Henderson Writers Group

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About us

Established in 2001, Henderson Writers’ Group (HWG) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide a networking and critiquing forum for writers of all skill levels with resources devoted to education and craft development.

What We Do:
The Henderson Writers’ Group holds three meetings per week on the Zoom virtual platform. Our Monday (6:30pm) and Thursday (2pm) meetings are at the core of our mission offering Read & Critique opportunities. After a bit of group business, dues paid members who have requested in advance may read and then receive critique on about 6 pages. Anyone present can offer critique. On select Mondays, a guest speaker may address attendees on various topics of interest in the writing and publishing industry.
Our Wednesday meetings change weekly:
1st & 3rd Wednesday 6:30pm. Read & Critique meetings using the same criteria as Monday and Thursday.
2nd Wed. 6:30pm. Book club discussions based on selections made in advance by members.
4th Wed. Henderson Writers Board Meetings. Members are welcome unless a closed meeting is declared.
5th Wed. (When applicable). Workshop/Guest Speaker/ Special Event.
We are the proud sponsors of the annual Las Vegas Writer's Conference. Three days of workshops, classes, pitch sessions and other exciting events brought to you by a highly talented, faculty gathered from around the country. Our 2021 conference is currently "under construction. For further information about the Henderson Writers Group and our conference and to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
visit us at: www.hendersonwritersgroup.com and: LasVegasWritersConference.com.

Featured event

Fantastic, Horrific, and Mysterious Women: Panel on Female-Written Genre Novels

Sat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM PDT

1771 E Flamingo Rd bldg a suite 108a, 1771 E Flamingo Rd bldg a suite 108a, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA, Las Vegas, NV, US

Fantastic, Horrific, and Mysterious Women: A Panel on the Emerging Dominance of Female-Led Genre Novels

This Halloween season, the Henderson Writers Group brings together five acclaimed authors who are redefining genre fiction. The genres range from blood-soaked horror and atmospheric dark fantasy to tension-filled whodunnits, expansive sci-fi worlds, and emotionally resonant romance. The panel will explore how women create complex, morally gray heroines and subvert traditional genre tropes. They'll also discuss navigating a shifting publishing market and the growing appetite for female-driven stories. The discussion ends with a live audience Q&A.

Moderator
Tonya Todd is a writer, actress, and sensitivity reader. She co-hosts Femme On Podcast and hosts HWG's Dime Grinds.

Panelists

Staci Layne Wilson (Horror): owner of WomenInHorror.com, novelist, and filmmaker; author of The Girl in Green
Mercedes M. Yardley (Dark Fantasy): three-time Bram Stoker Award winner and author of Darling and Pretty Little Dead Girls
Terri Maue (Mystery): author of the Zee & Rico mysteries Knife Edge and Dark Mirror
Diana Fedorak (Sci-Fi): retired U.S. Air Force Colonel whose debut, Children of Alpheios, swept the Firebird Book Awards
Mia Heintzelman (Romance): bestselling author of fun, flirty, and fiery romances, including Monopolove and The Friendship Contract

Schedule for Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:30 PM: Doors open
2:00 PM: Panel discussion, followed by audience Q&A
About 3:30 PM: Book sales, signing & networking with the authors
4:30 PM: Event ends

Location
Center for Creative Expression
1771 E Flamingo Rd, Bldg A, Suite 108A, Las Vegas, NV 89119
The building is accessible, with plenty of parking.

Tickets
Tickets go on-sale on October 1st and are $10 for HWG members and $15 for non-members, available at https://hendersonwritersgroup.com/product/fantastic-horrific-and-mysterious-women-a-panel-on-the-emerging-dominance-of-female-led-genre-novels/ or at the door. Every ticket includes one raffle entry for the authors' books & merch and one $5 voucher toward any one of the authors' books, redeemable at the event. Seating is limited, so get your tickets early!