July 01, 2007

OKRWA July 2007 Newsletter

July 2007 Program
Saturday, July 21st 1:00pm

RWA National Conference Recap


Bring all your notes, cause we’re gonna need them.

Saturday, July 21st we’re going to be going over all the goings on at the RWA National Conference. That’s right, what goes on in Dallas doesn’t stay in Dallas! At least not the workshop info. (Whew! That’s a lot of goings in one paragraph.)

From The Prez: Vicki Hudoba

Fellow Outlaws,

Ah July, a time of celebration, fireworks and pool parties. Just think this year all Okies have an opportunity to throw a swimming party, if not in their own backyard then surely in their neighborhood somewhere.

It’s time to pack for nationals, I for one can’t wait. I look forward to seeing many of you in Dallas. For the ones not attending, we will miss you. To all of you with agent/editor appointments, good luck and knock ‘em dead. Remember to mail/turn in your proxy vote.

The OKRWA July meeting will be held as normal at the Belle Isle Library. The program that day is a recap of all our experiences in Dallas. Please bring your notes from any workshop, spotlight, agent/editor meeting or any other information you were able to glean. We will all share stories and information. Knowing our group it will be a fun meeting, don’t miss it.

Vicki

New Releases




Blacklisted
Gena Showalter

High school senior Camille Robins and her best friend are determined to snag the attention of their crushes before graduation next month. Armed with red-hot outfits and killer hair, they sneak into the hottest nightclub in town —which caters to the rich and famous, both human and alien. They end up following Erik (who is human) and Silver (who isn’t) through a guarded door and are soon separated and under attack. . . and not the good kind.

Bad boy Erik spares Camille’s life, but the two are soon being chased by gun-toting Alien Investigation and Removal agents. Camille’s more confused than ever because Erik’s finally showing real interest in her, but the agents are accusing him of dealing Onadyn—a drug that ruins human lives. Suddenly, with the heat of his kiss lingering on her lips, Camille has to decide whose side she’s on . . . and whether she’s willing to put her life on the line to save Erik’s.





The Man Who Had Everything
Christine Rimmer

There's a reason Grant Clifton's one of the most eligible bachelors in Thunder Canyon: This rancher turned business whiz makes women melt like Montana snow on a hot summer day! And this mover and shaker's many charms aren't lost on Stephanie Julen, the beautiful young foreman of Grant's family ranch.
Grant and Steph have known one another forever, and the senseless tragedy that shattered both their lives years ago drew them closer together. But the Canyon's golden boy has always thought of shy Steph as a little sister. Stay tuned, loyal readers, to see what happens when he realizes she's all grown up!


MONTANA MAVERICKS:
Dreaming big—and winning hearts—in Big Sky Country





Member News


Margaret Daley has been invited to take part in a Love Inspired continuity for 2008 called Homecoming Heroes. Her book will be out in November 2008.

Also Tiding of Joy was a finalist in the Beacon Contest in the inspirational romance category.

Brooke Taylor’s YA novel, Undone, has sold to Walker Books/Bloomsbury and will be a Spring 2008 hardcover release

Please join us in congratulating our members on these fantastic achievements.


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From the Editor
Please, send all member news, new releases, writing articles, etc. to Debbie Behrens at Debehrs@aol.com .

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