All Monthly Meetings are Virtual until further notice.
Members can find the programming meeting links on the RCRW’s forum and on the private Facebook page.
Guests may attend two meetings to help make their decision to join. Some meetings are exclusive to RCRW members only, such as the December holiday workshop. Please contact [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance for a link to access the remote meeting. We use the Zoom software.
Meetings and Programs are live and are not recorded.
We ask Guests who attend their second Virtual Programming Workshop to please consider helping us continue bringing excellent programming content by donating to RCRW.
Please note that the meeting platform has changed to Zoom. Please contact [email protected] for the correct monthly link.
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Virtual Meeting Schedule
Rose City Romance Writers (RCRW) meets the second Saturday of each month.
Meeting are at no-cost for RCRW Members. People are welcome to attend our meetings, up to two times, before they are required to become RCRW chapter members.
10-11(ish): Chapter business meeting
11-12:30(ish): Workshop/presentation
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February 8, 2025 Programming Announcement
Gemini Writer’s Studio
Ask an Editor Panel
Eva, Romy and Julie are the owners of Gemini Writer’s Studio where they offer online workshops, the Rough to Revised: Self-Editing for Impact program, and one-on-one editing and writing consulting to “Make your next book your best book.” Together, they have the combined experience of over 25 years in the writing, editing and publishing business. They have seen it all. Join us as we gain insight from them followed by a live Q&A session where you may ask about all things editing
Presenter bios (in order of pictured)
Eva Fox Mate
Eva Fox Mate is a published romance author of the Hughes Brothers Trilogy, and is a literary consultant based out of beautiful Denver, Colorado. She delights in helping others with their literary journeys, from blank page to finished manuscript. Her eight years of experience as an author, writing coach and editor are valuable assets to the both the newbie writer and the seasoned professional.
Romy Sommer
Romy Sommer is the author of seven contemporary romance novels published by HarperCollins London, and she has also indie-published a further eight books under her own name and a pseudonym. With her Hollywood romance novel, Not a Fairy Tale, Romy became the first South African to be nominated for the prestigious RWA Rita award in 2016.
As the founder and first chairperson of ROSA (Romance writers Organization of South Africa), Romy discovered a passion for working with and growing aspiring writers which led her to a new career as a writing coach and developmental editor. She pioneered writing courses for Savvy Authors, Now Novel, and RWA (Romance Writers of America) before joining Gemini Writer’s Studio.
Find out more about Romy and her books on www.romysommer.com
Julie Cameron
Julie Cameron is an author of award-winning contemporary romance novels and screenplays with diverse experience in content editing, consulting, writing, blogging, screenwriting, and self-publishing. Through her company, Landon Literary and her partnership with Gemini Writer’s Studio, she has established herself as a successful mentor and coach with over ten years of experience working with both published and non-published authors.
March 8, 2025 Programming Announcement
The Best Publicity Steps for New and Aspiring Authors
Jessie Glenn, Director of Mindbuck Media Book Publicity, and Deborah Jayne, Mindbuck Publicity Specialist in queries, proposals, and publishing, will discuss the best publicity tactics for emerging and aspiring authors.
Jessie Glenn will discuss an overview of the objectives and specifics of author social media, the concept and purpose of Literary Citizenship, the steps between finishing a manuscript and submitting it to agents and publishers, and the value of publishing short pieces.
Deborah Jayne will discuss how authors can make themselves more attractive to agents and publishers through self promotion, literary accolades, and connections within the literary community. She will also discuss how to avoid common pitfalls when querying and pitching, and how to create a proposal package that will spark interest within the publishing marketplace.
The discussion will be followed by a Q&A.
Bios:
The director of Mindbuck Media Book Publicity (established in 2006), Jessie Glenn is also an essayist with clips in NYT, Salon, WaPo, and elsewhere. Jessie has taught publicity at Portland State University’s Masters in Publishing program and has had Mindbuck Media’s publicity work highlighted in Poets & Writers magazine, AWP, Publishers Weekly, and elsewhere.
With an MA in Publishing from Portland State University, Deborah Jayne is a literary editor and publicist with twenty years of experience in the publishing industry. Former director of publicity at Tin House Books and special sales manager at Timber Press, Deborah now focuses on freelance work, often specializing in the creation of proposal packages, query letters, award submissions, and event management.
As things are rapidly changing, RCRW is adjusting to be able to keep our community connected while also doing what is best for our members. PCC has cancelled our room reservation. RCRW is still having our monthly meeting but as a VIRTUAL option only. The meeting link and phone number has been posted to the RCRW Forum for member access.
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