this is a test to see if this works on newbies

Has anyone ever used Grammarly online editing program? How do you like it, if at all?

Is it too late to join this class? I tried too before it started but I couldn't find it listed in the classrooms and events area.

My name is Julie Shelton and I write BDSM erotic romance, some Menage, some straight MF. My first erotic novel, Loving Sarah, was published by Siren Bookstrand on November 28, 2012 and since then I've written and published ten more, both under my name and under the pen name A. J. Steele.

My writing has run the gamut from fairies in the garden at age 9 to handcuffs in the boudoir at age 69. In the years between I managed to graduate cum laude with a B.A. in French from Georgia State University followed by a Master’s Degree in Library Science from Emory University. Having thus procured those two necessary but ultimately irrelevant pieces of paper, I launched a successful career as a children’s librarian, followed by an even more successful career as a professional storyteller and puppeteer. In 1991 I published Kidstuff, an award-winning, monthly newsletter, as well as a book, Puppets, Poems and Songs, both major language arts resource for early childhood educators.

At various points in my life, when asked what I wanted to be, my answer would have been (in rough chronological order, since some of these lofty ambitions overlapped): a fairy, a princess, a ballerina, Nancy Drew, Cherry Ames, a paleontologist, Scarlett O’Hara, thin and beautiful, an actress, and a writer. Now, at age 73, my answer to that question is, “younger”.

Followed closely, of course by bestselling author. Oh, and a princess. Some dreams die hard.
Now retired, I live in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia.

My name is CJ and I'm working on my first Romance Novel. I actually started it about 10 years ago and have finally finished it. It needs some serious polish to it.

this class never sent out any material. Will it start late?

Hello,

My name is Erin, and I am working on my first Romance story. It's a project I've been working on for the past 6 years, and I want to finish soon. I'm hoping I can gain some insight, as well as lots of tips from the pro's.

I received the blog email notice offering info about the: July 11th Mary O'Gara’s workshop: The Feminine Journey. The link on the blog takes me to: Event & Class Registration | SavvyAuthorsbuilding-a-believable-romance-with-kerri-leigh-grady.142/ --or the wrong class. When I tried to go into the SavvyAuthors site and search, I'm given an ACCESS DENIED error.

Hi Friends

I'm an Australian contemporary romance writer and have just joined this fabulous group.

I'm very excited to be a part of this community and will be writing a monthly post about my ten year journey from newbie to self published author.

If you have any questions or issues you'd like me to cover in my posts, please email me at [email protected]

Looking forward to chatting more

Cheers, Joanne

I just joined today and I look forward to getting to know ya'll. I'm a Fantasy, Drama writer looking to make some writing friends. ^_^

SavvyAuthors hit a grand slam in one of its classes! When I saw Kathy Otten's class "The People We Meet" scheduled on the workshop calendar, I jumped to enroll. Her class syllabus sounded so tempting, but I kept my fingers crossed, just in case. I need not have worried. Kathy's techniques for enriching our characters and the plot itself by using body language to convey emotions enabled me to revamp scenes from a very old WIP. I signed up for the course when my writing energy was dead in the water. Kathy's a miracle worker! Her class exercises ignited my creativity. The words flowed. She made me love writing again. If she asked me to sell my first-born to the gypsies, I would! (Although I can imagine the reaction from my 29-year-old daughter when I say, "Pack your bags. You're relocating." Her husband's reaction, too.)

I'm using a bit of silliness because I can't begin to say how much I enjoyed and benefited from Kathy's class. She gave me HOPE, and that is priceless. I am itching to tackle all my WIPs and apply Kathy's writing techniques. Thanks, Kathy! And thanks, SavvyAuthors!

All the best from one extremely satisfied customer,

Connie Parrott

I was referred to this site by a friend and I'm so happy I decided to join. Everything I have seen so far, I've liked and I can't wait to start the classes, workshops and meet everyone!!

So allow me to introduce myself. I'm J.M. Walker. *waves*
I've been writing for almost 4 years. Wow. Time flies. And I've loved every minute of it and have learned so much but want to learn more. I crave it. Lol.

Well I hope you all have a wonderful day and I'll see you around on here I'm sure!

J.M.

Hello everyone!

I'm a newbie that found this site through Rose's Critique group. I'm looking forward to trying out a class or two as I work on revising my manuscript.

Thanks!

Jennifer Weaver

I am a newbie and hope to get that much needed feedback and information that can help me succeed. I'm also willing to share any information or give any feedback I can.

I am new to this site. I have been a teacher for 12 years and while I have been wanting to write for many years, it is always hard to teach and write at the same time. This last summer, I finally got a spark for an idea and I have spent this last school year plotting out and figuring out the world. I believe it would fall under Urban Fantasy Romance. I have just started writing. Anyone looking for a CP, give me a holler.

Hello everyone! I just signed up on the site. I'm teaching a workshop later this month about how to get legally free images and decided I really should become a member too. I look forward to meeting new people -- and running into some old acquaintances too, I'm sure. Anna Durand is my pen name; I write steamy romances about everything from psychics and fairies to Chicago firefighters and hot Scots. So far, I've written paranormal and contemporary erotic stories, but I'm just starting my first time travel historical.

I also offer cataloging services to indie authors and publishers through my company Five Rainbows Cataloging Services, and I have a master's in library science.

I look forward to getting to know all the SavvyAuthors here!

Sincerely,
Anna

Hi all
Just a quick note. If you have a story ready to pitch we have agents for you to pitch to.



Drop by Pitch Central to check it out!

Happy Pitching!
Leslie

Hi, my name is Tari. I live in the Los Angeles South Bay. I wrote freelance for magazines and newspapers for about 15 years. My three sons are suddenly grown and on their own, and I'm happy to be writing fiction. I'm currently working on a novel set here in Los Angeles during the 1920's. First draft is complete and I'm now revising. I look forward to learning and making new writer friends here!

Hi,

I'm taking ages to get used to the new site. I'm in JD Faver's class that started Monday and I swear I cannot seem to pull up any lectures or lessons. Has she posted a lesson yet? No offense to anyone, but I can't find any info under her class name. Just wondering as I sit twiddling my thumbs and feeling embarrassed.

Thanks, Connie Parrott

PS I did get a notice that I was definitely in the class.

Hey everyone,

Just popping in to say I'm new here. I'll be taking the zombie class coming up. I'm writing a four book series that is post apocalyptic and while I've already written two and half books in the series I'm looking forward to learning more things that could help me with creating these books and other books in the future.

Nice to be here.

Denise A. Agnew
www.deniseagnew.com

I signed up for a webinar series that begins tonight, but now I can't find the confirmation or the class. This is the first of three editing webinars.

I'm wanting to change my email address, step by step, how do I do that?

I'm newbie here. Nice to meet u guys.

Hello everyone,
My name is Jacqueline Silva and live in Saint Augustine, FL. I am happy to say that I finished and self-published my first book, “Eternal Light.” I have been working on my second book of the series, “Immortal Forever.” The hardest thing that I’ve found is that number one it’s hard finding a book publisher and second trying to get people to read it! So, I hope to make many new friends and look forward to input on my book(s).