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Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, a non-profit, all-volunteer group for writers of commercial fiction.

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About last week… I attended my first writers conference! Hosted by @rmfwriters , I met fellow writers of all genres and stages of writing (baby writers like me to published authors), learned a lot about the craft from so many talented presenters, and made new friends along the way. For an introvert like me, the first few hours were scary. But I took a deep breath, pretended like it wasn’t my first rodeo (even though it CLEARLY was), and put myself out there. Boy, was it worth it! Will I attend next year? ABSOLUTELY! Maybe next year, my manuscript will be finished and I’ll be pitching… 🤞🏼😄

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My first writers conference was a success!

Forgot to take a lot of pictures because I was absorbing and immersing myself in it so it’s mostly selfies and gooberness.

Wore a watch that was my grandma’s—my biggest OG supporter.

Won 1st place for my PumpKindle. I will make a separate post on that.

Loved meeting an awesome author ✍🏼 wealth of knowledge and a kick ass personality to boot.

And Jacquelyn. Why are you pretending to call with a shoe?? 👠 eh, you had to be there. What happens at the conference stays at the conference.

Until next time, babes. 🙌🏼🫶🏼

#conference #writer #booktok #amwriting #fantasy

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I had the most amazing, educational, transformative weekend at the @rmfwriters Colorado Gold Conference! Huge shoutout to the amazing presenters, speakers, volunteers, and my new and longtime pals🥰📚 #rockymountainfictionwriters #writingconference #iamrmfw

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I went to my first writers conference ever and it was absolutely wonderful! Everyone was so welcoming and supportive, the content of the classes was informative and invaluable, the keynotes from @sosophiejordan and @stephengrahamjones were motivating and I cant express enough how much everyone I met made this such an amazing experience. I hope to see you all again!!

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I helped @rmfwriters put on their conference this year. I was part of the bestest of all teams, and we rocked it so hard.

Rockstars all. @author_tasha , @karen.dropps , @a.z.sultana , and of course our fearless leader @sueduffauthor . And I guess RMFW's president was pretty cool too. Thank you, @authorbernadettemarie .

The always elegant and graceful @rachelsdempsey made the weekend work in so many ways.

And if we did not have our resident @sunshineknightauthor then nothing would get done. So thank you for being there. (Grimace.)

I was so proud of all my contest winners and finalists! I hope that @alexandravparker , @jamiepitts.author , @urvi_pahwa , and everyone that I am forgetting had the best weekend!

I'm excited to make friends with all you cool newbs, like @shellyromerobooks and @literaryagentnadia , and you folks who agreed to join our little family for a while. Did you have fun? I hope so. And all the familiar faces, (@queencalisto and her world-wide laugh.)

I enjoyed being on panels with @mariahankenman and @monito0408 and the others.

And while I am still considering taking the thumb screws to @kelleylindberg1 for her part in the conspiracy, I am willing to forgive her. In time.

I have not mentioned everyone I met or half the people who made me smile this past weekend. I would have done it the same way no matter what, and I am grateful for this reminder of a magical weekend.

And I saw friends! We need friends. @meghanscottmolin and @laurablegen1 it was so great to see you and so many others. @hilaryhwhite, you are a shieldmaiden and a dream.

Keep in touch. Or I will send my goons after you.

(Thank you, @author.v.l.andromeda .)

Who wants to help make this coming year even better?

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Still so tired. At least I got a full night of sleep. No giant-ass owls hooting outside my window this time. 😮‍💨

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Taught two intensives, two workshops, spoke on one panel, mentored a writer in a one-on-one session, interviewed our keynote speaker, emceed the Colorado Gold Rush Awards, sold a bunch of books, saw a ton of friends . . . I’m beyond exhausted but I’d do it all again next weekend if I could. You are my forever people.

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I gave a big ass speech at RMFW 2026. I didn’t get booed off stage. Many seemed entertained. Writers gave me their books and said my accent reminded them of various elder relatives back in MA 😆. Saw lots of friends. Heard the amazing Stephen Graham Jones speak and blushed when he said he liked my dress 🤭. Saw my NEW AGENCY SISTER, @joyjarrettmeredith, shot the shit with @kevinwolf109. It was a lovely time 🥰 @rmfwriters

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Five years ago, Emmy would have retreated into her shell at a writer’s conference. Actually, that Emmy probably wouldn’t have even registered in the first place.

I spent the weekend at the @rmfwriters Colorado Gold conference—only my second year attending, and my first year going by myself. This was also the year that I decided to put myself out there. I was still my shy self, still fairly introverted and quiet. But this time, I actively participated in workshops, raised my hand and used my voice, met dozens of aspiring and established authors and swapped cards and stories with them.

I even booked two pitches (both of which resulted in requests!!!) and a mentor session, which offered so much perspective on my possible paths forward as an author.

Perhaps the most valuable thing I learned this weekend that there is no downside to trying something new and claiming space as a writer. So, cheers to finally entering our author eras, friends.

I want to hear from you! Have you been to any writing conferences? Which are your favorites? 🖋️

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It’s not a writers con if I’m not wearing my book dress!!! Having a blast at @rmfwriters Gold Conference! Netting up with writer friends, making new ones, sharing knowledge and learning, it’s such a wonderful experience!

#WriterCons #AuthorLife

IT HAS POCKETS!!!!!

The elusive introverted writers venturing out of their writing caves to interact with other writers😂

Workshop time let’s go!!!!!!

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Highlights of Colorado Gold so far: interviewing @stephengrahamjones, teaching with my fellow MFA alum @alyssalancewrites, hanging with friends new and old, and receiving my Professional Author Alliance Pen Award!

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Conference! Let's go! #iamrmfw @rmfwriters

#writerlife #writingconference #authorlife #debutauthor

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