Key West Writers Guild

"Writing the last page of the first draft is the most enjoyable moment in writing. It's one of the most enjoyable moments in life, period." - Nicholas Sparks, author (b. 1965)

We Are Proud To Honor...

Diana Reif, for many years a well-known Keys attorney, was elected in November, 2010 as President of the Key West Writers Guild. She is presently working on a thriller novel called "Emerald Green".

AWARD WINNERS
2004 - Donna Smith
2005 - Cricket Desmaris
2006 - Christopher Yayas
2007 - Bert Bertelli
2008 - Richard de Grasse
2009 - Joanna Brady Schmida
2010 - Elisabeth Anton

Unsung Hero, 2011
Joanna Brady Schmida

Joanna Brady Schmida is the Key West Writers Guild's Unsung Hero for 2011

Joanna Brady Schmida, Guild Secretary, author of the new Key West novel “The Woman at the Light”, has been an active member of the group since 1998. Over the years, she has pitched in when board members moved away or jobs needed special attention, and provided publicity for the Guild.