Member since 2018
It’s a long road to publishing success.
Here are a few things Roxanne has seen and done along the way and some of the organizations that have supported her journey.
Member since 2021
2020-2022
- Editing Certificate, Simon Fraser University
2010
- Editing Fiction, Simon Fraser University, Writing and Publishing Program, Vancouver, BC
1996-1997
- Provincial Instructor Diploma, University of the Fraser Valley, Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
1996
- Creative Writing Diploma, The Writing School, Ottawa, Ontario
2017
- 4-Day Margie Lawson Immersion Master Class, Canmore, AB
2016
- Deep Editing – Margie Lawson (refresher course)
- Empowering Characters’ Emotions – Margie Lawson (refresher course)
2011
- STORY MASTERY with Michael Hauge, Write-On Vancouver workshop, Vancouver, BC
2010
- SCREENWRITING TRICKS FOR AUTHORS, Alexandra Sokoloff
- The Writer’s Voice – Barbara Samuel
- Mystery Writers’ Retreat, Simon Fraser University, Salt Spring Island, BC
Roxanne and acclaimed Canadian mystery writer GAIL BOWEN, author of the Joanne Kilbourn murder mystery series
2009
- Deep Editing, Margie Lawson
- Empowering Characters’ Emotions, Margie Lawson
2008
- The Next Level – Barbara Rogan
1989
- How to Get Published, a weekend course at Durham College, Whitby, ON
2026
- PRESENTER, Golden Ears Writers, Writing with Power: Using Rhetorical Devices to Hook Your Readers
2017
- PRESENTER, Greater Vancouver Romance Writers, “Story Structure”
2015
- PRESENTER, Golden Ears Writers, “Romancing the Digital Marketplace”
2014
- PRESENTER, Golden Ears Writers, “The Journey to Publication”
2003
- PRESENTER, Surrey International Writers’ Conference, “Making a Living as a Freelance Writer”
2002
- PRESENTER, Surrey International Writers’ Conference, “Making a Living as a Freelance Writer”
2026
The HOLT Medallion finalist, The Wrangler’s Christmas Gift
2025
National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award (NERFA) finalist, The Wrangler’s Christmas Gift
Carolyn Readers Choice Award finalist, The Wrangler’s Christmas Gift
National Excellence in Storytelling (NEST) Award WINNER, The Rancher’s Lost Bride
The HOLT Medallion finalist, The Maverick’s Surprise Family
2024
Carolyn Reader’s Choice Award finalist, The Cowboy’s Lost Family
WILLA Literary Award finalist, The Cowboy’s Lost Family
2020
- HOLT Medallion Award of Merit, A Dog Called Valentine
- Wisconsin Write Touch Readers’ Award, A Dog Called Valentine
- Wisconsin Write Touch Readers’ Award, Blackberry Cove
2015
- WINNER: Oklahoma Romance Writers, A Sweet Montana Christmas
- WINNER: Oklahoma Romance Writers, Finding Home
2010
- WINNER, Certificate of Excellence, non-fiction article, Cat Writers’ Association: “Feline Diabetes”
2008
Read my prize-winning story “Lucky” here.
- WINNER, Cat Writers of America MUSE MEDALLION, “Lucky”
- WINNER, Certificate of Excellence, Cat Writers’ Association, Fiction-Short Story, “Lucky”
2004
- WINNER, Certificate of Excellence, Cat Writers’ Association, non-fiction article “Compounding Medication”
- FINALIST, Dog Writers Association of America, Magazine Feature: “New Strides Against Cancer”
- FINALIST, Dog Writers Association of America, Merial Human-Animal Bond Award, Great Dog Stories
2003
- FINALIST, Dog Writers Association of America, Magazine Feature: “Raising a Well-Mannered Dog”
- WINNER, Certificate of Excellence, Cat Writers of America, Magazine Feature: “Cat Cavities”
- WINNER, Veterinary Partners Veterinary Issues Award, Cat Writers of America Magazine Feature, “Smile, Kitty”
2001
- WINNER, Fiction, Annual Surrey International Writers’ Conference writing contest “European Pedicure 2:15
- WINNER, Pet Care Forum Veterinary Issues Award, Cat Writers of America “Feline Dentistry”
2000
- WINNER, Non-fiction, Surrey International Writers’ Conference writing contest, “Ice Chips and Apple Juice”
- WINNER, Non-fiction, Surrey International Writers’ Conference writing contest, “Battle Fatigue”
Roxanne with NYT bestselling authors of historical fiction Margaret George and Susanna Kearsley. What lovely, talented ladies!
2019
- 39th Annual Romance Writers of America National Conference, New York, NY
2018
- 38th Annual Romance Writers of America National Conference, Denver, CO
2016
- 36th Annual Romance Writers of America National Conference, San Diego, CA
2015
- 35th Annual Romance Writers of America National Conference, New York, NY
2014
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
2013
- Entangled Publishing retreat, Las Vegas, Nevada
Roxanne with Entangled Publishing pals USA Today bestselling authors Cindi Madsen, Robin Bielman and Paula Altenburg. Did we have fun or what?
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
2012
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
2011
- 31st Annual Romance Writers of America National Conference, New York, NY
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
2010
- Pacific Northwest Writers’ Conference, Seattle, WA
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
2009
- 29th Annual Romance Writers of America National Conference, Washington, DC
Member since 2008
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Vancouver, BC
2008
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
2007
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
2006
- BLOODY WORDS Canadian Mystery Writers’ Conference, Toronto, ON
Roxanne and Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series.
- Book Expo Canada, Toronto, ON
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
2005
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
2004
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
2001
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
2000
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
1999
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
1998
- Surrey International Writers’ Conference, Surrey, BC
