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, Jacksonville, Fl 32221.
Our Membership Dues is only $50 annually which includes all the workshops or you can pay $10 for any individual workshops throughout the year on Zoom. The public is welcome to come to the in-person workshops for Free for 2 learning sessions after which we ask that you pay the annual fee to join. To Pay for a Zoom Session CLICK HERE. Once payment is received you will receive an email with the Zoom link to attend the meeting you have selected.
Typically, we have a business meeting where you’ll learn about what we’re doing, followed by two workshops. When in person, we usually have lunch together at a nearby restaurant afterward. Romance writers know how to combine business and fun!
9:45AM log in to socialize and catch up with your fellow writers
10:00AM meeting called to order
10:40AM Meeting ends if it hasn’t already adjourned
10:40 5-minute break
10:45 First workshop (approx. 50 min)
5-minute break in there somewhere
Second workshop (approx. 50 min)
MEMBERS: If you need the Zoom link to attend, email the chapter president: president@firstcoastromancewriters.com You will be provided with a link. It is helpful if you have a free Zoom account prior to attending any of the ZOOM sessions as they can be viewed on your smartphone, tablet as well as through your laptop/computer. You can log in virtually for social time at 9:45am, and our business meeting will begin promptly at 10:15am.
Meetings Below
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Writers Workshop with Bryn Donovan October 2026
From 10:45am until 1:00
At Hybrid - West Branch Library
1425 Chaffee Road S
Bryn Donovan is an author, freelance book editor, and former publishing executive whose novels include Her Knight at the Museum, adapted into the Hallmark movie A Knight to Remember, and the #1 Publishers Weekly bestseller Sunrise Cabin, written as Stacey Donovan. Her nonfiction books for writers include the TikTok sensation Master Lists for Writers and 5,000 Writing Prompts. She lives in the Chicago area, and she loves rescue dogs, vinyl records, crafts, and making lists. She blogs about writing and living a positive life at BrynDonovan.com.
Writing Intimacy – With or Without Heat!
If you write G-rated romance, you need to show non-sexual intimacy between your two characters… and if you write spicy romance, emotional intimacy gives your love scenes more depth. In this workshop, we’ll talk about many practical ways to create that sense of intimacy and keep readers deeply invested in the story.
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Writers Workshop With Shakira R Thompson November 2026
From 10:45 am
At West Branch Regional Library
1425 Chaffee Road S
Shakira R. Thompson is a romance author and the visionary founder of Love Story 365, a platform dedicated to inspiring intentional love and emotional connection. With a deep-rooted passion for storytelling, she creates heartfelt narratives that celebrate the beauty and purpose of romantic relationships. A proud alumna of Florida A&M University, Shakira holds a B.S. in Business Administration and an MBA with a concentration in Supply Chain Management. Originally from Fernandina Beach, Florida, she now resides in Orlando with her family. Above all, she treasures her role as a mother and believes love is a divine masterpiece worth nurturing daily.
https://www.instagram.com/shakira_r_thompson/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Shakira-R.-Thompson/author/B00NDFV2N8The Heart of a Romance Author
Discover the heart of a romance author—and awaken the storyteller of love within yourself.
Join inspirational romance author and creator of Love Story 365, Shakira R. Thompson, for an inspiring and interactive presentation that explores how faith, love, and intentionality shape not only the stories we write—but the lives we live. Whether you’re a writer, a reader, or simply someone who believes in the power of love, this session will invite you to co-author your own love stories with purpose, passion, and divine guidance.
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