The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) is an exciting, dynamic entity which brings together authors, readers, publishers, and distributors of lesbian fiction in a cooperative effort to support and foster quality lesbian literature.

An all-volunteer effort relying on the willingness and expertise of its members, GCLS is developing programs to encourage promising new writers, assist established writers, and promote the work of small to medium-sized publishers. GCLS is open to all individuals who are interested in enjoying, discussing, promoting and enhancing the future of lesbian literature.

The GCLS is continually searching for individuals interested in helping the GCLS grow and prosper. If you would like to serve on an advisory board, please email the director of the department you would like to work with, or contact one of the other advisory board members for more information.

Board of Directors

Patty Schramm - Executive Director
patty.schramm@goldencrown.org

Brenda Adcock - Director of Membership Coordination
brenda.adcock@goldencrown.org

Renée Bess - Director of Education & Program Development
renee.bess@goldencrown.org

Nat Burns - Director of Marketing & Media
nat.burns@goldencrown.org

Mary Griggs - Director of Sponsorships & Outreach
mary.griggs@goldencrown.org

Lori L. Lake - Director of Organizational Development, Chair
lori@lorillake.com

Sherry Mills - At Large Director of Member Outreach
sherry.mills@goldencrown.org

Mary Phillips - Director of Finances
mary.phillips@goldencrown.org

Katherine Smith - Director of Technology and Web Development
katherine.smith@goldencrown.org

Advisory Boards

Technology and Web Development
JL Nicholas -  JLNickyMaster@aol.com
Jane Fletcher -  js.fletcher@btinternet.com
Rrrose Carbinela -  lebarican@verizon.net

Marketing
Elaine Mulligan -  xwpvoyager@yahoo.com
Ruth Williams -  rewilliams_2@yahoo.co.uk
Georgia Beers -  geobon612@yahoo.com

Fundraising
Lois Glenn - loisglennpoet@aol.com
Diane King - trvlwarrior@yahoo.com
Sherry Mills - Pandabree13@aol.com

Public Relations and Media
Tara Young - tara@pennswoods.net
Ruta Skujins - rsrudzirs@aol.com
Nat Burns - natburnsworld@yahoo.com
Amie Rankin - amie.rankin@gmail.com

Education and Program Development
Verda Foster - verdah@aol.com
Renee Bess - levrb1@aol.com
Brenda Adcock - adcockb10@yahoo.com
Polly Robinson -  polrobinson@gmail.com

GCLS Literary Conference