Okay, so I mentioned last month that I’m one of the interviewers for my online group, Celtic Hearts Romance Writers.   My newest interview is up on the web site now.  This month, I’m interviewing Chris Keach, aka Lexi Connor.   

It’s a great interview! (If I do say so myself. LOL)  Check it out here.  I think it’s cool to learn about other writers.  It makes me feel a little more “normal.”  Like maybe I’m not really all that odd.  I’m just like this because I’m a writer. 

Oh, and btw, Lexi had a wonderful guest post over at Mary Alice Pritchard’s blog on June 27th.  She’s giving away some books and a “Scottish surprise.”  You should definitely check that out, too!

Nita

My online RWA chapter, Celtic Hearts Romance Writers, has announced the finalists in our Golden Claddagh contest.

Historical

1. Ruth Ram – Wicked Game
2. Cynthia Arends – Lord Andrew’s Match
3. Judy Ridgely – Threatened Loyalties
4. Elaine Powell – A Lord’s Obligations

Romantic Suspense

1. Faye Hughes – To Kill a Greek
2. Cathy Perkins – The Professor
3. CJ Eernise – Earth’s Only Paradise
4. Terri Richison – Deadly Inheritance
4. Debra Andrews - Dangerous Paradise *

Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal

1. Cathy Leming – Angels at Almack’s
2. Gail Francis – Birthmark
3. Tracey O’Hara – Night’s Cold Kiss
4. Mary Worden – Hidden Truth

Contemporary

1. Kerensa Brougham – The Princess Shoppe
2. Sue Dickinson – Her Sisters Husband
3. Paul LaFerriere & Dorrie Parini – Hard Wiring
4. Kerensa Bougham – Publish or Perish

Mainstream with Romantic Elements

1. Kristina McMorris - Flaherty’s Crossing*
1. Tanya Freedman – Tangled Chains
2. Leslie Tentler – Say Nothing
3. Deborah Nemeth – Wronging Mr. Right
4. Lorrie Kruse – A Life Worth Living

Announced by:  Tamara Fairchild
CHRW’s Golden Claddagh Contest Coordinator

*Corrections - There is an additional finalist in the Mainstream & Romantic Suspense categories.

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Congratulations to all the finalists and good luck in the finals!

Nita

I’ve drawn a name for the free “written Calgon.”  For anyone who didn’t read my guest blog post on Mary Alice Pritchard’s Blog, that’s code for a free book.  Those who signed my guestbook any time between Monday, June 11th and Sunday, June 17th were entered in the drawing.  The winner will choose from several genres of romance books.

And now… Drumroll please….

The winner is:

Mary L

Congratulations, Mary!  Please email me at author@nitawick.com.  I need to know which genre of romance you prefer (contemporary, historical, paranormal, suspense, etc.)  And of course, I’ll need a snail mail address. 

Thank you to everyone who entered!  

And I’m hoping to have more contests and drawings soon.  It’s possible that sometime in the not-too-distant future, I’ll be announcing the sale of a manuscript… Maybe two!  Keep your fingers crossed for me.  

Nita

Anyone who read my guest post on Mary Alice Pritchard’s blog on Monday found that I planned to give away some free “written” Calgon — a free book. 

The deal was, if at least five people signed my guest book on Monday or Tuesday, I would draw a name for the book.  Well, I didn’t get enough entries.  So I’m going to extend the contest through this Sunday. 

The winner will be asked what genre of romance books she/he prefers.  With such a low number of entries, your chances are pretty darn good.   So go to my site and sign my guestbook already!

Nita

OMG!  I just remembered I’m supposed to be guest blogging today!  My hostess is probably wondering why I’m so late.

Come on over and check it out: Mary Alice Pritchard’s Blog  I’m giving away some Calgon, sort of.

Nita

I’ve heard back from the publisher on my faerie book.  Wow! That was quick!  And…

They’ve offered me a contract.   While I’m very happy about that, I’m still considering all my options here.  The contract seems fair, and the publisher and the managing editor seem very nice.  There is the possibility of having the book in print if sales of the ebook form are good. 

But I haven’t signed the contract yet because I need to learn more about this company.  What scares me is the fact that they are still very new.  We all know the heartbreaking ordeal I had with with first publisher for How Faerie Dust is Made.  And that publisher was new, too.  They closed their doors only three months after they officially opened.  Once bitten and all that.  You know? 

Plus, I’m a little worried about how my book will fit in at this publisher.  They are in the process of expanding and my faerie book will be one of, if not the first of it’s kind at this publisher.  That may sound like a good thing, but it could also work against me.  People wouldn’t know to look for this kind of book at this publisher.  That’s if they knew to check this publisher’s shelves at all.  Like I said, they are still very new.

I’m going to give myself some more time to learn about the publisher, go over the contract, and make this decision.  I’ll let you know when anything is official.

On my other book, A Real Husband, I still haven’t heard anything.  It’s been 9 weeks and the publisher said to allow 12 weeks.  That means it won’t be much longer.    I’m still hoping to receive good news soon.

In the meantime, I’m working on my western.  I added about 3000 words yesterday.  Yay!  For me, that’s a lot in one day.  I should break the 20k mark today.  But that’s only if I get to work on it. 

Later!

Nita