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Mission Statement

Southern Magic promotes excellence in romantic fiction, helps writers become published and establish careers in their writing field, and provides continuing support for writers within the romance publishing industry.

Why the name Southern Magic?

We took it from the city where we hold our meetings. Between 1881 and 1920, Birmingham, Alabama, grew at such an astounding rate that it earned the nickname "The Magic City." Check out the history.

Got the magic? Want to join us?

Please come for a visit! Visitors must be 18 or older. You may attend two general meetings in a 12-month period without joining. Visitors who wish to attend more often must join Southern Magic.

Members must be 18 or older in accordance with Romance Writers of America® (RWA) rules. You must be a member of RWA to join Southern Magic. Click here to find out more about becoming an RWA member.

Once you receive your RWA number, click here to join Southern Magic. You will log in and pay through the RWA site. First-time membership for one year is $25. Membership renewal is $20.

Members

Kim Adams Rita Bay Angela Blount Betty Bolte' Katherine Bone Diana Bristow Tereasa Burkett Caragh Byford Nancee Cain Lexxi Callahan Marie Campbell Susan Carlisle Brina Cary Jillian Chantal J.T. Cheyanne Richard A. Colbert Sherry Cole Alicia Coleman Heather Cover Jennifer Echols J. D. Elliott Jamie Farrell Larynn Ford Kerry Freeman Lexi George

Debra Glass Christine Glover Ella Grace Olivia Gracey Paula Graves Lynn Raye Harris Laura Hayden Gwen Hernandez Jean Hovey Ali Hubbard Callie James Suzanne Johnson Julie Johnstone Kat Jones Mina Khan Aidee Ladnier Heather Leonard Dianna Love Bambi Lynn Pam Mantovani

Pamela Mason Hildie McQueen Anna Michaels Melba Moon Julia Muscari Jill Odom Alicia Hunter Pace Jennifer Ray Karen Ray Christy Reece Susan E. Reynolds Kit Rocha Moira Rogers Susannah Sandlin Ingrid Seymour Naima Simone Paisley Smith Philisha B. Stephens Kelly L. Stone Carla Swafford Kellie Thornton Peggy Webb Susan West-Keyser Meda White Gayle Wilson