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Hey, Carolinas! It's Ashley, Becky, Elizabeth, & Erica



1. DECAGON is on!!!

Our Decagon intensives can be purchased individually: Register here



March 27th, 7 pm – 8:30 pm

• Getting It Write, 90-minute virtual intensive with author/freelance editor Deborah Halverson

March 29th, 7 pm – 8:30 pm ET

• Beyond the Picture Book, 90-minute virtual intensive with art director Karina Granda

2. Winston-Salem Mingle

Local mingles are back this year!

Anyone in the Winston-Salem area interested in co-hosting a local mingle, please contact Erica Wood.

3. Member Happenings

Check out these upcoming opportunities

• March 25th; 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Lexington Book Festival in Lexington, NC featuring Micki Bare

• July 10 - 14: Ashley Belote will be teaching a virtual picture book class with the Victorian Chautauqua Writer's Workshops! Learn more



• Picture Books Are for Grown-Ups Too! Check out this new podcast by PAL member Patrice Gopo.

4. Ignite the Spark!

Join us!

What is it? The Carolinas' favorite monthly meet-up, every third Tuesday on Zoom

You in? SIGN UP for this month's meeting: March 21st, 7:30-8:30 pm ET. Heads Up our Sign Up has a new format!

*Sign Up closes at 11:59 p.m. ET the night before the event.*

5. March Book Fairies

To support new releases by our PAL members, contact your local library, schools, and booksellers to request this month's title:

Marie Boyd

Author/Illustrator - Marie Boyd

JUST A WORM

Joan Holub

Authors: Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams, David Campiti (graphic novel)

Illustrator: Glass House Graphics

ARTEMIS THE BRAVE

Joan Holub

Authors: Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams, David Campiti (graphic novel)

Illustrator: Glass House Graphics

HYPERION AND THE GREAT BALLS OF FIRE

Rebecca Laxton

Illustrator: Gracie Laxton

THE METAMORPHOSIS OF EMMA MURRY

Have a new release coming?

PAL members, watch your inbox for the monthly Book Fairies email.

6. Interviews, Illuminating & Insightful

Artwork by K.A.K. Lecky

Be sure to check out our 2023 interviews featuring Judy Allen Dodson and Gillian McDunn!

Click here to watch and subscribe: YouTube channel

Have a new release coming? PAL members, watch your inbox for the monthly Book Fairies email.

P.S. Congratulations to Constance Lombardo, the winner

of Gillian McDunn's new middle grade novel

WHEN SEA BECOMES SKY!

7. Your Blog Post Here

Don't miss this month's member blog post:

Getting Started by Glee Dunbar

Why it matters: This is your place to share tips/experiences from your creative journey!

Spots still available for 2023. Learn how to submit.

8. Carolinas Critique Connection

New Critique Groups Forming

• SOUTH CHARLOTTE: We have a new in-person critique group that will launch in April on Zoom and start meeting in South Charlotte in May or June. If you are interested, please contact Carolyn Fraiser.

• LAKE NORMAN-DAVIDSON AREA: We have a few people in the Lake Norman/Davidson/Concord area who are interested in forming a critique group. If you are interested in being a part of this new group launch, please contact Carolyn Fraiser.

• RALEIGH-APEX AREA: Calling all writers in the Raleigh-Cary-Apex area, we have a few people interested in forming a new in-person critique group in that region. If you are interested, please contact Carolyn Fraiser. 

If you are interested in joining a critique group (for writers and/or illustrators) or starting one in your city, please email Carolyn Fraiser. Log into your SCBWI account and visit Critique Group Central to learn more.

9. Member Spotlight

Meet our next author participating in the member spotlight,

Holly DiBella-McCathy

Publication: 

Dilly Duck Plays All Day

Do you want to be featured here? We highlight members who are self-published or 

published by an independent publishing house. Email Ashley Belote the following information:

• Author or Illustrator Name
• Publications (Title and ISBN)
• A link to your website
• Headshot