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1 If you haven't been to our websitee lately, takee a look. It has been updated. March Newsletter, Guest Edition VISIT OUR WEBSITE Dear Judy, We offer a special thanks to Patricia Sands, Author of several books, Drawing Lessons, I Promise You This, Promises To Keep, The Promise of Provence, & The Bridge Club among others. Patricia spoke to us at the February meeting about her career, self publishing, & the importance of branding and social media. Some thought the most important thing they learned was about branding. Patricia provided members with her valuable insights and resource list. PatriciaSandsAuthor website

Laura will share how she made it in Lauraa Drake the traditional publishing world after

She will also conduct a Query Letter workshop from

Guests are encouraged to attend at a nominal fee of $10. Members are free. Come early.

letters willl be critiqued. Learn more about Laura.

m all the way from Texas. The Award is given to the best new book.

RITA Marco Island Seafood Festival We have an opportunity to have a tent at this festival

With two authors per r shift and two shifts per day, we need 12 authors to commit.

2 Laura will share how she made it in Lauraa Drake the traditional publishing world after years of struggle and disappointment. She will also conduct a Query Letter workshop from 8-9 p.m. Laura will choose 2 or 3 member letters to critique at the workshop. Guests are encouraged to attend at a nominal fee of $10. Members are free. Come early. We are expecting a big crowd. Announcements willl be at 5:45 p.m. Guests are welcome to stay for the workshop, no additional charge, but only member queryy letters willl be critiqued. Learn more about Laura. LAURA DRAKE, 2014 RITA (Romance Writers of America) Winner will be here from 6-8 p.m all the way from Texas. The Award is given to the best new book. Laura Drake's Website LAURA DRAKE: Wednesday MARCH 14, 2018 e "The Tortoise Story," Award RITA Marco Island Seafood Festival We have an opportunity to have a tent at this festival that draws thousands of people. Our cost is $290. With two authors per r shift and two shifts per day, we need 12 authors to commit. Cost is $24.16 for members and $30.00 for non-member rs. Please contact Payment will be collect at the March 14 meeting or you can mail to Joanne at 1003 Anglers Cove K403, Marco Island, FL If we do not have all slots filled by March 3, we will NOT be participating. First come, first serve so contact me A.S.A.P Deadline March 3 to sign up. Seafood Festival Sign-Up Sheet

Marco Island Poets Our next meeting will be on Monday, March 27, from 4-6 PM again at Liz Noyes' house

Come and bringg something to read, share critique, yours or another's.

abode. Sara Medeiros 239-394-1728 Marco Center For the Arts Meet and greet with lots of locals.

This is a well attended affair and we need authors to take advantage of this great, free opportunity to

The eventss create a ready- made and receptive audience with our visually artistic brethren.

3 Marco Island Poets Our next meeting will be on Monday, March 27, from 4-6 PM again at Liz Noyes' house on Marco. Come andd bring something to read, share, critique, yours or another's. Come and bringg something to read, share critique, yours or another's. Please RSVP beforehand as we like to know how many to plan on, and I will give you directions to her abode. Sara Medeiros Marco Center For the Arts Meet and greet with lots of locals. 2nd Tuesday of every Month Don't let this chance pass you by! This is a well attended affair and we need authors to take advantage of this great, free opportunity to promote theirr books. Many spots for 2018 are open at this time. The eventss create a ready- made and receptive audience with our visually artistic brethren. Don't miss it. Joanne at joanne.tailele@gmail.com and let her know what month you want. Marco Arts Schedule link: So far, the following are booked: March 13 - Mike Eckers June 12 - Jan Tramontano April 10 - Pauline Hayton Nov Pauline Hayton May 8 - Philip Reid

4 Marco Island Writers Stories and Poems Vol. IV Availablee for sale at every meeting & available at the Farmer's Market. Members Price $8.00 Or a set of all four books for $29.00 See Pauline for purchase

5 IN THE NEWS!

7 You can also mail a check for $60.00 to Collier Literacy and mail to Sandra Barretoo Literacy Volunteers of Collier County 8833 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL, Let's fill a table to support our authors May 24 - Pauline Hayton (flyer to follow) FARMER'S MARKET MAKE USE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY Rich Goldhaber is chairing the Farmer's Market again this year (Thank you Rich). If you are interested inn participating pleasee contact Rich R.J.Goldhab ber@gmail.com There are still a few opportunities remaining BOO OK OF THE MONTH by Marya Repko

8 .buy here Memphis boy who conquered New York Creator of his own county in Southwest Florida Builder of the Tamiam Trail, owner of popular hotels Streetcar advertising mogul during the Roaring Twenties NYC Deputyy Police Commissioner who moved in high society Local author Marya Repko digs into the life of this amazing man who created a successful advertising business and then invested in Florida. He became the largest landowner there, bought hotels, operated telephone systems, published newspapers, and undertook a road-building he was keeping up his New York interests as a civic project across the swamps of the Everglades. At the same time, leader, generous with his creativity and wealth. This is the third in a series of History for Younger Readers and is based on the author's research for the adult version Everglades Entrepreneur. It is profusely illustrated with historic pictures.

9 REVIEWS Excellent! Reads so smoothly, is so uplifting and is very informational without being heavy! Truly a great job. Lila Zuck, local historian THANKS TO OUR GUESTS Marco Island Writers thanks our new guestss and thosee of you that were a past members and supporters. Your interest in our group is greatly appreciated. Contributions of your time and money weree instrumental in launching the career of untold comrades. We urge you to become active members membership is $50.00 for single membership and $ for family memberships. Membership entitles you to all the regular meetings, promotion of your books, short stories and poetry on the websitee and member rates to any event requiring admission. Also, if you have a new publication or announcement about your writing career, we will share it on the newsletter and website. In addition, MIW membership entitles you to reciprocity with GCWA, Gulf Coast Writers Association to attend their meetings at member rates. Even if you can't attend the meetings on a regular basis, you may consider supporting our efforts as an Honorary Member. We are continually striving to bring quality speakers and workshops to our members. Honorary Members receive the exclusive Member Only newsletter that is not available to the general public. Please make checks to Marco Island Writers Inc. and mail to Connie Gaertner, Treasurer, 380 Seaview Ct. #1105 Marco Island, FL Honorary Member Donor Form Membership Application WEBSITE ABOUT BOOKS CONTACT EVENTSS MEMBERS PROSE & POETRY

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FINE ARTS PAINTING CLUB

FINE ARTS PAINTING CLUB Quail Creek Fine Arts Painting Club Newsletter No. 3 February 2015 Art Explosion in Quail Creek The Fine Arts Painting Club is one of the most rapidly growing clubs in the community