Luncheon Raises
over $2,000 for
Literacy!
The Reader's Luncheon to benefit Oregon Literacy was a great success. Authors and readers alike enjoyed speaker Suzanne Macpherson, a wonderful buffet lunch, and the raffling of baskets. Over $2,000 was raised for literacy and will be presented by check at a Rose City Romance Writers meeting. Visit the Gallery to see pictures of the event.
May 9th - Powell's
Books, Beaverton
Romance Event
Rose City Romance Writers authors as well as others in the Pacific Northwest will be signing their books at Powell's Books in Beaverton, as part of their special Romance Event.
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MAY 10th

LISA JACKSON and NANCY BUSH
Making it to the Top – Q&A with bestselling authors
Ever wondered how someone becomes a bestseller? Does it happen over night? How hard do you have to work to get there? What about staying there? These two sisters consistently hit the bestseller lists with their novels. This is your chance to ask them questions about the business, and to get insider tips on making it to the top. With over 30 years of publishing behind them, and 150 books, they have the experience and the knowledge to share with you. This is a moderated Q&A session that is not to be missed.
| RITA FINALIST! |
Congratulations to STEPHANIE ROWE who is a finalist for the RITA in the Paranormal category for her book HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME HOT.
| Golden Heart FINALISTS! |
Congratulations to DARCY BURKE for finaling in the Regency Historical category with her manuscript GLORIUS.
Congratulations to KRISTINA MCMORRIS AND LINDA YOSHIDA for finaling in the Novel with Romantic Elements category with their manuscript FLAHERTY'S CROSSING.
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WELCOME |
We are the Portland, Oregon chapter of Romance Writers of America. Our mission is to educate, support, and mentor published and unpublished members in the profession of romance writing. We welcome anyone who is pursuing their dream of writing romance. If you are new to the area or want to learn more about our chapter, feel free to come for a visit. Check out the membership information or send an email to our Vice President of Membership.
MAY MEMBER RELEASES




Four new member books are available this month. Lisa Jackson's Lost Souls has a serial killer loose in New Orleans. Mary Ann Chulick's All Creatures Great and Dead finds a veterinarian investigating the murder of his step-mother. Danielle Devon's Divinity in Chains provides a dark fantasy rent with revenge. Vonna Harper's Bloodhunter spins a tale of a jaguar man caught in limbo who can only be saved by a beautiful lonely woman who crosses his path. To learn more about these books and other recent releases by our authors, click on the READ MORE button below.
Chapter Bookseller Member:
Marcy Dodge
Border's Books & Music
2605 S. W. Cedar Hills Blvd.
Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: 503.644.6164