2026 CROW Meetings are held the third Saturday of every month at the Belle Isle Library: 5501 N Villa Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 

Exceptions: The January meeting will be held at the Almonte Library. We do not have a meeting in September (annual retreat) or December (Christmas party)

January 17, 2026 Program: 1:30: Almonte Library - Meeting Room - 2727 SW 59th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73119 

Lunch 11:30:  San Marcos 2301 SW 59th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73119

Slow Burns and Boos

Author Mark Jones leads a discussion on writing slow-burn tension versus sudden shocks, and how those techniques work across genres. Using short examples from fiction and film, the session focuses on practical ideas writers can try in their own work.

An author, editor, and literary judge, Mark has over thirty years of experience in public budgeting and higher education finance, along with a background in creative writing. When not writing, he teaches creative workshops, including “Time to Write” and “Let's Talk Writing.” He also operates an editing business called 25 for $20.