Here’s what’s happening in Texas’ writing world in the next few days: John Foxjohn (THE COLOR OF MURDER) will participate in the second annual
Haverfest in College Station this Sunday, August 23rd. Haverfest is a charity event and all proceeds go to a non-profit organization called Ready For Texas, which helps with recovery efforts when disaster strikes. In addition to the booksignings, there will be concerts by various bands and individuals. Haverfest begins at noon and ends at midnight and John will be signing between noon and 6:00 pm. The Haverfest takes place in “The Beer Joint” at 12550 State Highway 30 in College Station. Tuesday August 25, Katy Budget Books will host its monthly I’ll Take Romance Book Club at 7:00 pm. This week, the club will be discussing FADE TO BLACK by Leslie Parrish. Katy Budget Books is located at 2450 Fry Road, Houston, 77084. Please call 281-578-7770 for more information or go to . The West Houston Chapter of RWA has opened its annual Emily contest to entries. This prestigious contest is known for quality entries and feedback. This year the Emily is an all electronic competition, making entering even easier than ever before. The deadline for submissions is October 7. For more information and contest rules, go to .
Time is running out to enter Romance Writers of America’s East Texas Chapter annual writing contest. This is an electronic entry only contest and the deadline for submission is September 1, 2009. Entries must include the first ten pages of a manuscript plus a synopsis (five pages max). Please go to for more information on this exciting competition.