Guest Speaker of the Month: Annie R McEwan!
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10 AM PST
Where? Online via Zoom
Morning Topic: “(Hi)story Research for Romance” with Annie R McEwan
Historical Romance. Two words. One mission. Harlequin Publishing’s guide for HR
submissions says it all: “Ensure what you’re writing is historically accurate and grounded in
research, so that readers can be swept along in the beautiful historical world you’re creating.” To create that world for readers, writers must go there first. Adding those details are important no matter what year your story takes place.
Whether you need to renew your time machine driving permit or don’t even know where the
keys are, career historian and author Annie R McEwen will help get you to your destination: a written past that is authentic and captivating. Along the road, you’ll learn why HR is a Turducken, how to get away with murder in the Regency Era, and where to find the nearest fire station in 1910.
About Annie: A career historian, Annie R McEwen has lived in six countries and under every roof from a canvas tent to a Georgian Era manor house. Annie’s books are published by Harbor Lane Books (US), Bloodhound Books (UK), and The Wild Rose Press. When she’s not in her 1920s bungalow in Florida, Annie lives, writes, and explores castles in Wales.
Afternoon Topics: 1 – Setting Realistic Writing Goals; 2 – Publishing Trends; 3 – First Page Critiques*
*If you plan to join the First Page Critiques Breakout Session, please email your first page to the Director of Programs, Linda McLaughlin, at programsvp@ocromwriters.org by Sat. May 4. Also have your page ready to share with other participants during the session.
May Agenda (Pacific Standard Time):
- 10:00 am Meeting Opens with OCRW Announcements
- 10:15 am “History Research for Romance”
- 11:30 am OCRW Meeting
- 11:45 am Break for Lunch
- 12:15 pm OCRW Meeting Resumes; News
- 12:30 pm “Breakout Sessions”
- 1:45 pm Closing Comments
- 2:00 pm Meeting Adjourns
Location: Online via Zoom
Online meeting: Please register before 5 pm Friday, May 10, 2024 PST.
The Zoom link will be emailed on the evening of Friday, May 10, 2024 after registration closes.
Registration: To register for the meeting use the meeting ink below. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Please select whether you’re an OCRW member or non-member using the drop down.
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Important Note Regarding Recordings:
If recordings are made, they will be available for viewing after the meeting and only available for a limited time provided there are no technical difficulties and the speaker agrees. A link to the recordings will be emailed to attendees separately.