Shelley Wernlein accepts the Hearts Through History Legend Award for critique partner, Louise Suit, who was unable to attend. Congratulations, Louise!! [Thursday a.m.]


Roommate & Just Write gal pal Shelley Wernlein and I stepped out of the Hyatt Regency conference hotel for the Medieval Times show and a night of Knights, Wizardry, feats of strength and daring. [Thursday p.m.]


The King address his subjects and supporters of the Yellow Knight, our champion! Sadly, our knight later fell in fierce battle. [Thursday p.m.]


Dallas skyline at sunrise from our hotel room. [Friday a.m.]


I was thrilled to catch CRW member Tara Janzen autographing her popular Crazy... series, just in time to snag one of her highly anticipated ARC's for On The Loose. If you love Tara's Crazy... novels, you'll love the launch of her new series. I certainly loved my sneak peek!


Treasurer Irene Goodell, Kirsten Richard, & VP Melissa Mayhue join the CRW celebration for our chapter's Golden Heart & RITA finalists.


CRW members Tami Cowden, Laura Stephens, and myself celebrate with Golden Heart finalist Elaine Levine. Good luck tomorrow night, Elaine! [Friday p.m.]


Laura Stephens, Elaine Levine, Tami Cowden and I move our GH party upstairs to The Lookout, a rotating bar at the top of the Hyatt Regency tower.


Dallas nightlife from The Lookout tower room above the Hyatt Regency. [Friday p.m.]


Roommate Shelley Wernlein and I are ready to paint the town red for awards night! [Saturday p.m.]


CRW member Elaine Levine WINS the Best Long Historical Romance Golden Heart for her novel, Sager's Passion. We couldn't cheer loud enough, Elaine, to express our excitement!!! [Saturday p.m.]


Elaine Levine's beaming right alongside her shiny new Golden Heart pendant on awards night. [Saturday p.m.]


Shelley Wernlein, Elaine Levine, Laura Stephens & myself pause in our search for the rest of the CRW members at the awards dessert reception. [Saturday p.m.]


Managed to round up most [not all] of the Colorado Romance Writers members at the awards dessert reception: Front Row, L-R, Shelley Wernlein & VP Melissa Mayhue; Back Row, L-R, Patricia Luneski, Laura Stephens, Karen Docter, Sharon Mignerey, GH Finalist Michelle Gilles, GH Winner Elaine Levine, Treasurer Irene Goodell, & Kirsten Richard. [Saturday p.m.]


Aha! Caught in the act! Shelley Wernlein [taking picture], myself, Laura Stephens, Donnell Ann Bell & Elaine Levine sneak back to our room for a private celebration with room service and some yummy brownie sundaes and cheesecake. [Saturday p.m.]