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FAPA April 2024 Newsletter |
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"Tell the readers a story! Because without a story, you are merely using words to prove you can string them together in logical sentences." Anne McCaffrey |
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Dear Friends, Members, and Colleagues, This is the last month to enter the 2024 FAPA President’s Book Awards Contest. Entries for this year close on April 30, 2024. If you have an eligible book and haven’t submitted it yet, what are you waiting for? Our judges will be completing their evaluations throughout the month of May. Winners will be announced in our June newsletter. Additionally, each winner will be notified by email. As I mentioned in the last newsletter, please mark Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3 on your calendars and save those dates for our annual conference. The links for discounted hotel rooms, conference reservations, and awards ceremony tickets are now active on our website. Make sure to log in as a FAPA member and purchase your tickets early to receive the best rates. If you wish to advertise in our FAPACon 2024 program or plan to be a featured sponsor for the conference, check out the pricing on our website. For more details about business partners or becoming a sponsor, please get in touch with Shena at tashena.place@myfapa.org. Let me remind you again that we are currently accepting donated books for the raffle baskets to help support our Student Award program. Please send your books to Renee. See the raffle donations notification in this newsletter for details. Finally, next month, the nomination committee will release criteria about the requirements and procedures for being nominated to run for a position on FAPA’s Board of Directors. If you are interested in running for a spot on our board, please watch for this announcement in the May newsletter and on social media. That’s it for now. I hope to see all of you at our conference. |
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We need you! FAPACon 2024 Raffle Donations. Donate your book today! myFAPA.org. |
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The FAPACon Basket Raffle is an excellent opportunity for FAPA authors who have previously won an award or those who are entering this year’s FAPA awards to publicize their books while helping literacy students with their college expenses. 📚 Simply donate a copy of your book(s) and, if possible, any new, small items that fit the theme of your book. Renee Garrison will put the baskets together. Baskets will be on display throughout the conference, and attendees will purchase tickets to enter the drawing for the baskets of their choice. Winners will be drawn during the FAPACon 2024 President’s Book Awards Ceremony. Please send your book and optional related items to: Renee Garrison 305 Bellingrath Terrace Deland, FL 32724 |
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Full-time students pursuing a degree in writing, publishing, lyricists, or a related field and registered at a college or university in Florida, or any Florida resident attending an out-of-state accredited college or university may apply. MyFAPA Florida Authors and Publishers Association. Student award for literacy excellence. 2 cash awards. Apply at myFAPA.org/scholarship. Deadline: April 30, 2024. |
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Full-time students pursuing a degree in a literacy-related field who are registered at a college or university in Florida, or any Florida resident attending an out-of-state accredited college or university may apply for a cash award of $500 to be presented during the FAPACon 2024 President's Book Awards Ceremony. Winners will also receive a free ticket to the ceremony for themselves and a guest, as well as a free one-year FAPA student membership. Click the link below to apply today! ✨ |
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This could be you! myFAPA Florida Authors and Publishers Association. 2024 FAPA Book Awards. Enter now! |
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The last day to enter the 2024 President's Book Awards is April 30! 📣 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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myFAPA. Florida Authors and Publishers Association. Call for judges. 2024 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President's Book Awards. |
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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! August 2 & August 3 FAPACon 2024. MyFAPACon 2024. |
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Register now! Join us for FAPACon 2024 on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3 at the Hilton Buena Vista Palace in Orlando. | | |
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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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Member Spotlight. We want to hear from you. Share your successes. Send a photo of a recent book signing or event with a short caption of Anne.Jacob@myfapa.org |
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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@myfapa.org and we will feature you in a future newsletter! |
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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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Is there a local author you've been dying to meet? You can! At the Hudson Library Local Author Fair! SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 10 am - 2 pm 8012 Library Rd Hudson, FL | | |
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Hudson Library Local Author Fair. |
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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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myFAPA is looking to partner with YOUR organization! |
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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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We're thrilled to welcome The Gilded Page Bookstore as our newest FAPA partner! Under proprietor Julia Bodwell's guidance, this indie bookstore in Tarpon Springs, FL aims to be a haven for book lovers seeking the latest releases and timeless classics. Nestled at 123 East Court Street, it's a vibrant spot for the community's literary enthusiasts. A great place to foster connections among bibliophiles, writers, and creatives. With its inviting ambiance and carefully curated selection, The Gilded Page promises an enriching experience for all visitors. | | |
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Support our FAPACon Sponsors! |
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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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