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Meetings

Learn and grow with us
 

Our meetings are held the third Saturday of each month, with the exception of our December Christmas party. Locations are at various metro libraries and are announced a month or so ahead of the meeting date.

 

2025 Programs…

 

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October 18 - 1:30 p.m. Meeting Room at Almonte Library, 2727 SW 59th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73119

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Promoting Your Books on Podcasts with Jay Hall

Most authors didn't sign up to be marketing experts, but that's what we've had to become in the current publishing landscape. In this interactive session, you'll learn about using podcast appearances to promote your book to listeners all over the world. We'll walk through pitching to podcasters and everything you need to know about appearing on podcasts to give you a new set of tools for your marketing toolkit.

J Hall is an author, educator, and podcaster. Since 2021, J has hosted and produced the Okie Bookcast, a podcast dedicated to connecting curious readers with their next great read through interviewing authors and storytellers connected to Oklahoma. J is also a regular podcast guest, talking about everything from books to pop culture to fatherhood and more. In 2023, J released his first book - God Help Me! I’m a Young Dad: 10 Essentials for Becoming the Dad Your Kids Need - which highlights ten important characteristics every dad needs and provides practical tips for developing these both in their lives and the lives of their children. In March, J released his second book - College Unpacked: A Practical Guide to Choosing, Preparing For, and Excelling in College - which walks students and their families through every step along the college journey.

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AND....winners will be announced for the Romancing the Monster Contest

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November 15 - Lou Berney Writing crime fiction — character woven through character.

 

Lou Berney is the USA Today best-selling author of seven novels, including, most recently, Double Barrel Bluff, Dark Ride, and November Road. He has been awarded the Edgar, Hammett, Barry, and Anthony awards, and is a three-time finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize. He teaches at Oklahoma City University.

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December 13 - Christmas party (Members Only) (Location TBD)

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Meetings: What We Do

Officers:

(Contact us at: Crow.OWFI.group@gmail.com)
President: Jon Minton
Vice President: Krysta Scott
Secretary: Anna Kittrell
Programs: Alicia Dean

Delegate: Winona Cross

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Meet the CROWs:

Alicia Dean writes horror, suspense and paranormal. She lives in Edmond, OK and is an obsessed Elvis fan. Find her here: https://linktr.ee/AliciaDean1835

Anna Kittrell is a prize-winning multi-genre author and screenwriter. When the audience embraces her characters, she embraces success.

Brenda Clark Thomas is an award-winning author who writes primarily speculative fiction with a literary bent.

Brooke Taylor is an award-winning author of edge of your seat Romantic Suspense novels. Filled with daring locales and sizzling chemistry, Brooke’s stories inspire her readers to live life to the fullest and to love without limits.

USA Today best selling author Callie Hutton has penned more than sixty-eight historical romance books and Victorian Cozy Mysteries with humor and “historic elements and sensory details.” (The Romance Reviews). Ms. Hutton’s cozy mystery book, The Sign of Death was a finalist in the Simon and Schuster Mary Higgins Clark award in 2022. With close to a million novels sold and translated into several languages, she continues to entrance readers with her heartfelt stories.

Jon Minton is an American speculative fiction writer based in Oklahoma City. He is a software developer but has always been passionate about a great story.

He reads and writes everything from horror to historical, but his primary genres are science fiction and fantasy. A few of his favorite authors include Stephen King, Anne Rice, James S.A. Corey, N.K. Jemisin, and George R.R. Martin.

Jude Bayton

Julia Mozingo

Kit McKenna is an award winning author who crafts romance books that have a slice of danger blended with strong, seasoned women and are steamed to perfection.

Krysta Scott

Kysha Williams has published 1 children’s book “Jason’s Gift”. She currently working on a murder mystery romance trilogy.

Lisbeth L. McCarty is an author and an attorney. When speaking to CROW members, she was fascinated by the typewriter CROW offers in one of their contests, so she joined to try to win one. Of course, that wasn't the only reason She also loved all the CROW people she met. www.lisbethmccarty.com

Mark Jones specializes in mysteries, paranormal, and sci-fi. His work has been recognized in multiple writing contests and published in anthologies.

Marty Ludlum

Maxine Douglas Hailing from Wisconsin, Maxine Douglas is now an Okie who writes American historical and contemporary romances. These books are always written with heart and may or may not have an added splash of mystery. Find her here: https://linktr.ee/maxinedouglasauthor

Myloe Wilson

Patricia Jellerson

Tamrie Foxtail writes cozy mysteries, young adult, and contributes to the Friday the 13th series. She has a SLIGHT obsession with carousels and anyone who travels with her knows--we stop for carousels.

Tina Fausett

Winona Cross writes mostly historical fiction with romantic elements. She is the author of three books--Dianne's Destiny, Rebecca's Journey, and Winter at Journey's End.

She is an avid reader but prefers historical and women's fiction.

She is a member of the Central Region Oklahoma Writers, the Oklahoma Romance Writers Guild, and the Oklahoma Writer’s Federation, Inc.

Tashia L. Fugate is a Kentucky author who’s putting a spin on the traditional werewolf tale. She writes paranormal fantasy romance with a strong female main character that rises up when the world’s beaten her down. Add in some witty and hilarious side characters and you can’t go wrong.

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