PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - Marylandian -- On Wednesday evening, the Prince George's County Chapter of the Maryland Writers' Association (MWA) welcomed Deliah ("Dee") Lawrence—attorney, award‑winning author, former MWA Member‑At‑Large, and current Co‑Chair of the MWA Poetry Contest—for a special presentation of her craft course, "Writing Winning Suspense Romance."

Although the chapter typically hosts speaker events on the second Tuesday of each month, Lawrence generously agreed to an alternative make-up date for the chapter. The result was a dynamic session filled with craft insights, lively discussion, and practical guidance for writers blending romance and suspense into market‑ready fiction.

Writers from Prince George's County attended, eager to learn from Lawrence's expertise in building tension, crafting believable romantic arcs, and structuring plots that keep readers turning pages. Her presentation was met with enthusiasm and gratitude.

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About the Course — "Writing Winning Suspense Romance" Deliah Lawrence's workshop helps writers balance emotional stakes with high‑risk tension. The session explores:

• Structuring a suspense‑romance narrative
• Building character chemistry
• Escalating danger while deepening connection
• Pacing that sustains intrigue
• Avoiding common pitfalls

Her approach blends her legal background, experience, participation in varied training initiatives, and strong grasp of genre expectations. Writers leave with practical tools to elevate their storytelling and craft stories that resonate with readers and publishers.

About Deliah ("Dee") Lawrence — Author & Attorney at Law is a Maryland‑based attorney and award‑winning author of the romantic suspense novels Gotta Let It Go and Gotta Get It Back, with her third installment, Gotta Have It All, in development. Her short stories appear in multiple Creatures, Crimes & Creativity anthologies, and she is a past winner of Reading Works' Short Short Story Contest. She is also a blogger, workshop facilitator, and active member of several literary organizations. Outside writing, she enjoys reading, painting oil landscapes and portraits, and watching Investigation Discovery.

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About the Maryland Writers' Association (MWA) The Maryland Writers' Association is a statewide nonprofit supporting writers through education, networking, critique opportunities, and professional development. MWA offers conferences, workshops, chapter meetings, critique groups, publishing resources, and a vibrant community of writers across all genres.

About the Prince George's County Chapter of MWA The Prince George's County Chapter is a community‑focused branch of MWA dedicated to uplifting local writers through monthly speaker events, critique groups, workshops, poetry circles, and literary outreach.

Programs include:

• Monthly Speaker Series
• Last Thursday Writers' Collective Critique Group
• Poetry & Prose Workshops
• Community Literary Events

The chapter welcomes writers of all backgrounds and genres.

Visit: www.marylandwriters.org
Write to: pgpresident@marylandwriters.org