"Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy." Norman Vincent Peale |
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Dear Friends, Members, and Colleagues, First of all, I would like to wish everyone a very happy and merry holiday. During this festive season, I expect that all of us will be exceptionally busy. So, I’ll make this message short! In case you missed our last newsletter, beginning in January, FAPA will have recurring members-only online meetings every other month. They will take place on the third Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, from 7–8 p.m. Of course, we will still have the annual in-person meeting during FAPACon in August. The meetings are for FAPA members only. Simply log in to the FAPA website and click on membership meetings for complete information. During each meeting, a FAPA partner member will deliver a short developmental webinar within their areas of expertise. Our newsletter will provide more details on each upcoming meeting’s presentation. The first online seminar is Leveraging Generative AI Tools in Publishing, presented by Noel Zamot. I hope to see all of you on Tuesday, January 16, for our first FAPA membership meeting and webinar. |
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Enter the 2024 President's Book Awards Today! Submissions are currently being accepted for the 2024 President's Book Awards. To view entry guidelines, pricing, and other detailed information, click the green button below. For category descriptions, click the blue button. |
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Our EARLIEST BIRD SPECIAL pricing will end on December 31 so get your entries in now. Beginning in January, our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL rates for entries will be $70 for FAPA members and $85 for non-members. |
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Apply to be a Book Awards Judge! Are you a librarian, editor, publisher, educator, or other book industry expert? Do you have an eye for detail and the ability to evaluate and assess published works? If so, FAPA wants you to serve as a judge for this year's book awards! Complete the application below or contact Stan Aizin, FAPA's judge coordinator, at Stan.Aizin@myfapa.org for additional information. |
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Save The Date! FAPACon 2024 is scheduled for August 2 and 3 at the Hilton Buena Vista Palace in Orlando. Keep checking the website for the latest information. |
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Hotel Reservations are now available! The address for the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace is 1900 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. To make a reservation at the discounted FAPA conference rate, call the Hilton reservations hotline at 1-(855)-757-4984 and reference the code “FAC” or click on the button below. |
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Join us for our next membership meeting and webinar at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 16. This meeting is for FAPA members only. A link is on our website. Log in as a FAPA member and click the tab "Membership Meetings." |
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Join the Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) for a practical webinar on leveraging Generative AI tools in publishing. This session is tailored for authors and small press owners looking to enhance their marketing, distribution, and advertising strategies in the digital landscape. Led by Noel Zamot, a published author and member of the FAPA Board of Directors, the webinar will provide an in-depth look at using AI effectively. Noel's industry experience and understanding of technological trends make him an ideal guide for navigating the complexities of AI in publishing. |
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Participants will learn how to use AI for marketing books, improving distribution, and creating impactful advertising campaigns. The session is suitable for both experienced authors and emerging small press owners, offering valuable insights for anyone in the publishing field. This is an opportunity to connect with the FAPA community and gain knowledge from a seasoned professional. Register now to explore how Generative AI can transform your publishing efforts. |
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Share Your Successes! We want to hear from you. Send a photo of a recent book signing or event with a short caption to Anne Jacob, FAPA's editor, at Anne.Jacob@myfapa.org. |
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FAPA board member and award-winning USA Today best-selling author, Donna Armillei, signed copies of her Anchoress Series young adult epic fantasy books in Wesley Chapel. |
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Anne and Robert Jacob were not pillaging on the high seas, but they did have a successful book signing at the SunCoast Renaissance Festival's Pirate Weekend on November 18 and 19 in Sarasota. |
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Participate in an Event! If you know of any future events of interest to authors or publishers, please share the information with a FAPA board member or email Robert Jacob, FAPA President, at Robert.Jacob@myfapa.org. Upcoming regional events are listed below. |
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The Writer's Alliance of Gainesville will sponsor the Sunshine State Book Festival on January 26-27, 2024. Click on the button below for more information. |
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Become a Regional Partner! FAPA is seeking Regional Partners to provide events for students and writers to further their education in the writing, publishing, or related fields. Past Workshop Partners include: Florida State University Campus (Partner: Tallahassee Writer's Association) Writer's Workshop (Sponsor: Amelia Island Book Festival) Florida State College at Jacksonville, South Campus (sponsor: Online Binding)
For more information, contact Renee Garrison, FAPA Scholarship Chair, at Renee.Garrison@myfapa.org. |
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Support FAPA's Partner Members! Learn about their products, services, and exclusive member deals on the FAPA website. For more information about partner membership, contact Tashena Anderson-Place, FAPA's partner member chair, at Tashena.Place@myfapa.org. |
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The store is open! Support your FAPA and shop myFAPA.org! |
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Get your Book Listed! Add your book to the FAPA online bookstore today! For FAPA members who are in good standing, you can add your books to FAPA's online bookstore for free. Use the link on the website or contact Donna.Armillei@myfapa.org. Please include your book title, Amazon link, and any FAPA awards your book has received. The book description and cover photo are uploaded directly from Amazon. |
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Copyright © 2022 Florida Authors & Publishers Association. All rights reserved. FAPA's Board of Directors is entirely comprised of volunteers. |
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