Links to other writers' web sites

Writers' Links

The following alphabetically listed links are limited to writers (with websites), organizations, and businesses that Joan has worked with. (Click on the link)

HELPS FOR WRITERS

Abilene Writers Guild - This energetic group offers information on contest guidelines and workshop information. (Newsletter carries "Demystifying Writers' Demons) www.abilenewritersguild.org

Austin, Texas Novel in Progress Group - As a long-time member, Joan recommends NIP strongly for novel writers looking for feedback and sharing of information (beginners welcome as well as seasoned writers). Meets the second and fourth Sundays of each month, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, at the Austin Recreation Center (map on website). http://nip.lizardfire.com

Helen Ginger Doing It Write! - Former president of the Austin chapter of Sisters in Crime, plus many other offices, Helen furnishes a wealth of information about writers and for writers as well as entertaining and informative articles. www.helenginger.com

Fort Bend Writers Guild- has changed its name to Houston Writers Guild and still under the leadership of Roger Paulding. The new name for the newsletter is the "Scribbler," highly informative and it still carries "Demystifying Writers' Demons". www.houstonwritersguild.org

Linda Holloway - Linda is owner of Virtual Office Assistant. She writes and maintains web sites and newsletters. Linda is proficient in word processing as well as graphic design. Email for more information and prices. References and links to web sites are available on request. lhmk8888@aol.com

Lizard Fire Studios - 3D animation and Illustration - Here's a great graphic resource site for writers and publishers. John Burch, who is also a science fiction writer, creates book covers and internal illustrations. www.lizardfire.com

MacWorks-PCWorks - Hal Kooistra does troubleshooting, training, and database development services. He even makes house-calls in the area. As the company name implies, he understands and appreciates both Macs and PCs. www.macworks-pcworks.com.

Mitch Whitington's World of Writing - His many tips include press kit information as well as other links for writers. See what books Mitch has published, and who knows what else! It's a fun AND informative site. www.whitington.com

Paul Molyneux - editor/author, takes submissions for his e-zine, Laughter Loaf. In a world full of downers, this is an upper. If you look at each issue, you'll see it's also a great promotional tool. Issues always changing. http://molyworld.net/laughterloaf

San Gabriel Writers' League's - SGWL serves residents in the Georgetown area. Check out upcoming events or visit a meeting any time. Annual Writing Smarter contest offers cash prizes - Check site for details. (Newsletter carries "Demystifying Writers' Demons) www.sgwl.net

Script Muse - Bonnie Orr gives tips for pitching your scripts and offers services to help screen writers present their scripts effectively. www.scriptmuse.com

Texas Coalition of Authors - Organizations and authors work together to help authors sell more books. www.texasauthors.org

Writers' League Of Texas (formerly the Austin Writers' League) - The second largest regional writers' organization in the United States, WLT nurtures the most tender new pen pusher to the well-published author. (Newsletter carries "Demystifying Writers' Demons) www.writersleague.org

WRITER WEBSITES

Elizabeth Baldwin: author of Horses for Writers - freewebs.com/elizabethjbaldwin

M.D. Benoit: author of sf mystery series, Metered Space and Meter Made- mdbenoit.com

Linda Bingham - Wearing many hats, this author shows her books, offers web designing services, and heads area Texas Coalition of Writers. www.flamewriter.com

Susie Kelly Flatau - Freelance author, editor, and presenter, Susie showcases her books and accomplishments. www.wordsbysusie.com

Stacey Hasbrook - Writer, editor, presenter, contest judge, Stacey also has received awards for her non-fiction and poetry. www.StaceyHasbrook.com

KC Heath - Escape Time with KC Heath: novels to capture your mind.
www.kcheathescapetime.com

Linda Lipscomb: Children's writer of "Who Knew She Flew?" www.lindalipscomb.biz

Nancy Robinson Masters - Writer, motivational speaker, and pilot, Nancy links to her Ups and Down Abilene Reporter-News Sunday Column, information about her books, and speaking engagements. www.nancyrobinsonmasters.com

Martha Miller - marthamillerwrites.com

Rosemarie Piemonte - has an interesting website, AND a newsletter that carries Joan's Demystifying Writers' Demons. Go to: Click on http://k.1asphost.com/fallingroses/ News/Events for all kinds of helpful information for writers.

Harvey Stanbrough - This Pulitzer nominee is a poet, freelance editor, and author of Punctuation for Writers and Writing Realistic Dialogue & Flash Fiction. Harvey also presents sessions on writing poetry and fiction at writers' conferences around the nation. www.stonethread.com

Cheryl Swanson: author of Death Game cherylswanson.net

Don Webb - Sci Fi & mystery writer regularly teaches classes at the Writers' League of Texas. His site includes articles, stories, poems, reviews of various works, and more links. www.euro.net/mark-space/DonWebb2.html

Nancy Williams: author of A Matter of Destiny- nlwilliamswriter.com

Adrennede Wolfe: Romance and inspirational writer - www.adriennedewolfe.com

Jackie Woolley - Fellow SGWL author, publishes heartwarming stories, mostly for women. Read a sample chapter of her coming-of-age novel, The Sound of Windmills, on her website: http://home.austin.rr.com/jjbooks.

PUBLISHERS & PUBLICISTS

Atriad Press - Dallas - publishes the Haunted Encounters series, in which Joan has published. Editors Ginnie Bivona and Mitchel Whitington hope to launch a new Texana books division soon." 405 Moseley St., Jefferson, TX 75657. www.atriadpress.com

State House Press/McWiney Fourndation Press - located at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas; part of Texas A&M University Press Consortium. Joan's Just Visitin' Old Texas Jails fits the publisher's mission "to make history approachable, accessible, and interesting." www.mcwhiney.org/press/press.html

Wordwright.biz - Joan and Steve Neubauer offer ghostwriting, editing, book design, and publishing. Real books for real people. Also check out the books Joan has written. www.wordwright.biz

Zumaya Publishing - headquartered in British Columbia, but it has opened an Austin branch. Joan signed a contract for her fantasy trilogy, beginning with Arturo el Rey, with Elizabeth K. Burton, the Executive Editor/Acquisitions of Zumaya Publications South, Austin, TX 78701. www.zumayapublications.com

Contact Joan at:

30 Wildwood Drive #21; Georgetown, TX 78633

JMUHall@aol.com

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