Author v. Writer -- Author of the Year!

A few years back (I think I only had 2 books out), I was asked at a writer's meeting where I was a guest speaker, why I called myself a writer instead of an author. My brain froze. It had never occurred to me to call myself anything other than a writer. Yeah, so I was published. I guess that made me an author (and I use that now if I have to fill out profession forms and want to be taken seriously). But, truly, a writer writes, so I'm a writer. Anyone who writes seriously is a writer, we're all in the same boat (THERE IS NO SECRET "PUBLISHED" HANDSHAKE).

However, I am Very, Very Pleased to announce that my local chapter of Romance Writers of America, Colorado Romance Writers, has voted me the Author of the Year! I'm so honored and thrilled. This came right out of the blue for me...so I got to go to the luncheon today and blush some, and got a fabulous plaque....

May you feel real enthusiasm for your writing today.
Robin