Savvy Authors Summer Symposium

I am a big believer in writer/author groups, and one of my favorite groups that I belong to is Savvy Authors. I've taken countless workshops and chats over the years, and I've also met my great and very supportive circle of writer friends. And every summer I get pumped for the Summer Symposium.

The 2012 Summer Symposium is a week jam-packed with workshops, chats and Q/A sessions and it's a week that I spend practically glued to my computer. It's a week of learning - and fun! This year is no exception, as it promises to another great week. The Symposium runs August 20-26th.

This year Savvy Author members and friends are in for a treat as 2012 RITA Winner, NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Darynda Jones about "Seducing the Reader into Turning the Page" in a chat that writers don't want to miss. Also learn from Leanna Renee Hieber as she teaches "How to Write Adult While Writing YA".

The online format features presenters sharing their craft, genre and writing secrets during workshops, chats or Q/A sessions. There will also be talk about publishing and promoting, offering editor and agent pitch opportunities to registrants with completed manuscripts. They are also raffling off tons of prizes from books on craft to novels, gift certificates, workshops, three-chapter critiques from editors and published authors and more. Also one lucky participant will win a Kindle Fire.

2012 Savvy Symposium Participants:

• Leanna Renee Hieber
• Robin Covington
• Sandy James
• Mary Wine
• Beth Daniels
• Deborah Riley-Magnus
• Darynda Jones
• Susan Meier
• Dakota Cassidy
• Margaret Riley
• Kris Tualla
• Suzanne Lazear
• Stacey Kade
• Liz Pelletier, Entangled Publishing
• Gordon Warnock, Andrea Hurst & Associates
• Mary Sue Seymour, The Seymour Agency
• Cindy Brannam, Soul Mate
• Char Chaffin, Soul Mate
• Andrea Somberg, Harvey Klinger, Inc.
• April Chapman, Ellora's Cave
• Alicia Condon, Kensington
• Alison Dasho, Carina Press
• Mallory Braus, Carina Press
• Jeff Seymour, Carina Press
• Rhonda Helms, Carina Press
• Deb Nemeth, Carina Press
• Libby Murphy, Entangled
• Margaret Riley, Changeling Press
• And more to come!

Check out www.savvyauthors.com for more information.

Come spend a week with Savvy Authors and friends for craft and genre galore at the 2012 Summer Symposium. Hopefully I'll see you there!

R.J.

Entangled Publishing Launch & Savvy Authors Summer Symposium

Today I'm celebrating the official launch of a new independent publishing house, Entangled Publishing. Anyone familiar with the Savvy Authors website will immediately recognize most of the names heading this exciting addition to the book world. These are some of the hardest-working people out there, and they know their stuff when it comes to book markets. It’s nice to see fresh faces on the scene who aren’t afraid to shake things up and develop new models for success.

Entangled is offering a wide range of titles, and judging by the line-up so far, it’s going to be a fantastic beginning. There are several events scheduled this week to kick things off, including a scavenger hunt on Friday and a live chat tonight at Coffee Time Romance & More. Go to the Entangled website and browse today’s releases, buy them up, and dive right in.

Back to Savvy Authors and their Summer Symposium event, August 24-28th. Last year I spent practically the entire long weekend in my pajamas, scarfing ice cream, attending workshops and chats, and meeting a bunch of great people. It was loads of fun and I learned plenty of new writing tips and tricks. This year’s schedule looks amazing already; the only problem is that I’ll be away on vacation for most of it.

I leave for beautiful San Francisco on August 25th, so until then I plan to encourage everyone I can to sign up and enjoy the Symposium in my stead. Register here, and I expect to hear all about it when I return. The entire event is free for premium members, so now's the perfect time to join the site.

Congratulations to the team at Entangled Publishers and best of luck with today's launch! And many thanks to the wonderful Savvy Authors crew for putting together another amazing online writer's conference. I wish I was able to attend, but there's always next year...