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Vampires are Abroad
Congratulations to Stella Fosse on the publication of her new novel Vampires of a Certain Age. Widely available from independent bookstores (try Bookshop.org for delivery anywhere)
Congratulations, Kristie!
Kristie L. Williams’ “Watching You Undress Me (A Love Letter To Body Image)” was published in Nostos: the journal of poetry, short fiction, and art
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June Update
June Events
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00pm – Writers Discuss Craft
Tracy Crow was not feeling well last Tuesday and will host a make-up WDC event. Please join us for an open discussion on the craft writing. This event is open to all writers and offers a fantastic opportunity to ask questions about both the art and business of writing with a true industry expert.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm – Writers Disuss Writing
Please join us to share your accomplishments, questions, anecdotes, and comments as we discuss the craft of writing.
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm – Query Letters and Book Proposals
So, what do you really want, dear agent?
Carol Phillips will talk about queries and book proposals: what needs to be included in each and what agents and editors said about them at the NCWN Spring Conference.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:00pm – Writers Discuss Craft
How lucky are we to have TWO events with Tracy Crow this month? Join us for what is always a valuable learning session.
Upcoming Events
July – Speculative Fiction with Michele Tracy Berger
August – Courses, Residency Workshops, Conferences, and MFAs: How Useful Are They?
Past Events
If you did not get a chance to join us for our Reading for Writers event in May, you can access the YouTube recording here.
News from the North Carolina Writers’ Network
Save the Dates:
Squire Summer Writing Workshops 2025 – July 24-27 at Davidson College
2025 Fall Conference – November 7-9 at Wrightsville Beach
Is it time to renew your NCWN membership?
Check the top of the NCWN newsletter to see when your membership needs renewal.
Not a Member?
You’re missing out on discounts on Network-sponsored programs and events.
What are you waiting for? Membership is open to writers of all experience levels and genres, across the state and beyond. Join now at https://www.ncwriters.org/.
Postscript:
WMO’s programs and meetings are a collaborative effort with Penny Cottrell, Tracy Crow, Tom Dow, Catherine Duncan, George Kauffman, Carol Phillips, and Judith Stanton—plus our ex-officio member and IT wizard, Josh Cottrell—all contributing.
Wishing you all the best in your writing endeavors!
Penny Cottrell, NCWN Regional Rep, Central Piedmont