Yes, she’ll tell you, her last name really is LaFantasie. And that’s fitting because Samantha mainly writes fantasy. Her most recent novel, Heart Song, is an adult fantasy with lots of romance, available via Createspace and/or Amazon Kindle. She currently has been working on the first of a series of novellas, Made to Forget, that she…
Author: KWA
The mission of KWA is to inform, support, encourage and promote the writer. We have more than 100 members who write in all genres, in fiction and non-fiction, who publish traditionally and online. Let us help you hone your skills, polish your work, network with other writers, and put you on the path to publication.
Everett Robert, Featured KWA Writer
Our Debut KWA Member Profile showcases playwright Everett Robert. Everett loves the theater and writes, “ When the opportunity to dip my finger into playwriting arose, I jumped at it and haven’t looked back.” He goes on to say that he loves “creating a world and characters and being able to physically see them brought…
Member Profiles
As we continue to improve our website platform, the KWA would like to provide a new venue for our members to share profiles, information about upcoming releases, and their personal website information. Periodically, we want to showcase what our wonderful members are up to! That means we’ll need our members to provide us with great…
Platform Building: Identify, Engage and Commit to Your Tribe
Building a strong and successful author’s platform is every bit as vital as the construction of a dream home. It takes the raw materials of discipline and dedication to your tribe, or audience. As a writer, you are the proprietor of Company You, and must take control of your own marketing and public relations. Counting…
Dear Diary: Journaling for Writers
The Hubster and I recently spent time with our daughter in Dallas, and took the opportunity to visit the Holocaust Museum. There was an exhibit of Otto Frank’s family photographs, father of noted diarist Anne Frank. Diary of a Young Girl was a life-changing book for me, along with many other adolescents. Anne’s naïve, yet…
Scene 2013 Conference Fast Approaches
If you missed the KWA meeting in February, HB Berlow–president, fills us in. Discussing the idea of Writers Conferences, HB pointed out that there are “three primary reasons to go to a writer’s conference: learning, networking, socializing.” A conference is a great opportunity to learn from other writers, to see what has worked. Their experiences…
The Best Books on Writing
I realize that many of the writers in the KWA have found their personal strides. But I am a writer still exploring my creative voice. As both a writer of fiction and a poet, there are several books that I return to time and again to refuel and bring zest to my work. Hopefully a…
How to Write a Killer Author Bio in Three Easy Steps
A clean, concise author biography is your calling card, and can mean the difference between future sales and languishing in the bookstore bargain bin. Creative writing may be your bread and butter, but tooting your own horn can be a difficult task. Here are three categories to consider: Short form: Two sentences. In third person….
Incorporating the Five Senses in Your Writing
I’m a foodie. The anticipation and joy in my heart that I experience while waiting for a restaurant entrée or homemade dinner is ridiculous. When the steaming plate is finally placed before me, I’m blissful. It is a feast for the senses. If you want to engage a reader into your written world, you must…
Ten Things Your Author Website Should Contain
The key to online visibility for an author/writer is a superior website. It is the foundation on which to build your writing career. A quality website can bring notoriety, popularity, respect and brand recognition. Conversely, a poorly-crafted URL may give you little notice in the digital world. Following is a list of the ten items…