Chris Coward: Florida Writers Association

Chris Coward holds a masters’ degree in English with a concentration in professional writing and editing from George Mason University and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy with a minor emphasis in physics from the College of William and Mary. She has ghost-written for presidential appointees, including John Dean (of Watergate infamy) as well as various CEOs, edited national and regional magazines, taught college English, and headed marketing departments for two Florida companies.

Coward's unpublished  fiction book, Stone Perfect, earned a first place Royal Palm Literary Award from the  Florida Writers Association as well as five stars and an Honorable designation from Readers Favorite. She is vice president of  FWA and chairperson for its 2013 annual conference scheduled for October. For additional information about the FWA, the conference or to join, go to http://www.floridawritersassociation.net.

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