Austin SCBWI

How Do I Share My News Through This Website?

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:18 +0000

We want to help you get the word out about your successes (large and small), book signings, appearances, book releases, publications, programs, conferences news and the like.

Please submit items up to 50 words describing your upcoming event or success story to the RA through the webpage Contact Form and we’ll share it with the world!

Liz Garton Scanlon: Six Weeks and Running on the NY Times Best Seller List!

Debbie Gonzales — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:32:19 +0000

For six consecutive weeks Austin’s own Liz Garton Scanlon’s Caldecott Honor winning All the World has garnered a spot on the New York Times Best Seller list in places #2, #3, #2, #5, #4, an #8! Wow!

When asked how she feels about this great honor Liz humbly states, “I really can’t believe it since six weeks is about 42 more days that I ever would’ve or could’ve imagined or hoped for!”

We’re proud of you, Liz! Here’s to another six weeks on the list.

A Hunger Mountain Interview with NY Times Best Selling Author, Cynthia Leitich Smith

Debbie Gonzales — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:08:51 +0000

The good news just keeps on coming!

http://www.hungermtn.org/in-conversation-with-cynthia-leitich-smith/

Hurray for Cyn!!!!

Austin Authors at TLA

Debbie Gonzales — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:50:45 +0000

Many of our beloved local authors will be showcased at the The Texas Library Association’s Annual Conference is being held in San Antonio’s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on 200 E. Market Street. If you’re planning on attending this incredible event make note of their schedules and drop by to give them some big-time Austin, Texas support!

Austin Author TLA Schedule:

Thursday, April 15th

10:30 – 11:00 AM:

Chris Barton – Booksigning (Shark Vs. Train)

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM:

Panel Discussion: YA Novels–Mirrors or Windows to the World
Participating Authors: Shana Burg, Varian Johnson, April Lurie, Margo
Rabb, Jennifer Ziegler

11:30 – 12:30 AM:

Chris Barton – Booksigning (The Day-Glo Brothers)

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Shana Burg – Booksigning

Dorothy Love – Booksigning

Varian Johnson – Booksigning

April Lurie – Booksigning

Margo Rabb – Booksigning

Jennifer Ziegler – Booksigning

Friday, April 17th

9:00 – 9:50 AM

Panel Discussion: Lone Star Authors Shine
Participating Authors: Robin Brande, Cark Deuker, Mary E. Pearson,
Jennifer Ziegler

11:00 – 11:50 AM

Texas Teens Booktalk 4 All
Moderator: Varian Johnson

1:00 – 1:50 PM

Panel Discussion: A Conversation Between Books and Technology
Participating Authors: Jay Asher, Corey Doctorow, Maureen Johnson,
Cynthia Leitich Smith, Jude Watson

2:00 – 3:00 PM

Cynthia Leitich Smith – Booksigning

Liz Garton Scanlon – Booksigning

Sat., May 15th Master Class/Writing Salon Event Details

Debbie Gonzales — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:00:17 +0000

A Master Class/Writing Salon for the advanced writer lead by the highly acclaimed author Carol Lynch-Williams will be held on Saturday, May 15th at the Ranch House at Teravista in Round Rock. The cost for this special event is only $80.00. Attendees are asked to submit 5 pages and a synopsis of their current work in progress by April 1 and be prepared to engage an all-group discussion of group members’ manuscripts, lead by Carol. Checks are to made out to the Austin SCBWI Chapter. Event details are listed on the brochure .pdf attached to this post.

To be certain of reserving a spot for this awesome event, you may send your registration fee prior to submitting your manuscript. Like…send it now!

Carol Lynch Williams – Master Class Brochure

Don’t delay in signing up. Spaces are limited…seriously.

ETERNAL #5 on the NY Times Best Seller List!!!!

Debbie Gonzales — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:08:01 +0000

It is true!!! Our very own Cynthia Leitich Smith’s blockbuster novel ETERNAL has made it to the top of the charts!!!!! Read this Cynsation’s post and celebrate Cyn’s well-deserved success.

We’re so very proud of you, Cyn!

Texas Sweethearts Join YABC to Auction Manuscript Critique

Debbie Gonzales — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:57:26 +0000

THE TEXAS SWEETHEARTS Critique—Three Authors, Three Sets of Eyes, Three Helpful Opinions

What could be more helpful than a critique to strengthen your story? Three critiques! Multiple-published members of THE TEXAS SWEETHEARTS—Jo Whittemore, P.J. Hoover, and Jessica Lee Anderson—will individually critique your query letter, synopsis, and the first ten pages.

For more information about THE TEXAS SWEETHEARTS and the authors, visit: http://texassweethearts.com/.

Click here more information about Young Adult Book Central!

To bid, sign in (you can use many different types of IDs) and leave a comment with your bid. Be sure to check back to make sure you haven’t been outbid! This auction ends on March 30, 2010 at midnight CST. Bidding begins at $10. Subsequent bids should be made in $5 increments.

Agent Scott Treimel Austin WLT Class has been Rescheduled!

Debbie Gonzales — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:28:49 +0000

The Scott Treimel class has been rescheduled for May 15th.

SCBWI members who would like to attend can do so at the WLT membership price.

http://www.writersleague.org/programs/classes.html#Treimel1

Oklahoma SCBWI Spring Conference: March 27th

Debbie Gonzales — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:22:59 +0000

March 27, 2010–Spring Conference
Embassy Suites, Oklahoma City

Speakers:

Amy Lennex, Sleeping Bear
Greg Ferguson, Egmont
Kate Fletcher, Candlewick
Agent: Stephen Fraser, Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency
Art Director: Kerry Martin, Senior Designer, Clarion

Details at http://www.scbwiok.org/index.htm

Southwest Texas SCBWI (San Antonio) March Meeting

Debbie Gonzales — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:20:58 +0000

Southwest Texas SCBWI (San Antonio)

March 20 – 10-12pm: Lupe Ruiz-Flores – Historical Fiction (Research)

http://www.scbwi-swtx.org/events.html