Upcoming Events:

CHAT: How to write every day
A quick discussion on how to address time, energy, and creative block issues that might be preventing you from writing more.... (February 22 - February 22)

PITCH YOUR BOOK: Pitch your book to Abby Rose of Lyrical Press
Abby Rose, editor at Lyrical Press, will be on the Savvy blog taking three line pitches on Friday, February 24th from 9 a.m to midnight EST. Abby is looking for stories packed with action/adventure... (February 24 - February 24)

WORKSHOP: The Depths of POV - An Advanced Look
The Depths of POV focuses on the more advanced questions the writer should ask when deciding POV: Which POV is right for this story and why? How to pick the right POV character or characters? How deep... (February 27 - March 25)

WORKSHOP: Nonfiction Editing: From First Draft to Final Copy
In this three week Nonfiction Editing workshop, Irene will outline the editing process that is involved in revising a nonfiction article or book, from the first draft to the final copy. There are man... (February 27 - March 18)

WORKSHOP: He Shot the Sheriff and I Know Why: Motivating Your Characters
If you've ever been told your characters seem cardboard or cliché, this class is for you. Characters with strong, clear motivations for their thoughts, dialogue and actions are never cliché . During t... (February 27 - March 4)

WORKSHOP: Writing the New American Cowboy: Bikers 101
No matter if you’re writing mystery, romance, fantasy or horror and no matter if your hero is a modern knight who values his freedom, rebel with or without a cause, or a bad boy with too many tattoos... (February 27 - March 25)

WORKSHOP: The Four Point Critique: Introduction to making your critiques positive, constructive, specific and honest.
This workshop will give you a head start on the critiquing process. It's designed for beginning critiquers and will lead into the full workshop beginning March 5th. Participants in this workshop wil... (February 27 - March 3)

WEBINAR: Savvy Authors Site Orientation
Join Melinda for a virtual tour through the Savvy Authors website.... (February 27 - February 27)

CHAT: Leap Forward in 2012: Engage Your Readers
Move over brand and platform, there's a new buzzword in town. Engagement. That's the word experts are talking about these days. From conferences to articles, everyone who's anyone in the publishing in... (February 29 - February 29)

SAVVY U: Edit Like a Pro with Heather Howland - YA Edition
Young adult fiction is hotter than ever, but penning a successful book for teens (and teens-at-heart) is more than plugging young protagonists into your story. With the YA market in mind, Heather will... (March 1 - June 15)



Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in becoming a part of the Savvy Authors Team?

Savvy Authors is all about writers helping writers, and we can’t do it without help from our members. Maybe you’d like to moderate a chatroom event or a workshop? Write or edit articles for the Learning Center or the Weekly Newsletter? Become involved in our community and learn while you add established and soon to be published authors to your personal network. Earn Savvy Authors points and credits toward workshops, too! Volunteer at SavvyAuthors and advance your career as you give back to the writing community. Contact Liz Pelletier for more information on how you can get involved!

HOT NEW RELEASES from Savvy Members!

New Beginnings
by Sally Clements
New Beginnings is a collection of short stories. From a New York bar, to a jungle on an Australian island, and finally to Dublin on St. Patrick’s weekend, the stories investigate the first blooming of new love. The author has had short-stories published in New Love Stories Magazine, and her full-length novels, Bound to Love, Catch Me A Catch and Marrying Cade are available now for your kindle....
In the Service of the King
by Laura Kaye
Kael, Warrior King of the Vampires, loathes the Night of the Proffering. He needs the blood of either his mate or a human virgin to maintain his strength, but hasn't enjoyed the ritual since he lost his mate centuries ago. Kael doesn't want a new companion, yet his resolve is tested when he lays eyes on his new offering, Shayla McKinnon. He is drawn to Shayla's beauty and poise...and the submission she offers. She is eager to give him anything he wishes, including her innocence, to please him. W...
The Reason is You
by Sharla Lovelace
In the small river town of Bethany, Dani Shane never fit in. Being different pushed her to the fringes of society, and even leaving town for two decades didn't stop the talk. Now, with her sixteen year-old daughter Riley in tow, Dani is back in Bethany looking for a fresh start. Too bad her plans for staying under the radar are about to be thrown out the window.

Mischievous and sexy, Dani's old friend Alex still has the power to rock her world, but there's a big obstacle standing in their...
Finding Her Son (Harlequin Intrigue Series)
by Robin Perini
Investigating a cold case is SWAT cop Mitch Bradford's worst nightmare—especially when it involves a kidnapped infant. But thanks to an injury, he'll have to settle for following Emily Wentworth instead of breaking down doors and cuffing criminals. The prime suspect in a mysterious disappearance, Emily has always claimed she was framed. And as he earns the trust of the incredibly desperate—and unbelievably beautiful—mother, every instinct tells Mitch to believe her. Then new evidence unfolds, re...
King of Darkness
by Elisabeth Staab
ETERNAL COMMITMENT IS NOT ON HER AGENDA...
Scorned by the vampire community for her lack of power, Isabel Anthony lives a carefree existence masquerading as human--although, drifting among the debauched human nightlife, she prefers the patrons' blood to other indulgences. But when she meets the king of vampires this party girl's life turns dark and dangerous.

BUT TIME'S RUNNING OUT FOR THE KING OF VAMPIRES...
Dead-set on finding the prophesied mate who will unlock h...