“Where creativity fuels clarity and purpose drives promotion”
May 1– 4, 2026
Town of North Beach on the Chesapeake Bay
Registration Opens:
Tuesday,
January 20, 2026 | 9AM
STEP BEYOND THE BOOK AND INTO YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Join Cherrie Woods, The PR Guru for Authors, and Deliah Lawrence, lawyer and award-winning romantic-suspense author, for a transformative weekend designed to help writers move beyond writing the book to building the brand on the shores of Chesapeake Bay.
WHAT AWAITS YOU
MEET YOUR HOSTS
PR & Brand Visibility Workshops
Learn how to attract media attention and build a standout author brand.
Strategy Business Session
Protect your work and strengthen
your business foundation.
Technical Skills
Learn how to use ChatGPT to
expand your creative toolkit.
Networking by the Water
Connect with fellow authors over cocktails, wine, pizza and more.
Reflect, write, and dream by the
tranquil Chesapeake Bay.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
CHERRIE WOODS
Cherrie Woods is a PR professional, book publicist, and author with 20+ years of experience. Featured in The Baltimore Sun, Maryland Public TV, SiriusXM, and more, she helps writers and small nonprofits become PR-ready and media-confident.
DELIAH LAWRENCE
Deliah Lawrence is a lawyer and award-winning romantic-suspense author. She combines her legal expertise with her creative spirit to help authors protect their work, build strong foundations, and grow with confidence.
WHY ATTEND
RETREAT PRICING & HOUSING OPTONS
OVERNIGHT OPTIONS
(Max. 10 attendees)
DAY GUEST OPTIONS
(Max. 5 on Saturday / Max. 5 on Sunday)
EXPLORE THE RETREAT SPACE
STAY CONNECTED
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For questions or additional information, please contact Cherrie@EclecticPR.com