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MFRW Summer Camp: Schedule and Workshops @MFRW_ORG #RLFblog #MFRWcamp
A Taste of Summer Camp What is MFRW? It stands for Marketing for Romance Writers,
which is a peer group for authors and others in the literary community. Our
motto is “Seek, teach, share, learn, succeed.”The group helps us focus on learning marketing and publicity.
We seek ways to advance our careers, brainstorm new ventures and ideas, get feedback,
and find others interested in working together. We provide free workshops. You can
take a class or teach one.We welcome marketing-related material that asks a question, offers
a promo or idea, or is a request for help, advice, or opinions. We offer opportunities
to promote and join others in promotional efforts. As fellow authors (published
and not-yet), publishers, and other members of the literary community, we are your
support group and co-workers. Need to buy pens, pins, or other goodies? Found a
great place to do that? We hope you’ll share the news.We’re open to the entire literary community. Our writing is not
discussed; we focus on creating an image and using it effectively. We provide ways
to learn new ideas, new skills, to gain new opportunities, and share them with others.While promotions are not allowed on the Yahoo group, news about
pitch sessions and calls for submission are. We coordinate pitch events with publishers
for our members. On Facebook, we promote and share news. We link our blogs via a
unique software “ribbon” in blog hops. We pin books by members on Pinterest,
and show off our cover models. We share tweets on Twitter. We interview each other
on BlogTalkRadio. We’re about to open a Goodreads group. You are welcome to join
us at all our locations. We offer assistance to our members in every way we can.Why? Because we want you to succeed.This is our second annual Marketing Summer Camp. This year’s theme is “A Taste of Summer Camp” and we’ve promoted it by sharing recipes on our blogs, Facebook pages, and with tweets. We partnered with Coffee Time Romance to hold the three-day all free conference in their forum. We have volunteer speakers giving classes, and panels on how to promote books. Here is the schedule.
Friday July 12
Start — End — Day — Instructor — Class12:00 PM — 1:00 PM — Friday — Wt Prater — Podcasting1:00 PM — 2:00 PM — Friday — Tonya Callihan — Street Team2:00 PM — 3:00 PM — Friday — MFRW Staff — How to Use MFRW’s Promo
Options3:00 PM — 4:00 PM — Friday — Trish Owen — Who’s on First? Handling
POV4:00 PM — 5:00 PM — Friday — Kayelle Allen — Blogging5:30 PM — 6:30 PM — Friday — Tina Gayle — Cut the Crap (Editing)6:00 PM — 7:00 PM — Friday — Kristyn Phipps — Buffer7:00 PM — 8:00 PM — Friday — Killarney Sheffield — Everything I
Don’t See8:00 PM — 9:00 PM — Friday — Kristyn Phipps — Social Media9:00 PM — 10:00 PM — Friday — Kristyn Phipps — Paper.liSaturday July 13
Start — End — Day — Instructor — Class8:00 AM — 9:00 AM — Saturday — Kristyn Phipps — Paper.li9:00 AM — 10:00 AM — Saturday — Gina Ardito — Hips Don’t Lie (Body
Language)10:00 AM — 11:00 AM — Saturday — Kristyn Phipps — Social Media11:00 AM — 12:00 PM — Saturday — Tina Gayle — Cut the Crap (Editing)12:00 PM — 1:00 PM — Saturday — Mary Caelsto — Guardian Muse1:00 PM — 2:00 PM — Saturday — Wt Prater — Podcasting2:00 PM — 3:00 PM — Saturday — Kristyn Phipps — Buffer3:00 PM — 4:00 PM — Saturday — Killarney Sheffield — Heroes and
Heroines4:00 PM — 5:00 PM — Saturday — Kayelle Allen — Back to Basics5:00 PM — 6:00 PM — Saturday — Karen Cote
— Pinterest Game6:00 PM — 7:00 PM — Saturday — Monica — Log Lines7:00 PM — 8:00 PM — Saturday — Ann Siracusa — I Wish I’d Known
Before I PublishedSunday July 14
Start — End — Day — Instructor — Class2:00 PM — 3:00 PM — Sunday — Wt Prater — Podcasting3:00 PM — 4:00 PM — Sunday — Trish Owen — POV4:00 PM — 5:00 PM — Sunday — Tina Gayle — Cut the Crap5:00 PM — 6:00 PM — Sunday — Ann Siracusa — Career Planning6:00 PM — 7:00 PM — Sunday — Mary Wilson — Query & Pitches7:00 PM — 8:00 PM — Sunday — Kristyn Phipps — Social Media8:00 PM — 9:00 PM — Sunday — Kristyn Phipps — Paper.li9:00 PM — 10:00 PM — Sunday — Kayelle Allen — The Next Step10:00 PM — 10:30 PM — Sunday — Kayelle Allen — Farewells and Next
Year
Summer Camp! How much does this cost? A lot of time and energy, but the camp itself is free. We do this for our members every year. So how much is membership? That’s free too. We’re a Yahoo Group of about 1800 people, from every part of the literary community. We are mostly romance writers, but we’re also poets, technical writers, and bloggers. We have publisher members, cover artists, and other professionals.Why not join us and find out what it’s like? Wander over to the Coffee Time Romance forum and join up. Come by our Yahoo group and see what we’re up to. We promote for our members on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, BlogTalkRadio, and we’re about to open a Goodreads group. Maybe you’ll find a place you feel at home. Bring your questions. -
Taste of Summer: Chocolate Heath Bar Trifle @stacyjuba #RLFblog #MFRWorg
Chocolate Pie Taste of Summer By Stacy Juba
If you’re a writer, then you won’t want to miss MFRW Summer Camp.
This free event is sponsored by Marketing for Romance Writers, which began as a
Yahoo group of a dozen authors who wanted to know how to market their books. Today
the group has nearly 1800 members. One reason I love this group so much is because
of its frequent free workshops, including the 2nd Annual Summer Camp slated for
July 12-14.What will you find if you join the Yahoo group? A supportive
environment to focus on learning marketing and publicity. We seek ways to advance
our careers, brainstorm new ventures and ideas, get feedback, and find others interested
in working together. You can take a class or teach one.While promotions are not allowed on the Yahoo group, news about
pitch sessions and calls for submission are. MFRW coordinates pitch events with
publishers for our members. On Facebook, we promote and share news. We link our
blogs in blog hops, pin books by members on Pinterest, show off our cover models,
and share tweets on Twitter. Those are just a few of the activities of this dynamic
group. We’re open to the entire literary community and we would love for you to
join us.What will you find during summer camp? Free classes, lots of
them, in all areas of marketing and promotion. You can ask questions, pick up some
new tools, and make new friends.You can find more about the group and summer camp here. We hope
you’ll join us!http://marketingforromancewriters.org/camp.htmTo help spread the word about MFRW and Summer Camp, a bunch of
us are taking turns blogging about the group and sharing a recipe. Today I’m sharing
my special dessert, Chocolate Heath Bar Trifle, which is sure to impress guests
at summer barbecues. My husband loves this dessert so much that he recently asked
me to make it for 50 co-workers!Chocolate Heath Bar Trifle
Ingredients:Shortening1 box chocolate cake mix2 boxes chocolate instant puddingPackage of crushed Heath Bar2 small Cool Whip containers (8 oz)Spread shortening over cake pan. Bake cake following directions
on box. Then make chocolate pudding following the directions on box. Keep pudding
at room temperature. Crumble up cake into chunks and set aside. In a large glass
trifle serving bowl, layer half of the crumbled cake, half the pudding, 1 Cool Whip
container, and half of the Heath bar candy. Repeat layers again. Refrigerate.Note: Although this looks especially impressive in a glass trifle
bowl, I’ve also used a disposable aluminum pan with a lid. It doesn’t look as magnificent,
but it will still disappear quickly!About the Author
Young Ladies of Mystery Stacy Juba has made numerous bestseller lists including GalleyCat’s
Barnes & Noble Bestsellers, GalleyCat’s Mystery and Thriller Bestsellers, and
multiple Amazon Top 100 lists, and she has also been ranked as one of the Most Popular
Authors in Mysteries on Amazon. She has had a book ranked as #5 in the Nook Store
and #30 on the Amazon Kindle Paid List. Stacy has written about reality TV contestants
targeted by a killer, an obit writer investigating a cold case, teen psychics who
control minds, twin high school hockey stars battling on the ice, and teddy bears
learning to raise the U.S.
flag: she pursues whatever story ideas won’t leave her alone. She is a former journalist
with more than a dozen writing awards to her credit.Find Me Here
Website: http://stacyjuba.com/blog/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stacyjubaPinterest: http://pinterest.com/stacyjuba/Permalink to Stacy’s recipe post on her own blog:You May Also Like
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Taste of Summer: Lemonade Pie @AJ_Williams #RLFblog #MFRWorg
Lemondade Graham Cracker Pie Lemonade Graham Cracker PieThere is something about summer to me that screams sweet and
tangy. Not sure where it came from or why and honestly I don’t question I just know
that when it turns May I start thinking of sweet and tangy deserts.For Spring and Summer one of my favorite deserts is Lemonade
Pie. This desert is quick and easy and trust me very mouth watering.These are the ingredients you will need”2 – graham cracker pie crusts3 – 14 oz eagle brand sweetened condensed milk1- 12 oz Minute Maid lemonade frozen1 – 16 oz Kraft Cool WhipIt is best if you let your frozen lemonade thaw before starting.
Once that takes place, get out your large mixing bowl. In your bowl combine the
now liquid lemonade with the 3 cans of condensed milk, and the whole tub of Cool
Whip. Mix all of it together till smooth.When all the lumps are out and the Cool Whip is blending well,
stop mixing and you may begin to pour the mixture into the graham cracker crusts
and refrigerate for 3 hours or at least overnight.If there are leftovers you can always take a cupcake pan, line
it with cupcake liners, place one vanilla wafer at the bottom and pour in your mixture.For Best Results let the pie sit in the refrigerator overnight.I hope you enjoyed my taste of summer, if you are interested
in learning more, stop by and sign up for http://marketingforromancewriters.org/,
and guess what? It is completely free.Summer Camp is going to be taking place July 12th thru the 14th,
and let me tell you I am really excited to be attending this year. This summer camp
is going to be a great opportunity to learn from other amazing authors about marketing,
writing and genres. The camp is also going to have some great prizes.If you are interested in also attending this great camp all you
have to do is join Marketing for RomanceWriters Yahoo Group
Bounty for Hunter AJ Wiliams’ Latest Release Bounty for LoveAlek Kairis is a man on a mission to keep those around him safe
from the dangers of a lurking dirty cop. But, before he can protect everyone, Alek
learns of a deep secret that could not just change his life, but change his ability
to protect those around him.Tess Michaels only wanted her brother’s safety; she did not realize
that she too would be placed in danger. Yet, the danger that is following her is
not the only threat she faces. When she learns the truth of who her son’s father
is, not only will her life change, but so will her child’s.Once the truth comes out, there is no going back for Alek or
Tess. What’s worse is that their ever-growing attraction is a distraction that neither
of them need. Can Tess and Alek work together, or will danger and secrets tear them
apart forever?Buy Links:Amazon http://amzn.com/B00DC9V258/Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bounty-for-love-aj-wiliams/1115601014?ean=2940016708720ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-bountyforlove-1220169-149.htmlSmashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/325303About the Author
AJ Williams grew up in a small southern town in Missouri. It was there
that she discovered her love of writing. Having the ability to create a story
from nothing into something, held her spell bound. She holds a bachelors
degree, and will on occasion find it useful. Currently, AJ lives in Kansas City, Missouri
with her husband and 2 small children and their small dog.Her very first story was a poem about the sun ending and the
moon beginning which she wrote when she was ten. Since that time her stories
have taken on their very own life. She writes stories that make you think about
real life, the ‘what if’ this happened to me scenario. “There is a story
in all of us” is a favorite saying of AJ’s.AJ loves learning about new things, playing games with her
family and listening to music. She loves romantic movies as well as science
fiction. If truth be told, she loves fantasy and science fiction movies just a
little bit more.At given time she can be found reading to her kids,
instilling in them the importance of a good story. Yet do not worry; she is also
found by her kids, and husband at the computer at any given time typing away.Find Me Here
Website: http://www.ajwiliams.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/AJ_WiliamsPinterest: http://pinterest.com/ajwiliams/boards/Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/AJWiliams -
Recipe: Summer Camp Salsa @scdanelove #RLFblog #MFRWauthor
Luna Salsa for Summer Camp
By SC DaneAah, summer. It has finally arrived, and with it comes the feast
of the senses.The touch of grass, a cool and lush carpet beneath bare feet,
the sprigs tickling between the toes.The sounds of dogs barking as they chase screeching kids high
on the abandon of summer vacation. Screen doors slap, lawn mowers drone like flies.The sight of tanned, bare chested men. Hands down the best part
of summer.The smell of warmth and lazy flowers, cut lawns and salty oceans,
caressed aloft upon breezes that kiss the skin.Finally, the taste. The tantalizing paramour to smell, who delivered
to our taste buds the appetizing aroma of the backyard grill, watering our mouths
for the dishes only summer can provide. Corn on the cob, watermelon, potato salad.And fresh salsa, with bits of sun-kissed tomato, sharp onion,
and cilantro stretching from the baked earth of the garden to the vast blue of a
cloudless sky. An explosion of flavors worthy of being served on the Fourth of July.Fresh Salsa
8-10 tomatoes1 medium onion1 jalapeno pepper, seeded1/2 bunch of cilantro2 garlic cloves1/4 cup white vinegarJuice squeezed from one lime2 tablespoons of lemon juiceSalt and pepper to taste.Dice, dice, dice your butt off. Don’t cheat and grind the veggies
up in a food processor. You want this salsa chunky. Let it sit overnight in the
fridge, and stir it on occasion to get those veggies besotted with the vinegar and
citrus.Speaking of besotted, ahem. Summer is also the season of Romance.
Strolls on the beach with your summer fling, and warm nights perfect for skinny
dipping.Which makes it the ideal time to give thanks to the gals at MFRW
(Marketing For Romance Writers). Like a mini Amazonian army, they have recruited
and led many a writing soldier onto the battlefield of marketing and swept them
on to victory. They’ve done so with grace, humor that still leaves me smiling, and
a loyalty to their fellow authors that makes me proud to be a comrade in arms.Thank you. Not only have you provided the leadership, but also
the forum with which we romance writers can compare and console and commiserate
with our peers. You’ve given us shoulders to cry on and ears to gripe to, and oh
yes! the steps from which to launch our passions.They’ve also given me a place to roast my virtual marshmallows
during this Summer Camp fun. Visit tinyurl.com/mfrwgroup
to follow The Taste of Summer July 12-14th, and, because I know you want to, croon
out your tuneless rendition of Kumbaya. We’ll all join in (okay, we’ll laugh and
point), but it’s still good times!See you ’round the campfire.Books by S C Dane
The powers that be at Amazon
got my author name screwed up for my “Luna” book, but my publisher is
working on getting that fixed.Blurb for Luna:
Beth is a misfit struggling to be a responsible woman in human
society. Then she meets Alec, a mysterious stranger, who knows by her scent that
she is a rare Luna, the only being who can ensure the future of his wolf-pack. When
human beings injure Alec, Beth retreats from the stagnant safety of her human world
and surrenders her fate to the wolf-man.Beth’s and Alec’s love for one another ignites the power of the
Luna that courses through her veins, and she must learn the laws of being wild wolf
if she is to live with Alec and his pack. But they are not the only wolf-people
who covet the blood of Luna, and Beth must learn to harness the consuming power
of her Luna and use it to safeguard her new family, even if it means giving up the
very thing she was born to protect.Set in the countryside of Maine, this novel unfolds as Beth surrenders
her body to its absolute essence while she is protected by the loyal wolves she
is destined to love. But their world is not only precious, it is also perilous,
and Beth’s freshened passion for life just may be the catalyst for her death.Luna: Book One of The Luna ChronicleAmazon http://amzn.com/1612356079Find Me Here
Website http://www.paranormalromancebyscdane.com/Twitter: http://twitter.com/scdanelove -
Taste of Summer: Crockpot Pot Roast @kristynphipps @MFRW_ORG #RLFblog #MFRWorg
Summer Pot Roast Recipe by Kristyn M. Phipps, Activities Director, Marketing
for Romance WritersWhen you think of a retreat or conference, do you think of
making a packing list? Traveling out of town? Hiring a sitter? Spending a ton
of money? Holing up in a hotel for a weekend? Well, you won’t find any of that
at the MFRW Summer Camp in July!Not only is camp free (yes, I said FREE!!), but it’s an
incredible opportunity for any author to get involved in a writers network that
only has benefits. Camp isn’t just another conference, it’s the conference to
learn from your peers and share your knowledge with them. I’m not saying this
because I’m on staff – I experienced this personally long before joining the
staff.This amazing group not only shares knowledge and gives
advice, but it teaches and helps its members succeed. There is a common bond
between the authors that I dare say you cannot find anywhere else. Why? Because
everyone has a voice, and that voice is always heard. We have and give the opportunity
to make a difference in the lives and careers of others.To find out more about our Summer Camp “Tastes of
Summer”, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MarketingForRomanceWriters/ orhttp://marketingforromancewriters.org/camp.htmToday, I’d like to share my recipe for my summer pot roast – only when the ingredients have spent time cooking together do they come together in a beautiful dinner medley!Summer Camp
Pot RoastIngredients:1 roast (2-3 pounds)7-10 red skin potatoes, washed and halved1 small bag of baby carrots1 beef bouillon cube1 c waterSeasoning Mix: 1/4 tsp of each: garlic salt, black pepper,
thyme, sage, rosemary, oregano, and parsleyInstructions:(1) Place prepared potatoes, carrots, and bouillon cube in
the bottom of the crockpot.(2) Rub the Seasoning Mix into all sides of the roast and
place it on top of the veggies.(3) Pour water over the roast to let the loose seasonings
mix in the bottom.(4) Cook on low setting to your liking – about 6 to 8 hours.
Do not overcook as meat will become dry.Served best with a French loaf and your favorite green
veggie!Find Me Here
Website http://kristynphipps.comTwitter http://twitter.com/kristynphippsFacebook http://facebook.com/kristynmphippsPinterest http://pinterest.com/kristynphipps/ -
MFRW: Follow Your Passion @AuthorTinaGayle #RLFblog #MFRWauthor
Summer’s Growth Today, author Tina Gayle takes over the blog with a tip for following your passion as a writer.
===Follow Your Passion with the Help of MFRW
You can’t buy it…you can’t get it from someone else–It is
right there within you.My passion to be a published author has taken me on a wild ride.
The up and down adventure has required perseverance and tenacity. I’ve had to sit
in the chair and write, deal with situations that I’d never imagined, encountered
a number of “Oh Shit moments” and had more fun than I could have ever
believed possible.With no agent, spelling challenged, and an aversion to commas,
my love of a good story kept me going. I took writing classes, networked with other
writers and put myself where I needed to be to hone my skills. My rose colored glasses
wouldn’t let me see what others said were insurmountable obstacles.Also along the way, I found promoting my book to be a challenge.
That is one of the reasons I love Marketing for Romance Writers. The group is very
supportive and helps me discover new ways to market my book.This summer they are also offering a free summer camp to not
only help me learn about new promotion sites, but to also help me be a better writer.What more can you ask for?No matter which road you travel remember to follow your passion
and discover a new world of adventure.— Tina GayleSummer’s Growth
A mainstream novel with romantic and paranormal elements about
two women.Mattie Winston, an almost fifty recluse who lives on a lonely
estate and guards generations of family spirits, and a young college student, Amber
Harrison, who doesn’t know what she wants to do with her life. The Winston spirits
decided that Mattie needs to develop a life outside the estate and Amber is going
to be the new family keeper, which throws the two together.Both travel down different paths of self-discovery but their
reliance on each other grows stronger after several scary moments. Mattie, challenged
by an old flame, rethinks the idea of love. Amber, faced with the appearance of
her distant grandmother’s ghost, decides to solve the mystery of why her grandmother
disappeared without a trace. By the end of the book, after love is embraced and
family secrets are revealed, Mattie and Amber are both ready to meet their futures
with enthusiasm as stronger more self-confident people.Buy links
Amazon http://amzn.com/B00B8VXGLK/Barnes and Noble http://barnesandnoble.com/w/summers-growth-tina-gayle/1114375064?ean=2940044285521Kobo http://kobobooks.com/ebook/Summers-Growth/book-sLxVut-IzUWfKJDoVOIg5A/page1.html?s=qrQp7DVJq0mXP9mX4wF8ww&r=1Find Me Here
Website http://tinagayle.netBlog http://tinagayle.blogspot.comFacebook http://facebook.com/tina.gayleLinkedIn http://linkedin.com/pub/tina-gayle/11/689/759
