Meetings

The Chesapeake Chapter usually holds a monthly meeting with a speaker on the first Saturday of each month, unless there is a holiday, venue scheduling, or convention conflict. Occasionally, the chapter offers a field trip or special event instead of a meeting. Upcoming meeting dates are listed below.  You will receive an email notice in advance of the meeting, along with a registration form and menu choice (if applicable). To reserve your place at a meeting, follow the directions as stated on the email notice or on the meeting’s announcement on this website. Guests and non-members are welcome to attend (unless otherwise noted).

UPCOMING CHAPTER MEETINGS/EVENTS

ONLINE MEETING

Saturday, June 14, 2025
Pre-Meeting Chat:  12:45 pm EDT
Program Begins:  1:00 pm EDT

The Whys and Hows of an Author’s Newsletter

Speakers:  E.A. Aymar, Vera Kurian, James D.F. Hannah & Andi Bartz

People miss social media posts and publicists are expensive, which is why newsletters are one of the best ways to grow and reach your readership. But in a world full of author newsletters, how do you stand out in someone’s inbox? Thriller author E.A. Aymar talks about how to create a successful newsletter with authors Vera Kurian, James D.F. Hannah, and Andi Bartz

E.A. Aymar is the author of four celebrated novels and a number of short stories. A chapter member and regular reviewer of The Washington Post, he also runs Crime Fiction Revolution, a monthly newsletter with a subscriber base of 5,000.

You’ll receive a confirmation email that contains the Zoom login info.

Note: Only use the Zoom link in the body of your confirmation email. Ignore downloading a ticket. Ticketleap is a new platform for us, so if you encounter technical difficulties, please email chessiechapter@gmail.com. Thank you!

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UPCOMING CHAPTER AUTHORS’ EVENTS

** Watch this space for upcoming author events. **