND ROCK AND ROLL: A LOVE STORY by Fenley Grant

YOU CAN DO MAGIC: CARNIVAL OF MYSTERIES by R.L. Merrill

 

May 2024 Meeting Information

 

Join us May 18 at 11AM via Zoom for Alessandra Torres

Authors and AI: What the Future Looks Like

AI can be scary for authors - but there are some exciting tools that it unlocks, ones that won't intrude on your creative process or your book's rights. In this presentation, a bestselling author (and CEO of an AI tech company) will share how she uses AI in her research, marketing, and editorial processes - and how you can best protect your IP while still benefiting from the latest advancements in technology.

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Alessandra (AR) Torre is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty romance and suspense novels. She is an Edgar Award nominee and has sold more than 3M copies of her books.

Since 2020, Alessandra has been the CEO of Authors AI, a company that uses artificial intelligence to aid in the editorial and book discovery process. In addition, Alessandra is the co-founder of Inkers Con, an annual events company for authors. 

 

April 2024 Meeting / Conference Information

 

Join us on April 6, 2024 for

Kaye Putnam

Presents

Elevate Your Brand

This program isn't just for romance writers!

Registration fees:

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Join us for an exclusive live workshop with Kaye Putnam, a renowned psychology-driven brand strategist who has revolutionized the way brands position themselves online. Specially tailored for the vibrant community of writers in Texas, this workshop is a rare opportunity to learn directly from a strategist who has successfully taught thousands of entrepreneurs through her online courses to build brands on truth, not fleeting trends.

Kaye’s unique approach to branding utilizes archetypes to define distinctive brand identities. She’ll empower you to position your brand effectively and build a compelling online marketing system that resonates with your target audience on a subconscious and emotional level. Whether you're looking to attract more readers or elevate your existing brand, Kaye’s insights will provide you with tools you need to captivate and grow your audience.

Don’t miss this chance to transform your brand and connect with your readers like never before.

March 2024 Meeting Information

 

Copyright and Contracts

Join USA Today Bestselling Author and lawyer Lauren Smith as she provides you an overview of what all authors need to know about copyrights, contracts, the role of agents, advance offers, trademarks and subsidiary rights. This workshop will benefit all writers, new and seasoned, as well as traditional and indie published authors.

February 2024 Meeting Information

 

Join us February 17, 2024 at 11AM via Zoom for

Penny Sansevieri

presenting

Market Your Book without Social Media

(Yes, you can!)

If you’ve been wondering how to market your book without social media, this class is for you.

There’s a new trend brewing – authors quitting social media in favor of more creative ways to market their books and spending more time writing new books. But can you really quit social media? You bet. You just must get creative in other ways and this class will show you how.

This class is jam-packed with ideas and whether you want to get off of social media entirely, you’ve never been on social media, or just go social media-lite, you’ll benefit from the great many ideas and tips you’ll learn in this session!

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Penny C. Sansevieri, Founder and CEO Author Marketing Experts, Inc., is a best-selling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. She is an Adjunct Professor teaching Self-Publishing for NYU. She is the author of 22 books, including From Book to Bestseller, How to Sell Your Books by the Truckload on Amazon, 5 Minute Book Marketing for Authors and How to Revise and Re-Release Your Book!

January 2024 Meeting Information

Join us January 20, 2024 at 11AM

via Zoom for

Marie Tuhart

presenting

A+ content on Amazon

If you want to learn about A+ content on Amazon, then this is for you. Marie Tuhart will lead you through what A+ content is, the different types of A+ content, how to create A+ content in Book Brush and Canva, and how to upload it to your Amazon account.

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Marie Tuhart is a multi-published author of hot contemporary romance for readers fascinated by approachable alpha males in and out of the bedroom. Marie’s fun, safe and sexy stories offer a captivating romantic escape in the arms of likeable characters who know which buttons to push and which are off limits.

Go on, embrace the temptation… 

https://www.marietuhart.com

December 2023 Meeting Information

JOIN US DECEMBER 16 at 11 AM

Join us for our annual holiday gathering at La Hacienda Ranch Restaurant in Colleyville Texas.​

Wear your ugly holiday sweater and bring a wrapped ornament to participate in our ornament exchange.