A Little About The Chapter
We’re the Birmingham (Alabama) chapter of the Romance Writers of America® and our chapter was established in December 1997.
Southern Magic promotes excellence in romantic fiction by providing educational opportunities to improve our members’ writing and marketing skills. We love to celebrate and encourage all writers within the romance publishing industry.
Why The Name Southern Magic?
We took it from the city where we hold our meetings. Birmingham, Alabama is called the Magic City. Between 1881 and 1920, Birmingham grew at such an astounding rate that it earned the nickname “The Magic City.” Click here for more history.
Members
- Resa Bailey
- Betty Bolté
- Jo Chambliss
- Louisa Cornell
- Larynn Ford
- Julia Fortune
- Kayt Harris
- Sherrilyn Kenyon
- Aidee Ladnier
- Anna May
- Deborah McDonald
- Emme Rocher
- WM Roberson
- Carla Swafford
- Sarah Westill
- Gayle Wilson (Legacy Member)
Board Members
2025-27
- President: Jo Chambliss
- Vice President (Programs): Deborah McDonald
- Treasurer: Anna Mayfield
- Secretary: Victoria Everett
- Membership Chairperson (non-board): TBA
Meeting
We meet the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the large Meeting Room upstairs.
Location: North Shelby County Library
5521 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
Everyone 18 years and older is welcome to visit two times before being required to join RWA and the Chapter.
You do not need to be published to attend or join. You do not have to live in Alabama to join. We welcome everyone.
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