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January 31, 2008 | contests,How coolio is THAT?,Life in General,The 4-1-1 on Me

Remember this post?

They’re going to announce the prize winners tomorrow and I just got an email today announcing that they’ve whittled the finalists down to 41 people.

Guess who’s on the list?

THAT WOULD BE ME!!! AAAAAHHHHH!

There are only three placings and here’s what you get:

Grand Prize: A comprehensive editorial evaluation of the complete manuscript, followed by a line-edit of the entire manuscript by Renni Browne. If the winning manuscript does not already have a literary agent, it will be entered into our Agent Matchmaking program.

2nd Prize: A coaching line-edit of the first 50 pages, which includes hands-on editing and polishing of a writer’s style with attention to quality and flow of narrative voice, dialogue, proportion, mechanics and overall readability.

3rd Prize: A query and synopsis critique or a critique of the first 10 manuscript pages.

Although it would be nice to win the Grand Prize, I would be just as happy with third. Wish me luck!

January 13, 2008 | contests,Life in General,The 4-1-1 on Me

I’m going to be a judge for the local RWA Chapter’s, Desert Rose, Golden Quill contest. They don’t have a YA category, unfortunately, but I thought I might volunteer my time since I read adult romance so much.

And here’s the kicker: the books are autographed and you get to keep them.

You get to choose any category you want and they give you 5 books from each category. They have to be read and rated by the end of March. They’ll hand deliver the books during the first week of Feb.

I asked for two different categories.

I have to read 10 books by the end of March.

This should be fun.

They’re actually looking for about 30 more judges. So, if you live within the Phoenix city limits, contact Helen King at helen@virtualkings.com for all the details.

Technorati Tags: Desert Rose, Golden Quill, Phoenix

January 2, 2008 | contests,In the News,Life in General

So, according to an article I read recently, Minneappolis and Seattle are two of the Top Ten well-read cities. You can read all about it HERE.

Why am I not surprised to see Phoenix anywhere on this list?

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My publisher is running a contest for a new business logo. Check out the details HERE

January 1, 2008 | contests

My publisher, Gemini Mojo Press, is going in a new direction this year. They’re needing a new company logo they need your help. Click HERE to check out the details.

October 20, 2007 | Book Stuff,Calendar of Events,contests,Draven Atreides,Life in General

Now it’s time to say goodbye…it’s the final day of Teen Read Week and the final Character Interview. I wanted to give readers a chance to get to know the main characters in my YA novels, so I opened to the floor to questions. Draven Atreides is the main character in my current work-in-progress 6-book series, DRAVEN ATREIDES, TEENAGE FBI and she’ll be answering your questions today. I’m currently searching for representation, so I’m not sure when you’ll be reading her story. Book One is done and Book Two will be done by Nov 1st. Enter to win an autographed ARC of Marina Kuperman‘s Turtle Feet, Surfers Beat by answering a question at the end.
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SERIES BLURB:

I was abandoned by my biological parents as a baby. I’ve spent years in the foster care system. I graduated from high school at the age of 13. I’m 16 now and I’ve been recruited by the FBI. I am not a genetically enhanced super-soldier or a government-trained agent. But youre going down. I’m going to expose you for who and what you are—and you will never even see me coming.

My name is Draven Atreides and I’m your friendly neighborhood snitch.

Watch your back.

I’ve got my eye on you.

Thanks for popping by, girlfren’.

Draven Atreides: If it gets you any closer to finishing Book Two, I’m on it.

Right. Okay-then. Here are your questions:

1) What movie could you watch over and over again? omg, superstar. definitely. that whole licking the tree thing gets me every time.

2) Regular or diet soda? regular. i like sprite. But I’m also a major tea drinker,too. I’m addicted to the Chai Tea at my fav place, CoolBeans Cafe.

3) What part of the world do you dream of living in? i wish to live somewhere new every three years. that way i have time to settle in and get to enjoy and expereince the culture. but it doesnt give me time to get bored with the place im at. this way i can travel around the world but still feel like i have a home.

4) Is the use of “Atreides” significant to you in any way? not really. i was doing a lot of movie watching before i moved here. i was watching a movie one day, Children of Dune, and one of the families was called Atreides. i liked the sound of it and it went with the first name i chose, draven. that name i got from The Crow. The main dudes name was eric draven.

5) My favorite color? purple

6) My favorite food? strawberries

7) My favorite television show? the simpsons. although i don’t get to watch tv much. too busy working The Job. and The Other Job, too.

My celebrity dream date: Khleo Thomas

9) If my book is made into a movie, the female actress to portray me should be _____? celise’s niece. or raven simone

10) My plans after high school and career choice? to become a famous photographer/actress.

Visit Draven’s blog 1-800-SNITCH
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WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED ARC OF TURTLE FEET, SURFERS BEAT BY ANSWERING THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:

Draven asks “What’s your Professional Snitch name?” (your favorite season/holiday + flower)

THE RULES:

~ ONE ENTRY PER PERSON
~ Post your answer in the Comments Section
~ Name will be drawn and posted on the Fun Stuff page on my website on Sunday, Oct 14th. Check back to see if you’ve won!

Technorati Tags: Teen Read Week, Character Interview, Draven Atreides, DRAVEN ATREIDES, TEENAGE FBI, Marina Kuperman, Children of Dune, The Crow.