Let’s Party!

 

Writers Helping Writers Succeed for 40 Years!

 

 

SWW had its beginnings in the early 1980s as New Mexico Romance Writers (NMRW) with five members. In 1984, the organization had grown to about 150 members—and NMRW voted to change its name and open the group to writers of all genres. Officially established as a 501C3 non-profit in 1984, SWW has 400 members, some of whom are beginning writers and some who have garnered national or international acclaim. Our over arching focus is providing a friendly, encouraging atmosphere for those who wish to pursue literary excellence.

The 40th Anniversary party takes place during the October meeting at UNM-CE in Albuquerque (click here for directions). Everyone is encouraged to contribute to the potluck, and a cake and beverages are provided. It will be a fun time as we celebrate with awards, music, and a raffle. Here is a look at the agenda:

9:15am     Room is open. Everyone can bring their potluck dishes – plugs available for crockpots!

9:45am       Zoom is initiated.

10am           Opening Remarks by President, Rose Marie Kern

10:15am      A Short History of SWW by Dan Wetmore

10:30am      Introduction of  SWW Charter Members, Kay Shaw, Parris Afton Bonds, Paula Paul.

10:35am      Announcement of the 2024 Parris Award Winner – by Lynn Doxon

10:45am      Break and Cutting of the Anniversary Cake

11:00 am      Announcement of the Winners of the 2024 Short Story and Poetry Writing Contest by Contest Chair Judy Castleberry

11: 45am        SWW Opens up Sales of the 2024 Anthology Mosaic Voices

Noon              Pitch-in Luncheon Table open (Drinks and Cake Provided)

12:30pm        SWW Election Results by Jacqueline Murray Loring

12:45pm        Fundraising Raffle – Alissa Dickey  (Click here to see the prizes and buy tickets!)

1:00pm         PHOTO SESSION for Winners of the Writing Contest!

2:00pm        Party is over – but the story goes on!

 

Book Sales

 

 

Mosaic Voices is the title of SWW’s latest winner’s anthology. It contains the top award winners in every category of the 2024 Prose and Poetry writing contest. You can get your copy of the book before it is announced to the public at the event for the special member’s only price of $15.00!

Members living outside can contact the SWW office to receive the same discount for this unique publication.