Conference 2023 – Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers

Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers will proudly host the 2023 Colorado Gold Writers Conference September 8-10, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver. In addition to our always stellar content and networking opportunities, this year marks the 40th anniversary of RMFW as an organization. Not only will founding members attend, speak and perhaps offer workshops, but the conference itself will also be a huge birthday party for all RMFW supporters. Mark the dates Sept. 8-10 on your calendar, and for now, check out the amazing folks who will be Colorado Gold’s special guests.

Registration opens May 1st

Early Bird
May 1 – 31

Member: $399
Non-Member: $449

Regular Registration
June 1 – August 15

Member: $449
Non-Member: $499

Late Registration
August 16 – 31

Member: $499
Non-Member: $549

Last Minute
September 1 – 5

Member: $549
Non-Member: $599

Registration is Closed

What Attendees Have to Say:

Denver Gazette column written by long-time RMFW member Pius Kamau can be found here.

We’re excited to announce Keynote Presentations by:

David Heska Wanbli Weiden

David Heska Wanbli Weiden, an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation, was named by the New York Times as one of “the most critically acclaimed young novelists working now.” His debut novel, Winter Counts, was called a “once-in-a-generation thriller” by the Los Angeles Times, a “worthy addition to the burgeoning canon of indigenous literature” by Library Journal, and one of the “best crime novels of all time” by Parade magazine. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and has been selected for Best American Mystery and Suspense Stories. He teaches in the low-residency MFA programs at Regis University, the Pan-European MFA program at Cedar Crest College, and at the Lighthouse Writers Workshop in Denver, and is a Professor of Native American Studies and Political Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Kiersten Modglin

Kiersten Modglin is an Amazon Top 10 bestselling author of domestic and psychological thrillers and a member of International Thriller Writers, Novelists, Inc., and the Alliance of Independent Authors. Kiersten is a KDP Select All-Star and a recipient of ThrillerFix’s Best Psychological Thriller Award, Suspense Magazine’s Best Book of 2021 Award, a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Suspense, and a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Overall Book of 2021. She grew up in rural western Kentucky and later relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where she now lives with her husband, daughter, and their two Boston terriers: Cedric and Georgie. Kiersten’s work has been translated into multiple languages and readers across the world refer to her as ‘The Queen of Twists.’ A Netflix addict, Shonda Rhimes superfan, psychology fanatic, and indoor enthusiast, Kiersten enjoys rainy days spent with her nose in a book.

And the Guest Speaker of our Welcome Event:

Angie Hodapp

Angie Hodapp is the Director of Literary Development at Nelson Literary Agency. She holds a BA in English and secondary education from the University of Northern Colorado and an MA in English and communication development from Colorado State University. A graduate of the Publishing Institute at the University of Denver, she has worked in professional writing, editing, and education for more than twenty years. A frequent presenter at writing conferences and events, and the author of Query Craft and Do You Need a Literary Agent, she loves helping writers improve their craft and learn about the ever-changing world of publishing.