Romance Writers of America
National Conference 2005

Reno, Nevada
July 27 - 31, 2005

Some of the wonderful gals from the Toronto Romance Writers meet for dinner the first night

 

Chevy's, the Mexican Restaurant in the Reno Hilton had the BIGGEST strawberry margarita I've ever seen. So of course I ordered one.

 

Harlequin author (and TRW chapter leader) Molly O'Keefe and me, bright and early at the breakfast buffet

 

Claire Delacroix and Eve Silver

 

Me and Claire Delacroix headed downtown Reno Wednesday afternoon and found this beautiful spot

 

Huge literary signing on Wednesday night

 

Tori Carrington (aka: Lori & Tony Karayianni) at the Literacy Signing. Great writers and incredibly nice people!

 

Me and the fabulous Jennifer Crusie

 

My great roomie Karmela Johnson. Karm + blackjack = a very tired Michelle

 

I crashed on Thursday afternoon, ordered room service, and read an entire Harlequin Blaze. True luxury!

 

A table full of talent at the Warner dinner

 

Jane Porter and Rita Award Winner Karen Rose

 

Rita nominee Julie Anne Long and me

 

Susan Crandall and Julie Anne Long

 

Emily Hixon from Levy Books: the funniest person I've ever met. Seriously.

 

Britta Coleman & Rita Award Winner for Best Inspirational Romance, Shelley Bates

 

Me and Warner Editorial Director Beth de Guzman

 

Me and Megan Crane at the Warner Spotlight

 

Left to Right: Lori Wilde, Kelley St. John, Kathryn Caskie, moi, Megan Crane. Front: Candy Halliday

 

Yes, that's me trying to look all calm, collected, and approachable at the Warner signing

 

Julie Anne Long, Candy Halliday & Megan Crane

 

Lani Diane Rich snuggles her lovely Rita for Best First Book


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