Summer Time in Florida for Romance Reading and Writers
Catch up on FCRW happenings: July workshop preview, June recap with NYT author Ginny Myers-Sain, NERFA 2026 winner announcements, and photos from the Space Coast Book Lovers event.
Learning Workshops
NERFA 2026 Finalists Announced June 1 and Ginny Myers Sain Brings Voice to FCRW in June
NERFA 2026 finalists drop June 1. FCRW’s June workshop brings NYT bestseller Ginny Myers Sain to Jacksonville to talk craft of voice. Free for members. Small fee for guests on Zoom. Also New Romance Anthology to enjoy written and published by the members
Writers Workshop with JD Allen
From crackling banter to emotional confessions, discover how to craft dialogue that reveals character and develop a distinct voice that deepens chemistry, intimacy, and reader connection.
Writers Workshop with Dr. Ruth L Baskerville
Got a book inside you? Dr. Ruth Baskerville guides you from idea to page—theme, audience, characters, dialogue, scenes, structure, tense, and knowing when to stop. Bring your story to life!
Double Header with Joan Griffin and Amber Warden
Two engaging writers workshops featuring Joan Griffin on literary citizenship and Amber Warden talking about Selling the Feeling: Creating Emotion-Romance Driven Hooks
Why First Coast Romance Writers Should Be Your Writing Home in 2026
First Coast Romance Writers offers romance authors professional workshops, mentoring through the Beacon Program, marketing assistance, anthology opportunities, and connections to NERFA awards—all for $50/year
Lana McAra Building Your Brand
Award-winning author Lana McAra brings 20+ years of teaching and publishing experience to help writers build a strong author brand and learn through her popular live editing workshop.
Ginny Myers Sain – Finding Your Voice
Discover what makes your writing unforgettable. NYT bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain explores finding your authentic voice and crafting twisty mysteries with clever clues and irresistible suspense.