For the February meeting, which is also Valentine’s Day, we’re holding our “First Kiss” contest in lieu of a speaker. For those who wish to participate, submit a “first kiss” scene to be read aloud at the meeting. You can write something new or pull a scene from your current work in progress.Here’s how it will work. Bring your scene (1-2 pages) and turn them in to me at the beginning of the meeting. Please be sure to write your name at the top of the page. I will read the entries aloud to the group and then we vote for three winners: Hot, Hotter, and Hottest. Prizes are: (1) a bag of Dove chocolates; (2) a bottle of wine; and (3) a $10 gift card to Bath & Body Works.

We will continue to meet at the Merlot Room in Grapevine.