tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post454093312618367403..comments2023-11-20T00:39:08.642-08:00Comments on Love Inspired: A Story for Every Reader: RWA and The RITA ContestPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-64269223903505888412012-04-27T08:20:00.278-07:002012-04-27T08:20:00.278-07:00Its so fun to see when everyone joined RWA. Like ...Its so fun to see when everyone joined RWA. Like I said, I've met some of my best friends through this organization. Lenora was one of the first who took me under her wing and mentored me. And I remember when Linda and I met. We were both unpublished, both red heads. We also met Brandilyn Collins that year, she's also a red head. And then during a workshop we sat in front of editor Patience Smith who is also a red head. Very fond memory. Now we're all published and Brandilyn and Linda are so successful.Terri Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162233044268346894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-50488696619406103582012-04-27T06:07:42.434-07:002012-04-27T06:07:42.434-07:00I joined RWA in early 1999 when a friend suggested...I joined RWA in early 1999 when a friend suggested I enter a local contest that paid for one RWA conference registration. I had never heard of RWA and was a new, new writer, knowing nothing about the business. I entered, won the free conference, and ended up being a Golden Heart finalist that year. So off I went to Chicago. Talk about being green and scared silly! And guess what darling woman I met who was so kind to me? Terri Reed :-)Linda Goodnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180677262384855235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-48499413305946949562012-04-26T22:29:20.329-07:002012-04-26T22:29:20.329-07:00I love these stories so much! i enjoy reading them...I love these stories so much! i enjoy reading them a lot. each one has inspired me in some way! continue posting more stories ’cause they’re all awesome! thanks a lot!<br /><br /><a href="http://showamerica.com/blog/music/getting-discovered-as-a-band-manager-explore-talent-through-2012-contests" rel="nofollow">networking in the entertainment business</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-18350987835362028592012-04-26T20:10:28.372-07:002012-04-26T20:10:28.372-07:00I joined in 1985. I joined at the RWA conference t...I joined in 1985. I joined at the RWA conference that year in Atlanta. You could register for the conference at the door. Times have changed. :)Merrilleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617320163408645299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-31997917441694970692012-04-26T17:00:03.493-07:002012-04-26T17:00:03.493-07:00Congrats to all the RITA finalist past and present...Congrats to all the RITA finalist past and present!<br /><br />I joined RWA in 1991. Such a great organization. I learned so much from my local GA chapter.<br /><br />Waving to all GRW members!!!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-10263490665579541532012-04-26T14:48:57.783-07:002012-04-26T14:48:57.783-07:00I joined RWA in 1995 and sold my first book in 199...I joined RWA in 1995 and sold my first book in 1998. I still belong. My best friend is from our local chapter. When I married in 2002, I had an RWA wedding. With the exception of my sister, all were my chapter mates :)Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-24393532771745075332012-04-26T14:42:10.388-07:002012-04-26T14:42:10.388-07:00I joined in 1986, too. Two years later I had my so...I joined in 1986, too. Two years later I had my son. Then I decided to stay home with him and write. I sold my first book in 1993. And over 50 books later, I'm still a member of RWA. I so appreciate all the friends I've met along the way, Terri being one of those I hold dear. But then, I love all of y'all!Lenorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201614257423264316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-7883101755064756382012-04-26T09:08:28.848-07:002012-04-26T09:08:28.848-07:00You're welcome Pam. Leann, wow, you've se...You're welcome Pam. Leann, wow, you've seen the growth and change of the organization over the years. The local chapters are a great place to learn and the national organization is a great place to grow and expand.Terri Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162233044268346894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-27206702917048442202012-04-26T09:01:37.471-07:002012-04-26T09:01:37.471-07:00I joined RWA in 1986. (Am I dating myself?) It is ...I joined RWA in 1986. (Am I dating myself?) It is a great organization and taught me how to write. And what is great about RWA is the local chapter, which is the best place for any writer to learn her/his craft.Leann Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10840850473156676151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-65147403032810778402012-04-26T06:48:04.423-07:002012-04-26T06:48:04.423-07:00Thank you, Terri. You nailed it.Thank you, Terri. You nailed it.Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.com