A huge "THANK YOU" to all my judges.  

Your comments have improved my writing tremendously.  

I appreciate the time and effort you spent helping me.

What people are saying:

“Beautifully evocative.  Doesn’t pull any punches and builds the tension.”

-Spring into Romance contest judge (no name provided)

“Vivid, Exciting, Gripping.

Wonderful!"

-Orange Rose contest judge (no name provided)

"Never say never. I've judged for 10 years, and said time and again that there is never a perfect score. You, my friend, have made me eat my words. If the rest of your manuscript is as strong as this, send it out immediately. It's publishable as is!" 

- 2003 Hold me! Thrill me! judge

"A suburb storyteller." "...writing style and voice are lyrical and engaging." "...gripping intrigue..." 

- 2003 GOTCHA contest judge, GH finalist

“Strong complex characters.”

-TARA’s first impressions contest judge (no name provided)

“…a bold unabashed voice…”

     -Merritt Contest judge (no name provided)

“Betrayal and danger created a powerful beginning.  You have the right ingredients for a riveting story.”

     -Linda Broday, Ticket to Write contest judge

“Excellent job with both inner and outer conflict.”

     -Molly contest judge (no name provided)

“Great story and strong conflict.”

     -Pat White, Golden Pen contest judge

“Really enjoyed reading your entry.  Nice job of weaving in description.  Realistic dialogue, fast pacing.”

     -Penny Wolberg, WisRWA contest judge

(Thank you, Penny, for giving Master of the Heart a perfect score!)

“Overall, this is the best historical I’ve read in a long time.”

     -WisRWA contest judge (no name provided but she did say she was a two time Golden Heart finalist)

“Description and dialog are very strong!  Your historical voice is well-honed.  Great job!”

     -Marlene Awards contest judge (no name provided but she said she was published in book length romantic fiction.)