Who are you Writing for?
Here is a brief description of the authors and experts who were interviewed and honored during this show, aired on July 14, 2008. You can see a summary and hear the audio, see the Q &A and get links to events and resources in other posts under this show’s title. We welcome your comments.
WHO:
Interviewed guests:
Amy Tannenbaum
Associate Editor
Atria Books
A division of
Simon & Schuster Publishers
Amy Tannenbaum is an Associate Editor at Atria Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, where she acquires well-written commercial fiction, books for the Latino market, as well as narrative non-fiction—memoir, pop culture, international, and self-help. Before joining Atria she briefly worked at Harlequin books and graduated with a B.A. in English from Wesleyan University. Amy will reveal key knowledge that can impact not only the quality of your book, but it’s ability to attract a publisher and media attention. (READ MORE BELOW.)
AND
Anjanette Delgado
Author of the novel
The Heartbreak Pill
Anjanette Delgado is an Emmy award-winning writer and producer with over eighteen years of local and network news experience. She has produced for CNN, NBC, Univision and Telemundo, among others, producing extensive coverage for events such as the 1991 Gulf War, the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the present war with Iraq, which she executive produced for Telemundo in 2003. She won her first Emmy for her human-interest series “Madres en la lejanía,” about the plight of Latino mothers who leave their own children behind and come to the United States to work illegally… as nannies.
Find out:
- How Anjanette found a publisher.
- Why Anjanette is under fire for writing this novel.
- Why women could use a heartbreak pill. ):
Celebrate and meet these two women role models.
Honored Writer
Myrna Nieves
Writer, poet, educator, literary leader
Myrna Nieves has recently been honored with the Professional Award for Outstanding Literary Contributions by Boricua College for her 20 year labor in the organization of Boricua College’s Poetry Series, which brought 200 poets to an audience of 9,000.
Honored Expert
Nancy Marmolejo
Visibility Expert
Nancy Marmolejo is an award winning business owner and recognized expert in business and creativity. Her specialty is raising the visibility level of entrepreneurs so they can market themselves as recognized, credible experts. Nancy has shared expert commentary with numerous media outlets including SmartMoney.com, Latina magazine, Univisión TV, Redbook, Siempre Mujer, and more.
Book Prizes and
A Reader of the Month Award
Atria Books is giving away a book as a prize for the first ladies who register for the session, post a question and show up. To get the prize you must be present in the live session when we call out your question.
Write to Dream is giving away an additional prize to the Reader of the Month, the lucky lady who submits the best question. She will get a 30 minute life or writing one-on-one coaching session with Maria Mar.
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WHO:
Hostess: Maria Mar
Sponsor: www.writetodream.com
Light and Love,
Maria Mar
The Dream Alchemist
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