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Guest Speaker in October 2026 Celebration of Romance with Speaker Celeste Barclay

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific

Location: Zoom (online)

Presenter: Mia Hopkins

Tentative Agenda (Pacific Time)

Online via Zoom

10:00 am - Meeting Opens with Announcements

10:15 am - Speaker Session:Go Deep: Deep POV and Narrative Voice

11:30 am - OCRW Business Meeting

11:45 am - Break for Lunch

12:15 pm - Afternoon Breakout Sessions/Discussions: Topic TBA

1:30 pm - Meeting adjourns

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November Meeting Details

Morning Session: Go Deep: Deep POV and Narrative Voice

Deep POV is a supercharged version of the writing advice "Show, don't tell." In this workshop, award-winning author Mia Hopkins will review examples of deep POV in romance fiction and other genres and showcase specific techniques authors use to create immersive, unforgettable stories.

About Mia Hopkins

Mia Hopkins is an award-winning romance author whose stories combine emotional depth, memorable characters, and plenty of heat. Her novel Tanked, part of the Eastside Brewery series, was named one of the best romance novels of 2022 by The New York Times. Her books have also been featured in The Washington Post, USA Today, and Entertainment Weekly. She lives in Los Angeles with her family.

Afternoon Session: Breakout Sessions/Discussions (Topic TBA)

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Upcoming Meetings/Events:

November 14 - The OC Book Fair