I’m waiting on information about starting a new chapter of RWA. I’ve been discussing this for months and never got on it. Finally, I bit the bullet. With the current climate, I’m not sure how well the idea of an erotic romance writer’s chapter would go over, but it’s worth looking into. There’s an inspirational chapter, but nothing to build recognition and advocacy for erotic romance authors.
I’ll keep you posted. If you’d be interested in joining such a chapter, perhaps volunteering for a board position, or some other contribution lemme know. I’m seriously in over my head and any help at all would be greatly appreciated. There is so much involved in running a chapter–contests, site updates, board elections, representation in the RWA, etc. etc. It’s definitely more than a one gal job so spread the word. If there’s not enough interest I won’t expend the effort. 
Update:
The RWA Chapter Liaison is sending me everything I need next week. So put a checkmark next to step 1.
I was pointed to your blog by a friend. I’m happy to help answer any questions about starting a new RWA chapter…it’s not easy, a lot of hard work, but well worth it. You can e-mail me at marley_gibson @ yahoo.com (no spaces.)
What do you mean by fairly represented? For what purpose? Erotic romance is the hottest selling thing at the moment. Publishers are starting up imprints left and right. If you mean fairly represented within RWA, again, for what purpose? So RITA judges who don’t like erotic romance will change their mind? Uh, I don’t see that happening ever, LOL!
The RITA and RWA are not why we write. Writing is about readers. The readers are what matter. And sales numbers are speaking loudly about what readers want. That’s the only thing that matters in the end.