With Dreamin' Registration Chair Anita Learned (far left) at the helm, volunteers Sherry Godsey, Wendy Watson, and Diane Kelly welcome attendees at the registration table.

Volunteers set up for the booksigning. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Southern Collin County Women's Build.

Shelly Kuehn watches over the book table sponsored by Borders.

Dreamin' Hotel Liaison Tracy Garrett is pleased with the setup for the author/volunteer reception.

DARA's PAN Liaison Celya Bowers is one of 34 authors signing books.

So that's what DARA's historian, Jennifer Evans, looks like.

Featured speaker Kara Lennox

Featured speaker Jane Graves with her husband Brian.

Featured speakers Rob Preece and Kara Lennox enjoy the continental breakfast.

Conference Coordinator, Franny Karkosak, welcomes our 157 attendees.

Kick-off speaker New York Times Bestselling Author Kresley Cole started our day with a lighthearted look at serious conference don'ts.

Dreamin' Volunteer Wrangler Juliet Burns

Agent Pam Strickler explains what makes a good query letter.

Cheryl Leo and other attendees enjoy the selections offered at our luncheon buffet.

Keynote Speaker New York Times Bestselling Author Lori Foster explains how to stay motivated.

Assistant Hotel Liaison Kay Thomas and Editor/Agent Appointment Chair Nancy Haddock

Featured speaker Jane Graves waiting to present her workshop, The Spark that Makes the Sale.

Executive editor Cindy Hwang of Berkley Publishing Group and Assistant Editor Esi Sogah of HarperCollins Publishers

Attendees browsing the bookfair sponsored by Borders.