SMRWTN - Smoky Mountain Romance Writers

Smoky Mountain Romance Writers

The online social gathering place for readers & writers of any genre

Latest Activity

Several SMRW members will be attending and signing books at the Roane County Writers Festival this year. The event is November 14, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Kingston Community Center, 201 Patton Ferry Rd Kingston, TN 37763-2449. ...

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Jessie Verino left a comment for Sharon Robinson

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Ester Lopez Grubb left a comment for Paige Ledgerwood

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Ester Lopez Grubb left a comment for Sharon Robinson

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Donna Wright left a comment for Sharon Robinson

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Shauna left a comment for Sharon Robinson

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Sharon Robinson is now a member of SMRWTN

Welcome Them!

November 3

Ester Lopez Grubb I'm debating on finishing my edits and doing NaNo. I had gotten so behind that I haven't even started NaNo yet!

November 3

Jessie Verino added a discussion to the group National Novel Writing Month Participants

Jessie's NaNo Progress

Not as well as I'd hoped. I need a good night's sleep. This time change always messes me up. That's not a good excuse, though.

November 1

Shauna left a comment for Smoky Mountatin Romance Writers

November 1

Shauna commented on Jessie Verino's group 'National Novel Writing Month Participants'

1050 words so far.

November 1

Deborah Brent commented on Jessie Verino's group 'National Novel Writing Month Participants'

I haven't done so well today, but I'll make it up as the days go by.

November 1

Jessie Verino commented on Jessie Verino's group 'National Novel Writing Month Participants'

I was up at midnight and thought about starting, but then I thought the good night's sleep would be better. Unfortunately, I didn't get a good night's sleep, but the nap definitely helped. I'll start sprinting at 7:00 and expect to get at least to...

November 1

Leanne Tyler commented on Jessie Verino's group 'National Novel Writing Month Participants'

2076 words for the first day

November 1

Shauna replied to Shauna's discussion 'Gena Showalter' in the group Paranormal Lovers

The first time I tried to read the series I started in the middle and didn't even finish the book. A few months later, I started at the beginning (a very good place to start), and have really enjoyed the series. Its about immortal warriors who op...

November 1

Shauna commented on Jessie Verino's group 'National Novel Writing Month Participants'

Just out of curiosity, did anyone start at midnight? Who stayed up and got started right away?

November 1

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Welcome to SMRW!

Here you can meet our members, discuss books, read/post articles on the craft of writing. And it's not just about romance. Our members read and write in a variety of genres. So, grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable. Readers and writers are welcome to create groups and hang out. If you're interested in joining SMRW, please visit our website at www.smrw.org. We look forward to getting to know you.

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Current Reads 1 Reply

Started by Jessie Verino. Last reply by Ester Lopez Grubb Sep 21.

August reads 5 Replies

Started by Debbie Williams Foster. Last reply by Jessie Verino Sep 20.

SYNOPSIS WORKSHOP 7 Replies

Started by Donna Wright. Last reply by Betty Anne Harrell Aug 31.

Blog Posts

Roane County Writers Festival

Posted by Jessie Verino on November 6, 2009 at 2:37pm

Contests Update

I'm entering the FF&P Contest: On The Far Side. This is one thing I'm doing for my career. I've sent out my manuscript, "The Abduction," to two editors and one agent. So far, I've received one post card from an editor stating they received my manuscript. Now I play the waiting game while I continue editing the manuscript, getting it ready for the Golden Heart. This year, I will be selective in the contests I enter because they are time consuming and expensive if I don't final. I think I'll s… Continue

Posted by Ester Lopez Grubb on October 17, 2009 at 12:33am — 2 Comments

Requested at Moonlight and Magnolias

I got a request from Moonlight and Magnolias from Agent Emmanuelle Alspaugh! I'm finishing up some edits and polishing my manuscript to submit to her by the end of this week or next at the latest. Then, I'll submit it to the Golden Heart. After that, I'm onto my NaNoWriMo project.
Thanks for the insights Jessie and Debra! I'll be working on my tagline for the next story, along with the pre-writing. That was good information at the SMRW meeting.
My next plan after NaNo is to edit the book I wrote… Continue

Posted by Ester Lopez Grubb on October 11, 2009 at 10:43am