Voluntary association of men and women interested in writing original essays on topics of their own choosing and in listening to other members present their essays. Meeting times, papers and contacts provided.

Raising awareness of Shakespeare authorship issue and Edward De Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford. Area events and links to similiar resources provided.

Features details on the organization, meeting dates and locations, upcoming programs and links to other romance-friendly sites. Supports published and unpublished romance fiction writers.

Weblog of literary events and topics with a Chicago angle.

Offers people of all ages ways to read and discuss outstanding works of literature. Includes details of its shared inquiry method of learning, training and development, junior book series, library, bookstore, and membership.

Provides information on author, list of books published, and news.

Local resource for writers of romance fiction. Includes meetings, programs, resources, articles, awards, links and contacts.