Land of Enchantment Romance Authors (LERA)

The New Mexico Chapter of Romance Writers of America

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About LERA

Formed in January 1993 in Albuquerque, NM, Land of Enchantment Romance Authors (LERA) is a non-profit organization designed to support both published and aspiring writers of romantic fiction. Our goals are to promote craft excellence, to help writers establish careers, and to provide writers with continuing support and education. LERA's membership includes writers of all levels, from those who have only recently decided to write a romance novel to those with multi-book contracts in multiple genres.

LERA is the New Mexico chapter of Romance Writers of America.

In 2009, LERA members included a Golden Heart winner, a Rita finalist, and two Golden Heart finalists!

Programs

Most LERA events and programs take place during monthly meetings.

 

Time:

11:00-Noon -- Optional lunch at Dion's, Wyoming and Academy (starting in January 2010)
Noon-1:00 -- Business, intros, and successes
1:00-3:00 -- Main program

Date:

Usually 2nd Saturday of the month

Location:

Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church
8600 Academy Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM
Upcoming programs:
Meeting Date

Main Topic and Speaker
February 13, 2010

Guest Speaker: Laura Kinsale

Laura Kinsale is a New York Times bestselling writer of historical romance novels. She is a winner and multiple nominee for the Best Book of the Year award given by the Romance Writers of America.
Laura has a Master of Science in Geology from the University of Texas at Austin andworked in the petroleum industry for six years before beginning to write.  Her career as a geologist consisted of getting out of bed in the middle of the night and driving hundreds of miles alone across west Texas to sit at drilling rigs, wear a hard hat, and attempt to boss around oil-covered males considerably larger than herself.

LESSONS IN FRENCH is Laura Kinsale’s first new book in five years, due out in February 2010 ( Mass Market Paperback – 480 pages - Published by: Sourcebooks, Inc.).  It is described as a poignant, funny, sexy, Regency romance sure to delight her many fans and attract a whole new readership.
March 13, 2010

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Contact Lois Sullivan for more program information

 

 

 

 

 

 

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