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2019 STAR Meeting & Event Schedule
STAR Meetings and workshops occur on the third Saturday of the month every month, except as noted.
All workshops and events open to the public
February 16th
Writing & Romance Trivia
- Location – B&N Vestal, NY
- Time – 10:30 to 11:30
- *STAR meeting 10-10:30
March 23rd
The First Page
Rhonda Penders, editor of Wild Rose Press, explains what editors are looking for and take pitches for all genres
- Time – 10:30 to 11:30
- Location: Meeting Room, Core Life Eatery, Vestal Parkway Pay-your-own luncheon to follow
- *STAR meeting 10-10:30
April 7th
Members-Only Spring Retreat
- Location Itaska Valley Farm
- Time – 8:30 to 4
May 18th
Tarot for Writers
Romance author, Paula Scardamalia will present on how to use tarot cards to deepen characters and plots. .After, she will give Tarot readings for those interested
- Location Meeting Room Core Life Eatery, Vestal Parkway Pay-your-own luncheon to follow
- Time 10:30 to 11:30
- *Star meeting 10-10:30
June 15th
Protect & Serve for Writers
Members of law enforcement will share their experiences
- Location – B&N Pay-your-own luncheon to follow
- Time – 10:30 to 11:30
- *Star meeting 10-10:30
September 21
Members-Only Fall Retreat
- Location TBA
- Time – 8:30 to 4
October 12th *date changed due to NJ conference
Literary Agent or Writing Roundup
- Location – B&N Pay-your-own luncheon to follow
- Time 10:30 to 11:30
- *Star meeting 10-10:30
October 18-19th
New Jersey Writers Conference
November 16th
Literary Agent or Writing Roundup
- Location – B&N Pay-your-own luncheon to follow
- Time 10:30 to 11:30
- *Star meeting 10-10:30
December 8th
Members-Only Awards luncheon
- Location – TBA
- Time – Noon
*Regular STAR meetings will precede public events to allow time for chapter business and member sharing of good news.
