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# First Coast Romance Writers

An independent non-profit organization for Florida Romance Authors writers

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## Posts

- [News and Updates](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/news-and-updates/) - First Coast Romance Writers News and Updates for our members and visitors as well. Quick information you can receive in your email monthly - SignUp
- [Summer Time in Florida for Romance Reading and Writers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/summer-time-in-florida-for-romance-reading-and-writers/) - FCRW news: July workshop with Joan Griffin & Amber Warden, June recap with Ginny Myers-Sain, NERFA 2026 winners, and Space Coast Book Lovers photos.
- [What's New at FCRW: May Workshop Highlights, NERFA 2026 Finalists, and Our June Presenter](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/whats-new-at-fcrw-may-workshop-highlights-nerfa-2026-finalists-and-our-june-presenter/) - Dr. Ruth Baskerville wowed at our May workshop, NERFA 2026 finalists are announced, and NYT bestseller Ginny Myers Sain is coming in June.
- [NERFA 2026 Finalists Announced June 1 and Ginny Myers Sain Brings Voice to FCRW in June](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/__trashed-2/) - NERFA 2026 finalists announced June 1. Plus FCRW's June workshop with NYT bestseller Ginny Myers Sain. Free for members. Register now. Get Rainy Day Romance
- [Spring 2026 at First Coast Romance Writers Workshops Anthology and More](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/spring-2026-at-first-coast-romance-writers-workshops-anthology-and-more/) - Romance writers and readers, FCRW has workshops, a new spring anthology, and $50 annual membership. Join us in Jacksonville or on Zoom.
- [Why First Coast Romance Writers Should Be Your Writing Home in 2026](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/why-first-coasst-romance-writers-should-be-your-writing-home-in-2026/) - Join First Coast Romance Writers for expert workshops, mentoring, marketing support, and NERFA award opportunities. Just $50/year for serious romance authors.
- [Summer Time in Full Swing](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/summer-time-in-full-swing/) - Summer Time in Full Swing. Join us Saturday, August 10th double-feature Writers Workshop with authors Michaele Stoughton & film producer Peter Anthony Andrews.
- [Exciting Workshops and More to Come in 2025](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/exciting-workshops-and-more-to-come-in-2025/) - Workshops, awards & writing tools! Join FCRW for expert-led events, publishing resources, and fun merch for romance writers & readers. Sign Up f Our Newsletter
- [May 2025 Weaponry for Romance Writers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/may-2025-weaponry-for-romance-writers/) - May 2025 Weaponry for Romance Writers. Learn how to write authentic scenes Scott “Scooter” West workshop on fantasy weapons, tactics, and historical techniques.
- [Renew Your Membership And What is Coming in 2025](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/renew-your-membership-and-what-is-coming-in-2025/) - Renew Your Membership And What is Coming in 2025. Writing Workshop on March 8th, FCRW Online Bookstore Sale for week in March and NERFA is open to authors.
- [Happy Holidays and Happenings in 2025](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/happy-holidays-and-happenings-in-2025/) - Happy Holidays and Happenings in 2025. We have a very interesting line-up of guest speakers in the coming year, lots of great learning opportunities and more.
- [Coming Into December Fun Parties and Adventures](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/coming-into-december-fun-parties-and-adventures/) - We are fast approaching December 2024. The election is behind us and now we are looking forward to the holidays. If you haven't been attending our meeting in person at the West Regional Library or on Zoom you have missed out on some great learning opportunities and our first Writer's Retreat Weekend in September. 2025
- [Marketing for Authors Tips and Upcoming Workshops](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/marketing-for-authors-tips-and-upcoming-workshops/) - Marketing for Authors Tips and Upcoming Workshop. Marketing your books no matter the genre takes work. You have to plan out your goals in order to then plan
- [Getting Ready for September](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/getting-ready-for-september/) - Getting Ready for September. September is going to be a very busy month for most of us. With all the worries we have with the upcoming hurricane season & Events
- [The Allure of Artificial Assistance for Romance Writers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/the-allure-of-artificial-assistance-for-romance-writers/) - The Allure of Artificial Assistance for Romance Writers. AI writing tools undoubtedly have their merits. Let's explore some of the potential benefits.
- [May Flowers Give Way to June Scorching Temps](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/may-flowers-give-way-to-june-scorching-temps/) - May Flowers Give Way to June Scorching Temps. Everything is in bloom. The spring crops are being harvested and the summer ones top. Writing Workshops to enjoy.
- [FCRW Teaches and Encourages New Writers to Keep Going](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/fcrw-teaches-and-encourages-new-writers-to-keep-going/) - FCRW Teaches and Encourages New Writers to Keep Going. The sting of a rejection letter can leave even the most seasoned writer feeling deflated. But before you
- [Traditionally Publish Through Harlequin](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/traditionally-publish-through-harlequin/) - Traditionally Publish Through Harlequin is still a viable way to have a romance writing career. The publishing company has its guidelines for submissions
- [Spring is Sprung With Spring Break and St Patricks Day](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/spring-is-sprung-with-spring-break-and-st-patricks-day/) - Spring is Sprung With Spring Break and St Patrick's Day. Greener on This Side: Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in the US Every March 17th, Wear Green
- [Happy Valentines Day to All Romance Writers and Readers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/happy-valentines-day-to-all-romance-writers-and-readers/) - Happy Valentines Day to All Romance Writers and Readers. We hope you will find something wonderful to read and enjoy. Valentine's Day is on a Wednesday
- [Welcome FCRW Board Members for 2024](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/welcome-fcrw-board-members-for-2024/) - Welcome FCRW Board Members for 2024. The personnel may be about the same but there has been a shuffling of seats for the First Coast Romance Writers org
- [Winter Holidays Updates News and Reviews](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/winter-holidays-updates-news-and-reviews/) - Winter Holidays are upon us and here are some updates, news and reviews for the remainder of the coming year. Our Director of Programming has been very busy
- [How Long Should Your Story Be?](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/how-long-should-your-story-be/) - How Long Should Your Story Be. While I am updating our Writer's Resources Word Glossary on our Member's Only website only available to our members.
- [August WrapUp and Coming Soon](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/august-wrapup-and-coming-soon/) - August Wrap-Up and another great workshop will be coming soon for our members and guests. In August we had KG Fletcher presenting some great information
- [July Speaker Wrap-Up and Member News](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/july-speaker-wrap-up-and-member-news/) - July Speaker Wrap-Up and Member News - This month's speaker was Pamela Taylor from Texas who gave us two workshops. One about DIY editing and a group exercise
- [June Speakers after May Wrap-up](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/june-speakers-after-may-wrap-up/) - June Speakers after May Wrap-up includes a great workshop by Suzanne Purvis about writing your blurbs and Sia Huff will be speaking about writing great scenes
- [Coming Soon Workshops Awards and Anthologies](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/coming-soon-workshops-awards-and-anthologies/) - There are lots of great things happening in the next few months. It may be coming to the end of the school year and everyone wants to go on vacation
- [March Events and Workshop WrapUp](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/march-events-and-workshop-wrapup/) - March Events and Workshop WrapUp we had a nice workshop given by Caron Burmeister and a writing sprint. April will be Draft2Digitals Kevin Tumlinson, NERFA,
- [NERFA and Other Great Member Benefits](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/nerfa-and-other-great-member-benefits/) - NERFA and Other Great Member Benefits. We have an online store, a members only site filled with excellent writers tools, and author book and learning events.
- [February's Meeting on Zoom](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/februarys-meeting-on-zoom/) - Lisa Norman is the owner of Heart Ally Books, an independent publishing company. She also owns a design company specializing in creating websites for authors,
- [Growing Pains and Websites Updates](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/growing-pains-and-websites-updates/) - Growing Pains and Websites Updates. Welcome to the First Coast Romance Writers' new website. We've made changes in some additions, new sites, added content
- [Wrap-Up From January Workshop](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/wrap-up-from-january-workshop/) - Structure: How do you connect the dots between your scenes? How do you call back to an element of the story that you mentioned in chapter one. Debra Jess helps
- [Member Spectacular with Special Law Enforcement Workshop](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/member-spectacular-with-special-law-enforcement-workshop/) - Guest Speaker - Paul Schad: Actor / Police & Crime Technical Advisor. If any of the characters in your stories are police officers...this class is for you
- [Keri-Rae Barnum - Bookselling Basics](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/keri-rae-barnum-bookselling-basics/) - Keri-Rae Barnum - Bookselling Basics. authors skip the “learning curve” and become truly successful at advertising - take your author branding higher.
- [Lucy Lennox - Using Reader Magnets](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/lucy-lennox-using-reader-magnets/) - Lucy Lennox - Using Reader Magnets. Getting new readers is a easier if you can entice them to visit your website and signup for the newsletter with free stuff.
- [Madeline Martin - Digging Deeper Into Reader Connection](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/madeline-martin-digging-deeper-into-reader-connection/) - Madeline Martin - Digging Deeper Into Reader Connection. Go beyond genre and even GMC to create characters who will lodge themselves in your reader's hearts
- [Jillian David - Fast Drafting method](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/jillian-david-fast-drafting-method/) - Jillian David - Fast Drafting method. Tips on how you can implement a fast drafting method with a deep point of view. Writers need all the tools they can use
- [Jen Graybeal- Focus on Story Issues](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/jen-graybeal-focus-on-story-issues/) - Jen Graybeal- Focus on Story Issues. Sometimes it’s the little things that block progress and sometimes there’s a boulder on the path. Editing Tools and Tips
- [Victor DiGenti - How to Plot Using Save the Cat Beat Sheet](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/victor-digenti-how-to-plot-using-save-the-cat-beat-sheet/) - Victor DiGenti - How to Plot Using Save the Cat Beat Sheet. Writing tools and techniques come in a variety of sizes. You as the author need to choose what works
- [JM Madden - Tips and Tricks for Your Writing Career](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/jm-madden-tips-and-tricks-for-your-writing-career/) - JM Madden - Tips and Tricks for Your Writing Career. NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author J.M. Madden writes military romance and romantic suspense,
- [Tara September - Making Your Social Posts Go Viral](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/tara-september-making-your-social-posts-go-viral/) - Tara September - Making Your Social Posts Go Viral. Digital Marketing for authors using social media to connect to new and established readers.
- [Tami Cowden - From Lust to Love](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/tami-cowden-from-lust-to-love/) - Tami Cowden - From Lust to Love. Tami Cowden lives and writes in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her first novel, Cruising for Love, won a Golden Heart from RWA.
- [Alyssa Alexander -Creating and Using Secondary Characters](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/alyssa-alexander-creating-and-using-secondary-characters/) - Alyssa Alexander -Creating and Using Secondary Characters. You don’t live in a vacuum, and neither does your protagonist. Characters relationship to the world
- [And From the 2013 NEFRA Winners and Finalists List](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/and-from-the-2013-nefra-winners-and-finalists-list/) - And From the 2013 NEFRA Winners and Finalists List you have a great selection of romance novels and novellas to purchase and enjoy in the coming weeks.
- [2014 Winners and Finalists a Look Back](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/2014-winners-and-finalists-a-look-back/) - 2014 Winners and Finalists a Look Back. We have a great listing of finalists for this year's awards and the winners are....check em out. Purchase the books too
- [We Remember the 2015 NEFRA Winners and Finalists](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/we-remember-the-2015-nefra-winners-and-finalists/) - We Remember the 2015 NEFRA Winners and Finalists. Check out the many great winners this year and purchase their books. Don't forget to post a review.
- [Revisit the 2016 NEFRA Winners and Finalists](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/revisit-the-2016-nefra-winners-and-finalists/) - Revisit the 2016 NEFRA Winners and Finalists. We hope you will take a few minutes to review our winners, go online and purchase their books.
- [Remembering the 2017 NEFRA Winners](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/remembering-the-2017-nefra-winners/) - Remembering the 2017 NEFRA Winners. We highlight the best in Romance Fiction from Contemporary to Historical and everything in between. Purchase Your Copy
- [Celebrating 2018 NEFRA Winners](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/celebrating-2018-nefra-winners/) - Celebrating 2018 NEFRA Winners. We congratulate all of the finalists and the winners. Check out their books and purchase them.
- [Celebrating 2019 NEFRA Winners](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/celebrating-2019-nefra-winners/) - Celebrating 2019 NEFRA Winners. Congratulations to all of the finalists and the winners in contemporary romance to historical and everything in between.
- [2020 NEFRA Was Not Held](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/2020-nefra-was-not-held/) - 2020 NEFRA Was Not Held due to COVID. We are sorry for the disappointment of all of our participants and readers please check again in 2021.
- [Celebrating 2021 NEFRA Winners and Looking Forward to 2022](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/celebrating-2021-nefra-winners-and-looking-forward-to-2022/) - Celebrating the 2021 NERFA Winners and Looking Forward to 2022! from Contemporary Romance to Historical and everything in between. We congratulate them all.
- [Beacon Is Closed](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/beacon-is-closed/) - The Beacon Contest is CLOSED. Our apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause. We sincerely appreciate the enthusiastic support of the Beacon over the years and hope that our critiques and feedback have helped many writers on their writing journeys. The Beacon was a romantic fiction writing contest designed to closely mimic the
- [Super Saturday with Shirley Jump](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/super-saturday-with-shirley-jump/) - First Coast Romance Writers (FCRW), is hosting an all-day “Work Your Writing” mini-conference with, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Shirley Jump.
- [Carmen Cook - Advanced Branding](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/carmen-cook-advanced-branding/) - Carmen Cook - Advanced Branding. Whether you work outside the home or not, the demands on your time are real and threaten your ability to have a writing career
- [50K Challenge 2019](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/50k-challenge-2019/) - Whoever adds 50,000 NEW WORDS to their manuscript by deadline will be eligible to win the end-of-the-year drawing for all of the entry fees collected.

## Pages

- [Welcome](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/) - First Coast Romance Writers is a non-profit organization for both published and unpublished writers, as well as any individuals involved in writing/publishing
- [Newsletter Archive](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/newsletter/newsletter-archive/) - Jul 2026 Jun 2026 May 2026 Apr 2026 Mar 2026 Feb 2026 Prior to February 2026
- [Reader and Author Gazette](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/newsletter/) - Welcome to the Newsletter section of First Coast Romance Writers. Subscribe to receive a wealth in romance reading and writing information monthly.
- [Space Coast Book Lovers 2026](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/newsletter/space-coast-book-lovers-2026/) - #
- [Anthologies](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/anthologies/) - First Coast Romance Writer group creates anthologies from the short stories submitted by the members and local authors to help raise funds for education events
- [Contact Us](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/contact-us/) - Contact Us. Use the listing of Board Members and Officers emails to contact a representative to assist you with any information or assistance you may require.
- [Board Members](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/chapter-history/board-members/) - Board Members for the First Coast Romance Writers are elected each year by majority vote of the current members. They volunteer for their positions for the year
- [Shared World Series](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/anthologies/shared-world-series/) - Welcome to Pinevale Valley. A fictional town set in the north-western mountains of North Carolina. Our series will release one story each month set in the town,
- [Privacy Policy](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/privacy-policy/) - First Coast Romance Writers Privacy Policy is fairly simple. We do not share your emails with anyone except those required to process payments, etc.
- [Chapter History](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/chapter-history/) - First Coast Romance Writers – (formerly Chapter #108 of RWA - Chapter history beginning with its founding in 1992 to today welcoming new members around the US
- [Become a Member](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/become-a-member/) - Become A Member. First Coast Romance Writers, a group for both published and unpublished writers, as well any individuals involved in the writing/publishing
- [Workshops](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/workshops/) - West Regional Library, 1425 Chaffee Road, Jacksonville, Fl 32221 When: Sign in begins at 10:00 AM unless otherwise posted. * OUR MEETINGS * We LOVE visitors! Unless otherwise stated, our meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month at the West Regional Branch Library in Jacksonville, Florida. The address is 1425 Chaffee Rd S,
- [Our FCRW Authors](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/chapter-history/our-fcrw-authors/) - We celebrate our member's who have published and those who are still working on it. Of course, having just romance readers in the group is always nice too.
- [FCRW Workshop Sign-up form](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/fcrw-workshop-sign-up-form/) - FCRW Workshop Sign-up form. Non-members are welcomed to attend any learning sessions the chapter has arranged about writing, publishing and more
- [Cancel Your Fee](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/cancel-your-fee/) - We are sorry that you have decided to cancel your payment for the workshop or the membership. You can always change you mind. Thank you for considering our event or joining our members. Have a great day. To try again for one of the many great upcoming workshops CLICK HERE If you should change your

## Teams

- [E. M. Lark](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/e-m-lark/) - E. M. Lark - (Romance, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Romance) Working on her First Story Email: Elitac93@outlook.com
- [Christine Jarrett](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/christine-jarrett/) - Christine Jarrett (romance, suspense) has a heart for people and a love for storytelling. Born and raised in New York State as one of eight children, she learned early the value of family, resilience, and connection—threads that now run through her writing. After a 37-year career as a registered nurse, she now writes from her
- [Lorah Jaiyn](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/lorah-jaiyn/) - Lorah Jaiyn is a Central Florida romance author whose writing career began three years ago, sparked by empty nest syndrome and the bittersweet ache of an Air Force family keeping her grandchildren just out of reach. She channeled that longing into stories that live somewhere between the warmth of Hallmark and the drama of Lifetime,
- [L J Green](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/l-j-green/) - L.J. Green is a historical mystery steampunk romance author whose debut series is inspired by the captivating diaries of her late great aunt and cousin. Green enjoys researching her family's past and others families throughout the turbulent times from 1900 to 1940s. She incorporates real life people in whatever city she is writing about with
- [R Kay Johnson](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/r-kay-johnson/) - R. Kay Johnson spent years designing book covers before the stories inside demanded her attention. A plotter by nature and a worldbuilder at heart, she now crafts dark, atmospheric fiction across science fiction, fantasy, folklore, survival, and apocalyptic genres. Her stories feature kick-ass heroines navigating impossible circumstances, rich sensory detail, and emotional tension that lingers
- [Samantha Neuwirth](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/samantha-neuwirth/) - Learning author working on her first Fantasy Romance
- [Cath Bibeau](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/cath-bibeau/) - Cath Bibeau is a romance author with a passion for emotionally complex stories that pull readers through the full range of human feeling. Her debut novel, Mad 3 Dirty!, is a 106,000-word friends-to-lovers-to-enemies romance featuring dual point of view and a guaranteed happily ever after. Cath's writing explores the messy, complicated territory between love, betrayal,
- [Janet Tamez](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/janet-tamez/) - Janet Tamez is a poet, writer, and publishing advocate whose words have come alive on stages in Miami and New York City. Born and raised in Union City, New Jersey, she earned her B.A. in English from the University of Miami and recently added a Master's in Publishing from Pace University. After a decade in
- [Amber Warden](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/amber-warden/) - Amber Warden started reading romance before she probably should have. Before long, she was anticipating the steamy scenes and soon skipping past the description of sweeping hills to the good parts. Still dreaming about Mr. Right-Forever, she lives out her fantasies in her stories. Her main hope is for those reading to take away the
- [Miriam Wood](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/miriam-wood/) - Miriam Wood is an author of romance and women's fiction with a passion for storytelling that spans multiple genres. Writing previously under the pseudonym Marianne LaCroix, she built an early foundation in fiction before life took her in a new direction — and now she's back at the keyboard with fresh ambition and a growing
- [Charlee Allden](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/charlee-allden/) - We are sad to share that Charlee lost her battle with the evil "Cancer" on February 13, 2026 and is now sharing her stories with another group of readers in the here-after. She will be missed. Charlee is a long time fan of love, adventure, and happily-ever-after. She grew up in Florida where a huge
- [Mari Freeman](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/mari-freeman/) - Mari Freeman lives, disguised as a normal suburbanite, in central North Carolina. When not penning romantic erotica, she enjoys horses, hiking, traveling, good food and friends. An outdoors girl at heart, you can often find her by the pond with laptop fired up, fishing line in the water, and her imagination running wild. In her
- [Gloria Ferguson](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/gloria-ferguson/) - I hail from the snow-belt of northeast Ohio and after my Kent State graduation, I headed to the Caribbean island of Aruba to live and work for a subsidiary of Exxon, teaching children of ex-pats. What could be better than sand, surf, and stunning sunsets? After my tropical makeover, I jetted to central Florida to
- [Vickey Wollan](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/vickey-wollan/) - Vickey Wollan has written for business publications, but is excited to embark on her long-awaited romance writing journey. Having a good run in the corporate world prepared her to become an entrepreneur in creativity and relaxation. Her stories are designed to transport readers to a less stressful portion of their day and leave them with
- [Scarlett Shaw](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/scarlett-shaw/) - Learning author working on her first Contemporary Second Chance Romance
- [Karen Andover](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/karen-andover/) - Karen Andover is an author of romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and science fiction. Karen loves her island life and her goal is to share her happy place with readers one book at a time. She enjoys reading anything and everything and entertaining her rescue pup. Authors Website: https://karenandover.com/ Email Author: karen@karenandover.com
- [Sharon Buchbinder](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/sharon-buchbinder/) - After working in health care delivery for years, Sharon Buchbinder became an association executive, a health care researcher, and an academic in higher education. She had it all--a terrific, supportive husband, an amazing son and a wonderful job. But that itch to write (some call it an obsession) kept beckoning her to "come on back"
- [Lia Davis](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/lia-davis/) - Lia Davis is the USA Today bestselling author of more than forty books, including her fan favorite Ashwood Falls Series. A lifelong fan of magic, mystery, romance and adventure, Lia’s novels feature compassionate alpha heroes and strong leading ladies, plenty of heat, and happily-ever-afters. Lia makes her home in Northeast Florida where she battles hurricanes and humidity like
- [Elizabeth Edgar](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/elizabeth-edgar/) - Elizabeth Edgar was born in Massachusetts and is a direct descendant of Pilgrims and three Salem witches, which explains her penchant for stirring up trouble at work. She was raised in a small town in northeastern Colorado. Growing up, she was fascinated by travel and excelled in academics and orchestra. She loves to tell stories,
- [Maggie FitzRoy](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/maggie-fitzroy/) - Maggie is a former journalist and magazine and newspaper editor with a bachelor’s degree in history from Ursinus College and a master’s degree in education from the University of Virginia. A lifelong, avid reader of fiction and nonfiction, she loves creating historical romances that sweep the reader into the past—where love is an adventure. Author's
- [Jolene MacFadden](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/jolene-macfadden/) - Jolene is a non-fiction published author, website design, digital marketer and a handcrafted bead and wire jewelry maker. She enjoys reading, writing blog articles, traveling, helping other authors to self-publish, as well as getting lost in creating bead and wire jewelry and accessories. She has her own online bookstore which she hopes to expand to
- [C L Hart](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/c-l-hart/) - C. L. Hart is a multi-genre author living in a remote town in northeastern Colorado. She primarily writes Lovecraftian fantasy and horror with the occasional sweet romance thrown in to upset the cosmic apple cart. She is also a professional editor. When not cooking up plots or rehabilitating eldritch horrors, she may be found baking
- [Melody Johnson](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/melody-johnson/) - Melody Johnson is the author of the gritty, paranormal romance Night Blood series set in New York City. The first installment, The City Beneath, was a finalist in several Romance Writers of America contests, including the “Cleveland Rocks” and “Fool For Love” contests. Melody graduated magna cum laude from Lycoming College with her B.A. in
- [Erika Kilmer Freidly](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/erika-kilmer-freidly/) - Growing up, Erika Kilmer Freidly never enjoyed reading, but the stories in her imagination lulled her to sleep. When she wasn’t told what to read, her interest in books kindled. As her TBR list grew, so did the stories in her head. One day, she decided that her idea was too good to keep to
- [Vanessa Victoria Kilmer](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/vanessa-victoria-kilmer/) - Vanessa Victoria Kilmer told her first story to an angel who visited her when she was locked in a dark, medieval attic at the age of four. She grew up surrounded by fortified castles, primal salt mines, and the drama of ancient places. Her fiction teems with murder, magic, and madness. She explores the abuse
- [Leah Miles](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/leah-miles/) - Leah Miles is the ultimate bookworm, devouring stories in any genre. Currently, she's creating a contemporary series, where each story stands alone, yet shares characters, all wrapped up in a thrilling blend of suspense and military romance. She is the First and Third Place winner for the 2024 Maggie Awards given out by the Georgia
- [Loryn Moore](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/loryn-moore/) - Loryn Moore lives in North Florida with her husband and two young sons. She and her husband are avid DIYers, backyard gardeners, and devoted beach bums, when they can help it. The three men in her life are the inspiration behind everything that she does. Loryn loves to read and write fantasy and paranormal romance/mystery
- [Karen Renee](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/karen-renee/) - Karen Renee is the author of the Riot Motorcycle Club, Beta, and O-Town series of books. She once crunched Nielsen ratings data but these days she brings her imagination to life by writing books. She has wanted to be a writer since she was very young, but it’s taken the last twenty plus years for
- [Sally Ann Murphy](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/sally-ann-murphy/) - Sally Ann Murphy is a writer, reader, artist, and mother who lives in Ohio with her beloved husband of twenty-five years, her beautiful, talented daughter, and her Great Pyrenees rescue, Agnes. Hearing from fans and fellow authors makes her day. You can email her at the address above. Author's Website: https://sallyannmurphy.com Author's Email: sallyannmurphyauthor@gmail.com
- [Latisha Redding](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/latisha-redding/) - LaTisha Redding is the author of the middle-grade novel Leelee the Imposter. She made her picture book debut with Calling the Water Drum, which received a 5-star Kirkus Review. She attributes her love of storytelling to her parents gifting her with a book every Friday. She writes stories to entertain, to inspire, to encourage and
- [Kelle Z Riley](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/kelle-z-riley/) - A former Golden Heart Finalist. She is the past program chair and popular speaker for the Chattanooga Writer's Guild, a member of Sisters in Crime, Romance Writers’ of America and various local chapters. When not writing, she can be found pursuing passions such as being a self defense instructor, a Master Gardener, and a full
- [Abigail Sharpe](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/abigail-sharpe/) - Abigail is a Boston-bred Yankee now eating grits and saying “y’all” in North Central Florida. She dreamed more of being a stage actress or joining the CIA than being an author. While she still enjoys participating in community theater productions and singing karaoke, the secret-agent career was replaced by hours at her computer, writing stories
- [Sara J Walker](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/sara-j-walker/) - A seasoned puppeteer and dramatic storyteller, Sara appreciates both spoken and written narratives. She prefers reading Christian Historical Romance, but she enjoys a variety of genres. Especially the stories written by her fellow First Coast Romance Writers. Sara and her husband of sixty years live in a town many consider the Blueberry capital of Georgia.
- [Barbara Whitaker](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/barbara-whitaker/) - Growing up in a small Tennessee town, where everyone knew everyone and most people could claim some kinship if you went back far enough, Barbara developed a strong connection to place and to those who came before her. Her mother told them family stories and local tales she had heard over the years. A simple
- [E A Dicer](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/e-a-dicer/) - E. A. Dicer is a Southern Gothic author whose debut novel, The Coven Eternal: Book of Rowan, blends dark fantasy, ancestral magic, and haunting romance against the shadowy backdrop of the American South. By day, she works in the mental-health field; by night, she writes stories of witches, vampires, and secrets that fester beneath moss-draped
- [Neri Lopez](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/neri-lopez/) - Neri Lopez—whose name means “Greek mermaids” and is “siren” spelled backward—runs Siren Book & Craft, a creative haven in Florida. A former high school teacher of Spanish, Art, and Graphic Design, and a stay-at-home mom of triplets, she now writes The Path Series, inspired by her deep respect for Oglala Lakota culture. Alongside her writing,
- [Calliope Daniels](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/calliope-daniels/) - Author Calliope Daniels a.k.a. Calli Daniels (Contemporary Romance) is a world traveler, emo nerd, and baker of all the sweet things in life. Currently, she resides in Georgia. As a military spouse (and proud veteran!) the location is temporary, and the next adventure lies not too far away. When not plotting stories or drinking copious
- [Mary Cooper](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/mary-cooper/) - Mary Fern Cooper has published under Maisie Cooper and Mary Fern Ross Contemporary romance and mysteries. Mary Fern Ross is a systems analyst in the better town of the Twin Cities. She started her writing career in third grade by taking over a group project to write a play, which sadly, closed on opening night.
- [Susan E Smith](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/susan-e-smith/) - Full of action and adventure, rich relationships, and three dimensional worlds filled with characters you fall in love with--what more can a reader ask for?! My stories bring to life heroines who are strong, smart, and innovative and heroes who are pure alpha with a vulnerability that will melt your heart. Fast-paced, the stories always
- [Selena Fulton](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/selena-fulton/) - Beth Szabo is a Florida-based author who writes romance under the pen name Selena Fulton. Born in a small town in Indiana, she moved to Florida as a teenager and now enjoys life as an empty nester with her husband—if you don’t count the cat. Writing as Selena Fulton, Beth crafts heartfelt, character-driven romance filled
- [CS Bennett](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/cs-bennett/) - Curtis began his interest in reading as a child, thanks to his mother who read to him, and in 7th grade he was honored by his school as the recipient of the Dolfinger-McMahon Book Award. His first novel was published in 2012. Between 2011 and 2013, while attending college full time two of those years,
- [Ashli Faron](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/ashli-faron/) - Ashli Faron a.k.a. Halsey Shay (Urban Fantasy and Sci-Fi) Bio: pending Website: https://halseyshay.com/ - "in Progress"
- [Lynn Westhoff](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/lynn-westhoff/) - Lynn Westhoff, a.k.a. LS Westhoff, is a master of blending fantasy and romance, often escaping to the paranormal worlds she creates in her stories. After serving 21 years as an Army Nurse and 31 years as an SICU Educator, she’s become a powerhouse of strength, much like the bold, strong female characters she adores. When
- [Mike Ayers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/mike-ayers/) - Working on book publishing. I have published 19 humor columns in a digital magazine, The Island Times out of the Jacksonville Beaches.
- [Rashelle Tidwell](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/rashelle-tidwell/) - Loves to read and working on being published
- [Marie Morton](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/marie-morton/) - Marie Morton is a life-long lover of stories and reading. Her love for storytelling was nurtured among the sun-drenched beaches of her native St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Now living in Florida, she continues to weave tales that transport readers into vivid worlds of romance and adventure. A firm believer in the power of love,
- [Lusine Torossian](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/lusine-torossian/) - Lusine (Loretta) Torossian fell in love with storytelling in first grade when she wrote her first story. It was a five-page saga written entirely in Armenian about a pelican saving her babies from a burning tree. She and her family moved to the United States when she was nine, but the love she felt for
- [Merrie Angel](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/merrie-angel/) - Author Merrie Angel - also known as Joan Lange - A self professed mermaid, who actually lives by the sea, Merrie Angel is an award winning author, artist & powerful public speaker on every day kindness & love towards each other, and towards ourselves. “A national treasure whose message must be heard by everyone!” Joan
- [Tia Rebman](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/tia-rebman/) - Tia Rebman is a returning member who is working on her writing. Website: in progress Email: Tiareneewrites@gmail.com
- [Ann Wright](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/ann-wright/) - Ann began life in Florida but was raised in Charleston, SC, and went to college in Atlanta, GA. She landed in Pennsylvania where she raised her 4 children before migrating back to her native Florida. Since she was in school, Ann has always been involved in volunteer efforts beginning with tutoring, volunteering in her children's
- [Rebecca Oosting](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/rebecca-oosting/) - Working on being published
- [Cynthia Hill](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/cynthia-hill/) - Working on being published.
- [Paul Wollan](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/team-members/paul-wollan/) - Paul Wollan is husband to author Vickey Wollan. Technical Assistance with Monthly Newsletter and most recently with setting up the National Excellence in Romance Cover Contest website with all of its forms, auto emails, voting functions, etc. Email: pvwollan@gmail.com

## Social Notes

- [](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/sn/island-stories-enduring-strength-celebrating-author-debby-grahl/) - Island Stories Enduring Strength - Celebrating Author Debby Grahl - Try Debby's island romances and join us in wishing her and her husband a speedy recovery.
- [](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/sn/wild-hearts-and-alpha-passion-featuring-author-mari-freeman/) - Wild Hearts and Alpha Passion - Featuring Author Mari Freeman — Discover Mari Freeman’s bold romantic erotica and her latest release, Birthright.
- [](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/sn/love-adventure-and-strength-featuring-author-charlee-allden/) - Love Adventure and Strength-Featuring Author Charlee Allden. Let’s surround Charlee with encouragement—and keep her stories flying far and wide. Share Like, etc.
- [](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/sn/featured-author-gloria-z-ferguson/) - Featured Author Gloria Z Ferguson - writes romance stories, enjoys traveling and love to learn her craft and the writing business.
- [](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/sn/featured-article-barbara-whitaker/) - Barbara Whitaker writes World War II historical romance inspired by family stories, Southern roots, and a deep love of history.
- [](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/sn/fcrw-featured-author-sara-j-walker/) - Meet Sara J. Walker, a seasoned puppeteer and dramatic storyteller whose love of spoken and written narratives shines on every page. A fan of Historical Romance
- [](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/sn/ode-to-spring-bronte-style/) - Ode To Spring - Bronte Style. Get Out and enjoy the spring while you can. It is a time of renewal, to relax and enjoy a good read in the growing garden.

## Events

- [Pamela Taylor](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/pamela-taylor/) - Pamela Taylor is speaking about DIY Editing Part 1 and then Authenticity vs. Creativity in Contemporary and Historical Settings for FCRW
- [Writers Workshop with JD Allen](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/writers-workshop-with-jd-allen/) - Award-nominated author JD Allen/Mari Freeman shares expert craft tips on sizzling dialogue and developing a powerful, authentic writing voice.
- [Double Header with Joan Griffin and Amber Warden](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/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-Driven Hooks
- [Writers Workshop with Dr. Ruth L Baskerville](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/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, bring it to life
- [Un-Workshop with Abigail Sharpe](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/un-workshop-with-abigail-sharpe/) - Lets do an Un-Workshop event day for the First Coast Romance Writers writer's workshop April 2026 with our very own Abigail Sharpe.
- [Super Saturday Writers Workshop with Margie Lawson](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/super-saturday-writers-workshop-with-margie-lawson/) - Margie Lawson uses psychology-driven deep-editing to help writers add powerful emotion to the page—boosting craft, winning awards, and elevating careers
- [Lana McAra Building Your Brand](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/lana-mcara-building-your-brand/) - Award-winning author Lana McAra teaches branding and live editing, sharing 20+ years of expertise to help writers refine their voice and sell novels.
- [Ginny Myers Sain - Finding Your Voice](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/ginny-myers-sain-finding-your-voice/) - NYT bestseller Ginny Myers Sain helps writers find their unique voice and plot page-turning mysteries with smart clues, red herrings, and suspense.
- [Author Charlee Allden Shares her Insight Into The Writing Business](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/author-charlee-allden-shares-her-insight-into-the-writing-business/) - Author Charlee Allden Shares her Insight Into The Writing Business with her first workshop - Write Fresh: and the second is What’s Working in Book Marketing
- [Workshops - Peter Anthony Andrews - Books to Movies](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/workshop-peter-anthony-andrews-books-to-movies/) - Michaele Stoughton - Is this Book YA or Adult Fiction? and then The Legendary Film Producer - Peter Anthony Andrews will talk about books into movies.
- [September 2025 - FCRW Members Retreat](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/september-2025-fcrw-members-retreat/) - First Coast Romance Writers annual Member's Writers Retreat where we spend the day sharing, writing, laughing and having fun with other members. Bring a Guest!
- [Writers Workshop with Lana McAra](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/writers-workshop-with-lana-mcara/) - Award Winning author Lana McAra is presenting her writers workshop called How to Get Your Book Done When You Are the Busiest Person You Know for FCRW members
- [Happy Valentines Writers Workshop with Terena Bell](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/happy-valentines-writers-workshop-with-terena-bell/) - Terena Bell is a book publicist and writer. Why do you really want publicity for your book? So what's yours? For self-published or small press authors,
- [Writers Workshop with Lisa Kessler](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/writers-workshop-with-lisa-kessler/) - Lisa Kessler presents Dark Moments: Make Them Earn Their Happily Ever Afters and Dig a Little Deeper: Using All Five Senses for a Deeper Point of View, two great workshops
- [Writers Workshop with Susie Baxter](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/writers-workshop-with-susie-baxter/) - Susie Baxter presents - Historical and Memoir Writing with Accuracy. This meeting will be at the West Regional Library and recorded on Zoom for those not local
- [Writers Workshop with Author Susan Smith](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/writers-workshop-with-author-susan-smith/) - Join SE Smith to discover how to grow your writing into a thriving business with audiobooks, Kickstarters, and more in this inspiring Authorpreneur workshop.
- [Writers Workshop with Pat Haggerty](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/writers-workshop-with-pat-haggerty/) - Writers Workshop with Pat Haggerty. Discover how generative AI can revolutionize your romance writing process in this engaging workshop. Authors can benefit
- [Scott "Scooter" West - Weaponry](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/scott-scooter-west-weaponry/) - Scott "Scooter" West presents Fantasy Weapons and the Writer. A Workshop and demonstration of weapons, terminology and more to help you write better stories.
- [Writers Workshop Laurie Schnebly Campbell](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/writers-workshop-laurie-schnebly-campbell/) - Writers Workshop Laurie Schnebly Campbell. Speaking on Boffo Beginnings and Fab Finales and Showing Emotion
- [Tracee Garner](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/tracee-garner/) - Tracee Garner presents In the 90 Day Plans for Authors, Make This Year Your Best Author Year. This presentation will be on Zoom and in person for those local
- [Writers Workshop with Jasmine Daniels](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/writers-workshop-with-jasmine-daniels/) - Writers Workshop with Jasmine Daniels. An empowering workshop designed specifically for romance writers. Jasmine blends her expertise in sexual health
- [Writers Workshop with Kelle Riley](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/writers-workshop-with-kelle-riley/) - Kelle Z. Riley, writer, speaker, global traveler, published Ph.D. chemist, inventor, and martial arts expert has been featured in newspapers and on national television. Her varied life experiences have all found their way into her writing. She is a contributing author in "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias," and a
- [Author Donna Gray-Banks](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/author-donna-gray-banks/) - Author Donna Gray-Banks presents “Just when you think you’ve said enough, you might need more.” and “Building Tension in a Love Scene” writing workshops.
- [Author Workshop with Scott Eagan](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/author-workshop-with-scott-eagan/) - Bio: Scott Eagan opened Greyhaus Literary Agency in 2003 with three goals in mind: To remain a small agency focusing only on Romance and Women's Fiction; to provide educational opportunities for writers in these genres and to make efforts to enhance the romance and women's fiction genres; and to assist with increasing communications between the
- [Janice Hardy Author Workshops](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/janice-hardy-author-workshops/) - Author Janie Hardy, Fiction University, Author Workshops, Ten Ways to Kick Your Writing Up a Notch and Creating Stronger Conflicts in Your Novel Romance books
- [Laurie Cooper](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/laurie-cooper/) - Award-winning speaker, Laurie Cooper, launched her online business, Pub-Craft: Marketing for Books and Brands, in October 2013. She helps fiction authors
- [Shirley Jump](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/shirley-jump/) - Shirley Jump www.WritingCompellingFiction.com Shirley Jump, author of Writing Compelling Fiction, is an award-winning, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and USA Today bestselling author who has published more than 80 books in 24 countries. She has spoken all over the world about the power of narrative and how to create compelling books. A former
- [Jenna Grinstead](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/jenna-grinstead/) - Jenna Grinstead is a whimsical Midwesterner with a penchant for magic and a deep desire for a world where the weird and different are embraced and celebrated
- [Author Panel with Alyssa Day](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/author-panel-with-alyssa-day/) - Alyssa Day is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with more than a million books sold --all filled with kissing, laughter, mystery and magic.
- [Character Building with Barbara Evers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/character-building-with-barbara-evers/) - Barbara V. Evers hails from the Dark Corner of South Carolina where she crafts fantasies with strong women matriarchies, animals. Creating Believable Characters
- [Ciara Knight](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/ciara-knight/) - Author Ciara Knight https://ciaraknight.com/ "From Southern Grace to Western Embrace" – Ciara Knight, a celebrated USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author, is often likened to the heartwarming essence of Hallmark movies. Her enchanting narratives have captured the hearts of over a million readers, transporting them from the serene Southern landscapes to the bold spirit of
- [Danica Winters](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/danica-winters/) - Author Danica Winters https://authordanicawinters.com/ Danica Winters is a Publishers Weekly, Walmart, and Amazon bestselling author who has won multiple awards for writing books that grip readers with their ability to drive emotion through suspense and occasionally a touch of magic. She is also the co-owner of Self-Publishing Services, a women-owned and run business. SPS is
- [Kari Lemor](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/kari-lemor/) - Author Kari Lemor https://www.karilemor.com/ Kari Lemor has always been a voracious reader. One of those kids who had the book under the covers or under the desk at school. Even now she has been known to stay up until the wee hours finishing a good book. Romance has always been her favorite, stories of people
- [Linnea Sinclair](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/linnea-sinclair/) - Linnea Sinclair presents HEAD GAMES: Writing Deep Third POV for Maximum Impact and DEAL A STORY: A Writing Card Game for FCRW in the West Branch Library
- [Jolene MacFadden](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/jolene-macfadden/) - Jolene MacFadden Author, Social Media Coordinator and Digital Marketer compares the top 5 video creation tools for authors and social media users
- [Marilyn Baron](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/marilyn-baron/) - Marilyn Baron Author from Georgia will be presenting 2 workshops - Novel Ideas: What Sparks a Writer’s Imagination and Genre Jumping: To Switch or Not to Switch
- [Abigail Sharpe Karen Renee Melody Johnson and other FCRW members](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/abigail-sharpe-karen-renee-melody-johnson-and-other-fcrw-members/) - Abigail Sharpe, Karen Renee, Melody Johnson and other FCRW members - Atticus – an Alternative to Vellum, Atticus – an Alternative to Vellum, How to use tags
- [KG Fletcher](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/kg-fletcher/) - Author/Singer KG Fletcher is giving, first workshop is, "How Music Can Rescue, Revive and Inspire Your Writing and Second Social Media Basics for New Authors
- [Kevin Tumlinson of Draft2Digital](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/kevin-tumlinson-of-draft2digital/) - Kevin Tumlinson is an award-winning and bestselling novelist, "Bootstrapping Your Author Career" and "Handy Things Authors Can Do with Draft2Digital".
- [Suzanne Purvis](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/suzanne-purvis/) - Suzanne Purvis will be giving workshops on "Writing Your Brilliant Blurb and then we will have a "Revision Bootcamp"
- [Sia Huff](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/sia-huff/) - Sia Huff will present in person and on Zoom -For her workshops, she will use film clips from one or more popular movies: Simply Story Structure, Super Scenes
- [Caren Burmeister](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/caren-burmeister/) - Author Caren Burmeister is giving workshops on how to Build Suspense to Keep Readers Turning Pages and how to Create a Strong Sense of Place in your writing.
- [Member Spectacular With Special Law Enforcement Workshop](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/member-spectacular-with-special-law-enforcement-workshop/) - Member Spectacular with special Law Enforcement workshop: In-Person and Online Guest Speaker - Paul Schad: Actor / Police & Crime Technical Advisor If any of the characters in your stories are police officers...this class is for you. Paul Schad will talk about the types and personalities of detectives you'll find in different investigative units. Let's
- [Carmen Cook](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/lyssa-kay-adams/) - DOING IT ALL: Most of us have multiple identities. We fill any number of roles in our lives – Housekeepers, Chefs, Parental Unit, Spouse, Partner, Executive, Bookkeeper, Entrepreneur, Student, Teacher, Coach, Board member, Friend, Dog Walker, Chauffer... the list is endless. Whether you work outside the home or not, the demands on your time are
- [Debra Jess](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/january-2023-schedule-in-progress-please-check-back/) - BIO: A Connecticut Yankee transplanted to Central Florida, Debra Jess writes science fiction romance, science fantasy, superheroes, and urban fantasy. She began writing in 2006, combining her love of fairy tales and Star Wars to craft original stories of ordinary people in extraordinary adventures and fantastical creatures in out-of-this world escapades. You can find links
- [Lisa Norman](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/lisa-norman/) - LISA NORMAN BIO: Lisa Norman is the owner of Heart Ally Books, an independent publishing company. She also owns a website design company specializing in creating websites for authors, Deleyna’s Dynamic Designs. For over 25 years, she has worked with both indie and traditionally published writers on everything from writing through publication and marketing. She has
- [J. M. Madden](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/j-m-madden/) - About J.M. MaddenNY Times and USA Today Bestselling author J.M. Madden writes military romance and romantic suspense, with a focus on 'combat modified' military men and the women who love them. She’s been an indie published author for more than 13 years, with more than 47 books published. J.M. Madden loves any and all good
- [Tara September](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/tara-september/) - About Tara SeptemberTara September is a multi-award-winning contemporary romance author of sassy & steamy love stories. Based in Southwest Florida, Tara holds a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and has penned a popular lifestyle blog for 16 years. Former PR executive for The Walt Disney Company and CommunicationsManager for WWE. Tara Recipient
- [Tami Cowden](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/tami-cowden/) - About Tami CowdenTami Cowden lives and writes in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her first novel, Cruising for Love, won a Golden Heart from Romance Writers of America. Tami is also the co-author of The Complete Writers Guide to Heroes and Heroines: Sixteen Master Archetypes, a guide to characterization for writers. She has presented writing programs on
- [Alyssa Alexander](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/alyssa-alexander/) - ABOUT ALYSSA ALEXANDER: Despite being a native Michigander, Alyssa Alexander is pretty certain she belongs somewhere sunny. And tropical. Where drinks are served with little paper umbrellas. But until she moves to those white sandy beaches, she survives the cold Michigan winters by penning romance novels that always include a bit of adventure. She lives
- [Victor DiGenti](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/victor-di-genti/) - ABOUT THE AUTHOR Vic DiGenti is the award-winning author of six novels, a collection of short stories, and six works of nonfiction. His novels include the Windrusher trilogy of adventure-fantasies featuring a four-legged feline protagonist, and the Quint Mitchell Mystery series published under the pen name Parker Francis. Vic’s also penned biographies for two WW
- [Jen Graybeal](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/jim-madden/) - Please note, this is a Zoom-Only meeting. Jen is a book coach and freelance editor who works with romance authors that want to take their books and their business to the next level. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Washington, where her focus was on Medieval Literature. Indie Author’s Guide
- [Jillian David      (Zoom only. No in-person meeting.)](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/5189/) - Please note, this meeting is Zoom Only. No in-person meeting. Award-winning author, Jillian David. Genres include paranormal romance, adventure and suspense. Just what the doctor ordered. Her writing advice is just as memorable as her amazing stories. Workshop on Jillian's Fast Drafting method and deep POV. BONUS WORKSHOP at 1PM! As a bonus, beginning at
- [Lisa Kessler](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/lisa-kessler/) - Dark Moments - Make them earn their happily ever after In this workshop we'll study the dark moment that changes characters and readers forever and study ways you can crank up the tension in your WIP. This is the moment that can make or break a book and keep readers up way past their bedtime,
- [Madeline Martin](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/5116/) - Digging Deeper into Reader Connection Make your readers connect with your characters on a deep level. Go beyond genre and even GMC to create characters who will lodge themselves in your reader's hearts and minds and make your story unforgettable. Madeline Martin is a New York Times and International Bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance,
- [Keri-Rae Barnum](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/keri-rae-barnum/) - Keri-Rae Barnum is the Executive Director of New Shelves Books, one of the largest book sales and marketing content providers in the US. With 15 years of extensive marketing experience, Keri is currently enjoying the ability to pair her lifelong love of books with her sales and promotion skills. She believes in helping authors –
- [Lucy Lennox](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/january-2022-meeting/) - Using Reader Magnets to Grow Your Readership and Boost Sales In this presentation, bestselling author Lucy Lennox will cover two different kinds of reader magnets and discuss how to use this bonus content to draw existing and new readers to sign up for your newsletter. The session will cover which elements go into creating a
- [Holiday Party](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/holiday-party/) - Members Only Holiday Party
- [Members Only Retreat](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/members-only-retreat/) - Members Only Retreat
- [Carol Van Den Hende](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/carol-van-den-hende/) - Brand Land: What is Author Brand and Why Readers Care Marketing doesn’t have to be daunting. In this insightful session, Carol will demystify what it means to have an author brand, how it’s much more than a logo and web presence, and why it’s foundationally important to do the thinking behind what you want to
- [Tami Cowden](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/4951/) - Join us Saturday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. for a double-header workshop on archetypes! Our presenter, Tami Cowden, has literally written the book on this topic, available here! About the Workshop: The Hero Revealed: The Eight Hero Archetypes The Heroine Revealed: The Eight Heroine Archetypes Create characters that reach out and grab your reader –
- [Jillian David](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/4955/) - Join us Saturday, June 12 at 10:30 a.m. for virtual workshops involving behind-the-scenes medical secrets and discussions of obstetric emergencies. Our presenter, award-winning author Jillian David, is an expert. She juggles a busy rural medical practice while still finding time to write stories of steamy misadventure … that always contain a few medical twists. About
- [Jaye Wells](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/4958/) - Join us Saturday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. for a virtual workshop featuring USA Today bestselling author and writing expert Jaye Wells! We will learn about one of the most critical parts of a compelling story—conflict! About the workshop: Internal versus External Conflicts Learn about the difference between internal and external conflicts, and the roles
- [Angela Knight](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/4879/) - The Art of Editing You’ve just typed The End. Sigh! You’re done…Not so fast. You can be sure that somewhere in that manuscript are: Embarrassing plot holes Limp love scenes Sentences that clank instead of ring Conflicts that go nowhere Colorless cardboard characters Fight scenes with absolutely no punch But don’t despair. That, my dear
- [Veronica Adams](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/veronica-adams/) - IT’S NOT FICTION: BLURB WRITING CAN BE FUN! You’ve just typed those six glorious letters: T-H-E E-N-D. Your manuscript is off to the editor and your beautiful new cover image is ready to go. Now it’s time to tackle the painful process of distilling your creative genius and all of that pretty prose into something
- [Marie Force](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/4883/) - Ask Me Anything Writers will have the opportunity to ask Marie Force anything about her writing and publishing experience. With six series of books published, and over ten million copies sold worldwide, she offers a wealth of knowledge about the industry. Questions will be submitted in advance and the session will moderated by a FCRW
- [Becca Syme](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/elizabeth-essex-3/) - Workshop Description: Writer Strengths is an introduction to the Strengths for Writers concept--the idea that playing to our Strengths will make us better (or better-faster) writers. This workshop will cover the “better-faster” theory, the Strength domains, and the concept of alignment. We encourage you to take the Strengths test before you attend the workshop so you’ll
- [Kari Lemor](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/elizabeth-essex-2/) - Accurately Portraying People with Disabilities In this workshop, writers will learn about the multitude of disabilities that are under-represented in today’s literature. They will discern which words should and should NOT be used to describe those with different abilities. They will determine the proper course of action when gathering information about a specific diagnosis in
- [Elizabeth Essex](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/elizabeth-essex/) - Toolkit for Character: Using Character-Themed Words Toolkit for Character is designed to help authors take their characters out of their imagination and put them on the pages of their manuscripts in six specific ways. Using examples from a wide variety of best-selling romances of all sub-genres, this workshop will teach authors how to use their
- [Julie Sturgeon, Developmental Editor - Tule Publishing](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/julie-sturgeon-developmental-editor-tule-publishing/) - Workshop 1: Stop Sabotaging Your Career: 4 Ways You Don't Suspect Are Tripping Up Your Success Workshop 2: Member Manuscript Pitches
- [Sherri Shackelford](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/sherri-shackelford/) - A Writer's Bootcamp for Supercharging Productivity You wouldn’t expect a couch potato to run a marathon on willpower alone—yet many people assume they can flip a switch and supercharge their writing productivity. Unrealistic expectations are a sure path to failure and discouragement. Thankfully, there’s a proven method to rewire our work habits for success. The
- [Nancy Herkness](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/nancy-herkness-2/) - The Subtle Art of Pacing Your plot is thrilling, but your story still drags. How can that be? Because there’s more to pacing than exciting action and high emotion. Learn subtle ways to keep your reader turning the pages at high speed. These techniques include seeding in backstory without info dumps, crafting chapter beginnings and
- [Alyssa Day](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/alyssa-day/) - You Can't Just Throw In a Vampire - Successful Paranormal World Building Writing successful paranormal romance is not as simple as throwing a supernatural creature or two into your contemporary novel. Join New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Alyssa Day as she explains how to build paranormal worlds that your readers want to return to
- [Janice Hardy](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/event/janice-hardy/) - Muddling Through the Middle The “boggy middle” has claimed many a writer, but with a little planning and forethought, writers can sail right through it. In this workshop, you'll discover why the middle is such a troublesome chunk of the novel, and how it’s really where all the fun happens in a story. You’ll also learn how
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- [Rainy Day Romance Anthology](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/tag/rainy-day-romance-anthology/)
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- [Author Joan Griffin](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/tag/author-joan-griffin/)

## Groups

- [Board Members](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-group/board-members/) - Members of the Current Board of Directors for First Coast Romance Writers
- [Published Authors](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-group/published-authors/) - Members who have been published within the last 10 years whether in a romance genre or any other
- [Unpublished Members](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-group/unpublished-members/) - Members who are actively working on getting published
- [Honorary Member](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-group/honorary-member/) - Friends of Family of the members who help with the groups activities.

## Tags

- [Historical Romance](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/historical-romance/) - Authors who published in the historical romance genre
- [Paranormal Romance](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/paranormal-romance/) - Authors who publish within the paranormal romance area
- [Suspense Thrillers and Mystery Romance](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/suspense-thrillers-and-mystery-romance/) - Authors who write romances with a mystery, suspense or thriller type subgenre
- [Young Adult Romance](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/young-adult-romance/) - Authors who published young adult romance stories
- [Contemporary Romance](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/contemporary-romance/) - authors who write and publish contemporary romances
- [Sci-Fi And Fantasy Romance](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/sci-fi-and-fantasy-romance/) - Authors who write in the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Romance genre
- [Sweet and Christian Romance](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/sweet-and-christian-romance/) - Authors who write and publish in the Christian and what is called no spice romance genres.
- [NonFiction Author](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/nonfiction-author/)
- [Romance Writer](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/romance-writer/)
- [Author Melody Johnson](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-melody-johnson/)
- [Georgia Romance Authors](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/georgia-romance-authors/)
- [Author Kelle Z Reilly](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-kelle-z-reilly/)
- [Author Erika Kilmer Freidly](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-erika-kilmer-freidly/)
- [Author Lusine Torossian](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-lusine-torossian/)
- [Tia Rebman Author](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/tia-rebman-author/)
- [Tia Rebman Illustrator](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/tia-rebman-illustrator/)
- [Author Vanessa V Kilmer](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-vanessa-v-kilmer/)
- [Author Merrie Angel](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-merrie-angel/)
- [Romance Writers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/romance-writers/)
- [Florida Romance Stories](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/florida-romance-stories/)
- [Love From Above by Merrie Angel](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/love-from-above-by-merrie-angel/)
- [Romance Reader](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/romance-reader/)
- [Author Haley Shay](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-haley-shay/)
- [Ashli Hays](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/ashli-hays/)
- [Urban Fantasy and Sci-Fic Writer](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/urban-fantasy-and-sci-fic-writer/)
- [Newly Published](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/newly-published/)
- [Light Weaver by Lorine Torossian](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/light-weaver-by-lorine-torossian/)
- [Author L S Westhoff](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-l-s-westhoff/)
- [Lynn Westhoff](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/lynn-westhoff/)
- [Author Marie Morton](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-marie-morton/)
- [Literary Indulgence Festival](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/literary-indulgence-festival/)
- [A Twist of Fate at the Matchmaker Inn](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/a-twist-of-fate-at-the-matchmaker-inn/)
- [Author E A Dicer](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-e-a-dicer/)
- [Southern Gothic author](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/southern-gothic-author/)
- [Romance Fiction](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/romance-fiction/)
- [North Florida Author](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/north-florida-author/)
- [Author Neri Lopez](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-neri-lopez/)
- [North Florida Authors](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/north-florida-authors/)
- [Siren Book and Craft](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/siren-book-and-craft/)
- [Spanish Authors](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/spanish-authors/)
- [Raschelle Tidwell](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/raschelle-tidwell/)
- [Romance Author](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/romance-author/)
- [Michael Gordon Akers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/michael-gordon-akers/)
- [Mike Akers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/mike-akers/)
- [Thriller Suspense Author](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/thriller-suspense-author/)
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- [Contemporary Romantasy](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/contemporary-romantasy/)
- [Author Maisie Cooper](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-maisie-cooper/)
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- [Author Susan E Smith](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-susan-e-smith/)
- [S E Smith](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/s-e-smith/)
- [Author Selena Fulton](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-selena-fulton/)
- [Romance Authors Florida](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/romance-authors-florida/)
- [Golden Acorn Award for Excellence in Writing](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/golden-acorn-award-for-excellence-in-writing/)
- [Author CS Bennett](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-cs-bennett/)
- [Author Amanda Warden](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-amanda-warden/)
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- [Author Charlee Allden](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-charlee-allden/)
- [Florida Writers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/florida-writers/)
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- [Author Barbara Whitaker](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-barbara-whitaker/)
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- [Sweet Romance Stories](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/sweet-romance-stories/)
- [Author Abigail Sharpe](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-abigail-sharpe/)
- [North Florida Writers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/north-florida-writers/)
- [Author Karen Renee](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-karen-renee/)
- [Author Latisha Redding](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-latisha-redding/)
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- [Author Sally Ann Murphy](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-sally-ann-murphy/)
- [Author Loryn Moore](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-loryn-moore/)
- [Author Leah Miles](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-leah-miles/)
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- [Author C L Hart](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-c-l-hart/)
- [Colorado Romance Authors](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/colorado-romance-authors/)
- [Author Maggie Fitzroy](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-maggie-fitzroy/)
- [Florida Romance Author](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/florida-romance-author/)
- [Author Elizabeth Edgar](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-elizabeth-edgar/)
- [Author Lia Davis](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-lia-davis/)
- [Author Sharon Buchbinder](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-sharon-buchbinder/)
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- [Author Karen Andover](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-karen-andover/)
- [Author Scarlett Shaw](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-scarlett-shaw/)
- [Second Chance Romance](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/second-chance-romance/)
- [Author Mari Freeman](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-mari-freeman/)
- [Hot Romance Fiction](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/hot-romance-fiction/)
- [Paranormal Romance Fiction](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/paranormal-romance-fiction/)
- [Author Gloria Zahler Ferguson](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-gloria-zahler-ferguson/)
- [Author Miriam Wood](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-miriam-wood/)
- [Tallahassee Florida Writers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/tallahassee-florida-writers/)
- [LPN Turned Author](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/lpn-turned-author/)
- [Women Fiction Authors](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/women-fiction-authors/)
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- [Catholic publishing](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/catholic-publishing/)
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- [Creative writing education](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/creative-writing-education/)
- [Faith-based storytelling](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/faith-based-storytelling/)
- [Author Janet Tamez](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-janet-tamez/)
- [Small-town love stories](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/small-town-love-stories/)
- [Hallmark-style fiction](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/hallmark-style-fiction/)
- [Womens fiction](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/womens-fiction/)
- [Heartwarming romance](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/heartwarming-romance/)
- [Author Lorah Jaiyn](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-lorah-jaiyn/)
- [Friends to lovers romance](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/friends-to-lovers-romance/)
- [Enemies to lovers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/enemies-to-lovers/)
- [Dual POV romance](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/dual-pov-romance/)
- [New adult romance](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/new-adult-romance/)
- [Emotionally complex romance](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/emotionally-complex-romance/)
- [Author Cath Bibeau](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-cath-bibeau/)
- [Fantasy Romance Writers](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/fantasy-romance-writers/)
- [Samantha Neuwirth](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/samantha-neuwirth/)
- [Learning Authors](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/learning-authors/)
- [Author Robin Johnson](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-robin-johnson/)
- [Author Christine Jarrett](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/author-christine-jarrett/)
- [romance suspense stories](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/romance-suspense-stories/)
- [After the Flash by Christine Jarrett](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/after-the-flash-by-christine-jarrett/)
- [Duval County Author](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/duval-county-author/)
- [E M Lark Author](https://firstcoastromancewriters.com/gs-team-tag/e-m-lark-author/)