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  Romance Writers of America© (RWA) Board Elections ~ PRO Liaison Position

Well, the rumors are true.  I've submitted my name as a candidate in the upcoming RWA Board elections for the PRO Liaison position.  And I am so very excited! 

For more information on the upcoming elections, visit the RWA website (you will need to sign in to see election information).

Please know that in keeping with RWA rules to use the individuals proper name, rather than any pseudonym, you will see me listed as
Kellie Finley Marchak.  For the curious, I have chosen to write under my maiden name of Kellie Finley rather than my married name of Kellie Marchak.  This was done out of respect for my parents-in-law, who's taste in literature is far different than mine.  In my writing, I do occasionally kill off individuals as well as let my characters have a passionate romp or two together without first being married.  To each their own. 

Needless to say, if you are eligible to vote for this position, I would be thrilled to have your support.  That said, before you can vote for me, perhaps you should know something about me. 

RWA Candidate Biography :: Kellie Finley (Marchak) has been a member of RWA since she started writing fiction in 2004.  She is also a member of the Calgary Association of RWA (CaRWA), the Mystery and Suspense Chapter (KOD) and Elements of RWA.  She continuously volunteers – newsletter editor; conference, contest, membership, online courses, and publicity committees; judged multiple contests – helping where needed.  She has completed three manuscripts, finalled in multiple contests, placing in one.  Having a technology consulting background, she teaches workshops especially for writers in website design.  Published in technical manuals, newsletters and magazines, Kellie holds degrees in marketing, finance, and business management.

RWA Candidate Vision :: The journey between the first spark of an idea to the actual publication and release of a story can be many things – long, lonely, confusing, overwhelming, isolated.  But it can also be filled with joy, excitement, laughter, wonder and friendship.  My goal as PRO Liaison is to help other PRO members build on the positive and survive the negative as we each make this journey.  Traveling side by side, drawing on each others strengths and knowledge is a far less daunting task than traveling the road alone.

To me, being a PRO is the journey to “have it all.”  It’s about perfecting craft.  It’s about understanding the publishing business and market.  It’s about networking and connecting.  It’s about meeting and embracing colleagues and kindred souls.  Most importantly, it’s about finding what works for you as you build your own version of “having it all.” 

Few of us are at the same point in this journey.  Where we are, what we need, and what we want for tomorrow will be different.  As PRO Liaison, I will work very hard to help find and support opportunities for each of us to advance in our journeys, regardless of how different our paths.

RWA Candidate Questions :: Click here for my answers to the RWA Candidate Questions developed by the RWA Membership Committee and distributed in the RWA eNotes delivered on September 1, 2007.

About Kellie :: For more information on me, visit here or any other part of this website.  Or feel free to contact me by email

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