The Orange County Chapter of Romance Writers of America is celebrating its Annual Birthday Bash today in Brea at the Embassy Suites. Festivities kicked off Friday night, with a write-in, then doors opened at 9 this morning with keynote speakers bestselling author Lauren Dane and Deb Werksman, editorial director at Sourcebook, an independent publisher. Today attendees enjoyed book awards, raffle prizes and a multi-author book signing. Tonight will close with pajama parties in the form of panel discussions and talks designed to hone writing skills, build business acumen and fuel creative fires.

Attendees were encouraged to dress like their favorite fairytale character.  Three of WCW's members, Kathleen Harrington. Angela Myron and Sherry Novak,  were in attendance – and in costume!