Interested in being published? Come to the Motorcycle High book event at Barnes & Noble, Creekwalk, Plano, on Feb. 9, 2013 from 3-5. Author Dave Harrold will discuss how he wrote his novel based on his real-life world motorcycle riding adventures. Viveca Smith of Viveca Smith Publishing will answer questions from the publisher's point of view. Topics include what does a publisher look for in a novel, how to approach a publisher with your manuscript if you don't have an agent, and any other quest …

There are two ways to go about publishing: conventional and self-publishing. For those who are not interested in the former, this group will give direction and support in writing, designing, publishing and promoting your books. It's a new era, and self-published books are coming into their own. Let's get together and help one another on the road to success. We will have meetings where you can meet other business professionals. Come hang out with us -- you'll learn something new and meet some gr …

Laid-back group, meeting once a month to discuss all things writing, publishing, and writing-related. Writing can be a solitary profession and obsession, and it helps to know others who love the written word just as much as you do.