Keynote Speaker: Marci Penner,
author of 8 Wonders of Kansas Guidebook

Details about our convention will be posted here as they become available.
2013 Convention Speakers and Topics:
Eunice Boeve - Children's Stories
Dan Close - Critiquing & Editing
Pat Davids - Amish Fiction
Paul E. Jackson - Songwriting & Lyrics for Musicals
Nancy Julien Kopp - Preserving the Best of Past Practices: How to Bring Back the Good Ol' Days (Sunday discussion)
Stephanie A Mann - Non-fiction Niche Marketing & Relationship Building
William Sheldon - Poetry
Tracy Million Simmons - Current & Expected Trends (Sun. discussion)
Ken Spurgeon - Historical Storytelling / Documentary Filmmaking
Patsy Terrell - Marketing & PR
B.D. Tharp - Fiction
Katie Funk Wiebe - Personal Family History Writing
Jeb Wright - Interviewing, Blogging & Rock 'n' Roll
Carol Yoho - Current & Expected Trends (Sun. discussion)
Banquet Meal Choices:
Saturday Evening Banquet - October 5
Roasted herb chicken w/ au gratin potatoes, vegetables, salad, dessert, beverage
Slow-roasted pot roast w/garlic mashed potatoes, salad, dessert, beverage
Vegetarian
Any special dietary requirements or allergies? (specify when reigistering)
Sunday Noon Lunch - October 6
Chef's Choice
Vegetarian
Any special dietary requirements or allergies? (specify when registering)
- Saturday Banquet Only $30
- Sunday Only Workshops (includes 1 meal) $30
- Spouse/Friend of attendee or College/High School Student - 2 meals only $45
Lodging Details:
Make room reservations directly with the hotel.
Holiday Inn East Wichita • 549 S. Rock Road • Wichita, KS 67207
Special block room pricing is $89 per night.
Call 1- 316-686-7131 and mention "Kansas Authors Club,"
Or make reservations directly
on the Holiday Inn's KAC 2013 Convention web page:
Register now @ Holiday Inn
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2012 Literary Contest Results
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2011 Literary Contest Results
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KAC Convention 2007 —Wichita
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KAC Convention 2006 —Junction City
2006 Literary Contest Results
KAC Convention 2005 —Coffeyville
2005 Literary Contest Results
KAC Centennial Convention 2004 —Topeka
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KAC Convention 2003 —Emporia
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KAC Convention 2002 —Hutchinson
2002 Literary Contest Results
J. Donald Coffin Award
Ferguson Kansas History Book Award
Nelson Poetry Award
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