Romance Writers of America is a non-profit organization for those interested in writing Romance fiction. Our purpose is to promote excellence in Romance fiction; to support and encourage our unpublished members in their efforts to become published; and to support, encourage, and promote the works and careers of our members published in Romance fiction.

OK-RWA meets monthly in the Oklahoma City area. At our meetings we share news about our writing and the latest happenings in the publishing world, and we have a program focused on one of the many aspects of writing Romance novels.

January:

Program: Indie Publishing: Tips and Tricks

Speaker: Malena Lott

February:

Program: Networking

Speaker: Kathy L Wheeler

Kathy began her grand adventure six years ago.  She has since signed three contracts for books, has two articles published in the Oklahoma Gazette, all in the last five months.  She networks through the various conferences she attends all over the countries.  She’s very shy!

March:

Program: Plotting a Quick Story - Craft

Speaker: Alice Cleary

 Alicia Dean is the author of four novels and three short stories released through various publishers, including one self-published novel. She's also a freelance editor and suspense editor for The Wild Rose Press.

April:

Program: Self Publishing

Speaker: Mel Odom

May:

Program: TBA

Speaker: TBA

June:

Program: Nationals Preplanning Session

Speaker: Chapter members

July:

August:

Program: TBA

Speaker: TBA

September:

Annual OKRWA Retreat

Program: The Plotting Bootcamp

Speaker: Elle James and Delilah

For: MEMBER'S ONLY

Back by popular demand.

October:

Program: Dialogue

Speaker: Amanda McCabe

November:

Program: TBA

Speaker: TBA

Voting in new Board for 2013

December:

Annual Christmas Party

Hostess: Carrie Chandra

Details: Kathy Wheeler's home

Members Only