Butterfly Swords is a finalist in the Historical Romance category for the Golden Heart©!
At 7:59 am I checked the clock and at 8:00am the phone rang! It was Terri Brisbin from RWA telling me that Butterfly Swords had finalled. I literally sank to the floor.
More later, for now — I bask!
Mar 25, 2009 @ 11:45:30
Woo hoo girl!!! Mega congrats 😉
Mar 25, 2009 @ 12:17:01
Thanks Katie! This is still unbelievable!
Mar 25, 2009 @ 12:19:02
OMG!!! That’s so great! I wish I was going to Nationals now! It’s so much more fun when you have a friend to root for!!! WOOT!!
Mar 25, 2009 @ 12:31:17
Thank you Kate! I’ll be channeling the positive vibes from L.A. to St. Louis. I’m trying to get my husband to come out and hold my hand. I’m going to need it!
Mar 25, 2009 @ 13:09:23
Congratulations! I’m sooooo proud of you!!!!!!
Mar 25, 2009 @ 13:30:38
Amazing!!!! I knew it 🙂 I am so excited for you!
Mar 26, 2009 @ 01:51:33
Awesome!! Congratulations!
Mar 26, 2009 @ 05:31:41
Thank you for all the support. I’ve spent so much time and effort on this manuscript. This is huge for me. I’m still surprised that a historical in such an unusual setting would final — it gives me hope!
Mar 26, 2009 @ 11:54:36
I know as an avid reader of historical fiction, I’m always looking for a compelling story and setting. I’m actually more drawn to stories with more unique and exotic settings too.