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Also Scheduled to Appear
 Suzanne Arruda- Mystery Novelist
Suzanne Arruda is the author of the Jade del Cameron Mystery Series set in 1920’s Africa. Suzanne is a closet adventurer and lives vicariously through her lead character. She is a member of NWTF’s “Women In The Outdoors” organization where she tries her hand at some of Jade’s survival skills like archery, throwing a lariat, shooting a rifle and making fire from flint and steel. Her latest book (September, 2010) is THE CROCODILE’S LAST EMBRACE¬. More information can be found at www.suzannearruda.com as well as on her weekly historical trivia blog: Through Jade’s Eyes at http://suzannearruda.blogspot.com/ Suzanne is also on twitter at http://twitter.com/SuzanneArruda
Suzanne’s session at OCW will focus on “Writing Novel Characters.”
Shannon Taylor Vannatter-Romance Writer
Her inspirational romance novel, White Roses will launch a three book series as a Heartsong Presents bookclub release in May 2010 and hit store shelves in July. Her short stories appeared in Mature Living, March 2009 and The Writers' Journal, Sept/Oct 2009. She’s received several awards including 2nd place in RWA's 2007 Touched By Love and 2008 Where the Magic Begins Contests, and a HM in The 2007 Writer's Journal Romance Contest. Shannon will provide a workshop on plotting a synopsis.
 Greg Bartlett-Magician/ Technology Expert
Greg Bartlett is an author, entertainer and computer engineer. He is one of the few people who can make a tiger disappear in a full magic show and bring back your lost data when your hard drive crashes. He’s written tech articles for various sites, and holds certifications in web development, networking, security, database management and more. Greg will provide the entertainment for the Friday night banquet and offer a session on “Technology and the Writer.”
Dusty Richards: Author and OCW Board Member
Author of over 60 western novels Dusty will present Writing “101”. Repeated again this year by popular demand this session helps novice and seasoned writers learn about the perils and pitfalls of writing in a changing market.
Max McCoy- Author and OCW Board Member
Max McCoy is an award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and investigative reporter. His subjects have ranged from serial killers to atomic bomb survivors. McCoy has won first place investigative reporting awards from the Associated Press for The Killing Season, a story about a pair of missing teen-aged girls from rural Oklahoma, a double murder, and a serial killer on Texas Death Row. Max will present a workshop on “Mythic Stories”
W.C. Jameson: Author, Songwriter, Poet and OCW President
Winner of awards from national and regional associations and is a three-time winner of the coveted Stirrup Award for Best Magazine Article, W.C. Jameson will present a poetry session which is both informative and inspiring.
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CONFERENCE EVENTS
-- Authors will autograph books throughout the day --
Thursday, Oct. 7
6:30 pm Informal Reception (Lobby Conference Center)
Meet speakers and other participants. Cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
Friday, Oct. 8
8:00-4:00 Registration
(Single day registration not available)
8:30 Continental Breakfast (Lobby Conference Center)
9:00 Announcements
OCW President W.C. Jameson
9:15 Keynote Session Rhonda Penders- Editor
The Author-Editor Relationship- The Editor-In Chief of Wild Roses Press will help participants learn tricks of the trade when working with editors.
10:15 Break
10:30 Keynote Session Continues
Rhonda Penders - Continues
11:15 Lunch on Your Own
1:30 Suzanne Arruda
Writing Novel Characters- Learn how to flesh out your protagonist or antagonist using mannerisms, habits, descriptions, and dialogue
2:45 Break
3:15-4:30 Shannon Vannatter
Plotting Out A Synopsis – In today’s competitive and fast-moving market, effective synopsis writing is essential. Shannon will teach you how to include key information editors are looking for and how to make your synopsis shine.
7:00 Buffet and Cash Bar-Tickets for the buffet must by purchased in advance. The entertainment will immediately follow the buffet.
8:00 Entertainment
All participants and their guests are invited to the entertainment by Magician-Greg The Great: Greg Bartlett (no ticket is required).
Saturday, Oct. 9
8:00-12:00 Registration
8:30 Continental Breakfast (Lobby Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center)
9:00 Announcements- Dusty Richards
9:15 Keynote Session J.D. Boggs –Novelist
Johnny D. Boggs takes you on a road-trip travelogue, showing how to write copy that will catch a travel editor’s eye, speed traps to look out for, pit holes to avoid, how to work the system, and make a little money
10:15 Break
10:30 Keynote Session Continues J.D. Boggs
11:30 Lunch on Your Own
1:30 Breakout Sessions
1. Max McCoy: Mythic
Stories
2. Greg Bartlett: Technology
and the writer
2:45 Break
3:15-4:15 Breakout Sessions
1. W.C. Jameson - “Poetry in
the Round”
2. Dusty Richards - “Writing
101”-The Essential
Workshop for All Writers
4:30-5:00 Announcements
Please provide Dusty Richards with information about conferences, publishing opportunities, and recent successes.
6:30 Pre-Banquet Gathering and Cash Bar
7:30 Awards Banquet
(Tickets must be purchased in advance)Announcement of contest winners and presentation of awards.
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