Ted Hollins Gwen Bennett Gray orlando Renaissance Writers Guild , Florida June 2015
Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild
8th annual Writers Literacy Benefit Banquet
The Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild held its 8th Annual Writers Literacy Benefit at Orlando ’ s Crown Plaza Hotel . The Writers Guild is a support group for aspiring writers and published authors , publisher , readers , and lovers of the written word . The Program Master of Ceremony was Guild President and Founder Ted Hollins .
Each year the Guild gathers to celebrate members who have published a book of note and exceeded all others in sells . This year it was Dr . Ruth Baskerville for her novel – “ Hoodless Klan ” which sold over 700 copies which is quite an accomplishment for self- published authors . The Guild also gives a Humanitarian of the year award to individual who goes out of their way to help others or does great work in their community . This year the Award goes to Gwendolyn Bennett Gray CEO of the Phoenix Group , and Insurance group that offers protection and opportunities to emerging family . This year the Guild expanded its service as a support group into publishing where it help E . Patrica White brings her first novel “ A Timeless Legacy of Wisdom ” to fruition .
The Guild is a great supporter of the Arts and education . This year ’ s Guild sponsored the Standing Ovation Group to be the entertainment for the evening along with Jazz singer Ms . Jacqueline Jones and Gospel recording artist Feleciaa Ingram .
Guest speakers Jill Capri Sims author of “ Him ”, Dr . Loretta Faith Harris author of “ 101 Reason to Live ” and CEO and Publisher Darryl A . Barrs of Program Success gave banquet guest powerful nuggets on the program theme “ Destination – You ” which challenged attendees to follow their dreams no matter what age .
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