Congratulations to Liberty States Fiction Writers Member David Manfre whose short story “First Contact” was published in the The Neurodiversiverse: Alien Encounters anthology. A lifelong resident of New Jersey, David enjoys writing stories that take place in familiar settings. A major aspect of his writing involves using those local settings because he believes placing characters and events there helps make his writing immediate and lively. David enjoys visiting the shore, especially towns with commercial boardwalks or lively downtowns, preferring those attractions to spend time at the beach or swimming in the ocean.
Do you have a workshop that you think is perfect for either aspiring or published authors? We’d love to hear about it!
If your workshop is chosen, you will be able to attend our 14th Annual conference on April 5, 2025 for free (but we do not compensate for travel/food expenses).
Congratulations to LSF Writers President Linda J. Parisi on her new deal with Harlequin for their Heartwarming line. We are so excited for Linda and wish her many sales in the future. P.S. – A big THANK YOU to Harlequin for donating books for our recent conference. It was truly appreciated!
Congrats to LSF Writers Member Eileen F. Watkins whose NIGHT OF THE WERE-CAT, the sixth and final book in her Cat Groomer Mystery series, has earned the MUSE Medallion in the category “Book: Fiction—Mystery” for 2023 from the Cat Writers’ Association, Inc. The CWA presents writing awards yearly over a wide range of print and broadcast media, and the MUSE is the top prize in each category. Last year, Eileen’s fifth Cat Groomer Mystery, CLAW & DISORDER, won the MUSE in its category for 2022.
Congrats to LSF Writers Member KM Fawcett who has a new release for the holidays! You can download a free copy of Wilde Christmas at https://books2read.com/WildeChristmas until December 31, 2023. Here’s a teaser for Wilde Christmas!
Is Writer’s Block normal? Fact: it is! Many writers encounter moments where they feel as if they can’t find the next word to put on the page. What can you do about that? Get up and away from your desk for some fresh air. Read a good book. Listen to music. Watch a movie. Break from your normal routine. If you normally write on a computer, pull out a pen and pad of paper. See what happens. The most important thing to remember about Writer’s Block is that you can’t edit a blank page. Sit down and write, even if you think it’s not any good. In time, the words will come.
Congratulations to LSF Writers Member Stacey Trocchia Wilk on her new release! Join Stacey at the 12th Annual Liberty States Fiction Writers Conference where she will be presenting a workshop on conflict! Readers, drop by and meet Stacey at the Book Fair on April 1, 2023 from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Hamilton, NJ. Learn more about Stacey’s books at https://amzn.to/3XQT1u5.
Congratulations to LSF Writers Member Michael Daigle whose DRAGONY RISING (November 2022), Book 5 in the Frank Nagler Mystery series, was awarded First Place in the 2022 Royal Dragonfly Indie Book Contest and also named a Notable 100 Indie Book in the 2022 Shelf Unbound Indie Book Contest. To learn more, please visit https://amzn.to/3SbMXeF.
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