MEMBER CONTRIBUTORS


JEFF BACOT
Jeff, a senior vice-president at Sovereign Bank earned two bachelor degrees and a Master of Business degree in Business Finance, Political Science, Stategy/Policy at SMU. In addition to English, Jeff is fluent in the French and Swedish languages. He has completed a book and is in the midst of revisions. Look for Jeff's column the fourth wednesday of every month. Friend him on facebook http://facebook.com/jeff.bacot




J.A. BENNETT
JA  studies creative writing  at UNT and is a full time mom of four. After spending 15 years in the Human Resources field she realized that life was too short to ignore what she'd always wanted to do, so after finishing school for the second time around she hopes to teach English as well as pursue a home for her own stories and novels. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading and, of course, writing.
J.A.  writes contemporary women's fiction. She contributed Garage Sale Find to our blog. Visit her blog: http://reverieinink.blogspot.com 





 MATTHEW BRYANT
 Matthew is secretary of GFW Writers. In his day job Matthew is an English teacher and is the father of three girls.He writes science fiction and fantasy, as well as childrens books.
You can find him here the 2nd wednesday of every month..
For more information visit his blog:
http://matthewbryant.blogspot.com/
Friend him on facebook.com/Bryan Grubbs


RANDA GOODE
Randa Goode wears many hats, published author, mother, wife and photographer. She is the author of the young adult book CROSSROADS. Her story THE COFFIN LADY OF CROSBY was the Winner of 2010 Canis Latran Editor's Choice Award.
Visit her at http://www.randagoode.com/?p=628














 CLAIRE HICKEY
Claire has loved to write since she was a child but found herself doing everything but writing. She earned a Texas Cosmetology License in 1982, decorated cakes professionally, and graduated from Tarrant County Junior College in 1996 with a Certification in Surgical Technology. After several years of internal repair and reformation Claire realized that the above three occupations didn't work for her life anymore. Writing stirs both the passion and creativity within her. Once she decided, she spent over a year seriously immersed in this non-verbal form of communication and loved every second of it. She was also pleasantly surprised to find that it fit perfectly into her life.While a dream, she had never entertained the idea of actually making a living doing what she loved. Then in November of ‘09, Claire took part in the National Novel Writing Month - or, NaNoWriMo. The goal of writing a 50,000 word novel between November 1 and November 30 seemed a major feat. She's happy to report that she completed the task and now plans to get the novel published this year. She is a staff writer for the communities at the Washington Times.Contact her published column: http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/feed-mind-nourish-soul/personalpersonal blog: http://clairesblog64.blogspot.com/ and professional blog: http://sustenanceforthemind.blogspot.com/                                               


RUBY P. JOHNSON
Ruby Johnson is blog coordinator and treasurer for Greater Fort Worth Writers.She is a member of several writers organizations including RWA and Sisters in Crime. She got the writing bug in high school when she won an award from the National Teachers of English, and transfered that love through college into her professional life as a certified registered nurse anesthetist practitioner. She has won short story contests, published in the AANA Journal and has contributed to Hospital Topics and  a book on Hospital Management. She currently writes  medical suspense.
Friend her on http://www.facebook.com/Ruby P Johnson


KIMBERLY PACKARD WALTON
Kimberly Packard Walton is Vice-President for Greater Fort Worth Writers. She writes as Kimberly Packard, has completed two novels and is in the submission process with agents.

In her day job, Kimberly is Vice President of Communications at North Texas Commission and specializes in media relations, branding and strategic planning, crisis communications, message development, program development and pretty much anything else that gets tossed her way.
Friend her on Facebook/Kimberly Packard Walton.
Visit her blog at http://kimberlypackard.wordpress.com/





STEVE SANDERS
Steve Sanders is an Attorney for the United States Department of Defense, and Past Judge Advocate for the US Army. He recently spent 6 months working in Iraq. When not working as a lawyer, he spends time in his side business Blackbead's Treasure Chest making and selling beaded jewelry, writing, publishing, as well as participating in Rennaissance Festivals as a Pirate.
He is the author of"Characters: The Buffalo Soldier and Other Solders", Editor of and Contributor to "Raising Black Flags: Original Poetry By and About Pirates", editor and contributor to "Echoes From Other Worlds", performer at The Texas Pirate Festival; Middlefaire; and The Magical, Medieval, Fantasy Faire. He has been an invited guest at both The Texas Renaissance Festival and Scarborough Faire for book signings and poetry readings. He is the winner of the Grand Prize in the Poetry Division of the "Canis Latran" Writing Competition at Weatherford College, Texas, 2009. "Dad, You're My Favorite Cowboy", was selected for publication in the 2009 "Voices Along the River", San Antonio Poetry Festival publication.

Personal Website: http://www.blogger.com/goog_1167511317
Facebook: www.facebook.com/seadogslam
Twitter: @BlackbeadsTC


SUSIE SHEEHEY

Susie is president of Greater Fort Worth Writers and is in her second term. She writes women's contemporary and romances and has completed two novels in the past year. The wife of her best friend and the mother of a 2 1/2-year-old son who loves to push his mother's buttons keeps her busy, but she still manages to write.She had several long and educational years of sales experience , primarily in the healthcare field and now works in the realm of Domestic Goddess, or CEO of her home and hearth.
Follow Susie on her blog at http://susansheehey.wordpress.com/
Follow her on twitter.com/@susieQwriter 



EARL STAGGS

Derringer Award winning author Earl Staggs has seen many of his short stories published in magazines and anthologies. He served as Managing Editor of Futures Mystery Magazine andasPresident of the Short Mystery Fiction Society. His novel MEMORY OF A MURDER earned thirteen Five Star reviews online at Amazon and B&N. His column “Write Tight” appears in the online magazine Apollo’s Lyre. He is also a contributing blog member of Murderous Musings and Make Mine Mystery. He hosts workshops for the Muse Online Writers Conference and the Catholic Writers Conference Online and is a frequent speaker at conferences and writers groups.
Follow Earl at:http://earlwstaggs.wordpress.com/





  C.A. SZAREK
Chrissy A. Szarek has just sold her first book, SWORDS CALL Originally from Ohio,  she says she got to Texas as soon as she could. She has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and went to the Police Academy in Ohio intending to be a cop, then  moved to TX and changed her mind a bit. She works with kids at both of her jobs (A City Municipal Court and an Emergency Shelter for Teens) and  can't seem to get away from them. She has  always been a writer...since she was a teen herself. Follow Chrissy at her blog  http://caszarekwriter.blogspot.com/









       GEORGE TALBOT
George lives in Justin, Texas and is an Assistant Organizer for Greater Fort Worth Writers critique group. He writes humorous short stories. George was formerly in the field of Communications and was a TV weatherman and sportscaster. He says he is the better part of retired with 2 dogs, 2 horses, and 2 daughters who are grownup. He clains he is the only one still trying to become a mature adult. George is a frequent contributer to this blog.



                           
JEFFERY W. TURNER
Jeff has published two books of memoirs, the story of a marriage before divorce and another after divorce, Notes To Stephanie: Middle Aged Love Letters and Life Stories and Notes To Stephanie: Days Remembered. His current WIP is titled Notes To My Kids: Little Stories About Grown Up Kids. When he is not writing he is involved in IT Projects and loves cooking.
Contact Jeff at the following sites.

Personal Website: www.ilypants.net










































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