Reta Stewart Allen
Bio: Has written for publications in Springfield, Chicago and Minneapolis as well as national publications over the past 30 years. Won a national profile award by NAMPA (North American Mature Publishers Association). A series on the "Ozark Jubilee" television show written for Springfield! Magazine became the award-winning country music history book, "Remembering the Ozark Jubilee, Starring Red Foley." Authored a localized history of Route 66, "Route 66 Rail Haven: An Offspring of the Mother Road," and six children's books. Has seven children, 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren ("...at last count--We're a very creative family.") Also taught art in adult and children's classes. Currently edits and designs material for other writers. Please visit my website at www.retathewriter.com.

Shannon Appleberry

Theresa A. (Terry) Bade
After a successful career as a legal secretary (paralegal), I decided to obtain an English degree at SMSU. But, instead of going on to law school as I had planned, my tracks led me to freelancing. It didn't take very long for me to get my first article published. I sent in an article entitled "Does the Pope Really Wear Sneakers?" to Bob Glazier at Springfield! Magazine in the fall of 1984. By spring, that article appeared in print. I was paid $35 and a year's subscription to the "best magazine in town" and was hooked!

I wrote continuously until 1999 when I finally put away my sneakers and retired when my husband saw that he needed to quit work. It was so enjoyable and rewarding to freelance. I believe I have 150-plus published articles with my byline and one with my husband's byline, a necessity for one of my articles. I wrote mostly humor but also researched history and wrote profiles for many publications, including a weekly for The Mirror, a Catholic diocesan publication here in town. I remain a writer! Even in retirement. . .

Mandy Barke

Sheila Barrett

Roger S. Baum

Charlene Baum

Marsha J. Becco
A quintessential baby boomer-- grew up in the 50's, college in the 60's, divorced in the
90's, retiring in the 10's. I'm on my third "career"--if what I do deserves such a fancy name--
School teacher, Army NCO, Safety clerk for a trucking company. I have been with the Guild
about five years and I am primarily a poet, unpublished, alas.

Gail Breite

Laura Ann Burdette

Katherine (Kay) Chaudhri

Brian Conway

Larry Cunningham

Judy A. Dees
Former teacher of almost 25 years, wife of Randy almost 20 years, mother of two daughters, nan of three grandchildren, owner of Mr. B's Ice Cream & Deli in Branson. Newly published author of VERSES FROM ABOVE: Praise the Lord! - On Man and Nature - Garden of Abuse and deep into Verses From Above II. High school newspaper co-editor, contributing writer for church bulletins , AR Christian Education Assoc. newsletter, and Bind Us Together newsletter. A few poems published in college publications and local newspapers but no "claim to fame" yet! VersesFromAbove.com and www.JudyAnnDees.com in progress with devotionals and newsletter to former students. I am excited to be a member of SWG! From the membership directory, I can tell SWG is a greatly diversified group with many talents.

Don DePriest

Leola Dreiling

June Ellen Price Easley

Daniel Ernce

Yvonne Erwin
As I am the current Secretary of the SWG, my face is generally the first one you will see as you come in the door at the Heritage. I was born in Minneapolis, MN and have had the opportunity to live in different parts of the United States. Throughout my life I've been blessed with an eclectic group of friends and acquaintances. Presently, I work as a legal assistant in Springfield; I have two grown sons and my genre is Women's Fiction. I hope to see many new faces at the meetings this year!

Dan Ferguson

Hugh A. Flowers
Bio: I retired as a Bank Examiner with the FDIC in 1994 and then consulted for another 10 years doing the same type of work for various banks. I recently have published two novels. "Oklahoma Tomboy" is a fictionalized story based upon my mother's childhood memories. The most recent publication, "Fountainhead" is a Sci-Fi novel that involves time-travel to the far future by the protagonist John Bridges and another family caught in the same timewarp. They battle a strange new world and its savage mutant inhabitants.

Loretta J. Goodwin

Ginger K. Grant

Sondra C. Gray

Cindy Jean Inouye

Sherry Iott

Connie Hjelmeng-Johnson

Eugene Johnson

Iver Johnson

William Johnson

Barbara Jones

George B. Joslin

Charles D. (Charile) King

Nancy King

Carolena LaPierre
Retired nurse/surgical scrub tech. Mother of 3 natural, 4 adopted special needs children & past foster parent of 150+ foster kids. I had articles published in local papers and regular column in school paper when in High school. Wrote manuals, flyers and a childrens' book for foster agencies and written for the National Hellen Keller Institute publication. No pay for these but they were distributed over many states. Have ghost written biographies, done family reunion memory books, and 3 cook books. Had a front page article in "Home Times" newspaper (the only paying piece). I am now working on a book , "Living With the Fosters."

Joe Levanti
CAREER:
Actor, playing many character parts with the "Disney On Parade" Arena Touring Show for two years and later appearing with Cathy Rigby in her first "Peter Pan" Show as one of Captain Hooks Villainous Pirates and "Nana" The Family Nurse Dog. Continuing my Show Biz Career on the technical side of the Biz working props on many game shows, sitcoms and as Head Prop Person on the Soap Opera "General Hospital" for 18 years. -
INTERESTS:
Cofounder of the Ozark Garden Railway Society - and
Cofounder and promoter of the
Arts & Live Theatre Center of Southwest Missouri Inc. -
a 501(c)3 not for profit corporation (dba) Horseshoe Theatre - Monett. -
FAVORITE AUTHORS:
Earl Nightingale - E. Joseph Cossman - Dottie Walters.
SELF PUBLISHED BOOK:
Free Publicity - How to Obtain It For Your - Club - Business - Church - Organization - Association or Yourself.
QUOTE:
"I Look forward to learning about contracts, copyrights, writing a weekly column,and sharing ideas with SWG members."

Rose Lombardo

Clarence W. Martin

Sharon Masterson

Shirley McCann

Morey McDoniel

Sue McDonald
Honorary Life Member

Almo Leslie McElmurry

Charlie Meeks

Lurenda (Rendy) Morris

Sherry Nash

Joyce O'Neal
I joined SWG in the late 80s. I have won writing and poetry awards and currently edit Ozarks' Senior Living Newspaper. I have published two books of poetry, a children's health-related book and a cook book. I remain a member of Springfield Writers' Guild for guidance, fellowship and friends. I was President of the group in 2003.

Jennifer Pace

DeLane Parrott

Wanda Sue Parrott
Like Mark Twain, I love little cigars; unlike Twain, I no longer smoke, lick or sniff them. We share imagination, a writer's tool, so--having left Missouri on the run in May 2009--am now the poet dubbed "The Last Indian on the Trail of Tears." I am part Chickasaw, age 74, a retired journalist/writing teacher with more than 1 million words in print under 18 pen names. I am working on my second million now, with several book projects in work. As co-founder and producer of the National Annual Senior Poets Laureate Poetry Competition, I invite you to check the contest out. My greatest "sale"? Making $91,000 for "Springfield Soliloquy--The Trail of Tears--Missouri," the most any living poet ever made for a poem in history. Greatest love? SWG members! Visit me in Monterey Bay, California or at "Weeping Waters" on www.amykitchenerfdn.org

Kim Piddington

Joyce C. Ragland

Phyllis Rhodes

Henrietta W. Romman

Lee Ann Russell
Past President (twice) and Honorary Life Member (joined in 1974). Author of How to Write Poetry, Ballad to Villanelle. Publication credits include Old House Journal, Springfield! Magazine, Farm and Ranch Living, The Ozarks Mountaineer, All Roads Lead to Branson, The News-Leader, Senior Living, Eureka Springs Times Echo and others. One-act play, Decision, performed by Aloha Performing Arts Company in Hawaii in 2003. Winner of Ozark Writers' League Cliff Edom Photography Award in 1995, 2002 and 2003, and Dan Saults Writing Award in 1999 and Writing Contest in 2002. Gives presentations and poetry readings to writing and civic organizations (MSU Moon City series and SBU). Also member of Missouri Writers Guild, Missouri State Poetry Society, Poets & Friends and National Federation of State Poetry Societies. Winner of myriad prose, poetry and photography awards.

Joanne Ryan-Evans

Vera Jane Goodin Schultz

Steven P. Servis

Nancy Shelton

Betty Shortt

Taylor Sly

Marilyn K. Smith
Twenty-plus years ago, I attended my first Springfield Writers' Guild meeting. At that time, a few of my reminiscing articles were published in the Springfield News-Leader, as well as a handful of letters to the editor, and I was writing a weekly column in the Buffalo Reflex (A Tale or Two which continues to this day). With perseverance and determination, I can now add the following writing credits: The Ozarks Mountaineer, Springfield! Magazine, Ozarks Watch, Ozarks Reader, Reminisce, Fair Grove Heritage, Marshfield Mail, Fair Grove Interchange, Fair Grove Gazette, The Possum Trot Quarterly, Hodgepodge, Golden Words, Geniis at Work, The Index, The Best of Reminisce (a book), Grist (anthology), Every Day is Father's Day (a book), and Ozarks' Senior Living Newspaper (article or two each month, former Associate Editor). With nearly 2,000 published articles under my belt, I can attest to the value of what I learned at the Guild meetings.

Pamela Sue Smith

Alden Stewart

Dr. Henry G. Stratmann
In my day (and night!) job I'm a cardiologist in private practice, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at St. Louis University. My writing credentials include being author or coauthor of some seventy publications in major medical journals such as Circulation and the American Journal of Cardiology. Maryellen, my wife of twenty-five years and a fellow physician, and I have coauthored two teenage sons and a book on cardiovascular health. I've sold four science fact articles and twenty science fiction stories to a major SF magazine, Analog Science Fiction and Fact. My interests encompass all of the sciences as well as history, philosophy, theology, political science, literature, and both listening to and composing classical music. A lifelong interest in electronics and computers led me to obtain an Extra Class amateur radio license and A+ certification as an Information Technology technician.

Dr. Maryellen Stratmann

Hope Suttles

James M. Waddell

Sherlu R. Walpole

Wayne E. Warner
Honorary Life Member

Mary I. West

Nick Weyland
I have now written two books, "The Keepers of the Castle" as well as "When Knights Wore Shining Armor" since retiring from immigration enforcement, both mirroring my former career. I have discovered that a writer/author's future endeavors often involve reflections upon the past. My future now shifts gears once more to involve a story recalling a former time and location where I incidentally graduated from high school, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. SWG membership provides a great way to share thoughts and pick up new ideas to incorporate into all of life's experiences.

Dr. Jerry Wible

Thomas (Tom) Withers

Pat Woodward
Now serving as treasurer of SWG and formerly secretary during 2007 and 2008, I help with the 66-year-old group's infrastructure. I most enjoy being editor of the monthly newsletter, The Freelancer (a sample of which I will, upon request, send to you electronically), and the annual membership booklet. I wish I could say I have worn off the "E" key on my computer by producing publishable compositions, but it's probably just gone because I'm wordy. Our group in 2009 ranges in age from 12 to 91 with a great mix of teachers, nurses, housewives, newspaper columnists, students and retirees. I guarantee you will enjoy our speakers, meetings and having lunch at the Heritage with those lovely folks. You'll also learn a few things about writing! Please send your membership application to me.

Allan Young
Writer, editor, publisher, speaker, collegiate writing instructor. Eighty-plus published books in all genres, including seven engineering reference and college textbooks, three books of poems and four anthologies, plus thousands of articles and short stories for periodicals. Writer of first paid magazine article in sixth grade, Editor-in-chief of high school newspaper. First book published at age twenty-one. President--and major stock holder--of Cannon Publishing Company, Inc., owning newspapers and magazines and Fairlane House, publisher of hard and soft cover books. Speaker and seminar conductor for dozens of writers groups--as well as technical and business organizations--on communications, enhancing your workplace image, public speaking, all phases and types of writing and publishing and other subjects. Instructor of Continuing Education courses in writing at OTC. Manufacturing engineer by education, Navy veteran, marine pilot, marine engineer, riverboat captain. One-time teacher of Latin and math, baseball pitcher, airplane pilot and police officer.