Upcoming Events
Regular monthly meetings are held at the
New Hope Church of Christ
700 W 2nd St, Edmond, OK
January 17, 2026
Author Kristy Werner
.jpg)
Success Starts with a Newsletter
​
Grow your audience. Keep them engaged. Sell more books.
Kristy Werner is an award-winning author originally from Tulsa, the setting of her Tulsa Town Romance series. She aced her art and drama classes in high school, has a hard-earned bachelor’s in Zoology from Oklahoma State University, and now works at her local bank producing an extreme amount of paperwork. After graduating two children into the world, she discovered her love for putting words onto paper, took up residence on her couch, and wrote her first novel. She currently resides in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where she aims to change the world one clean romance at a time.
February 21, 2026
Author Christina Rost

Character Code
Christina Rost is an award-winning author, mother to three amazing children, and is married to her high school sweetheart. While she currently lives in Oklahoma City, she’s lived all over the US, spent a few years in the UK, and loves to travel. When she isn’t spending time with her family or writing, Christina hopes to encourage others on their creative journey by sharing her experiences, offering mentorship, and providing a supportive community. She believes in the power of storytelling and seeks to inspire others to find their unique voice and pursue their dreams.
March 21, 2026
Author Kristy Werner
.jpg)
What if? Brainstorming
​
What is it? Why it works.
Kristy Werner is an award-winning author originally from Tulsa, the setting of her Tulsa Town Romance series. She aced her art and drama classes in high school, has a hard-earned bachelor’s in Zoology from Oklahoma State University, and now works at her local bank producing an extreme amount of paperwork. After graduating two children into the world, she discovered her love for putting words onto paper, took up residence on her couch, and wrote her first novel. She currently resides in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where she aims to change the world one clean romance at a time.
April 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
OCFW MiniCon

Author Betsy St. Amant will be sharing her knowledge with us in four classes. Come spend the day, join us for the VIP Q&A luncheon, and learn a ton! Members and Non-members welcome!
​
Build a Character Live!
​
Marry Me: How to Create an Irresistible Proposal
​
Building Your Author Family: It Takes a Village
​
You Must Allow Me to Tell You How Ardently I Admire Your Dialogue
Betsy St. Amant Haddox is the award-winning author of nearly thirty romance novels and novellas. She resides in north Louisiana with her hubby, two teenaged daughters, and one furry schnauzer-toddler. Betsy has a bachelor of arts in communication and loves teaching and speaking on the craft of writing. When she's not suffering through a CrossFit workout or baby talking her dog, she can usually be found in the vicinity of an iced coffee. She writes frequently for iBelieve, a devotional site for women, and offers author coaching and editing services through Storyside LLC.
May 16, 2026
TBD

June 20, 2026
TBD

July 18, 2026
Write-In

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
​
Need a day to sort through your characters or add words to your WIP? Need feedback or help working through those plot holes? Bring your lunch and join us for seven hours of writing fun!
​
Lunch is on your own
Dinner with the group afterward (optional)
Bring snacks to share
​
Location: New Hope Church of Christ
August 15, 2026
TBD

September 19, 2026
TBD

October 15-18, 2026
OCFW Writing Retreat

Location TBD
A 4-day writing intensive to maximize the most out of your getaway!
Treat your writing like a legitimate profession. We set aside designated writing hours—8 hours of time split up throughout the day for you to fully focus on your novel—and time to brainstorm and problem solve with your fellow authors! Whether you're looking to jump start a new novel idea or make huge progress in your current work in progress, there's something here for everyone!
November 21, 2026
First Page Critique

Bring the first page of your novel, short story, memoir, or whatever you're writing and share it with the group. Receive feedback and brainstorm ideas from fellow authors.
December 12, 2026
Christmas Party!

Make sure to join us for great food and fellowship. Bring a dish to share and up to 10 books for a book exchange.