The good news I hinted at yesterday? BORROWING ALEX is a finalist in the Romantic Comedy category of the More than Magic writing contest! The finalist names aren’t announced on the More than Magic website yet, however I noticed that the Romantic Comedy winner from last year was none than other than Vicki Lewis Thompson. Am I thrilled that my book is even sharing “former finalist slot space” with a writer of Vicki’s caliber? You bet!
Of course the coordinator needed the 2 books for the final rounds delivered in two days—a difficult task when shipping from Canada unless you want to pay mega, mega-bucks. But the coordinator came up with the great idea for me to order my 2 copies off Amazon and have them shipped to her house. I hadn’t thought of this option, because neither BORROWING ALEX nor HEAD OVER HEELS are available on Canadian Amazon (although Canadians can order them from U.S. Amazon—hint, hint). What a wise and helpful contest coordinator, huh?
What made the news about my final even more wonderful is that I logged on to one of my email loops yesterday morning to learn that my good friend, the talented Diana Cosby, is also a More than Magic finalist with her November historical romance, HIS CAPTIVE. I’ve read HIS CAPTIVE, and it’s a fantastic debut from Kensington. Congratulations, Diana, my friend.
Cindy,
I assure you, being in the finals with His Captive for the More Than Magic Contest with you makes this moment all the more special. I throughly enjoyed Borrowing Alex. I’m always amazed at authors who write humor, and Cindy is absolutly fabulous!
I’ll let readers in on a secret, Cindy is one of the hardest working, most dedicated authors I know. Whenever I need inspiration, I need look no farther than Cindy. I wish her every success!
Diana Cosby
http://www.dianacosby.com
Well, here I am, commenting on my own blog. I’m too lazy to go back into the original post and provide an update. I just saw the list of finalist names for the Romantic Comedy category, and Vicki Lewis Thompson is a finalist again this year. I’m very, very happy to share 2008 finalist space with Ms. Thompson (even though I don’t have a hope in heck of winning against her, LOL).
Excellent, Diana. Very good back-scratching.
Thank you, my friend!
Yay! Congrats to both of you. 🙂
Thanks, Avery!
Whoo-woo!!! Okay, now that it’s official I can cheer in the open!! Congrats on the great final, Cindy!
LOL, thanks, Marilyn. I appreciate the support.
Wonderful news, Cindy! Make sure to celebrate!
Thanks, Lexi, I have.
Gosh, I get behind a couple days and news happens all over the place! Cindy, big congrats to you and Diana on the final. 🙂 You gals deserve every exciting moment!!
Thanks, Mary!