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Friday, September 27
 

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
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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 →
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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

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
avatar for Bernadette Soehner

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 →
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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.
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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
 
Saturday, September 28
 

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
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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 →
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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

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
avatar for Bernadette Soehner

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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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
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  Ballroom
 
Sunday, September 29
 

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
avatar for Bernadette Soehner

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