We are chapter #92 of the Romance
Writers of America, headquartered in Houston, Texas. Our chapter
serves the beautiful Monterey Bay region of California, including
Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.
Founded in 1988, the Monterey Bay Chapter is helping members in their
writing field; providing support for writers within the romance genre;
and committed to promoting excellence in romantic fiction.
For inquiries or to request a sample newsletter, write to:
Monterey Bay Chapter, RWA
PO Box 1002
Felton, CA 95018
Or, you may email the the chapter president,
Marianne van Gelder (mariannevangelder at yahoo dot com).
Benefits of Monterey Bay RWA membership include:
- low-cost
chapter membership
- monthly newsletter
- monthly meetings; visitors are welcome
- critique groups
- mentoring program for almost-there unpublished writers
- internet links of interest to readers and writers
- industry news
- news from other RWA chapters
- workshops aimed at all writing levels
- support and camaraderie
Contact membership chair Joan Powell (motherbirth at
mindspring dot com) for membership information.
Membership in RWA
National is required for local chapter membership.