Mid America Romance Authors

Where writers grow and flourish.

 

At MARA, we believe in advancing the professional interests of career-focused romance writers. If you want to connect to other romance authors, hone your skills as a writer, or learn more about what’s happening in this ever-changing genre, we would love for you to visit. We are a Kansas City-based writers group with opportunities for virtual members from anywhere. Join us for a meeting!

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Next Meeting

JANUARY 25th in the Multi-Purpose Room.

Presentation: Creating the Perfect Pitch – presented by Kelly Beck

With a degree in Electronic Media Journalism, author Kelly Beck spent over five years as a TV News Producer. Her show was the number-one-rated morning show for CBS affiliates in the nation, and her work is published across various news platforms, trade magazines, and an indie anthology. Today, she writes heart-wrenching romance novels and applies the skills she learned in the newsroom to create pitches that get attention.

Doors open at 11:00 a.m. The business meeting starts at noon and the presentation begins at 1:15 p.m.

Be sure to visit our contest page for details on the Fiction From the Heartland Contest, now open to entries!

 

 

Find Us Live

7710 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208

 

We meet at the Prairie Village Police Department municipal facility near 75th and Mission from noon to 3pm, or you can join in via Zoom.

Get in Touch

Curious about MARA or want more information about us, our meetings, speaking opportunities, contests, or anything else? We’d love to chat! Send us a message via this form or email us at membership@marakc.com.