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Presenting the PSWG Annual Retreat to the Heat June 28 to July 1, 2026

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting your journey, our annual retreat is designed to help you unlock your full potential in the serene desert oasis of Palm Springs, California. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Sonoran Desert, our retreat offers the perfect balance of instruction, inspiration, and relaxation. All proceeds benefit the Palm Springs Writers Guild, a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization. 

 

One Price Covers Everything!  Registration includes all of the following:

  • Three nights accommodations at the beautiful Hotel Zoso in the heart of Palm Springs June 28- July 1, 2026.
    • WiFi Complimentary
    • Airport shuttle complimentary (PSP Int’l Airport is less than a mile from downtown, and is served by most major carriers
    • Bottled water in room daily
  • Breakfast and lunch each day of the retreat
  • Afternoon snacks
  • Interactive workshops led by acclaimed writers
  • Farewell reception and keynote by husbands Steven Rowley, NY Times best-selling author of Lilly and the Octopus, The Gungle and others and Bryon Lane, Emmy-winning journalist and author of A Star is Bored, inspired by his time as personal assistant to Carrie Fischer.
  • Open to both PSWG members and nonmembers
  • Check back soon for the full 2026 program schedule

To ensure personalized attention, registration is limited to 20 participants total

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Your Retreat Instructors and Guides

Eduardo Santiago

Author: Midnight Rumba and Tomorrow They Will Kiss (Edmund White Award). Written for the LA Times, The Advocate, and Out Traveler Magazine. The film of his screenplay, Proof Sheet, just released.

Jayce Carter
Jayce writes spicy reverse-harem stories, often of the paranormal variety. She adores pairing sexy male characters with female characters who have to learn their own power and take control.

Hollie Overton
Hollie is an international bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and producer with over a decade of experience, whose new show, Girl Taken, will premiere this January on Paramount.

David Putnam
Best-selling author David Putnam has worked in narcotics, violent crimes, criminal intelligence, hostage rescue, SWAT, and internal affairs, to name just a few.

Byron Lane

Byron Lane is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, playwright, and screenwriter. His debut novel, A Star is Bored, is inspired by his time as former assistant to actress Carrie Fisher.

Steven Rowley

Steven Rowley is the New York Times bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Guncle, a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for 2021 Novel of the Year and winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor, among other noted works.
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