2024 Colorado Gold Writers Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome, writers! If you have any questions about the schedule or the conference at large, please refer to the conference website at rmfw.org/conference or email conference@rmfw.org. To view the conference floor plan, select or click on map from the menu.

8:00am MDT

Open Writing Space

Friday September 27, 2024 8:00am - Saturday September 28, 2024 10:30pm MDT

Cafe Lounge

Friday September 27, 2024 8:00am - Saturday September 28, 2024 10:30pm MDT
Cafe Lounge

Café Lounge

Audience Everyone
Subject Other

12:00pm MDT

Exhibitors

Friday September 27, 2024 12:00pm - Sunday September 29, 2024 11:00am MDT

Aurora Foyer

Sponsors

Andrews Artistry

Crave Books

Mile-High MFA at Regis University

Vellum

Your Book is Your Hook

Friday September 27, 2024 12:00pm - Sunday September 29, 2024 11:00am MDT
Aurora Foyer

Aurora Foyer

Topic General Event
Audience Everyone

12:00pm MDT

Bookies Pop-Up Bookstore

Friday September 27, 2024 12:00pm - Sunday September 29, 2024 11:00am MDT

Aurora III

Friday September 27, 2024 12:00pm - Sunday September 29, 2024 11:00am MDT
Aurora III

Aurora III

Topic General Event
Audience Everyone

1:00pm MDT

Welcome Ceremony

Friday September 27, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm MDT

Ballroom

Join us in the Aurora ballroom as we kick off the conference with an uplifting welcome from our president, Bernadette Soehner, and a welcome speech from our 2023 Writer of the Year, Mark Stevens, before conference programming begins at 1:30 p.m.

Expect door prizes!

Speakers

Bernadette Soehner

President, RMFW

Bestselling Author Bernadette Marie writes contemporary romances and believes in Happily Ever After. The married mother of five believes in love at first sight, quick love, and second chances. An avid martial artist, Bernadette Marie is a certified instructor and holds a second degree... Read More →

Mark Stevens

2023 Writer of The Year

Author of The Fireballer and five books in The Allison Coil Mystery Series. Short stories in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, Mystery Tribune, two RMFW anthologies, and others. Host of the Rocky Mountain Writer podcast. RMFW Writer of the Year (2016 and 2023). Previous RMFW President... Read More →

Friday September 27, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm MDT
Ballroom

Ballroom

Topic General Event
Audience Everyone
Subject Networking

1:30pm MDT

Grant Writing for Authors

Friday September 27, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT

Conference Room VIII

Learn to craft compelling grant proposals to support and sustain a writing career. Participants will develop their understanding of how grants work in the art and literary world and receive guidance on the skills necessary to research, plan, compose, and submit successful grant applications.

Speakers

Leanne Haase-Goebel

Award-Winning Author

Leanne Haase-Goebel is an award-winning writer. She’s written and published two art books, sixteen exhibition catalogs, fifty-seven magazine articles, and more than 200 profiles and stories. She’s been awarded multiple Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism awards. She was... Read More →

Friday September 27, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Conference Room VIII

Conference Room VIII

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Other

3:30pm MDT

Ask A Pro: PAA Panel

Friday September 27, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm MDT

Conference Room VI

Have you ever wanted to ask a group of professional authors anything about writing/publishing? Join the Professional Authors’ Alliance for a casual conversation with four industry pros ready to answer any and all of your questions!

Speakers

Andre Gonzalez

International Bestselling Author

Andre Gonzalez is the author of all things thriller and horror. He has penned the Wealth of Time series and the Insanity trilogy. You’ll likely find him buried under a long to-do list or his three young (and energetic) children.

Z.S. Diamanti

Award-Winning Author

Z.S. Diamanti is the award-winning author of the Stone & Sky series, an epic fantasy adventure and the result of his love for fun and fantastical stories. His short works have been published in magazines, literary journals, newspapers, and books. He went to college for a very long... Read More →

Mark Stevens

2023 Writer of The Year

Stephanie Reisner

Award-Winning Author

Stephanie Reisner makes her living as a full-time writer/publisher and is published both traditionally and independently, but with focus on her successful indie career. With four pen names, she has over 40 published novels in various genres to her credit and even more novellas and... Read More →

Friday September 27, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm MDT
Conference Room VI

Conference Room VI

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Other

4:30pm MDT

MFA Talk

Friday September 27, 2024 4:30pm - 5:20pm MDT

Conference Room VI

Have you always wondered whether an MFA program is right for you? Not sure about residential versus low-residency options, your writing sample, cover letter, or letters of recommendation? Come to this info. session on all things MFA. We will discuss program models, benefits of an MFA, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to ask as many questions as they’d like.

Speakers

Dr. Andrea Rexilius

Program Director, Regis University

Andrea Rexilius is the author of Sister Urn (Sidebrow, 2019), New Organism: Essais (Letter Machine, 2014), Half of What They Carried Flew Away (Letter Machine, 2012), and To Be Human Is To Be A Conversation (Rescue Press, 2011), as well as the chapbooks, Séance (Coconut Books... Read More →

Friday September 27, 2024 4:30pm - 5:20pm MDT
Conference Room VI

Conference Room VI

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Other

6:30pm MDT

Writer of the Year Banquet and Keynote Address

Friday September 27, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm MDT

Ballroom

Friday night's banquet, hosted by Bernadette Soehner, will include a presentation of PEN Awards by our PAA Liaison, Andre Gonzalez; a speech by the 2024 RMFW Writer of the Year; and a keynote address by Bestselling Author Beverly Jenkins. Find a seat at a hosted table with one of our visiting VIP guests.

Speakers

Bernadette Soehner

President, RMFW

Andre Gonzalez

International Bestselling Author

Beverly Jenkins

USA Today Bestselling Author

Although she was the editor of her elementary school’s newspaper in the 4th grade – The Myra Jones Elementary School COMET – Bev had no dreams of being a writer. Her dream job was to work in a library.She was living that dream when Avon Books called on June 3, 1993 – her husband’s... Read More →

Friday September 27, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Ballroom

Ballroom

Audience Everyone
Subject Networking

8:30pm MDT

Author Signing Event

Friday September 27, 2024 8:30pm - 10:30pm MDT

Aurora IV

After Friday's banquet, the conference bookstore expands into a book fair featuring dozens of RMFW authors and Gold presenters. Buy books and get them signed, meet writers you admire, and chat while you partake from the cash bar. NOTE: The Author Mic event will take place simultaneously in the Foyer and will offer a chance to hear first pages from works-in-progress and published novels or read from your own books or WIP. You'll never find a friendlier audience for a reading than at Colorado Gold.

Friday September 27, 2024 8:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Aurora IV

Aurora IV

Audience Everyone
Subject Networking

8:30pm MDT

Open Mic Readings

Friday September 27, 2024 8:30pm - 10:30pm MDT

Foyer

Hosted by an RMFW author, this open mic offers a chance to hear first pages from works-in-progress and published novels, or read from your own book or WIP. You'll never find a friendlier audience for a reading than at Colorado Gold. NOTE: At the same time, the conference bookstore is hosting a book fair featuring dozens of RMFW authors and Colorado Gold presenters. Buy books and get them signed, meet writers you admire, and chat while you partake from the cash bar.

Friday September 27, 2024 8:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Foyer

Foyer

Audience Everyone
Subject Networking

8:00am MDT

Birds of a Feather ~ Historical Fiction

Saturday September 28, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT

Boardroom A

Birds of a Feather are casual sessions between writers of the same genre hosted by an RMFW member published in that genre. Attend to ask genre-specific questions, get ideas, and/or make friends.

Speakers

Cynthia Swanson

NYT Bestselling Author

Cynthia Swanson is the Denver-based author of the psychological suspense novels The Bookseller (an Indie Next selection, New York Times bestseller, and winner of the WILLA Literary Award) and The Glass Forest (USA Today bestseller and noted in Forbes as being one of “Five Novels... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Boardroom A

Boardroom A

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Genre, Networking

8:00am MDT

Critique Partner Speed Dating

Saturday September 28, 2024 8:00am - 9:50am MDT

Conference Room VIII

Whether you’re looking for a critique partner, a critique group or simply to network with other writers, the speed dating model is both a fun and effective way to meet new people. Spend five minutes getting to know another writer and their critique needs before moving on to the next in a safe space.

Speakers

Kate Jonuska

Author

In addition to serving as current RMFW Conference Co-Chair, Kate is a freelance writer, indie author, and part-time yoga teacher based in Boulder, CO. Her novel, Transference, was a finalist for the BookLife Prize and a Denver Post Staff Pick, and she often teaches workshops based... Read More →

Amber Herbert

Conference Admin, Author

Amber Herbert is a (mostly) speculative fiction author living in Colorado Springs. She holds a BA in English Literature and has worked as a freelance editor for seven years. Lipstick Covered Magnet was her first novel. She is also the current RMFW technology chair and conference admin... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 8:00am - 9:50am MDT
Conference Room VIII

Conference Room VIII

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Other, Networking

9:00am MDT

Birds of a Feather ~ Science Fiction

Saturday September 28, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT

Boardroom A

Birds of a Feather are casual sessions between writers of the same genre hosted by an RMFW member published in that genre. Attend to ask genre-specific questions, get ideas, and/or make friends.

Speakers

Calvin Studzinski

Author

Calvin Studzinski is an award-winning aerospace engineer, amateur historian, role-playing game designer, and aspiring author. As a child, Calvin was an avid reader, consuming the works of Jules Verne and J.R.R. Tolkien with equal voracity, before reading everything he could get his... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Boardroom A

Boardroom A

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Genre, Networking

10:00am MDT

Birds of a Feather ~ Kid Lit

Saturday September 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT

Boardroom A

Birds of a Feather are casual sessions between writers of the same genre hosted by an RMFW member published in that genre. Attend to ask genre-specific questions, get ideas, and/or make friends.

Speakers

Christina Allen

Award-Winning Author

Christina Allen (publishing as C.W. Allen) is a Midwestern transplant to rural Utah where she serves as the President-Elect of the League of Utah Writers. She writes long stories for children and short stories for former children. She is also a frequent guest presenter at writing... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Boardroom A

Boardroom A

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Genre, Networking

10:00am MDT

Mastering The Art of Applying For Residencies For Writers

Saturday September 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT

Conference Room VIII

A deep dive into the process, expectations, and benefits of applying for writer’s residencies. Participants will understand the purpose of residencies, learn how to find and select suitable options, and develop applications that increase their chances of acceptance.

Speakers

Leanne Haase-Goebel

Award-Winning Author

Saturday September 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Conference Room VIII

Conference Room VIII

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Other

11:00am MDT

Improv-ing Your Networking

Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Conference Room IV

What if networking could actually be fun? Improv helps us navigate the unknown with a sense of play. Join an improv actress for a interactive session of learning a few tried and true tactics so even the most reluctant networker will be able to work a room like the best of ‘em!

Speakers

Sandra Murphy

Award-Winning Actress

Sandra Murphy is an award-winning actress who has narrated over 100 audiobooks across a wide range of genres, authors, and accents. She is sought-after for embodying uncomfortable topics, such as human trafficking, mental health issues and domestic violence. On the lighter side, Sandra... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Conference Room IV

Conference Room IV

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Networking

11:00am MDT

Self-Care For Writers

Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Conference Room VIII

It’s hard to write fun words others will enjoy if you’re not having fun as a writer. We’ll clarify what burnout is and what leads to it as well as how you can climb out of it even at your crispiest. We will also create a plan for how to bring more joy and calm to your writing.

Speakers

Amy Armstrong

Author

Amy Armstrong loves to dabble with ideas and occasionally gets a good story out of her dabbles. She loves to read and serves as a volunteer reader for The Masters Review. Amy managed social media for Pikes Peak Writers and received the Volunteer of the Year Award. She often moderates... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Conference Room VIII

Conference Room VIII

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Productivity

12:00pm MDT

Publishing Panel Luncheon

Saturday September 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:20pm MDT

Ballroom

Saturday's buffet lunch will include an agent, editor, and scout panel moderated by RMFW President Bernadette Soehner as well as addresses from RMFW's sibling organizations.

Speakers

Bernadette Soehner

President, RMFW

Angie Hodapp

Director of Literary Development, Nelson Literary Agency

As an active member of the Denver literary community, Angie Hodapp has served as a board member for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, and she regularly teaches highly regarded writing and publishing workshops, including at Denver’s prestigious Lighthouse Writers Workshop. She is the... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:20pm MDT
Ballroom

Ballroom

Topic General Event
Audience Everyone

1:30pm MDT

Birds of a Feather ~ Humor

Saturday September 28, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT

Boardroom A

Birds of a Feather are casual sessions between writers of the same genre hosted by an RMFW member published in that genre. Attend to ask genre-specific questions, get ideas, and/or make friends.

Speakers

A. Z. Sultana

Author

A.Z. Sultana has been writing for ten years. She has a bachelor's in marketing and a master's in library science. She has had over 80 paying jobs (not gigs, actual w2 jobs or under the table) which lends her a wealth of experience in many fields as well as a misspent youth. She is... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Boardroom A

Boardroom A

Topic General Event
Audience Everyone
Subject Genre, Networking

1:30pm MDT

Critiki Room: Live Critique

Saturday September 28, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT

Conference Room VI

Witness the magic of peer feedback in action as a panel of agents, authors and publishing professionals critique short pieces of fiction submitted in advance. Find out why critique is a valuable tool for writers of all levels — and how the process usually becomes a raucous good time.

Speakers

Kate Jonuska

Author

Amber Herbert

Conference Admin, Author

Mark Stevens

2023 Writer of The Year

Saturday September 28, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Conference Room VI

Conference Room VI

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Other

2:30pm MDT

Birds of a Feather ~ Fantasy

Saturday September 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT

Boardroom A

Birds of a Feather are casual sessions between writers of the same genre hosted by an RMFW member published in that genre. Attend to ask genre-specific questions, get ideas, and/or make friends.

Speakers

David R. Slayton

Author

David R. Slayton (He/Him) grew up in Guthrie, Oklahoma, where finding fantasy novels was pretty challenging and finding fantasy novels with diverse characters was downright impossible. Now he lives in Denver and writes the books he always wanted to read. His debut, White Trash Warlock... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Boardroom A

Boardroom A

Topic General Event
Audience Everyone
Subject Genre, Networking

2:30pm MDT

RMFW's '24 Anthology Panel

Saturday September 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT

Conference Room VI

RMFW’s new anthology was just released, Without Brakes: Fingers Crossed. Want to learn to write, select, and edit short stories? How about self-publish, format, and market? Our panel of co-editors and authors tell all, from production details to how to craft a story destined for the next anthology.

Speakers

Linda Ditchkus

Author

Presenter and co-editor Linda (LV) Ditchkus is the award-winning author of The Sasquatch Series and was published in the 2022 Bizarre Bazaar anthology. She was a team leader and judge for the 2022 Self Published Science Fiction Competition (evaluating 50 of 300 submitted novels) and... Read More →

Paul Martz

Author

Panelist and co-editor Paul Martz has been an RMFW member since 2018, he was published in the 2020 Wild: Uncivilized Tales anthology. His past presentation skills include leading corporate training sessions and technology conference workshops.

Ryanne Glenn

Author

Ryanne Glenn started writing short stories when she was ten and was first published in Fruita’s local newspaper. She took her first creative writing class in high school, and was inspired to expand her writing into poetry and longer stories. After struggling with depression in her... Read More →

Justin Weaver

International Bestselling Author

J. Warren Weaver lives in small town Colorado, where he enjoys the bountiful great outdoors with his wife, daughter, and three dogs. When his infant child isn’t demanding his complete and undivided attention, he enjoys writing edge of your seat thrillers with thought-provoking twists... Read More →

Susan Schooleman

Author

Way back when shoulder-pads were in style, Susan Schooleman (pen name Cepa Onion) wrote for Roseanne Barr, was a member of the Denver Center Theatre’s Playwrights Group, was published by Self magazine and Samuel French. She then chucked it all for adventures in parenthood. Three... Read More →

Laurel McHargue

Author

Laurel McHargue—a West Point grad raised near Boston—lives and laughs and publishes and podcasts in the breathtaking beauty of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. After years as an Army Officer, a mother of two sons, and an English teacher, Laurel abandoned paid employment to concentrate... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Conference Room VI

Conference Room VI

Topic Panel
Audience Everyone
Subject Other

3:30pm MDT

Birds of a Feather ~ Women's Fiction

Saturday September 28, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm MDT

Boardroom A

Birds of a Feather are casual sessions between writers of the same genre hosted by an RMFW member published in that genre. Attend to ask genre-specific questions, get ideas, and/or make friends.

Speakers

Leanne Haase-Goebel

Award-Winning Author

Saturday September 28, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm MDT
Boardroom A

Boardroom A

Topic General Event
Audience Everyone
Subject Genre, Networking

4:30pm MDT

Birds of a Feather ~ Crime/Thriller

Saturday September 28, 2024 4:30pm - 5:20pm MDT

Boardroom A

Birds of a Feather are casual sessions between writers of the same genre hosted by an RMFW member published in that genre. Attend to ask genre-specific questions, get ideas, and/or make friends.

Speakers

Nanette Gamily

Author

Nanette Gamily’s debut Native American crime fiction novel, CRY FOR THE CHILD, is represented by Josh Getlzer at HG Literary. She’s an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, a Tin House Finalist, a Regis University MFA graduate, and a guest blogger for Rocky Mountain Fiction... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 4:30pm - 5:20pm MDT
Boardroom A

Boardroom A

Topic General Event
Audience Everyone
Subject Genre, Networking

6:30pm MDT

Gold Rush Awards Banquet

Saturday September 28, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm MDT

Ballroom

Saturday evening’s banquet will feature the much-awaited announcement of winners in the 2024 Colorado Gold Rush Literary Awards Contest as well as a keynote address by New York Times' bestseller Chuck Wendig.

Welcome – Bernadette Soehner
Colorado Gold Awards - presented by Mira Landry and Rachel Dempsey
Keynote Address – Chuck Wendig

Speakers

Bernadette Soehner

President, RMFW

Mira Landry

Associate Literary Agent, Corvisiero Literary Agency

Mira Landry is an associate literary agent with Corvisiero literary agency, currently acquiring upmarket and literary YA and Adult fiction. After a decade building her own business as a photographer, she’s eager to help authors turn their art into a career. As a chair on the Rocky... Read More →

Rachel Dempsey

Author

Rachel Dempsey is a writer of horror, mystery and thrillers living in Denver. Her short fiction has been published by Shacklebound Books, Brigids Gate Press, Timber Ghost Press and Twenty Bellows (Pushcart nominated, 2023). She holds a BFA in Drama and English from NYU'S Tisch, a... Read More →

Chuck Wendig

NYT Bestselling Author

Chuck Wendig is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Star Wars: Aftermath, as well as the Miriam Black thrillers, the Atlanta Burns books, Zer0es/Invasive, Wanderers, and the upcoming Book of Accidents (July 2021). He’s also worked in a variety of other formats... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Ballroom

Ballroom

Topic General Event
Audience Everyone
Subject Networking

8:30pm MDT

BarCon

Saturday September 28, 2024 8:30pm - 11:30pm MDT

Borealis Bar/Restaurant

Saturday September 28, 2024 8:30pm - 11:30pm MDT
Borealis Bar/Restaurant

Borealis

Topic General Event
Audience Everyone
Subject Networking

8:00am MDT

Yoga for Authors

Sunday September 29, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT

Cafe Lounge

Forget the sticky mat and special clothes! Everyone is welcome at this chair-based yoga flow, which will warm your body and your mind. Breathing and stretching will be followed by a short guided meditation specifically for writers.

Speakers

Kate Jonuska

Author

Sunday September 29, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Cafe Lounge

Café Lounge

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Other

8:00am MDT

NaNoWriMo Success and Beyond

Sunday September 29, 2024 8:00am - 9:50am MDT

Conference Room III

Tips and tricks for succeeding at the challenge of NaNoWriMo that can be applied to any other writing deadlines.

Speakers

Veronica R. Calisto

Author

Veronica R. Calisto (she/her) is an alto, a writer of speculative fiction, and a big nerd. One of those rare Colorado natives, she has a degree in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and is a two-time American Idol reject. She is the author of several books, including Diary... Read More →

Sunday September 29, 2024 8:00am - 9:50am MDT
Conference Room III

Conference Room VIII

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Productivity

9:00am MDT

Professional Authors Alliance (PAA) Meeting

Sunday September 29, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT

Conference Room VI

A meeting of all members of RMFW's PAA.

Speakers

Andre Gonzalez

International Bestselling Author

Sunday September 29, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Conference Room VI

Conference Room VI

Topic Restricted Event
Audience Everyone
Subject Networking

9:00am MDT

Writing with Chronic Illness

Sunday September 29, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT

Conference Room VII

Chronic illness has a way of making us feel like we aren’t doing enough, fast enough. This presentation will examine mental health while writing with chronic illness, as well as ergonomics and self-accommodations to keep you writing more often and for longer amounts of time.

Speakers

October K Santerelli

Author

October K Santerelli is a local author from Denver, Colorado. He identifies as queer and disabled, and writes characters that share his life experiences. His works are primarily fantasies, ranging from dark to epic and everything in between. His debut novel, City of Day (Nightfall... Read More →

Sunday September 29, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Conference Room VII

Conference Room VII

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Productivity

9:00am MDT

Open Writing Space

Sunday September 29, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am MDT

Cafe Lounge

Sunday September 29, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Cafe Lounge

Café Lounge

Topic General Event
Audience Everyone

10:00am MDT

How to Endure in Your Writing

Sunday September 29, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT

Conference Room I

The art and profession of writing can be a thrilling creative endeavor. It can also break you. What do you do when your writing dreams don’t come true? What do you do when you feel betrayed by your community and your art? This class will explore the real world issues around being a professional writer.

Speakers

Jason Evans

Author

Jason Henry Evans has been an active member in the Colorado Writing community for over ten years. He has published four novels, including his debut, the Gallowglass, which was released in July of 2019 to much acclaim. He has had a dozen short stories published and has taught writing... Read More →

Sunday September 29, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Conference Room I

Conference Room I

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Productivity
Area Hybrid

10:00am MDT

Techniques and Tools for the Prolific Writer

Sunday September 29, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT

Conference Room IV

If you want to write more, write better —and balance all that with a life outside of writing—this workshop is for you. An author of more than 100 published novels gives you tips, tools, and techniques for increasing productivity, and balancing the demands of writing with the rest of your life.

Speakers

Cindi Myers

Award-Winning Author

Cindi Myers became one of the most popular people in eighth grade when she and a friend wrote and illustrated their first romance novel. It would be another couple of decades before Cindi saw her first novel published, but since then she has published over 100 novels -- historical... Read More →

Sunday September 29, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Conference Room IV

Conference Room IV

Topic Workshop
Audience Everyone
Subject Productivity

11:00am MDT

Gold Rush Winners Brunch

Sunday September 29, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT

Ballroom

Cap off your conference experience at Sunday's brunch, which includes live readings from our Colorado Gold Rush Contest winners and a closing address from RMFW president Bernadette Soehner. Also, an impressive, final door prize: a free conference registration for 2025!

Speakers

Ballroom

Topic General Event
Audience Everyone
Subject Networking