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Mary Nida Smith's Art

(C) Each piece of art shown is  copyrighted by Mary Nida Smith

 

Questions to ask an Agent

http://nelsonagency.com/2017/05/5-qs-authors-dont-ask-but-should-when-an-agent-offers-rep/

A Kids Book A Day

https://kidsbookaday.com/ Learn about children's books by reading their reviews and comments.

Poem Evening Blast

Evening Blast

©by Mary Nida Smith

The sounds of a dove

Each morning and evening

Cried out of its lost

I was sadden this morning

By the silence of its cry

Last night it was stopped

By three shots that ran out. 

Dorothy Anderson Wood Carving

http://arkansascraftschool.org/41introtoWoodCarving.php

Sounds from the Woods

© By Mary Nida Smith

Mourning dove at daybreak

Hiding in the woods.

Its haunting voice rides the wind

Coooooo-woo over and over again

Until it reaches beyond the trees.

Its wooing call continues

Loud and strong each morning

The cries of losing a mate or

The wooing voice of a lover

Needing a lifetime vow

To help raise a family

As two “turtle doves”

Hiding in the woods.

Answered Prayers

Answered Prayers

© by Mary Nida Smith

Rain promised today

God kept it away

Clouds and sun

Fought for space

In the sky overhead

At the local festival

God knew many

 Had created items

To sell to feed the family

God answered prayers

Kept the rain away

Until everyone was asleep

After counting their blessings

Knowing God answers prayers.

How to Research Literary Agents

http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2017/06/how-to-research-literary-agent.html

VILLAGE WRITING SCHOOL

http://www.villagewritingschool.com/

SELF OR INDIE PUBLISHING

http://www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshops/self-or-indie-publishing-answering-the-big-questions-2017/

Poets North West

https://www.facebook.com/kate.lacy.77?pnref=lhc.unseen

KILIT ROUNDTABLE

Arkansas SCBWI Conference, June 16-17 in Little Rock
--Arkansas SCBWI Writing Workshop, Sept. 16, Central Arkansas
--Arkansas SCBWI Retreat, Oct. 13-15 in Fort Smith
--Arkansas SCBWI Publishing Workshop, Nov. 18, Fayetteville
KidLit Roundtable This Saturday in Rogers

Don’t forget to join us for the first ARSCBWI KidLit Roundtable at the Rogers Public Library at 3 p.m. on May 20. Meet fellow writers & illustrators, trade tips and discuss topics relating to kidlit. Thanks to volunteer Kimberly Mitchell for working with me on this ARSCBWI project!
Conference in June (Pitch Sessions Available)
Our conference is a month away! If you haven’t signed up, you still can. We have an exciting line-up for the 2017 Arkansas SCBWI Conference June 16-17. Conference faculty includes Kait Feldmann, associate editor at Arthur A. Levine Books (Scholastic); Molly O'Neill, literary agent at Waxman Leavell Literary Agency; and Nick Thomas, editor at Arthur A. Levine Books (Scholastic).
Our consultations sold out this year. Pitch sessions are still available for picture books and novels. Also, illustrators who want a portfolio consultation, I can schedule a slot for you on Friday night. All of these are very limited, so if you are considering it, email arkansas@scbwi.org now to reserve your spot.
More information on the conference, including links to the faculty bios is here: https://arkansas.scbwi.org/events/arkansas-scbwi-conference-2017/
Member News
Remember to let me know if you have a release date for your book, book signing, author event or good news. Email the information to arkansas@scbwi.org, so we can keep track of it - so send your updates today!
Warmest Regards,
Phyllis

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Phyllis Hemann
SCBWI Arkansas Regional Advisor
arkansas-ra@scbwi.org

ARKANSAS WRITERS

http://arkansaswriters.com/wordpress/

OZARKS WRITERS LEAGUE

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

Countdown to Friday! If you want to read at open mic, would like a book table, or need to purchase lunch, NOW is the time. Contact me at Diane@dianeYates.com. See you guys this Friday the 19th. We have a great conference planned for Saturday - travel writing, fiction writing, learning how to pitch your manuscript, and more.

Author on Line Magazine

http://www.authormagazine.org/

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HEROES BENEATH THE WAVES PRESENTED

Special news provided by Joel, a USS Sea Fox (SS-402)crew member. April 26, 2017 University of Arizona

 NROTC Awards Presented:
The Freddie Warder Naval Submarine League (NSL) Outstanding Achievement Certificate and a copy of Heroes Beneath the Waves, by Mary Nida Smith to Midshipman Zachary J. Rossi, USNR. Photo provided by NROTC staff and book presented by Joel M. Greenberg USSVI Tucson Base.

MISSOURI WRITERS GUILD

http://missouriwritersguild.org/  

I belonged for a couple of years with this wonderful group of writers I even helped with with one of their contest. One never stops learning and  making new friends and enjoying old friends. 

ATTENTION INDIE AUTHORS!

Sell your books at the 2017 MWG Conference!
Click HERE to access the consignment sheet and W9 form.
Ship your books to:

Heather Tearneyc/o The Mizzou Store911 E. RollinsColumbia, MO 65211

NEW – Conference Brochure! 

The 2017 Missouri Writers Guild annual conference and business meeting will be held
in Columbia, Missouri over the weekend ofMay 5-7, 2017, at the Holiday Inn Executive Center.

REGISTRATION OPEN! CLICK HERE!://missouriwritersguild.org/

A 25th Anniversary Celebration of Hollins Children’s Literature

https://www.hollins.edu/academics/graduate-degrees/childrens-literature-graduate-program/summer-2017-events/