Welcome to Orange County Romance Writers
OCRW promotes excellence in romance fiction (including its myriad subgenres), by helping writers exchange their knowledge and establish career goals while supporting and encouraging our members through all levels of their careers. Our monthly meetings are like mini conferences with speakers and workshops on craft, marketing, publishing and more.
OCRW Membership is open for 2026. If you are renewing, you should receive a link to continue your membership via email through the new platform we’re in the process of transitioning to from WordPress. The link below will take you to our new website.
MARCH MEETING INFORMATION
OCRW is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 member anthology, Hearts for the Holidays, a limited edition anthology by the authors of OCRW:
Seven heartwarming love stories. One historic California rancho. Generations of passion, family, and forever.
Along the sun-warmed coast of California, Rancho El Ocaso has stood for nearly two centuries—its rugged canyons and ocean-kissed arroyos sheltering the dreams of the Galtero family. From rancheros and vintners to entrepreneurs and artists, each generation has fought for love as fiercely as they’ve protected the land they call home.
Now, across the seasons—from Halloween masquerade balls and Día de los Muertos remembrances to New Year’s kisses and holiday miracles—new love stories unfold beneath the California sky.
Inside this clean, closed-door romance collection, you’ll find:
– A sheltered rancho daughter drawn to a wandering carpenter
– A fiercely independent socialite challenged by a determined composer
– A magical proposal planner forced to work with her high school heartbreak
– A single mom and a guarded teacher risking a second chance
– A journalist facing destiny in a bull arena on Día de los Muertos
– A reluctant veterinarian and a grieving daughter on a healing road trip
– A curvy heroine discovering her power—and the man who sees her clearly
These romantic and emotionally compelling stories celebrate heritage, family bonds, courage, and the enduring magic of love.
Perfect for readers who enjoy wholesome romance, strong heroines, multigenerational family sagas, and Hallmark-style holiday love stories.
💛 All proceeds from this anthology help support the programs and educational initiatives of OCRW, empowering new and emerging romance authors.
Monthly Meetings with Professional Speakers, Writing Sprints, and Monthly Book Clubs on Zoom
Eleven months of the year, OCRW gathers for a general meeting featuring professional speakers on a variety of topics related to the writing life. Whether the content is focused on craft or business or research, the information informs attendees’ goal to become successful authors. The meetings are accessible via Zoom or when they are hybrid, in person at the Brea Civic and Cultural Center in Orange County. Time is built in for networking and relationship-building during lunch and breakout sessions.
Writing Sprints happen most Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from noon to 2:00 pm PST. Members attending arrive a few minutes early, check in with goals, and then everyone mutes and works on their stuff. We say a few words right before the meeting disbands. The Zoom link and the time and day are posted in the OCRW Monthly Calendar emailed through Morning Juice at the beginning of each month. For more information visit our membership page or email membership@ocromwriters.org.
Monthly Book Clubs happen three times a month. The Writer’s Craft Book club meets on the first Thursday of the month, early evening PST. The All the Romance, a fun, light-hearted discussion on why a specific romance is popular with readers, meets on a Wednesday, mid-afternoon PST. The Zoom links and the time and day are posted in the OCRW Monthly Calendar emailed through Morning Juice at the beginning of each month.