The majority of our meetings are held at the
Symmes Township branch of The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton
County.
Our chapter meetings start at 12:00 noon and last about one
hour. A two-hour program follows the chapter meeting.
For additional information on Ohio Valley Romance Writers
of America, please contact our chapter president. If you're ready to join us, simply complete our online
Membership Form.
8/10/2010 |
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9/11/2010 |
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Law Enforcement Panel |
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How they really solve WhoDunnit |
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September's program will be a special treat for anyone writing suspense. We will have a Cincinnati police detective, an FBI Agent, a Street Cop, a Private Investigator and a Forensic specialist on call to answer all your questions.
Check back soon for more details as they come available.
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10/9/2010 |
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Leanna Heiber |
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Direct Your Book! Theatre Techniques to a Blockbuster Novel |
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When Leanna began doing interviews about her fiction, she realized her process had a unique angle to offer; it’s defined in theatrical terms. Crack open a whole new way to think about your fiction by using techniques inherent to actors, directors and other theatre professionals. As an author, think about what it takes to step into the role of actor, director, cinematographer, etc. and feel the lightbulbs go off as you troubleshoot your way towards an engaging, character-rich, one-of-a-kind hit novel.
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An Ohio native with a BFA in theatre and a focus in the Victorian Era, award winning, bestselling author, actress and playwright Leanna Renee Hieber has adapted 19th century literature for the stage and her short plays have been produced across the country. Her novella “Dark Nest” won the 2009 Prism Award for excellence in Fantasy/Paranormal Romance. Her Strangely Beautiful series debut, The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker hit Barnes & Noble's Bestseller list, named a 2009 favourite on 14 different book review blogs, is nominated for the Prism Award as well as optioned for a musical theatre production. The sequel in the Strangely Beautiful series, The Darkly Luminous Fight for Persephone Parker also hit Barnes & Noble’s mass-market bestseller list. Her books have been chosen for Doubleday’s Rhapsody and Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Clubs. When not writing she works in film and television and is a proud member of actor unions AEA, SAG and AFTRA. She lives in New York City with her real-life-hero and albino rabbit Persebunny. Visit her at her website.
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11/13/2010 |
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Robin Perini & Laura Baker |
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Writer's doldrums hitting winter lows? Need motivation? Inspiration? Simplification? More tangible methods leading to publication? Discovering Story Magic will bring you writing instruction packed with magical inspiration and concrete information to produce salable fiction. Playing to standing-room-only at numerous events and conferences across the country, Laura Baker and Robin Perini teach a practical, three-step technique applicable to all genres and all levels of writers. Learn how to weave together character, conflict, plot, realization, and turning points from the beginning of the writing process through revision and even the synopsis. This workshop offers all levels of writers a fresh new look at creating a story.
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Published in short nonfiction, Robin Perini is a five-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist. In addition, she was on the committee that created the original LERA Writer's Guide, an instructional book for writers recommended by "Writer's Digest Books." Her nonfiction articles on writing have been published in newsletters across the country. As a professional trainer, Robin is a frequent speaker on writing, computer software, and time management.
Award-winning author Laura Baker writes suspense and romantic suspense novels set in the Southwest. From her first release, Laura's books have garnered critical acclaim and an impressive list of national award nominations including the National Reader's Choice Award and the RITA. Her nonfiction articles on writing have been published in the "Writer's Digest," the "RWR," and numerous newsletters across the country. All of Laura's books have been plotted using the "Discovering Story Magic" technique.
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12/11/2010 |
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For OVRWA members only. Details, directions and map are available in the Members Only area of the website.
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