I got the call this morning!

My uber-cool, UBER-talented rock of a crit partner just rang me. She finaled in the RS category of the Golden Heart with her book, Safe in Enemy Arms.

WAY TO GO, JOAN!!!!!!!!!!!!

One More Week

Only one more week until the RWA RITA & Golden Heart nominations are announced. Am I the only one eagerly anticipating this announcement? I wasn't eligible for either this year because 1) I sold, and 2) though my book released Dec. 30th, 2008, it has a 2009 copyright. So...I won't be able to enter STOLEN FURY in the RITAs until next year (and as it is, that 2009 copyright has bumped me out of most published author contests so far this year as well). BUT...the good news is that I have several friends who entered the Golden Heart (and stand an amazing chance at finaling) and others who were eligible for the RITAs this year. And I'm pretty sure I'm way more excited for all of them than I ever was when I entered the GH myself.

Nominations are announced Wednesday, March 25th. This was my first year judging the RITAs so I'm curious if any of the books I read will final. There were some really good ones in my box. I'm also crossing fingers and toes for all my writer friends as they wait for "the call".

How about you? Are you eager to hear the nominations? Did you enter either the GH or RITA? If so, share the category so I can root for you next Wednesday!