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Hi all, Only five more days to get your entries submitted! Just a reminder the entry deadline date for the 2018 PYHIAB Contest has been extended until 6/15. Get your entries in! http://www.njromancewriters.org/pyhiab-contest.html

NJRW 2018 Conference Registration is NOW OPEN! ***Permission to Forward Granted and Encouraged*** Registration Now Open! 2018 NJRW Put Your Heart in a Book Conference For more information, go to: http://www.njromancewriters.org/conference.html For the link to register: Scroll to the bottom of this message and follow the link! October 19-20, 2018 Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel Iselin, NJ Early bird registration -- May 28 through June 24, 2018 Rates: NJRW Member $235 /// Non-Member $260 Regular registration -- June 25 through October 5, 2018 Rates: NJRW Member $260 /// Non-Member $285 Pre-Conference Workshop Fee - $50 Don’t miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level. This year’s Put Your Heart in a Book Conference is shaping up to be the best ever! The 2018 Lineup! Virginia Kantra: Featured Keynote Speaker Jane Porter: Luncheon Keynote Speaker Hope Ramsay: Special Presentation Speaker **For the First 100 Registrants** Melinda Leigh: 3-hour Pre-Conference Workshop ($50) Rebecca Zanetti: Published Author Retreat Kickoff Keynote Here is your chance to spend time with some of the industry's most successful authors, in a more intimate setting! Some things to expect: • Workshops for writers of all levels • Editor/Agent Appointments • Book Fair & Author Signing • Opportunities for Networking Here is a partial list of agents and editors scheduled to attend… Agents and Editors We will be adding the list of agents and editors, also what they're looking for in terms of submissions, so please check our web site, www.njromancewriters.org, frequently for updates! Spectacular lineup of workshop presenters! For a full list, click here! Including the following: Pre-Conference Workshop – Melinda Leigh Special PRO Presentation/PUB/PAN Author Retreat Speaker Rebecca Zanetti Special Presentation – Hope Ramsay: "Using Archetypes to Find Your Love Story" Madeline Hunter -- Taking Your Writing to the Next Level Casey Hagen -- Taking the Plunge into Indie Waters ...and much more! To register for the 2018 Put Your Heart in a Book Conference, click here! If you have questions, please contact: Lena Pinto, NJRW’s 2018 Conference Chair, at confchair@njromancewriters.org or Leigh Raffaele, Assistant Chair, at LeighRaff@aol.com. For registration questions, please contact: Babette James, Registrar, at registrar@njromancewriters.org.

*** PLEASE SHARE *** The deadline for the 2018 Put Your Heart in a Book contest for unpublished authors has been extended! Entries will be accepted until 11:59pm EST on June 15th, 2018, with extra emphasis on entries in the Historical, Romantic Suspense, and Young Adult categories. Please submit the entry form, first chapter, and synopsis to PYHIAB@njromancewriters.org and send payment ($25 NJRW members / $35 non-NJRW RWA members) to njrwcc@yahoo.com Full contest rules, entry form and final-round judges can be found at: http://www.njromancewriters.org/pyhiab-contest.html

Hey unpublished authors, the June 1 deadline is fast approaching. Don't throw away your shot to be a winner. Enter your work in Put Your Heart In A Book Contest for Unpublished Authors today. Official Rules: 1) Entrant must be a member of RWA in good standing, unpublished, and not contracted in book-length romantic fiction at the contest deadline by any publisher and in any format within the last five years. 2) Previous winning or final-round entries may not be resubmitted, even in revised form. 3) Multiple entries may be submitted by a single entrant either writing within the same category or in different categories. However, the same entry may only be submitted in one category. 4) Entrant may not have accepted a publishing offer for a work of original fictional narrative prose of 20,000 words or more within the past five (5) years. Should the entrant accept an offer prior to the contest entry deadline, she/he will notify the contest chair and withdraw any and all entries. All entry fees will be forfeited. An official entry consists of: A) Completed electronic entry form. B) Check or money order for $25.00 (NJRW member) or $35.00 (all other RWA members) payable to New Jersey Romance Writers (NJRW) or by PayPal receipt. C) Entries will be submitted by electronic (email) submissions and will consist of a SYNOPSIS (2-5 pages) and FIRST chapter ONLY, not to exceed 30 pages combined. A prologue may be included as part of the first chapter, if within page total guidelines (please see Format below). D) The name of the category you are entering must be listed in the subject line of the email entry. E) You will receive a confirmation when the entry is received. If you do not receive confirmation within 72 hours please email the coordinator. Categories: All Categories have a 40,000-word minimum. Computer Count will be used to determine length. A) Contemporary Series - Category length romances and romantic suspense set in the present day B) Single-Title Contemporary - Romances set in present day. Not part of a series. C) Historical - Category and Single Title length romances set before 1945. Includes Regency romances. D) Paranormal - Fantasy, futuristic, paranormal and FFP romantic suspense. E) Romantic Suspense - Romance novel in which suspense is a major element of the plot. F) Young Adult — Novels with a strong romantic theme geared toward young adult readers. A minimum of ten (10) entries must be received in each of the categories in order to consider it a separate category and award prizes. In case fewer than 10 entries are received for any of the categories, the entrants are asked for a second designation for assignment. Reassignment would occur only at the discretion of the contest coordinator. Format for Entry: A) All entries must be in RTF (rich text format) or DOC format only. It should be formatted in standard manuscript format. This includes header and page numbers. ~ One-inch margins double spaced, Times New Roman or Courier, font size 12 ~ 25 lines per page B) Header information should include: title and category in the upper left corner, and page number in the upper right corner only. TARGET MARKET/SUB-GENRE AND PROJECTED WORD COUNT SHOULD APPEAR ON THE FIRST MANUSCRIPT PAGE (only) so judges can customize their comments. C) A cover page is not necessary since the entry form will include all necessary information. D) Your name should only be on the electronic entry form and not on the entry anywhere. Prizes: Awarded in each category 1st Place: $50 + plaque 2nd Place: $35 + certificate 3rd Place: $25 + certificate Entries must be submitted by 12:01 a.m. June 1st, 2018 Eastern time zone. NO EXCEPTIONS! Finalists will be announced by August 31st, 2018. Any questions, contact Jessica Collins, Contest Coordinator, at PYHIAB@njromancewriters.org

New Jersey Romance Writers 2018 Put Your Heart in a Book Contest for Unpublished writers Official Rules 1) Entrant must be a member of RWA in good standing, unpublished, and not contracted in book-length romantic fiction at the contest deadline by any publisher and in any format within the last five years. RWA membership will be verified by the coordinator(s). 2) Previous winning or final-round entries may not be resubmitted, even in revised form. 3) Multiple entries may be submitted by a single entrant either writing within the same category or in different categories. However, the same entry may only be submitted in one category. 4) Entrant may not have accepted a publishing offer for a work of original fictional narrative prose of 20,000 words or more within the past five (5) years. Should the entrant accept an offer prior to the contest entry deadline, she/he will notify the contest chair and withdraw any and all entries. All entry fees will be forfeited. 5) An official entry consists of: A) Completed electronic entry form. B) Check or money order for $25.00 (NJRW member) or $35.00 (all other RWA members) payable to New Jersey Romance Writers (NJRW) or by PayPal receipt. C) Entries will be submitted by electronic (email) submissions and will consist of a SYNOPSIS (2-5 pages) and FIRST chapter ONLY, not to exceed 30 pages combined. A prologue may be included as part of the first chapter, if within page total guidelines (please see Format below). D) The name of the category you are entering must be listed in the subject line of the email entry. E) You will receive a confirmation when the entry is received. If you do not receive confirmation within 72 hours please email the coordinator. 6) Categories: (All Categories have a 40,000-word minimum. Computer Count will be used to determine length.) A) Contemporary Series Category length romances and romantic suspense set in the present day B) Single-Title Contemporary Romances set in present day. Not part of a series. C) Historical Category and Single Title length romances set before 1945. Includes Regency romances. D) Paranormal Fantasy, futuristic, paranormal and FFP romantic suspense. E) Romantic Suspense Romance novel in which suspense is a major element of the plot. F) Young Adult— Novels with a strong romantic theme geared toward young adult readers. 7) Format for Entry: A) All entries must be in RTF (rich text format) or DOC format only. It should be formatted in standard manuscript format. This includes header and page numbers. ~ One-inch margins double spaced, Times New Roman or Courier, font size 12 ~ 25 lines per page B) Header information should include: title and category in the upper left corner, and page number in the upper right corner only. TARGET MARKET/SUB-GENRE AND PROJECTED WORD COUNT SHOULD APPEAR ON THE FIRST MANUSCRIPT PAGE (only) so judges can customize their comments. C) A cover page is not necessary since the entry form will include all necessary information. D) Your name should only be on the electronic entry form and not on the entry anywhere. 8) Entry Information: A) Contest opens and submissions may be sent starting April 1st, 2018. B) Entries must be submitted by 12:01 a.m. June 1st, 2018 Eastern time zone. NO EXCEPTIONS! C) Finalists will be announced by August 31st, 2018. 9) First Round Judges—All judges are encouraged to give detailed comments for each entry. Judges will be encouraged to comment directly on the submitted entry in another color or on the score sheet. Each entry will be evaluated by at least two (2) judges. Final score is the average of the two scores. In the case of a difference of 45 points or more between the two scores, a third judge will evaluate the entry. The final score, for contest purposes, will be the average of the two highest scores. 10) The three (3) highest-scored entries in each category will advance to the final round and be ranked by our Final Round Judges. The preliminary round scores are not forwarded to the final round. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. 11) Prizes: Awarded in each category 1st Place: $50 + plaque 2nd Place: $35 + certificate 3rd Place: $25 + certificate 12) A minimum of ten (10) entries must be received in each of the categories in order to consider it a separate category and award prizes. In case fewer than 10 entries are received for any of the categories, the entrants are asked for a second designation for assignment. Reassignment would occur only at the discretion of the contest coordinator. 13) All decisions regarding a disqualification of any entry or clarification of any and all rules will be made by the Contest Committee and will be considered final. Any questions, contact Jessica Collins, Contest Coordinator, at PYHIAB@njromancewriters.org.

****Permission to forward granted and encouraged **** NEW JERSEY Romance Writers presents 2018 Golden Leaf Contest for Published Authors Register and pay: http://www.njromancewriters.org/golden-leaf.html Deadline: June 1, 2018 Eligibility: Open to all NJRW members and current RWA members published in novel-length romance fiction who are eligible to enter the RWA RITA® contest. Romance novels with a first copyright date or first North American printing date of July 2017 through May 2018. Entry Fees: · NJRW Members: $25 for first entry and $15 for subsequent entries · Non-NJRW Members: $30 for first entry and $25 for subsequent entries Categories: · Best First Book: any romance novel from a first-time author not previously published in book ­length romantic fiction, regardless of publishing medium. · Contemporary Romance: Short: Novels set from 1945 to present that focus primarily on the romantic relationship and are between 40,000 and 56,000 words in length. · Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length: Novels set from 1945 to present that focus primarily on the romantic relationship and that are between 56,000 and 84,000 words in length. · Contemporary Romance: Long: Novels set from 1945 to present that focus primarily on the romantic relationship and are 84,000 or more words. · Historical Romance: Novels set before 1945. Includes Regency romances. 40,000 word minimum. · Novella: short pieces of romantic fiction between 20-40,000 words. (Trade magazines do not normally fall under the proper word count; however, if your novella does, the acceptability of such work will be the decision of the contest chairperson.) · Paranormal Romance: any romance novel in which either time travel, futuristic, fantasy world or paranormal happenings are a major element of the plot. 40,000 word minimum. · Romantic Suspense: Novels in which suspense, mystery, or thriller elements constitute a major part of the plot. 40,000 word minimum. · Erotic Romance: Novels in which strong, often explicit, sexual interaction is an inherent part of the love story, character growth and relationship development and could not be removed without damaging the storyline. These novels may contain elements of other romance subgenres (such as paranormal, historical, novella, etc). · Best Book by a New Jersey Romance Author: Open to any entrant (regardless of whether they’re an NJRW member) who is a current, full-time resident of New Jersey. The book must be entered in another category. Scores from that category will be used to determine the winner and finalists in the Best Book by a NJ Romance Author category. If the entrant is entering multiple books in the contest, only one may also be entered in the Best Book by a NJ Romance Author category. There is no additional fee to have a book considered for Best Book by a NJ Romance Author. No additional books need to be sent. Winners will be announced during the Put Your Heart in a Book Conference, October 19-20, 2018. For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.njromancewriters.org or contact the Contest Chair at GoldenLeaf @ njromancewriters.org (remove spaces before sending email).

Registration is close to capacity for the NJRW full day masterclass with Damon Suede on Saturday, April 14th. If you'd like to attend this event, don't wait to register! Seating is limited! NJRW is proud to present a full day masterclass with Damon Suede on Saturday, April 14th. Register now! Seating is limited! Based on techniques presented in his new book on characterization and story planning, Damon Suede presents a full-day masterclass on bringing stories to life and life to stories. This full-day workshop includes two masterclass sessions designed to help you tackle the issues and challenges specific to your creative process. MOVING CHARACTERS: action figures – 9am – 12pm Bestsellers start with fascinating people. Boost your writing process and anchor your career at any stage with a new characterization method that jumpstarts drafting, crafting, revision, and pitching. In this deep-dive morning session, we’ll take your fictional folks to the next level with a simple, powerful technique that will strengthen your people, your plots, your hooks, and your voice whether you’re a plotter or pantser, a beginner or an expert. Go beyond looks, persona, and boilerplate traits so you can bust your ruts and build the perfect cast to dazzle your readers. CASTING CALL: starring roles – 1:30pm – 4:30pm For the afternoon, we’ll get personal and practical. Expanding on the techniques presented earlier, this session gets down to the nitty gritty of crafting your own fascinating cast without unnecessary trivia, digression, or theory. Spotlight your primary characters with a supporting lineup that amps the stakes and emotion in every scene. Bring a project that’s in process or start one from scratch in the room, and we’ll zero in on the best possible dramatis personae so your story can write itself. In addition, each attendee will receive a print copy of Verbalize, a new writer guide which lays out fresh, practical solutions which will expand on the day’s material. Most writing manuals skirt craft questions with gimmicks and quick fixes rather than plugging directly into your story’s power source. Energize your fiction and boost your career with · a new characterization method that jumpstarts drafting, crafting, revision, and pitching. · skill-builders to intensify language, stakes, and emotion for your readers. · battle-tested solutions for common traps, crutches, and habits. · a dynamic story-planning strategy effective for plotters and pantsers. · ample examples and exercises to help you upgrade fiction in any genre. Blast past overused tics and types with storycraft that busts your ruts and awes your audience with a fresh set of user-friendly, language-based tools to populate your pages and lay the foundations of unforgettable genre fiction. About the Presenter Damon Suede grew up out-n-proud deep in the anus of right-wing America, and escaped as soon as it was legal. He has lived all over and along the way, he’s earned his crust as a model, a messenger, a promoter, a programmer, a sculptor, a singer, a stripper, a bookkeeper, a bartender, a techie, a teacher, a director... but writing has ever been his bread and butter. He has been happily partnered for over a decade with the most loving, handsome, shrewd, hilarious, noble man to walk this planet. Damon is a proud member of the Romance Writers of America and the Rainbow Romance Writers. Though new to romance fiction, Damon has been writing for print, stage, and screen for two decades, which is both more and less glamorous than you might imagine. He's won some awards, but counts his blessings more often: his amazing friends, his demented family, his beautiful husband, his loyal fans, and his silly, stern, seductive Muse who keeps whispering in his ear, year after year. Damon would love to hear from you.... Get in touch with him at DamonSuede.com. Saturday, April 14th 9am – 4:30pm (Check in desk opens at 8:30am) Cost: $35 Cost of registration does not include lunch Pre-Registrations ONLY. Registration will NOT be taken at the door Be sure to act fast! Seating is limited! Register: https://www.rwa.org/e/in/eid=793 Renaissance Woodbridge 515 US Highway Route 1 South Iselin, NJ 08830 Questions? Contact RoseAnn DeFranco, radefranco@gmail.com Secretary, NJRW 2018 Special Event Coordinator

New Jersey Romance Writers is proud to present an all day workshop with Damon Suede! Saturday, April 14th 9am – 4:30pm (Check in desk opens at 8:30am) Cost: $35 (Cost of registration does not include lunch) Pre-Registrations ONLY In place of our monthly April meeting, NJRW is proud to present a full day masterclass with Damon Suede. Based on techniques presented in his new book on characterization and story planning, Damon Suede presents a full-day masterclass on bringing stories to life and life to stories. This full-day workshop includes two masterclass sessions designed to help you tackle the issues and challenges specific to your creative process. 9am – 12pm MOVING CHARACTERS: action figures - In this deep-dive morning session, we’ll take your fictional folks to the next level with a simple, powerful technique that will strengthen your people, your plots, your hooks, and your voice whether you’re a plotter or pantser, a beginner or an expert. 1:30pm – 4:30pm CASTING CALL: Starring Roles – Expanding on the techniques presented earlier, this session gets down to the nitty gritty of crafting your own fascinating cast without unnecessary trivia, digression, or theory. Bring a project that’s in process or start one from scratch in the room. In addition, each attendee will receive a print copy of Verbalize, a new writer guide which lays out fresh, practical solutions which will expand on the day’s material. Register now here: http://www.njromancewriters.org/verbalize-with-damon-suede.html About the Presenter: Damon Suede grew up out-n-proud deep in the anus of right-wing America, and escaped as soon as it was legal. He has lived all over and along the way, he’s earned his crust as a model, a messenger, a promoter, a programmer, a sculptor, a singer, a stripper, a bookkeeper, a bartender, a techie, a teacher, a director... but writing has ever been his bread and butter. He has been happily partnered for over a decade with the most loving, handsome, shrewd, hilarious, noble man to walk this planet. Damon is a proud member of the Romance Writers of America and the Rainbow Romance Writers. Though new to romance fiction, Damon has been writing for print, stage, and screen for two decades, which is both more and less glamorous than you might imagine. He's won some awards, but counts his blessings more often: his amazing friends, his demented family, his beautiful husband, his loyal fans, and his silly, stern, seductive Muse who keeps whispering in his ear, year after year. Damon would love to hear from you.... Get in touch with him at DamonSuede.com. Questions? Contact RoseAnn DeFranco, radefranco@gmail.com Secretary, NJRW, 2018 Special Event Coordinator

Help us to make our 2018 Put Your Heart In A Book conference the best ever. Submit your workshop proposal by April 15, 2018. The link to access the workshop submissions page is: https://www.rwa.org/e/sx/tk/eid=782 Please direct any questions you may have to Conference Chair Lena Pinto at confchair@njromancewriters.org or Assistant Conference Chair Leigh Raffaele at leighraff@aol.com.

NJRW 2017 Conference Registration is NOW OPEN! ***Permission to Forward Granted and Encouraged*** Registration Now Open! 2017 NJRW Put Your Heart in a Book Conference For more information go to: http://www.njromancewriters. org/conference.html For the link to register: Scroll to the bottom of this message and follow the link! October 13-14, 2017 Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel Iselin, NJ Registration fee: NJRW Member, $260; Non-member, $285 Pre-Conference Workshop Fee - $45 Don’t miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level. This year’s Put Your Heart in a Book Conference is shaping up to be the best ever! ***NJRW Members...find the required key for your membership rate in a separate thread on the member loop!*** The 2017 Lineup! Kristan Higgins: Featured Keynote Speaker Nancy Herkness: Luncheon Keynote Speaker Elizabeth Hoyt: Special Presentation Speaker **For the First 100 Registrants** Eileen Dreyer: 3-hour Pre-Conference Workshop ($45) – The Basics Are Still the Same! Damon Suede: PUB/PRO Speaker Here is your chance to spend time with some of the industry's most successful authors, in a more intimate setting! Some things to expect: • Workshops for writers of all levels • Editor/Agent Appointments • Our Second Annual Trade Expo – Network with Author Service Professionals • Opportunities for Networking Here is a partial list of agents and editors scheduled to attend… Agents Sarah Phair - Trident Media Marisa Corvisiero - Corvisiero Agency Kelly Peterson - Corvisiero Agency Rebecca Strauss - De Fiore Literary ...and more to come! Editors Selena James - Kensington Debbie Gilbert - Soulmate Publishing Elayne Becker - Tor/Forge Cat Clyne - Sourcebooks Tiffany Shelton - St. Martins Jennie Conway - St. Martins Tina Moss - City Owl Press Yelena Casale - City Owl Press Rhonda Penders - The Wild Rose Press Jessica Verdi - Simon & Schuster ...and more to come! We will be adding to the list of agents and editors, also what they're looking for in terms of submissions, so please check our web site, www.njromancewriters.org, frequently for updates! Spectacular lineup of workshop presenters! For a full list, click here! Including the following: Pre-Conference Workshop – Eileen Dreyer “The Basics Are Still the Same” Special PRO Presentation/PUB/PAN Author Retreat Speaker Damon Suede Special Presentation – Elizabeth Hoyt "Holding Out for a Hero" Kristan Higgins – Soft Concept Plotting Nancy Herkness – The Subtle Art of Pacing To register for the 2017 Put Your Heart in a Book Conference, click here! If you have questions, please contact: Casey Hagen, NJRW’s 2017 Conference Chair, at confchair@njromancewriters. org or, Lena Pinto, Assistant Chair, at lfpinto74@hotmail.com For registration questions, please contact: Babette James, Registrar, at registrar@njromancewriters.org

***Permission to Forward Granted and Encouraged*** Early Bird Registration Now Open! 2017 NJRW Put Your Heart in a Book Conference http://www.njromancewriters. org/conference.html October 13-14, 2017 Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel Iselin, NJ The Early Bird gets the worm….or in this case…the Early Bird Pricing!!! Early Bird Prices – May 15 – June 17 NJRW Member, $235; Non-member, $260 Prices go up June 18 – so get in early! Regular registration fee: NJRW Member, $260; Non-member, $285 Pre-Conference Workshop Fee - $45 Don’t miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level. This year’s Put Your Heart in a Book Conference is shaping up to be the best ever! ***NJRW Members...find the required key for your membership rate in a separate thread on the member loop!*** The 2017 Lineup! Kristan Higgins: Featured Keynote Speaker Nancy Herkness: Luncheon Keynote Speaker Elizabeth Hoyt: Special Presentation Speaker **For the First 100 Registrants** Eileen Dreyer: 3-hour Pre-Conference Workshop ($45) – The Basics Are Still the Same! Damon Suede: PUB/PRO Speaker Some things to expect: • Workshops for writers of all levels • Editor/Agent Appointments • Our Second Annual Trade Expo – Network with Author Service Professionals • Opportunities for Networking Here is a partial list of agents and editors scheduled to attend… Agents Sarah Phair - Trident Media Marisa Corvisiero - Corvisiero Agency Kelly Peterson - Corvisiero Agency Rebecca Strauss - De Fiore Literary ...and more to come! Editors Selena James - Kensington Debbie Gilbert - Soulmate Publishing Elayne Becker - Tor/Forge Cat Clyne - Sourcebooks Tiffany Shelton - St. Martins Jennie Conway - St. Martins Tina Moss - City Owl Press Yelena Casale - City Owl Press Rhonda Penders - The Wild Rose Press Jessica Verdi - Simon & Schuster ...and more to come! We will be adding to the list of agents and editors, also what they're looking for in terms of submissions, so please check our web site, www.njromancewriters.org, frequently for updates! Spectacular lineup of workshop presenters! For a full list, click here! Including the following: Pre-Conference Workshop – Eileen Dreyer “The Basics Are Still the Same” Special PRO Presentation/PUB/PAN Author Retreat Speaker Damon Suede Special Presentation – Elizabeth Hoyt "Holding Out for a Hero" Kristan Higgins – Soft Concept Plotting Nancy Herkness – The Subtle Art of Pacing To register for the 2017 Put Your Heart in a Book Conference, click here! If you have questions, please contact: Casey Hagen, NJRW’s 2017 Conference Chair, at confchair@njromancewriters. org or, Lena Pinto, Assistant Chair, at lfpinto74@hotmail.com For registration questions, please contact: Babette James, Registrar, at registrar@njromancewriters.org .

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**Permission to forward granted and encouraged** 2017 NJRW Conference Call for Workshop Proposals Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2017, 11:55 p.m. New Jersey Romance Writers' Put Your Heart in a Book Conference will be held October 13 & 14, 2017, at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel in Iselin, New Jersey. We are officially open for workshop submissions! We have an all-star lineup this year. Our speakers include Kristan Higgins, Nancy Herkness, Elizabeth Hoyt, Eileen Dreyer, and Damon Suede! You can submit your workshop idea here: https://www.rwa.org/e/ sx/eid=576 Workshop proposal submissions will be accepted from January 31 until March 31, 2017, 11:55 p.m. If needed, you may edit your proposal during this time. After March 31, NJRW will be closed to new workshop submissions and updates to existing proposals. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Casey Hagen, conference chair, at confchair@njromancewriters. org or Lena Pinto, assistant conference chair, at lfpinto74@hotmail. com. We look forward to hearing from you!

NJRW 2016 Conference Registration is CLOSING SOON! HURRY, DON'T MISS OUT! ***Now Featuring 2 New Events*** The First Annual Trade Expo! The First Annual Romance Trivia Extravaganza!! ***Permission to Forward Granted and Encouraged*** 5 Days Left! 2016 NJRW Put Your Heart in a Book Conference http://www.njromancewriters. org/conference-information--- 2016.html October 14-15, 2016 Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel Iselin, NJ **Prices** Regular registration fee: NJRW Member, $250; Non-member, $275 Pre-Conference Workshop Fee - $45 Don’t miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level. This year’s Put Your Heart in a Book Conference is shaping up to be the best ever! HelenKay Dimon: Keynote Speaker Terri Brisbin: Luncheon Speaker Tessa Dare: Special Presentation** Kathleen Gilles Seidel: 3-hour Pre-Conference Workshop ($45) – A Goddess in Every Heroine **For first 100 registrants** Some things to expect: Workshops for writers of all levels Editor/Agent Appointments NEW in 2016!!! Trade Expo with Book Sale! – Network with Author Service Professionals Opportunities for Networking Here is a partial list of agents and editors scheduled to attend… Agents Eric Ruben, The Ruben Agency Kelly Paterson, Corvisiero Agency Veronica Park, Corvisiero Agency Stephany Evans, Fine Print Literary Agency Jane Dystel, Dystel and Goderich Jessica Errara, Jane Rotrosen Agency Caitie Flum, Liza Dawson Associates Shira Hoffman, McIntosh & Otis Rebecca Strauss, De Fiore Literary Agency Katie Shea Boutillier, Donald Maass Literary Agency Lisa Rodgers, JaBberwocky Agency Editors Selena James, Kensington Books Tessa Woodward, Harper Collins Rhonda Penders, The Wild Rose Press Treva Harte, Loose Id Jenn Mishler, Entangled Tera Cuskaden, Entangled Deborah Gilbert, Soulmate Publishing Jess Verdi, Crimson Romance Elizabeth Poteet, St. Martin's Press Tahra Seplowin, Harlequin Desire and HQN Books Carly Silver, Harlequin Romantic Suspense Susan Litman, Harlequin Special Edition Dina Davis, Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense and Harlequin Love Inspired Historicals Charles Griemsman, Novelists, Inc. We will be adding to the list of agents and editors, so please check our web site, www.njromancewriters.org, frequently for updates! Spectacular lineup of workshop presenters! For a full list, visit http://www.njromancewriters.org/workshop-schedule.html Including the following: Pre-Conference Workshop – Kathleen Gilles Seidel “The Goddesses in Your Heroine” Special PRO Presentation/PUB/PAN Author Retreat Speaker Lou Aronica Special Presentation – Tessa Dare "Everything I Needed to Know About Writing, I Learned From Kindergartners" HelenKay Dimon – Writing with Action in Romantic Suspense and Every Other Genre To register for the 2016 Put Your Heart in a Book Conference, https://www.rwa.org/e/in/eid=500! If you have questions, please contact: Casey Hagen, NJRW’s 2016 Conference Chair, at confchair@njromancewriters.org or, Lena Pinto, Assistant Chair, at lfpinto74@hotmail.com. For registration questions, please contact: Babette James, Registrar, at registrar@njromancewriters.org .

New Jersey Romance Writers is proud to be hosting our First Annual Author Services Trade Expo. We hope that this will be an opportunity for authors attending our conference to connect with author services professionals. We are aware that many authors do double duty as author service professionals. If you are just such an author, we would be thrilled if you would consider showcasing your business at our event. However, spots are filling up fast! If you're interested in being part of the Expo, you'll find all the information you need below. Please fill out the Google form listed as soon as possible so I can get your name on the promotional flyer. We hope to see you there! ** This event will be held during the NJ RWA Put Your Heart in a Book Conference on October 15th. Each author service provider will be assigned a table in the ballroom to highlight their business. These tables are approximately 3-4 feet long. Your name will also appear on a flyer each attendee will receive in their registration packet, on our website, and on any other appropriate publicity material. During the event, you can network with potential clients. Feel free to distribute literature, show examples of your portfolio, offer sign-ups to your newsletter, and otherwise connect with authors looking for your services. This is your chance to BE SEEN. Cost: FREE this year! Future events may require a table fee, but this year, you only need to sign up! (Disclaimer: space is limited, so this is first come, first serve. Don't hesitate! Sign up now!) Location: Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin, NJ When: October 15, 2016 Time: 4:00-5:30PM. Set up begins at 3:30PM. I invite you to fill out the form Sign Up for NJ RWA's First Author Trade Expo!. To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IQBy1-tmc-ZbBfqj_L_0hrCG1ndfK-q4ZUD71tRkxCA/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link Let me know if you have any questions! Thank you for considering our event. We look forward to seeing you soon! Best, Marnee Blake marnee.blake@gmail.com Trade Expo Chair