Becka Oliver, Executive Director This Is My Body by Cameron Dezen Hammon Lookout Books October 27, 2019 This Is My Body is an honest and compelling memoir, an exploration of the author’s evolving faith coupled with a candid look at her marriage as she and her husband find themselves growing apart.
“The WLT has great online classes, informative newsletters and support/coaching for new writers.” — Ed Fischer A member of the Writers’ League since October, Ed has lived most of his life in the state of confusion. He currently lives in Dallas. Scribe: In what genre(s) do you write? Ed Fischer:
Michael Noll, Program Director Ain’t Nobody Nobody by Heather Harper Ellett Polis Books September 24, 2019 As someone who grew up on a farm outside a small town, I can be awfully critical of novels set in such places. So many of them miss what I feel to be essential
“It’s very encouraging that there are so many writers in Texas, and so many opportunities to learn from one another.” — C.M. Mayo A member of the Writers’ League since September, C.M. is between a lot of places right now but her forwarding service is in Wichita Falls, TX. Scribe:
“[I’ve learned] there exists a small universe of wacky, driven, and skilled individuals who, against all odds, manage to write books and get them published.” — George Arnold A member of the Writers’ League for 17 years, George lives in Garland, TX. Scribe: In what genre(s) do you write? George
“One of the things I would like to do is help writers with conceptualizing their characters, particularly those with mental health issues, in a way that is realistic.” — Cliff Hamrick A member of the Writers’ League since September, Cliff lives in Austin, TX. Scribe: In what genre(s) do you
Becka Oliver, Executive Director Heaven, My Home by Attica Locke Mulholland Books September 5, 2019 I was lucky enough to read Attica Locke’s debut novel, Black Water Rising, in manuscript form more than ten years ago. Scenes from that wonderful book – which was set in Houston and went on to
“There are many authors striving toward the goal of publication, and WLT offers support, guidance and information to help us achieve that goal.” — Rob Witherspoon A member of the Writers’ League since 2015, Rob lives in Graham, TX. Scribe: In what genre(s) do you write? Rob Witherspoon: Humor applied
“[I’m] amazed at the extensive network of writers, lessons, conference and overall support for writers [from WLT].” — Christa Allan A member of the Writers’ League since April 2017, Christa lives in Spring, TX. Scribe: In what genre(s) do you write? Christa Allan: Women’s Fiction. Scribe: If you were stranded on
“I think it’s wonderful the way WLT supports Texas writers and encourages us to support each other. Writers need strong support networks.” – Brenda Marie Smith Member of the Writers’ League since 2006, Brenda lives in South Austin. Scribe: In what genre(s) do you write? Brenda Marie Smith: My current
