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September 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM

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Tee O'Fallon won Romantic Suspense at the 2026 NERFA awards with Perfect Vengeance, her first indie-published book. "If I can indie publish, so can you." Book 2, Exacting Vengeance, is out; book 3 lands in December. All winners: Link in Bio
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September 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM

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Two 2026 NERFA wins for Aimee O’Brian: The Magical Tea Shop took Contemporary Romance and The Magical Bed & Breakfast took Speculative Romance. Her thank-you video, plus a hint at her next book, a romantic suspense. All winners: Link in Bio
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From NYT bestseller Ginny Myers Sain to a live editing workshop with Lana McAra, here is what First Coast Romance Writers has been doing since June and who is on the calendar through December.

September 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM

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What We’ve Been Up To, and What’s Coming This Fall

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September 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM

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“Felt,” “thought,” “noticed,” “watched.” Every one is a beacon saying: I could go deeper here.
From our August workshop on deep POV and show, don’t tell (except sometimes). Members get the full session and the filter-word hit list. youtube.com/shorts/zhZ4T...

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September 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM

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“Your story can be unique. Your marketing cannot.” Readers reach for the familiar, then find the unique inside it. Clip from our July hook workshop; FCRW members get the full session plus Joan M. Griffin on literary citizenship: youtube.com/shorts/qsli7...

It Will Not Have Your Soul-Ginny Myers Sain on Voice in the Age of AI #romancebooks

September 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Anyone can generate a 600-page novel overnight. NYT bestseller Ginny Myers Sain on the one thing AI will never have: your voice. “It will not have your soul.” Clip from our June workshop; FCRW members get the full session: youtube.com/shorts/6BzfW...
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A teaser from the FCRW June 2026 Writers Workshop with Ginny Myers Sain. The full two-part session on author voice and mystery plotting is on the members-only site. Join FCRW to watch it all. Please…

Summer Time in Florida for Romance Reading and Writers

September 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Summer Time in Florida for Romance Reading and Writers

Catch up on FCRW happenings: July workshop preview, June recap with NYT author Ginny Myers-Sain, NERFA 2026 winner announcements, and photos from the Space Coast Book Lovers event.

Catch up on FCRW happenings: July workshop preview, June recap with NYT author Ginny Myers-Sain, NERFA 2026 winner announcements, and photos from the Space Coast Book Lovers event.

2026 NERFA Winners Announced!

July 11, 2026 at 12:51 AM

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2026 NERFA Winners Announced!

After months of judging, First Coast Romance Writers is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 NERFA Contest! Each year, the NERFA Contest celebrates excellence in romantic fiction, and this year's winners represent some of the very best storytelling our genre…

After months of judging, First Coast Romance Writers is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 NERFA Contest! Each year, the NERFA Contest celebrates excellence in romantic fiction, and this year's winners represent some of the very best storytelling our genre has to offer. Congratulations to all seven category winners: 🏆 Contemporary Romance: The Magical Tea Shop by Aimee O'Brian…

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July 8, 2026 at 3:22 AM

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The Romance Reader's Dream List Is Here

The Romance Reader’s Dream List Is Here

The 2026 NERFA finalists have been announced across seven romance categories. Twenty-one books. Reader-judged excellence. Winners revealed July 8, 2026. Meet every finalist here

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June 19, 2026 at 1:02 PM

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Meet the 2026 NERFA Speculative Romance Finalists! Thrice Bound by Nicole E. Kelleher, The Magical Bed & Breakfast and The Magical Christmas Cottage by Aimee O'Brian. Congratulations!

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June 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM

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Every second counts. Kaylea Cross, Tee O'Fallon, and Dani Pettrey are
your 2026 NERFA Romantic Suspense finalists. Love and danger at exactly
the same moment. Congratulations!
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June 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM

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Imperfect. Lost. Complicated. And absolutely worth it. Dania Voss,
Vanessa Victoria Kilmer, and Alexandra Caluen are your 2026 NERFA
Romantic Novella finalists. Congratulations!

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June 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM

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Real love. Real stakes. Real life. Lauren E. Rico, Kelly Fae Wilson,
and Maggie FitzRoy are your 2026 NERFA Mainstream Romance finalists.
Congratulations!

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What’s New at FCRW: May Workshop Highlights, NERFA 2026 Finalists, and Our June Presenter

June 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM

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What's New at FCRW: May Workshop Highlights, NERFA 2026 Finalists, and Our June Presenter

May brought an unforgettable session with Dr. Ruth L. Baskerville, NERFA 2026 finalists are celebrating, and June delivers NYT bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain in person. Something for every FCRW writer.

June 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM

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The 2026 NERFA Historical Romance finalists: Aubrey Wynne, Kimberly Keyes & Teresa Sweeney. Three extraordinary stories. Congratulations!

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First Coast Romance Writers May 2026 Workshop: Dr. Ruth L. Baskerville on Writing Your Story

June 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM

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"Never underestimate the power of the epilogue. You always have the last word." — Dr. Ruth L. Baskerville
Dr. Ruth has helped 91 authors publish their books highlight from ar May workshop
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First Coast Romance Writers May 2026 Workshop: Dr. Ruth L. Baskerville on Writing Your Story Award-winning author and educator Dr. Ruth L. Baskerville joined FCRW for a wide-ranging conversation on…

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June 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM

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Congratulations to the NERFA 2026 First Book Finalists from First Coast Romance Writers 🌹

✨ This Kind of Love — Ashley Detweiler
✨ Tanked — Kelly Fae Wilson
✨ Ghosted — @lori-matsourani.bsky.social

Winners announced next month.
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NERFA 2026 Finalists: Contemporary Romance | FCRW #romancebooks

June 6, 2026 at 3:29 AM

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#NERFA2026 Finalist!!!

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Today is the day!!
TWO SECONDS TOO LATE by Dani Pettrey has released :D

Grab your copy now for a heart-pounding adventure! Join Riley and Greyson in the hunt for a missing woman, where every second counts.

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June 5, 2026 at 7:21 PM

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Congratulations to the NERFA 2026 Contemporary Romance Finalists from First Coast Romance Writers 🌹

✨ The Magical Tea Shop — Aimee O'Brian
✨ Just the Way You Are — Nika Rhone
✨ Perfect Match — Peggy Jaeger

Winners announced next month.
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NERFA 2026 finalists drop June 1. FCRW's June workshop brings NYT bestseller Ginny Myers Sain to Jacksonville to talk craft of voice. Free for members. Small fee for guests on Zoom. Also New Romance Anthology to enjoy written and published by the members

June 5, 2026 at 12:43 AM

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NERFA 2026 Finalists Announced June 1 and Ginny Myers Sain Brings Voice to FCRW in June

Spring 2026 at First Coast Romance Writers Workshops Anthology and More

May 26, 2026 at 6:39 PM

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Romance writers walked into an Un-Workshop in Jacksonville, FL last week and left with rewritten first pages, a short story philosophy, and one unforgettable before-and-after moment. 🌹

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May 5, 2026 at 9:59 AM

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Spring 2026 at First Coast Romance Writers Workshops Anthology and More

Spring 2026 is packed with action at First Coast Romance Writers. A new anthology is almost here, an outstanding workshop lineup runs through the fall, and annual membership is still just $50. Writers and romance readers are…

Spring 2026 is packed with action at First Coast Romance Writers. A new anthology is almost here, an outstanding workshop lineup runs through the fall, and annual membership is still just $50. Writers and romance readers are welcome.