Last year, I judged the Edgar Awards for the Mystery Writers of America. I was on the committee that selected Best Novel. My committee was nine judges to start with, including me. One judge dropped out somewhere around August, perhaps overwhelmed by the number of books or underwhelmed by the stories he was reading. Iāll…
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Colorado Gold 2017: Some Practical Information
More Questions? Join our FACEBOOK GROUP for Conference attendees! Conference is almost here! In addition to the previousĀ conference day-by-day walk-through info post, here is some practical information to help you get organized: Parking: Parking is free at the hotel for conference attendees. Yay! You’ll need to validate your parking ticket at the front desk before…
What to Expect at 2017 Colorado Gold
The fun never ends at Conference HQ! Colorado Gold is only a month away! We’re at the Denver Renaissance Hotel in Stapleton again this year, which will be familiar to some attendees and new to many. We have over 150 first-timers attending this year, and there are always little changes taking place, so I’ve put…
Critiquing Can Be Hard Work, But…
When critiquing the work of colleagues, whether in a critique group or just between friends, the hardest thing is when it’s a topic, genre or style you don’t normally enjoy reading in your leisure time. It isn’t often spoken about, but it’s true. It can sometimes be an interminable slog to try to read and…
Conference Spotlight: Critique Round Table Sessions
Greeting from Conference HQ! Thinking about signing up for a critique round table at conference? Act now, because registration is required and these sessions are filling up! NOTE: Registration for these sessions closes July 15. The critique round table sessions are among the most popular offerings at RMFW Colorado Gold. Three and a half hours…