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Sunday, May 21, 2017

Meeting Highlights May 10, 2017

Members Present:  Jackie, Karen, Patty, Rachael, Ruthann

Guest:  Kim

Patty relayed that her writing coach and editor Esther recommended the book Structuring Your Novel Workbook for Hands-on Help by K. M. Weiland. Patty read "Chapter Two: The Christmas That Never Was" from her ya novel. She is getting more comfortable writing in first person.

Rachael reported she received two rejection emails. She has been doing a lot of research on self-publishing and mentioned she looked into Book Baby for eBook publishing and distributing. Rachel then read The Lucky Beads (Book 2 of the One Kindness at a Time Series) and Written by Rachael A. Thomas (and the morphemes).  A writing prompt gave her the inspiration for this short story.  The title of her latest adult novel is Sapphira's Marriage.

Karen read the 1st chapter of her new chapter book Railroadin Harry geared toward 2nd and 3rd graders. It was inspired by a true story.

Ruthann found some of her missing Boopy chapters!

Kim has been reading/researching a lot of picture books.

Jackie has been busy with photography.

Next Meeting:  June 14th, 2017 at Rosati’s Pizza in Schererville, IN at 6:30 p.m.

JSH