Photos July 2006 Romance Writers of America Conference—Atlanta, Georgia Critique bud Anne-Marie Carroll and me Young Adult Fantasy author Michelle Roper, new acquaintance Stephanie, and me SMRW's Laurel Conference, April 2005 Clockwise from right: Darcy Crowder, 1st place winner, me the 3rd place winner, Tanya Michaels (Harlequin Flipside author, Dianna Love Snell (Silhouette Intimate Moments author) Darcy and I are Laurie Contest Finalists in Long Contemporary Category! Tanya Michaels, me, Anna DeStefano Maggie Award, 2005 Me holding my GRW Maggie certificate