See some of the judges’ comments below
Indiana's Golden Opportunity
Writing Competition
Best of the Besst
Indiana's Golden Opportunity
Writing Competition
First Place
The Emily
Writing Contest
Second Place
Golden Acorn Excellence
in Writing Award
Fifth Place
Picture This
Writing Contest
Second Place*
Lone Star
Writing Competition
First Place
Where the Magic Begins
Writing Contest
First Place
Southern Heat
Writing Competition
First Place
Picture This
Writing Contest
Third Place*
Book of Your Heart
Writing Contest
Third Place
Suzannah
Writing Contest
Third Place
*About the Picture This Writing Contest
I entered A Sorceress of His Own and Rendezvous With Yesterday into the Picture This contest the same year (Rendezvous With Yesterday was not yet completed at the time) and was later told by Teresa Woodworth, the Contest Coordinator:
“That's a first for us, having two entries from one author make it
to the final round. Congratulations on that.
You most definitely are doing something right.”
JUDGES' COMMENTS
Indiana Golden Opportunity
Writing Competition
“I love the hero! What a bigger-than-life hunk!”
“If I were an editor or agent,
I’d ask to see the full manuscript . . .”
“There is real chemistry between Roland and Sarah.
I can see they will be hot together!”
“Exciting opening scene. Intrigued me into wanting to find out more about Roland and his world through Sarah’s eyes.”
“The story is exciting, and I truly want to read this one when it’s published.”
Golden Acorn Excellence
in Writing Award
“The story was compelling and I wanted these two
to end up together. You really created chemistry
between them that flared off the page.”
“I was hooked on the story.”
“I really like your characters . . .
Good sense of humor; strong heroine.”
The Emily
Writing Contest
“Thanks for a great read!.”
“There's a lot to like about Darkness Dawns — a strong
but vulnerable heroine, a hot and intriguing hero,
a global struggle between good and evil.”
“Terrific story. Great pacing.”
Picture This
Writing Contest
“Your story is why readers love romance!”
“Unique and engaging.”
“You have a great story telling voice.”
“Nice blend between historical and contemporary elements.”
Picture This
Writing Contest
“Great story. Interesting characters.”
“Excellent character development . . . Dialogue is excellent . . .
Narrative is great.”
“Alyssa is a really appealing character.”
“Excellent writing. Nice combination of introspection,
body language, dialogue, etc.”
Book of Your Heart
Writing Contest
“It kept my interest from the start.”
“Good use of language, description. Good conflict.
Good dialogue.”
“A well-constructed story. Promises to be heartwarming.”
Where the Magic Begins
Writing Contest
“Wonderful style! Especially your dialogue. It has the
sound of the time period.”
Suzannah
Writing Contest
“The story caught my attention and I did not want to stop
at page 21.”
“Strong characters.”
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