Fantasy, Futuristic, and Paranormal Romance Writers

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This is the official account for FFP, a special chapter of RWA. You can also find us on Facebook (/ffprwa), Instagram (@ffp_rwa), and Threads (@ffp_rwa)!

A white background. At the top, it says, "Writers: *accidentally mentions they write* Family: Will you tell us what you write about? Writers: Not unless everyone gets real cool about a bunch of stuff pretty quickly."

Swirled background with pink, blues, and purples. It white text it says, "Reminder: Chapter member meeting this Monday at 8:30 p.m. EST. Check groups.io for Zoom information."

Dark burgundy background. At the top, in white text, it says, "Fantasy, Futuristic, and Paranormal Romance Writers." There is an outline of a computer monitor below that. In Burgandy text on a light blue background, it says, "Workshops for July. Social media for authors, writing in first person POV, last three chapters." Below that, it says, "Workshops@ffprwa.com"

Two women are sitting down. The woman on the left is reading a book. Above her head, it says, "Are you ok, Edna?" Across from her is a woman holding a cup. Beneath her, it says, "No! I'm distraught that I don't have a bookshelf that spins into a secret room."

Black background. On the left of the image is a white outline of a space person. Above their head, it says, "Question of the Week." On the right side of the image, it says, "What is the most surprising thing you've learned about yourself through writing?"

Dark reddish-brown background. There is a white outline of a computer monitor. The screen of the computer monitor is a medium blue. In the dark, reddish-brown text, it reads, "Workshops for June," and below it, in the same text color, "Writing in the Middle," and below that, "Myths, Fairy Tales, and Archetypes."

Cartoon bottle of White Out threatening a pen. Above the White Out's head, it says, "Yeah, I can make your past disappear, but it'll cost ya."

Beige background. The bottom half of the image is a stack of books. Above the stack is "Are you a FF & P Member in good standing?" in orange text. Below that is, "If the answer is yes, we want to celebrate you!" in black text.

Black background with an outline in white of a space person. Above their head, it reads, "Question of the week:" To the right of him, it reads, "How do you decide what project to work on?" All text is in white.

A black background with a white outline of a spaceman, planets, and stars. Above his head, in white text, it says "Question of the Week:" To his right, it says, also in white text, 'What is your ultimate writing goal or dream?"

A black background with an image of a Nordic man holding an ax. He is wearing metal armor and has a tattoo on his right arm. Behind him is a Viking long ship. Below him, it says, "Wolf of the Nordic Seas," and below that is "Award-winning author Jennifer Ivy Walker."

A medium blue background. At the top, in white text, it says, "Volunteers needed!" And below it, also in white text, it says "FF & P Needs you! If you're a member in good standing, FF&P has several volunteer opportunities available. Email president@ffprwa.com for more details.

An image of two women and a man. The front woman has "imposter syndrome" overlaid on her. The man is in the middle and the overlay on him says, "The moment I finish writing a book." Lastly, the second woman is behind the man, and her overlay says, "absolute narcissism."

A black background with an image of a silver microphone. The text overlay says, in white text, "Have you met JJ Graham?" Below it, in yellow text, it says, "JJ Graham writes "spooky gay romance" - basically MM romance with plenty of paranormal thrown in. When he's not writing, he's curled up on the couch watching doctor who with his husband or practicing yoga."

A black background. An outline of a spaceman, stars, and planets is on the left side of the image. Above his head, it says, "Question of the Week." To the right of the spaceman, it says, "What is your favorite writing tool (pen, typewriter, software)?"

A blurred background. A white coffee cup says, "Writer" in black text. Below it it says, "Naming convention" in medium blue. Below that is 8 different versions of a file name.

A black background. A white outline of a spaceman, stars, and planets. Above his head, in white text, it says "Question of the Week." To the right of the spaceman, it says, "What is your most cherished writing memory?"

Burgandy background. The white outline of a computer monitor. The blue background on the monitor. In burgundy text, it says, "Workshops for May. Fairy tale retelling, making a first good impression, and researching your novel."

A black background with the image of Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. Buzz is pointing towards the sky. Above them, in white text, it says "Adverbs." Below them, in white text, it says "Adverbs everywhere."

An image with a faded background of books. In white text it says, "Are you a FF&P member in good standing? If the answer is yes! We want to celebrate you!"

Black background with an outline of a spaceman in white. ABove his head it says "Question of the Week." To the right of the spaceman, it says, "Do you ever dream about your characters or stories?"

Burgandy background with a white outline of a monitor. In white text it says, "Workshops for May" and then "Writing To Market Romance, Fairy Tale Retelling, Making a first good impressions, and researching yoru novel."

White background. In black text, it says, "Catching a typo." Then, there is a drawing of a character with a mad look on his face and holding sunglasses. Below him, it says, "In your final print copy."

Black background. In white text it says, "Have you met Cynthia Owens?" Below it in yellow text it says, "If you could meet anyone, imaginary or real, in sci-fi or fantasy, who would it be and why." Below that in white text is, "Ray Bradbury was the first paranormal author I read. His story, All Summer in a Day, was a class assignment, and it touched me deeply. I felt so sorry for Margot!"

Black background with a white outline of a spaceman. Above his head, in white text, it says, "Question of the week:" and below it says, "What is your 'writer fuel' (food, drink, etc) when working on a project?"

The background is a middle blue. In white text, it says, "Volunteers needed. FF&P needs you. If you're a member in good standing, FF&P has several volunteer opportunities available. Email president@ffprwa.com for more details."

Black background. In white text, it says, "I hate being a writer. I had to describe someone to the cops, and I was like, 'he looks like his father has money,' 'smells of cigars and whisky,' and 'has an arrogant chin.'"

Black background with a white outline of a spaceman. Above his head, it says, "Question of the Week." To his left, it says, "Do you prefer to outline meticulously or let the story unfold organically?"

Dark burgundy background. White outline of a computer screen. Inside the outline is a blue background. In text it says, "Workshops for April" and then lists that month's workshops.

White background with a Christmas tree. In front of the tree are two kids and a woman. The woman is sitting on Santa's lap. Below this image says, "...And I'd also like a gripping opening sentence, help with my 14th and 28th chapter, an agent with excellent connections in the publishing industry, and a home with a door."

Black background with a white outline of spaceperson, planets, and stars. Above the helmet says, "Question of the Week." To the right of the spaceperson it says, "What is your favorite word to use when writing?"

White background with the name, "Alexander Pennington" and below it in black text it says, "Person: I bet the mind of a writer is so peaceful and orgnized. Every writer's mind:" and then an image of SpongeBob SquarePants running around in a circle of fire.

Black background with a white outline of a spaceperson, stars, and planets. In white text it says, "Question of the Week; Do you have a favorite spot or time of day to write?"

Blue background with white text that says, "Volunteers Needed. FF & P needs you! If you're a member of good standing, FF & P has several volunteer opportunities available! Email president@ffprwa.com for more details."

Cream and orange back ground with black text that says "FF & P Workshops 2025"

black background from a Tweet tht says "Ways to fix writer's block"

Black background with white outlines of a spaceman, planets, and stars. Above the spaceman's head it says in white text, "Question of the Week" and to the spaceman's right it says, "If your characters could throw a party, who would be invited and what would happen?"

Rush colored background with a white outline of a computer. A blue background on the computer and in rust colored text it says, "Workshops for April: Overcoming Write Overwhelm, Creating Dystopian Worlds and Stories, Active Versus Pasive, and ensambles & Sidekicks"

White background with an image of a man from a 17th C painter. Above him it says, "When you're the author and even you didn't see that plot twist coming."

Black background with a silver outline of a microphone. Above the microphone it says, "Have you met Jonesy Elise? Jonesy is an Iowa transplant living in the Bay Area with her family. She loves karaoking to Alanis Morrisette, completing yoga with all the props, and attending rock concerts. Jonesy is an unabashed caffeine addict and order her sugar-free vanilla latte with an extra shot of espresso and a sprinkle of cinnamon."

Black background with a white outline of planets, stars, and and a spaceman. At the top, in white text, it says, "Question of the Week: If you could have dinner with any author living or dead, who would it be?"

Dark background with the cover of two books. One says "Secrets We Keep" and the other one says "Lure of the Hunt." In white text it says, "2024 anthologies available now!" and "Available at all fine retailers!"

Rust colored background with a white outline of a computer. A blue background with rust colored letters that says, "Workshops for March Writing Synopsis, Cyberpung, Using Backstory."

Beige background with medium colored orange suns. In the middle is a beige circle that says, FF&P Workshops 2025"

Black background with the outline of a microphone. At the top of the image, it says, "FF & P is proud to interview new board member Joie Lesin."

Image of a Black woman standing in front of a counter. Two cake stands are in front of her. On top of one cake said is the words, "The book I'm supposed to be writing" and the other cake stand has the words, "The story idea I had at 3 am that will never sell and will make loved ones deeply concerned about the state o my mind."

black background with an outline of a spaceperson in white. Above their head it says, "Question of the Week," and to his right it says, "What is the most surprising thing you've learned abotu yourself through writing?"

Dark burgandy background with the outline of a computer in white. The text reads, "Workshops for February: Writing the short story." Below the computer is a URL: https://ffprwa.com/workshops."

Black background with the outline of a microphone. The text reads, "FF & P is proud to interview new board member Amanda Reid."

Image of a man wearing a green hat. He has blonde hair and a blonde mustache and beard. Above him it says, "having to go back to re-read previous chapters of your own story as a reference because you forgot how to write."

Green background with text in black. The text says, "FF & P Mudpuddle is looking for members interested in critiques! If interested, please complete the questionnaire by February 18!