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Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Howdy felow Texans! So I've begun setting up a […]

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:17:13 -0700

Howdy felow Texans! So I’ve begun setting up a “Vendor Events” sheet in Excel for vendor events happening near me and just a few maybe not so near but I might attend if I think it would be worth my while. I’d love to see what you guys plan on doing this year, maybe we can hook up! (I’m in the DFW area)

This is what I have so far….
(This…

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Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Writers from Texas.How many writers from Texas do you […]

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:21:27 -0700

Writers from Texas.

How many writers from Texas do you know? Writers born and writing in Texas?

I know a lot of writers from Texas in my genre. And I know some who live in Texas but are not native Texans.

Some of my fave Texas writers are Cormac McCarthy, Larry McMurtry, Stina Leight, Howard Waldrop, L. Sprague DeCamp (maybe before y’alls time…

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Did you know there is a "Texas […]

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:08:00 -0700

Did you know there is a “Texas Writes” program?

https://writersleague.org/calendar/texas-writes-in-port-aransas-tx/

The Texas Writes program brings free half-day writing workshops for adult writers to small community libraries across the state.

The program includes:

Two craft of writing presentations
A moderated conversation on the writing process…

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Texas Writes in Port Aransas, TX

Texas Writes is a statewide program that brings accomplished authors to rural libraries for a half day of presentations and panel discussions focused on the craft of writing. Our Port Aransas, TX e…

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Fall is a great time for authors in Texas. It's not so […]

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 14:32:02 -0600

Fall is a great time for authors in Texas. It’s not so hot and people can get out of the house! yay! Here are some events around the state, some may have already passed, sorry for the late post….

SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)

*Fort Worth, Will Rogers Medallion Awards, October 20-21, 2023

*Spring, Copperfield’s Books, …

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: ANNOUNCING THE NEW SEASON OFPROFESSOR’S CORNER: AN ONLINE […]

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:35:57 -0600

ANNOUNCING THE NEW SEASON OF

PROFESSOR’S CORNER: AN ONLINE LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP

THEME: ECOPOETRY

SUMMER AND FALL 2023

Professor’s Corner: A Literary Discussion Group is an online book club sponsored by the Denton Public Library. It meets monthly via Zoom and is open to the public. The producer and discussion leader is Dr. Stephen Souris, a…

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Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: https://www.texasbookfestival.org/

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:31:53 -0600

https://www.texasbookfestival.org/

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Texas Book Festival – Join us November 11-12 for the 2023 Festival Weekend!

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Prizer Arts and Letters on Saturday, October 14 from 6–9 […]

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:30:57 -0600

Prizer Arts and Letters on Saturday, October 14 from 6–9 p.m.

2023 E. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX

Exhibition, Reading and Reception for Nick Flynn: Sacred Trash

Texas Book Festival is proud to partner with Prizer Arts and Letters to celebrate the opening-night of Nick Flynn’s new exhibition of collage work. That evening, we will host a…

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Exhibition, Reading and Reception for Nick Flynn: Sacred Trash – Texas Book Festival

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: The University of North Texas has this flash […]

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:01:32 -0600

The University of North Texas has this flash writing contest:

https://americanliteraryreview.com/alr-flash-flood/

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ALR Flash Flood

Visit the post for more.

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: AUTHOR INDEPENDENT BOOK FAIRSaturday, August 26 --- 10a - […]

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:14:09 -0600

AUTHOR INDEPENDENT BOOK FAIR

Saturday, August 26 — 10a – 6p (CT)

Spring Street Studios

1824 Spring Street, #4506, Houston, TX 77007

https://sites.google.com/view/author-indie-book-fair/home

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Author Indie Book Fair

2023 Event Details

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Sun, 13 Aug 2023 22:38:48 -0600

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Summary of Texas writing events from Lone Star […]

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:05:56 -0600

Summary of Texas writing events from Lone Star Literary Life:

The post didn’t like me putting so many links in so I put it in a Word doc and attached it here for y’all.

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Waco WordFesthttps://wacoartsfest.org/wcaf/wordfest

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:49:52 -0600

Waco WordFest

https://wacoartsfest.org/wcaf/wordfest

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W O R D F E S T – Waco Cultural Arts Fest

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: ArmadilloCon is this weekend, anyone going?

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:48:37 -0600

ArmadilloCon is this weekend, anyone going?

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Here's some Texas FYI. Have y'all considered the […]

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:29:18 -0600

Here’s some Texas FYI. Have y’all considered the Lone Star Literary Life to help promote your book?

Here’s some info from a newsletter I get from them:

Want to make sure your forthcoming Texas-connected titles are included in our feature? Email us at Publicity@LoneStarLiterary.com with the details!

August ’23 Texas Books Preview Sneak Peek

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Lone Star Literary Life

Your online source for all things literary-Texas

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:33:11 -0600

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: FYI: Texas Author Con and Book FestivalJuly […]

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:52:58 -0600

FYI: Texas Author Con and Book Festival
July 26-27, 2024
Hilton Dallas Richardson Hotel

–vendor tables: $160 for 6’x30′ table

–hotel discount: $119

–breakout panel sessions (mention if you want to be on one)

Merrill says:

“It’s official! The next Texas Author Con and Book Festival will be Friday July 26th and Saturday July 27th 2024 at the beautiful…

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Find all of the details here! WHAT: 2nd Book Signing and Meet & Greet event coming July 14 and 15, 2023 in Dallas Get signed books and merchandise! There will be door prizes, giveaways, photo ops,...

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: New book from another Texas author!The […]

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:57:54 -0600

New book from another Texas author!

The Engineer’s Apprentice Kindle Edition

by J. R. Martin

#steampunk

https://www.amazon.com/Engineers-Apprentice-J-R-Martin-ebook/dp/B0BWPNJ3NL/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1FJKO2NPK8MJ8&keywords=j+r+martin&qid=1688604827&sprefix=j+r+martin%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Hey folks, don't forget! TEXAS AUTHOR CON July 14 - 15, […]

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:09:30 -0600

Hey folks, don’t forget! TEXAS AUTHOR CON July 14 – 15, Renaissance Hotel Dallas/Richardson, 900 E Lookout Dr. Richardson, Texas 75080

I’m sharing a table to sell books there with fellow Apexer Stephanie DosSantos. There’s writers panels and give aways, and books to sell and buy. This is a fairly new convention so come support your local con…

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Texas Author Con | Facebook

Find all of the details here! WHAT: 2nd Book Signing and Meet & Greet event coming July 14 and 15, 2023 in Dallas Get signed books and merchandise! There will be door prizes, giveaways, photo ops,...

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Man, it's June already! Here's a FREE writing event […]

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:02:28 -0600

Man, it’s June already! Here’s a FREE writing event from Big Tex Author Talk:

FREE Author Talk & Discussion with Richard Z. Santos, Wednesday, June 21st, 2023

https://writingworkshops.com/products/the-big-texas-author-talk-online-lecture-series

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The Big Texas Author Talk Online Lecture Series

The Big Texas Author Talk is a Celebration of our State’s Big Appetite for Literature brought to you by Writing Workshops Dallas & Gemini Ink.

Suzanne Zinn joined the group Texas Writers

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Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:56:19 -0600

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: A-KONJune 2-4, 2-23Irving Convention Center

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 14:56:36 -0600

A-KON
June 2-4, 2-23
Irving Convention Center
Irving, TX

https://a-kon.com/

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A-Kon: Anime Unchained

A-KON is BACK! Join us on June 2 through 4, 2023 at the Irving Convention Center and Toyota Music Factory.

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: TEXAS FRIGHTMARE WEEKENDMay 26-28, 2023Irving […]

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 14:53:53 -0600

TEXAS FRIGHTMARE WEEKEND
May 26-28, 2023
Irving Convention Center
Irving, TX

Texas Frightmare Weekend is one of the largest horror conventions in the nation. If you are looking for the best horror convention in Texas then you’ve found it! Now celebrating our 16th year as the Southwest’s premier horror convention.

https://texasfrightmareweekend.com/

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: RETROPALOOZA HoustonApril 22-23, 2023Pasadena […]

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 14:48:33 -0600

RETROPALOOZA Houston

April 22-23, 2023

Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, TX

An annual event featuring some of the best YouTube personalities in the universe, free play console games, contests, competitions and guest panels. Kids 12 and under are FREE!

https://retropaloozahouston.com/

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Retropalooza Houston – A celebration of all things retro… in Houston

A celebration of all things retro... in Houston

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: EL PASO COMIC CONApril 21 - 23, 2023El Paso […]

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 14:43:23 -0600

EL PASO COMIC CON

April 21 – 23, 2023

El Paso Convention Center

Guests: John Barrowman, Sam Jones, Brett Booth, Josh Grelle, and more.

https://elpasocomiccon.com/

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El Paso Comic Con

Fly Your Nerd Flag High!

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: SOUTH TEXAS COMIC CONFri - Sun April 28 - 30 […]

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 14:37:41 -0600

SOUTH TEXAS COMIC CON

Fri – Sun April 28 – 30 2023

McAllen Convention Center, McAllen TX

William Shatner, Ron Perlman, Giancarlo Esposito, and more!

https://southtexascomiccon.com/

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#STXCC

Experience the premier pop-culture convention in the Rio Grande Valley.

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Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:49:44 -0700

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: TEXAS AUTHOR CONJuly 14 - 15, 2023The Renaissance Hotel900 […]

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:01:04 -0700

TEXAS AUTHOR CON

July 14 – 15, 2023
The Renaissance Hotel
900 E Lookout Dr
Richardson, Texas 75080

Panels and bookselling. There may be some tables left. Talk to Merrill.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/5373878319303726/

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: DFWCONDFW WRITERS CONFERENCEOct 7-8, 2023Hurst […]

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:53:57 -0700

DFWCON

DFW WRITERS CONFERENCE
Oct 7-8, 2023
Hurst Conference Center, in Hurst, Texas

Classes, agents, editors, lots and lots of great stuff. I used to help with this con. The DFW Writers Workshop sponsors it. Definitely worth your time if you are ready to pitch to an agent or editor.

https://dfwcon.org/

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DFWCon 2023

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Well, ain't that amazing. I had to rejoin my own group […]

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:50:30 -0700

Well, ain’t that amazing. I had to rejoin my own group LOL.

Just wanted to say HOWDY! to all the new members out there! And I’ll be posting some new upcoming writing events now that 2023 is underway.

Say hello!

Pat

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Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: There are some great events coming up this year […]

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:35:26 -0600

There are some great events coming up this year in Texas:

Arlington Comic Fest April 15-16 Bob Duncan Center, Arlington, TX

South Texas Comic Con 2022 April 22-24 McAllen Convention Center McAllen, TX

Fan Expo Dallas June 17-19 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas

Book Bonanza July 7-9 at the Gaylord.

Fencon Sept 16-18 at Sheraton DFW Airport

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Sydney Brown joined the group Texas Writers

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Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Happy 2022 y'all! How has the year been treating you […]

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 19:23:50 -0700

Happy 2022 y’all! How has the year been treating you so far?

I do NOT like this cold weather. I’m so done with it LOL.

Just so ya know, I am a member of a couple of writing groups in the DFW area if you’re interested. You are welcome to post info about your group and events happening around your area.

NTSFW — North Texas Speculative…

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Check out the NTSFW community on Discord - hang out with 22 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

Jefferson Greenhut joined the group Texas Writers

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:28:10 -0700

Pat Hauldren started the discussion Saturday Night Write in the forum Texas Writers

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:54:32 -0600

Saturday Night Write

3rd Saturday of the month:

Saturday Night Write

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaturdayNightWrite

by DFW author Amber Royer

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Gemini Ink in San Antonio has some upcoming online […]

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:30:50 -0700

Gemini Ink in San Antonio has some upcoming online workshops you might be interested in. These aren’t necessarily San Antonio-only writers.

https://geminiink.org/classes/

Feb 24, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16…(third Wed of every month)
Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby
This free writing workshop is geared to all active-duty…

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Classes - Gemini Ink

We believe in the vital role creative writing can play in an individual’s life and personal development. Our writing classes are open to everyone. We provide a warm supportive writing community for writers of all levels. Gemini Ink offers excellent, … Continue reading

Cherise Papa posted an update in the group Texas Writers: What are your favorite writing conferences in Texas? I […]

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 03:31:02 -0700

What are your favorite writing conferences in Texas? I lived in Texas previously, but life kept me from making it to any of them. Now I’m back, and I’m eager to attend something in person once this COVID disaster is over.

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Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: http://lonestar.bookfestival.network/?fbclid=IwAR3qXLfbcDFJ2x […]

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:30:44 -0700

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Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Want to put your books in the mobile indie author van? […]

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:27:19 -0700

Want to put your books in the mobile indie author van? Check out this Fundraiser sponsored by B4R.com bookstore.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/7f8ff-book-mobile?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet

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Book Mobile, organized by B Alan Bourgeois

We are an internet bookstore that specializes in indie authors. We want to reach communities that do not… B Alan Bourgeois needs your support for Book Mobile

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Author: @melgreenberg17 Airs: January 13, 2021, […]

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:24:05 -0700

Author: @melgreenberg17

Airs: January 13, 2021, 7pm (cdt)

Video YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Ey3mer80qAs

Spreaker: http://ow.ly/8JNT30rs1YV

Welcome our new hostess Mel Greenberg to the Indie Beacon Show. Learn more about Mell and what she hopes to bring to the show as…

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Indie Beacon Show with Mel Greenberg

Welcome our new hostess Mell Greenberg to the Indie Beacon Show. Learn more about Mell and what she hopes to bring to the show as a hostess.

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: Friday Jan 15!

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:19:55 -0700

Friday Jan 15!

Pat Hauldren posted an update in the group Texas Writers: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmAFy2tjk074C0bN_aC […]

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:17:06 -0700

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TRISHA FAYE | DOCUMENTING THE DAYS

DALLAS AREA WRITERS GROUP DOCUMENTING THE DAYS with TRISHA FAYE January 19, 2021 7 PM to 8:30 PM DAWG Zoom Meeting Room Register by 11:59 PM on January 17, 2021, to attend. As we struggle through tumultuous days (or years … Continue reading