BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Derby Rotten Scoundrels - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Derby Rotten Scoundrels X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://derbyrottenscoundrels.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Derby Rotten Scoundrels REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Kentucky/Louisville BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260110T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T181904 CREATED:20251226T210840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T022745Z UID:2360-1768044600-1768050000@derbyrottenscoundrels.com SUMMARY:Lynn Slaughter: Choosing Your Point of View - and Avoiding Pesky POV Pitfalls DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 10 when DRS member Lynn Slaughter discusses all things POV. Make sure you have your questions ready as Lynn talks about one of our most important decisions\, the Point of View (POV) from which we tell our story. There are several choices: First Person\, Second Person\, Third Person Limited\, Third Person Omniscient\, or combinations of any of those in the case of multiple points of view! \nIn this presentation\, Lynn will take a look at each choice’s advantages and disadvantages\, as well as some pesky POV pitfalls to avoid. We’ll talk about the choices we’ve made for our own work and the benefits and problems we’ve encountered. \nPlease send your questions on POV ahead of time to Lynn\, via email\, at:  lynnslaughter03@gmail.com \nRegister for Zoom:  \nZoom Registration \nLynn Slaughter is addicted to the arts\, chocolate\, and her husband’s cooking. A former professional dancer and dance educator\, Lynn earned her MFA from Seton Hill University. Her young adult and adult mysteries have received numerous accolades\, including an Agatha nomination. Midwest Book Review called her most recent work\, Missing Mom (2025)\, a “remarkable book” that “invites readers to immerse themselves in a narrative that beautifully captures the essence of struggle and triumph.” \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://derbyrottenscoundrels.com/event/lynn-slaughter-choosing-your-point-of-view-and-avoiding-pesky-pov-pitfalls/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Speaker END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260411T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T181904 CREATED:20260319T021933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T021933Z UID:2511-1775908800-1775912400@derbyrottenscoundrels.com SUMMARY:A Conversation With Clay Stafford DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the Derby Rotten Scoundrels gathering on April 11 with Clay Stafford. \nWe’re excited about the discussion and Q&A on his creative journey\, productivity\, and getting the most out of Killer Nashville\, the premier forum for all genres incorporating mystery\, thriller\, suspense\, action\, or romance elements. \nClay Stafford has had an eclectic career as an author\, filmmaker\, story and creative consultant\, actor\, composer\, educator\, public speaker\, and business leader. He has sold nearly four million copies of his works in over sixteen languages. He is founder and CEO of the annual Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference and a contributor to Writer’s Digest magazine with his monthly online column\, “Killer Writer”. In addition\, Clay is the founder of Killer Nashville University\, a creative learning platform for writers. \nFor more information\, visit ClayStafford.com. \nThis meeting will be zoom only. Please use the following link to register.  \nZoom Registration Link \n  \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://derbyrottenscoundrels.com/event/a-conversation-with-clay-stafford/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260509T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T181904 CREATED:20260503T215344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T215344Z UID:2581-1778326200-1778331600@derbyrottenscoundrels.com SUMMARY:Virginia Smith - Treat Your Writing Like a Business DESCRIPTION:Join the Derby Rotten Scoundrels on May 9 for a fabulous presentation: Treat Your Writing Like a Business. \nIn today’s competitive publishing landscape\, creative talent is only half the equation; the most successful writers are those who approach their craft with the precision of an entrepreneur. In this session\, bestselling author Virginia Smith will provide tips to help boost your writing productivity and gain an understanding of transitioning your writing from hobby to a business framework that can sustain a long-term career. \nVirginia Smith is the USA Today bestselling author of 50+ books with more than 1.5 million copies sold worldwide. A multi-award winner with two Holt Medallion Awards of Merit and a Library Journal top pick\, Ginny was delighted (and surprised!) when her novel made the leap to the silver screen (catch The Lies We Bury on Amazon Prime and other streaming channels). Central Kentucky is home\, where she lives with her husband\, a lively flock of chickens\, and one very vocal Maltese named Max. Get to know her better at  virginiasmith.org \n\nBusiness meeting starts at 11:30am \nGuest speaker begins at Noon. \nThis meeting will be zoom only. Please use the following link to register.  \nZoom Registration Link \n\n  \n  \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://derbyrottenscoundrels.com/event/virginia-smith-treat-your-writing-like-a-business/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR