These members are available to speak to your group or organization about their areas of expertise or to discuss topics related to writing and publishing. Some also offer workshops, retreats and programs for students of various ages. Members may also be available to participate in book fairs and other literary events.
Dr. Irene I. Blea
505-306-1423
iamisabel13@yahoo.com
Dr. Blea is available to speak at conference and university functions. she is an award-winning author, scholar, feminist activist, and a poet with an extensive publication record. She reads from her work as civil right activist, a highly educated professor, and a world traveler. Her autobiography is titled Erené with Wolf Medicine. Her book of poetry titled Dragonfly offers spiritual and phycological guidance and is followed by Talking with Rudy, magical realism conversations with Rudoflo Anaya, the award-winning literary giant who died in 2022. Blea retired from California State University-Los Angeles and writing textbooks to returned to writing poetry and then novels and maintain an active online presence via Facebook and other formats.
Dr. Joanne S. Bodin
Jugband Enterprises
505-507-8326
jbodinauthor@gmail.com
Available for speaking engagements and presentations on the craft of writing, writing conventions, poetic narrative, as well as workshops for small groups on topics of their choice related to writing.
Susan Cooper
Cooper Creations, Inc.
505-453-0220
sccooper@msn.com
www.susanccooper.com
Dr. Susan Cooper has worked on her public speaking skills since 1983, when she joined Toastmasters. She speaks about such widely diverse topics as mold, environmental regulations, football, and publishing. She and her husband Randy are writing books and developing keynote addresses about how they grew their love after the wedding.
Loretta Hall
505-239-1539
Loretta@authorhall.com
www.AuthorHall.com
Loretta offers presentations on “Writing for Special Interest Magazines” and “Crafting a Nonfiction Book Proposal.” She has written for magazines for 30 years and has had eight nonfiction books published since 2004. She has received awards for her writing (articles and books) and public speaking.
Rose Marie Kern
RMK Publications, LLC.
505-417-6790
rose@rmkpublications.com
www.rmkpublications.com
Rose Marie Kern has lectured for universities, civic groups, and book clubs. Her subjects include: Copywriting, Preparing for Fame: Appearing on TV/Radio, Formatting Books with Microsoft Word, Success with Self Publishing, Writing for Magazines, and Finding Your Niche Market. Rose has authored 7 books and over 1,000 magazine articles and is President Emeritus of SouthWest Writers. Her company, RMK Publications has assisted 38 clients in self-publishing over 96 books.
Larada Horner-Miller
Horner Publishing Company
505-323-7098
larada@earthlink.net
www.Laradasbooks.com
Retired English/Computer teacher of 27 years. Trained speaker and facilitator for adult learners. Has presented successful workshop locally and at National Writing Conference. Willing to speak on any aspect writing. Has self-published 4 books and three cookbooks and gathered resources over the years to support self-publishing.
RJ Mirabal
505-299-4916
rjmcreativearts@gmail.com
www.rjmirabal.wordpress.com
RJ taught high school English, speech, and drama for 39 years and has published four fiction books in the last seven years. He can Coach and Mentor new writers. From what he’s learned from his mistakes, RJ can help one avoid most major missteps when beginning the writer’s journey.
Lisa C. Taylor, MFA
Whitewater Writing
(860) 377-1008
lisactaylor22@gmail.com
Lisa C. Taylor is an award-winning author of four poetry collections, and two collections of short fiction. Another poetry collection is forthcoming. A former professor of creative writing, Lisa offers workshops and retreats in poetry, fiction, creative thinking, and hybrid writing. She also enjoys collaborating with other writers and artists.