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 2018

Professional Training

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

Workshops

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

Speaking Engagements

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”

Awards

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”

Conferences

Roxanne with NYT bestselling authors of historical fiction Margaret George and Susanna Kearsley. What lovely, talented ladies!

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?