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“Read what you write. If it doesn’t entertain you, it’s not going to entertain anyone else.”

— Nora Roberts, NYT Best-Selling Author

Latest Posts

  • June 2026 Meeting

    Special note: Since there will be no meeting in June, due to the large event in Decatur that day, members are invited for lunch at a local restaurant (informal get-together). Be sure to check your email or contact HOD for… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2026 Meeting & Presentation

    Why You Might Need an Assistant — HOD Fiction Writers Monthly Meeting You became an author to write. So why does it feel like you spend most of your time on everything but writing — reader emails, ad campaigns, newsletters, social… Continue reading

  • April 11, 2026 Meeting and Presentation

    PRESENTATION: Hacking a System in Two Paragraphs: A Non-technical Guide to Cybersecurity For Story Writers Have you ever heard someone talking about a book or movie and say “I can’t believe they wrote that stuff about (fill in the blank… Continue reading

  • March 2026 Meeting & Presentation

    Presentation: Author Newsletters: Building a Reader List You Actually Own Every major platform—Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, Amazon—owns the relationship between you and your readers. Their algorithms change. Their policies shift. They could disappear tomorrow – or they could shut you… Continue reading

  • February 2026 Meeting & Program

    For February our own author Kayt Harris (paranormal fiction, romance, and travel writer), will be answering all your financial questions, including: Business licenses Retail/sales tax setup LLCs and S corps, and  Tracking expenses for the author You can visit her… Continue reading

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