A good friend (thanks, Michelle!!!) just IM'd me with the wonderful news. This story is one of my favorite stories. I've stopped entering contests for this year, but here's a run down of my finals and wins:
(all these were in the Inspirational Category)
CODE YELLOW
First Place Where the Magic Begins 2004
Second place Heart of the Rockies 2005
OMINOUS CODE
Finalist Jasmine contest 2005
COVENANT SEAL
First place Contemporary Romance Category Noble Theme 2005
Second place TARA 2005
AMBIENT BETRAYAL
Finalist Touched by Love 2005
CONGRATS TO ALL THE OTHER FINALISTS AND WINNERS!
THANKS JUDGES FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK!!!
Squirrel
Thursday, September 29, 2005
OCTOBER PROMPT CONTEST-Squirrel's Story Starter for October
October prompt contest:
This month's prizes will be choice of two of any of the following from Steeple Hill's Love Inspired and Suspense September lineup
Dana Corbit's On The Doorstep
Shirlee McCoy's Die Before Nightfall
Debra Clopton's The Trouble With Lacy Brown
Tracey V. Bateman's Suspicion of Guilt
Here's the prompt for October:
Write a scene beginning with this sentence:
"You'll never guess what I just found in my mailbox."
Weave these words (appropriately) into the scene:
pale
pail
sent
cent
scent
Their
There
They're
This month's contest ends October 20th. Winner will be notified by October 25th. November's prompt will be posted before November 1st. Prize books will be sent out as soon as winner is notified and decides which book they want.
Happy writing!!!
You can go for suspense, humor, romance, any of the lit's or whatever you want.
This month's prizes will be choice of two of any of the following from Steeple Hill's Love Inspired and Suspense September lineup
Dana Corbit's On The Doorstep
Shirlee McCoy's Die Before Nightfall
Debra Clopton's The Trouble With Lacy Brown
Tracey V. Bateman's Suspicion of Guilt
Here's the prompt for October:
Write a scene beginning with this sentence:
"You'll never guess what I just found in my mailbox."
Weave these words (appropriately) into the scene:
pale
pail
sent
cent
scent
Their
There
They're
This month's contest ends October 20th. Winner will be notified by October 25th. November's prompt will be posted before November 1st. Prize books will be sent out as soon as winner is notified and decides which book they want.
Happy writing!!!
You can go for suspense, humor, romance, any of the lit's or whatever you want.
BLUSH AND CRINGE SEPT 29
At the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) conference in Nashville recently I accidentally handed one of the editors my room key instead of my business card. EEEEK! I kept both of them tucked in my name badge. If you were that editor, and you are reading this, it was an honest mistake. Honest!
Squirrel
Squirrel
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
NOBLE THEME FIRST PLACE WINNER
In the Contemporary Romance Category was....
ME!
Can you believe it?
Here are the rest of the winners:
Noble Theme 2005 Final Results:
Contemporary Romance
1 - Covenant Seal by Cheryl Wyatt
2 - Honor Bound by Tamara Cooper
3 - The Shepherd by Ruth Logan Herne
General Fiction
1 - The First Gift by Ruth Logan Herne
2 - When The Heart Cries by Cindy Woodsmall
3 - The Little Church that Wouldn't Die by Paula Moldenhauer
General Historical
1 - Windows in the Dark by Sara Probasco
2 - Distant Thunder by Christina Miller
3 - Solemn Vows by Jill Johnson
Historical Romance
1 - Love on a Dime by Carolyn Slaughter
2 - Precious Possessions by Audra L. Harders
3 - A Chasing After Wind by Julie Lessman
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
1 - Furious Dragon by Camy Tang
2 - Home Runs by Rebecca L. Deel
3 - Assault of Evil by Robin Miller
Romantic Suspense
1 - Undo the Dark by Margaret Moseley
2 - Voice of Bells by Suzan Robertson
3 - Broken by Katie CushmanScience
Fiction/Fantasy/Allegory
1 - Star's Daughter by Lynette Sowell
2 - Riders of the Dream by Kristine E. Pratt
3 - Liberty's Son by Ronie Kendig
The Janet Grant award for Outstanding New Writer 2005 - Margaret Moseley,Undo The Dark
The most awesome thing about the conference was the victory of my obedience though. Last year at ACFW I went with my own agenda. This year I went praying like breathing and with a heart to serve others. I know God asked me to go focused on others and not myself. I poured myself into that and I can honestly tell you the fact that God enabled me to have a soft heart that said yes when He asked me to give up my own agenda for the sake of others is the true victory for me. I'll tell you though, winning the Noble Theme was pretty awesome, too!
Thanks judges!
Squirl
ME!
Can you believe it?
Here are the rest of the winners:
Noble Theme 2005 Final Results:
Contemporary Romance
1 - Covenant Seal by Cheryl Wyatt
2 - Honor Bound by Tamara Cooper
3 - The Shepherd by Ruth Logan Herne
General Fiction
1 - The First Gift by Ruth Logan Herne
2 - When The Heart Cries by Cindy Woodsmall
3 - The Little Church that Wouldn't Die by Paula Moldenhauer
General Historical
1 - Windows in the Dark by Sara Probasco
2 - Distant Thunder by Christina Miller
3 - Solemn Vows by Jill Johnson
Historical Romance
1 - Love on a Dime by Carolyn Slaughter
2 - Precious Possessions by Audra L. Harders
3 - A Chasing After Wind by Julie Lessman
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
1 - Furious Dragon by Camy Tang
2 - Home Runs by Rebecca L. Deel
3 - Assault of Evil by Robin Miller
Romantic Suspense
1 - Undo the Dark by Margaret Moseley
2 - Voice of Bells by Suzan Robertson
3 - Broken by Katie CushmanScience
Fiction/Fantasy/Allegory
1 - Star's Daughter by Lynette Sowell
2 - Riders of the Dream by Kristine E. Pratt
3 - Liberty's Son by Ronie Kendig
The Janet Grant award for Outstanding New Writer 2005 - Margaret Moseley,Undo The Dark
The most awesome thing about the conference was the victory of my obedience though. Last year at ACFW I went with my own agenda. This year I went praying like breathing and with a heart to serve others. I know God asked me to go focused on others and not myself. I poured myself into that and I can honestly tell you the fact that God enabled me to have a soft heart that said yes when He asked me to give up my own agenda for the sake of others is the true victory for me. I'll tell you though, winning the Noble Theme was pretty awesome, too!
Thanks judges!
Squirl
Saturday, September 10, 2005
BLUSH AND CRINGE
Yeah, yeah. I know. I've fallen off the Blogwagon again.
I didn't feel right posting this on the Steeple Hill message boards so I said I would post it here. One of the gals over there had a typo (something I can relate to) and put "Hell" instead of "Hello." This is the Christian arm of Harlequin so to speak which makes it even funnier to me.
Made me think of something I did once. I was responding in jest to one of my writing instructors (an editor no less) in response to an email from him saying he had been late sending my assignments back since he was under a deadline crunch with the column he does. My reply email suggested he get all his ducks in a row.
After I hit send I realized I had hit the I instead of the U in ducks....
Sigh. Leave it to me.
WRITING UPDATES
SIgned my agent contract today! Cried with joy and profound thankfulness. Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, Tamela! Thank you, Joyce at Hartline Literary Agency for taking me on.
I'm attending a writer's conference in a few days. I'm going with a heart to serve, and praying like breathing.
Squirrel
I didn't feel right posting this on the Steeple Hill message boards so I said I would post it here. One of the gals over there had a typo (something I can relate to) and put "Hell" instead of "Hello." This is the Christian arm of Harlequin so to speak which makes it even funnier to me.
Made me think of something I did once. I was responding in jest to one of my writing instructors (an editor no less) in response to an email from him saying he had been late sending my assignments back since he was under a deadline crunch with the column he does. My reply email suggested he get all his ducks in a row.
After I hit send I realized I had hit the I instead of the U in ducks....
Sigh. Leave it to me.
WRITING UPDATES
SIgned my agent contract today! Cried with joy and profound thankfulness. Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, Tamela! Thank you, Joyce at Hartline Literary Agency for taking me on.
I'm attending a writer's conference in a few days. I'm going with a heart to serve, and praying like breathing.
Squirrel
Friday, September 02, 2005
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HELP KATRINA VICTIMS
Habitat for Humanity is also collecting for hurricane relief. If previous disasters are any indication, they'll be working hard to rebuild the area long after the media forgets about Katrina. They can be found online at habitat.org.
Thanks to Julie for reminding me of this one.
Squirrel
Thanks to Julie for reminding me of this one.
Squirrel
HELP KATRINA VICTIMS TODAY
Didn't get to blog yesterday...was in bed with the flu. Still not feeling well today but wanted to give you some links in case you're wondering how to help Katrina victims throught legit means.
Salvation Army (it took a loooong time to get through to this link, but I'm ondial-up)https://secure1.salvationarmy.org/donations.nsf/donate?openform&projectid=USN-hurricane205> To donate by phone, call 1-800-SAL-ARMY..> To donate by mail, send checks, earmarked 'disaster relief,' to PO BOX 4857JACKSON, MS 39296-4857.> Visit your local Wal-Mart or Sam's Club to donate to The Salvation Army'sHurricane Katrina relief effort.American Red Cross:http://www.RedCross.org
In some areas, Lowe's Home Improvements was collectingalso and will match contributions.
Also, the phone number for the American Red Cross is 1-800-HELP-NOW for making donations.
Give Now - NAMB.net http://www.namb.net/site/c.9qKILUOzEpH/b.246846/k.DF35/Give_Now.htmChoose "Disaster Relief" from the giving options. You can pay with credit card and there is a PAYPAL option.
Your denomination may have a disaster organization. Rather than list them allhere, I'll just say they exist (CRWRC, UMCOR, etc.). Church World Service is anumbrella organization that helps, too. Here's a link:http://www.fema.gov/rrr/help2.shtm
Squirrel
Salvation Army (it took a loooong time to get through to this link, but I'm ondial-up)https://secure1.salvationarmy.org/donations.nsf/donate?openform&projectid=USN-hurricane205> To donate by phone, call 1-800-SAL-ARMY..> To donate by mail, send checks, earmarked 'disaster relief,' to PO BOX 4857JACKSON, MS 39296-4857.> Visit your local Wal-Mart or Sam's Club to donate to The Salvation Army'sHurricane Katrina relief effort.American Red Cross:http://www.RedCross.org
In some areas, Lowe's Home Improvements was collectingalso and will match contributions.
Also, the phone number for the American Red Cross is 1-800-HELP-NOW for making donations.
Give Now - NAMB.net http://www.namb.net/site/c.9qKILUOzEpH/b.246846/k.DF35/Give_Now.htmChoose "Disaster Relief" from the giving options. You can pay with credit card and there is a PAYPAL option.
Your denomination may have a disaster organization. Rather than list them allhere, I'll just say they exist (CRWRC, UMCOR, etc.). Church World Service is anumbrella organization that helps, too. Here's a link:http://www.fema.gov/rrr/help2.shtm
Squirrel
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