Thursday, July 16, 2026
Registration Desk: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM
Vendor Marketplace: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Sandia Ballroom I-III)
RWA2026 Scavenger Hunt Desk: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Goody Room: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Pitch Appointments: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
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Time
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Track/Level
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Workshop/Presenter
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Meeting Room
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| 7:00 AM-7:30 AM |
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Morning Writing Sprints |
Sierra Ballroom I |
| 7:00 AM-7:30 AM |
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Morning Brainstorming/Writing Prompts |
Sierra Ballroom II |
| 7:00 AM-7:30 AM |
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Morning Meditation |
Sierra Ballroom III |
| 7:00 AM-7:30 AM |
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Morning Yoga |
Ocotillo Meeting
Room I-II |
| 8:00 AM-9:00 AM |
Craft
Beginner/Intermediate
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Who ARE All These People? Secondary Characters in Romance
Presenter: Jennifer Safrey
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Sierra Ballroom I |
| 8:00 AM-9:00 AM |
Insider Track
All Levels
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City Owl Press |
Sierra Ballroom II |
| 8:00 AM-9:00 AM |
Career/Business
All Levels
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Terms of Service Are Your Business
Presenters: Siera London and T. B. Bond
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Sierra Ballroom III |
| 9:15 AM-10:15 AM |
Craft
All Levels
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How to Write a Satisfying Small-Town Romance
Presenters: Elle Douglas and Anna Grace
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Sierra Ballroom I |
| 9:15 AM-10:15 AM |
Insider Track
All Levels
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Tule Publishing |
Sierra Ballroom II |
| 9:15 AM-10:15 AM |
Career/Business
Intermediate |
Mastering Book Marketing: Funnels and Promos
Presenter: Olivia Zugay
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Sierra Ballroom III |
| 10:30 AM-11:30 AM |
Career/Business
All Levels
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Arm Your Book Before You Put It Out in the World
Presenter: Xavier Axleson
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Sierra Ballroom I |
| 10:30 AM-11:30 AM |
Insider Track
All Levels
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Harlequin |
Sierra Ballroom II |
| 10:30 AM-11:30 AM |
Research
All Levels
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Do it Efficiently and Use it Proficiently
Presenter: R. K. Harrington
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Sierra Ballroom III |
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Diamond Heart & Golden Heart Awards Finalists Reception
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Open to all registered conference attendees and finalists’ paid guests
La Ventana Ballroom
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| 1:00 PM-2:00 PM |
Craft
Beginner/Intermediate |
How to Make Your Manuscript S-P-A-R-K-L-E
Presenter: Tanya Agler
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Sierra Ballroom I |
| 1:00 PM-2:00 PM |
Insider Track
All Levels
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Draft2Digital |
Sierra Ballroom II |
| 1:00 PM-2:00 PM |
Research
All Levels
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Ask a Federal Agent
Presenter: John Bokal
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Sierra Ballroom III |
| 2:15 PM-3:15 PM |
Craft
Intermediate
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Cake, Not Chaos: The 4-Part Romance Beat Stack
Presenter: Sue Brown-Moore
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Sierra Ballroom I |
| 2:15 PM-3:15 PM |
Writers Life
All Levels
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Writing and Resistance: Overcoming Our Blocks to Success
Presenter: Mindy Hardwick
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Sierra Ballroom II |
| 2:15 PM-3:15 PM |
Career/Business
Beginner |
Preparing Your Manuscript for Submission or Publication
Presenter: Betty Bolte
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Sierra Ballroom III |
| 3:30 PM-4:30 PM |
Career/Business
All Levels
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Surviving Social Media - 7 Steps to Social
Presenter: Florence A. Bliss
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Sierra Ballroom I |
| 3:30 PM-4:30 PM |
Research
All Levels
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Research is a Crapshoot!
Presenter: Candie Moonshower
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Sierra Ballroom II |
| 3:30 PM-4:30 PM |
Craft
All Levels
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Plot Your Blub—A How-To for Blurb Phobic Authors
Presenter: Amanda Reid
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Sierra Ballroom III |
| 4:45 PM-5:45 PM |
Craft
All Levels
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The Heart of the Game: Writing a Winning Sports Romance
Presenters: Anna Grace and Teri Wilson
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Sierra Ballroom I |
| 4:45 PM-5:45 PM |
Career/Business
Beginner
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Podcasting & Networking: Growing Your Author Career
Presenter: Michelle Miles
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Sierra Ballroom II |
| 4:45 PM-5:45 PM |
Craft
All Levels
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From First Blush to Climax: Anatomy of a Sex Scene
Presenter: Jennifer D. Bokal
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Sierra Ballroom III |
| 6:00 PM-6:30 PM |
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Evening Writing Sprints |
Sierra Ballroom I |
| 6:00 PM-6:30 PM |
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Evening Brainstorming |
Sierra Ballroom II |
| 6:00 PM-6:30 PM |
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Evening Meditation |
Sierra Ballroom III |
| 6:00 PM-6:30 PM |
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Evening Yoga |
Ocotillo Meeting
Room I-II |
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After Hours Fun: Romance Bingo & Prizes!
8:00 PM-9:30 PM
Join fellow attendees in the LaVentana Ballroom for a chance to win prizes and make new friends in a relaxed, entertaining atmosphere. No writing experience required—just bring your lucky streak and your love of romance!
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