September 2024

September Meeting

An In-person and online event for all creators. What kills creativity? Routine, rules, and comparing ourselves to those who have already reached the goals we have set for ourselves. So this month we are taking a break from teaching the rules of writing and simply allowing ourselves to be silly. Your regional team will be offering up games to exercise to stretch your creative muscles. For those who join online, make sure to have some blank sheets of paper and small random items close by.

October's Chapter Meeting

Join Kacy Ritter with her DIY PR: Everything I Learned From Launching My Debut Series

Kacy Ritter is a fantasy geek and author of The Great Texas Dragon Race (Clarion/HarperCollins). She has lived all across the Lone Star State and holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of North Texas. Her upcoming release, Elvira Vance and the Marfa Monster Mystery, promises another tall Texas tale for middle grade readers and is forthcoming from HarperCollins Children's in 2025. Kacy's debut earned a starred Publishers Weekly review, was a Cybils award nominee, and was selected for the 2024 Spirit of Texas Reading Program by the Texas Library Association. She daylights as a marketing professional and loves writing at the intersection of fantasy and Texas Americana.

Retreat Registration

Now Open!

(If you do nothing else, click on the link and scroll through the adorable artwork Jennie made for our chapter's retreat!)

After a whirlwind of a year, you're going to deserve a little getaway. Picture a cozy retreat nestled in the heart of the Navasota woods, surrounded by like-minded writers and illustrators, all eager to share their craft and stories. It's the perfect opportunity to recharge, refuel, and reconnect with your passion.

Imagine waking up to crisp morning air, grabbing your notebook or sketchpad, and heading out to to put your ideas to paper. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy three buffet meals per day, engage in lively discussions, gain insights from fellow artists, and spark your creativity in a supportive environment.

Be sure to secure your spot at this unforgettable pre-Christmas present to yourself.

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