Authors often forget that professional writing is a two-pronged calling. First and foremost, writers write. It’s what defines us, and we do it whether or not we write for publication or for pleasure (or, as happens in many cases, both). There’s nothing wrong with writing as an avocation instead of a career – and some writers make a business…
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Do Appearances Matter?
The anthology I’m in, DARK SECRETS: A PARANORMAL NOIR ANTHOLOGY, is out now! I’m super proud to hang between the covers with so many authors I admire. Plus it’s just fascinating to read what everyone did with this crossover genre concept. It seems there’s been a number of scandals lately where writers posed as someone…
Robert J. Sawyer – 2016 Colorado Gold Keynote Speaker
RMFW is pleased to announce Robert J. Sawyer is the Saturday evening keynote speaker at the 2016 Colorado Gold Conference. Robert J. Sawyer—called “just about the best science-fiction writer out there” by the Rocky Mountain News—is known for exploring deep philosophical and moral questions in his work. He is one of only eight people ever…
Rocky Mountain Writer Podcast-Episode # 17
Chris Goff Longtime Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers member Chris Goff, a.k.a. Christine Goff, is the guest. Chris was there in the early days of RMFW and just published her first international thriller, Dark Waters. Chris talks about making the switch in styles and genres and reports on her trip to Ukraine for the next thriller….
After the Glow of Conference Fades … by Sharon Mignerey
“Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly until you learn to do it well.” ~Zig Zigler It’s been weeks since the Colorado Gold Conference. You know how it is immediately after conference … you’re enthused, recharged, ready to move on with The Plan and move toward success (or possibly, continued success). Or … you’re comparing…