'Why the World Needs Catholic Romance Novels - and Some Tips For Writing a Good One' (never presented; still developing it). Content: overview; market differentiation; subgenre's purpose and distinctiveness; narrative elements; general do's and don'ts; general romance novel trends. Will use my novels to illustrate examples.
Presenters
Gerri Bauer
Gerri Bauer is the author of the Persimmon Hollow series of historical romances. She also writes non-romance short stories, biographies, a blog and lots of emails. She's a history fan married to a space geek, and is a voracious reader, needlework nerd, gardener and - always in her heart - mother of two angels God called home before they met this world.
Sara Manago
Moderator
Karina Fabian
Catholic Writers Conference Chairpersons
Joseph Scordato
Allison Gingras
Allison Gingras is a Catholic social media consultant and the host and creator of the podcast A Seeking Heart. Gingras developed and acquired six volumes in the Stay Connected Journals for Women series and wrote two—The Gift of Invitation and Seeking Peace. She is a contributor to a number of books, including The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers, Called by Name, and The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion. Gingras has been featured on a variety of Catholic television and radio programs and podcasts. She is a regular contributor to LPI, Diocesan.com, CatholicMom.com, Family Rosary, WINE, Amazing Catechists, and CatholicSistas. Gingras is the cohost of the Catholic MomCast.