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Light at the end of the tunnel

Last week I said on the Simon Pulse Ro-Com Blog that I was about to finish a new manuscript. Then I said on the MTV Books Blog that I had finished it but hadn't read it. Now I am in the midst of reading it, and half of it is off to the critique partners, cchant and victoria_dahl . This is not Vicki's forte, really. Vicki is better at the front end of a manuscript. She's a big picture person. At the back end she's no use because she thinks EVERYTHING is funny, which is great for your ego but no...

The Girlfriends' Cyber Circuit presents Eileen Cook!

The Girlfriends' Cyber Circuit is a webring of YA novelists. Check these postings for the latest releases!



GETTING REVENGE ON LAUREN WOOD

Popularity is the best revenge.

In the final weeks of eighth grade, Lauren Wood made a choice. She betrayed her best friend, Helen, in a manner so publicly humiliating that Helen had to move to a new town just to save face. Ditching Helen was worth it, though, because Lauren started high school as one of the It Girls--and now, at the start of her senior year, ...

What kinds of writing did you do as a teen?

That's the question of the month at the MTV Books Blog. Come share your story!



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2010 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence

The Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, sponsored by RWA chapter Southern
Magic, was conceived in honor of multi-RITA Winner Gayle Wilson to award
excellence in published romance fiction. The contest is judged by avid
readers of romance, booksellers, and/or librarians. The winners of each
category are awarded a bookmark engraved with the author's name and the
book's title. Winners will also be included in a full-pa...

How to get published

Between the photos of bison wieners and beaver cream, Vicki has tweeted some sage advice for would-be authors: "Do not put 'Write a book' on your to-do list. Is sometimes discouraging."

On the other hand, if you're ready to move "Write a book" off your to-do list and into your daily schedule, New York Times bestselling author Yasmine Galenorn has an inspirational story to help you make 2010 your year. Thanks to Christy for the link.

I've written a romp!

Children's Literature has reviewed The Ex Games! The review is posted on BarnesandNoble.com .

Of all things that have surprised me about becoming a published author, of course the nicest is getting lovely e-mail from my readers. And one of the worst discoveries is that when your novel is reviewed by a Fancy Major Prestigious Reviewing Entity, your publisher does NOT land their helicopter on your front lawn and present you with a wax-sealed envelope with your review inside! You have to find the ...

What kinds of writing did you do as a teen?

That's the question of the month at the MTV Books Blog . Come share your story!

I have finally broken down.

'Tis the season

My holiday schedule is hectic in more ways than one. I am reading and writing a swath through my vacation! Do you read or write more at a certain time of year? Come share at the MTV Books Blog .

Credit where credit is due

The Book Smugglers asked me to write a guest post on my favorite reads of 2009 and books I'm looking forward to in 2010. These are one and the same, because I had the privilege of reading some wonderful manuscripts by erinkatedowning , fashionista_35 , and victoria_dahl that will be published next year. Check out my previews here.

Also, big hugs to Trish Milburn/Tricia Mills for posting a lovely review of Going Too Far.