Well, my call never came. And really, that's ok. I wasn't holding my breath (good thing, or I'd be writing this from my grave), so that took away some of the disappointment. Was I bummed? Of course! But not to the point of breaking down in tears or burying my face in a half gallon of Edy's French Silk ice cream. I got my entries back from the three AWESOME judges and, I have to say, my scores were so good, I'm thinking the top three had to be near perfect. I truly am thrilled with the scores they gave me - and am so thankful for the time they put into judging this contest.
So...NOW it's time to congratulate those who DID get the call. This year, there are only 3 in each category instead of 5. Join me in cheering with these authors. Looking forward to the announcement of the winners in September!
CONTEMPORARY FICTION:
(total entries: 48)
Katy Pistole
Lori Stafford
Delores Topliff
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE:
(total entries: 82)
Pepper Basham
Mary Curry
Jessica Nelson
HISTORICAL FICTION:
(total entries: 44)
Johnnie Alexander Donley
S.C. Iles
Renee Yancy
HISTORICAL ROMANCE:
(total entries: 73)
Sarah Ladd
Naomi Rawlings
Sherri Shakelford
MYSTERY/SUSPENSE/THRILLER:
(total entries: 47)
Dianna T. Benson
Shelley Ledfors
Bethany Macmanus
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE:
(total entries: 52)
Kelli Hughett
Renee Ann Smith
Jan Warren
SPECULATIVE FICTION:
(total entries: 54)
Patrick Carr
Matt Jones
Christian Miles
WOMEN'S FICTION:
(total entries: 90)
Sally Bradley
Camille Eide
Karen Schravemade
YOUNG ADULT:
(total entries: 65)
Pepper Basham
Stephanie Landsem
Nicole Quigley
This year, the Genesis had a whopping 556 entries! That's a 14%
increase from our numbers last year! Hooray!
(total entries: 48)
Katy Pistole
Lori Stafford
Delores Topliff
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE:
(total entries: 82)
Pepper Basham
Mary Curry
Jessica Nelson
HISTORICAL FICTION:
(total entries: 44)
Johnnie Alexander Donley
S.C. Iles
Renee Yancy
HISTORICAL ROMANCE:
(total entries: 73)
Sarah Ladd
Naomi Rawlings
Sherri Shakelford
MYSTERY/SUSPENSE/THRILLER:
(total entries: 47)
Dianna T. Benson
Shelley Ledfors
Bethany Macmanus
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE:
(total entries: 52)
Kelli Hughett
Renee Ann Smith
Jan Warren
SPECULATIVE FICTION:
(total entries: 54)
Patrick Carr
Matt Jones
Christian Miles
WOMEN'S FICTION:
(total entries: 90)
Sally Bradley
Camille Eide
Karen Schravemade
YOUNG ADULT:
(total entries: 65)
Pepper Basham
Stephanie Landsem
Nicole Quigley
This year, the Genesis had a whopping 556 entries! That's a 14%
increase from our numbers last year! Hooray!
AGAIN, CONGRATS TO ALL OF THE FINALISTS!
6 comments:
Fortunately, NOT winning a contest, doesn't mean you're not a writer and/or a good one. Getting good scores back is huge and great encouragement! Good post, Lynda!
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Congrats to all the finalists...especially Pepper! You go, girl! :D
Congrats to all the finalists!
Well, I hafta admit I'm bummed right along with you, Lynda. But so happy that you received good scores. That's encouraging, alright! Keep writing, girl. There is no doubt that you have a gift from the Lord.
Oh yeah, sorry, I almost forgot... Big congrats to all of the finalists - Go Shelley!!!!!
Congratulations to the finalists.
Lynda, you got good scores. Congratualations for your high numbers.
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