Okay, so I was a lousy blogger while I was in Dallas. I was sooooooo busy that I just didn’t have the time or energy.
But I’ve decided Dallas is my new best friend. I won my first Golden Heart when the RWA Conference was in Dallas in 2004, and I won my second this year (in YA for Coven). I think we should have the conference in Dallas every year. LOL!
Seriously, it was so incredibly wonderful to win — if for no other reason than to be able to publicly thank all the people who have helped me get to where I am now. And I love this book so much that the win was especially great.
Even though it was a long and tiring week, it was great to see so many friends and to have the unparalleled networking opportunities. I got to talk with several editors and my agent. And Linda Howard said she liked my GH night shoes, and trust me, Linda knows her shoes. 
After such a long week, I’m in recovery mode. I’m in beautiful San Antonio visiting good friend Mary. We’re all heading out tonight to see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Can’t wait!
I’ll post more about the conference — including pictures — as my brain recovers.
July 16th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
A huge congratulations on the Golden Heart win. Now, what I want to hear from you is that you are getting published!!! I am so proud of you.
July 18th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
A huge congrats, Trish! Yay!
July 18th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
Trish – I couldn’t wait to come to your blog and give you a huge SHOUT for your win. I’m so, so excited for you and can’t wait to wish you even more congrats!
July 18th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
Thanks, motherkitty, Yolanda and Jill. I appreciate it.
July 21st, 2007 at 3:01 pm
Huge congrats on your win!! Wonderful for you… good luck going forward.
July 25th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
I don’t know if I ever told you, but the part in your speech about Shane made me tear up. Colleen and I were sitting together, and we did a simultaneous, “Awww!” You probably can’t remember what you said. I should have probably jotted it down for you.