Strongman is a finalist in the Passionate Plume Awards for erotic romance! Isn’t that terrific? *beaming*
Some of you may recall that Tailspin actually won the the Futuristic/Fantasy/SciFI category last year. 
And I was there in San Francisco to accept the award. I was one happy Aussie camper, let me tell you. Click here for the post I wrote about it. Warning: hysterical babbling and silly pics ahead. *snork*
Obviously, I’m delighted, over the moon. Yes, it means I have a chance to win the award two years in a row. Wouldn’t that be fantastic? But lordy, I’d have to be lucky. The competition is terrific. I’d love it though - and one reason is that it’s the most wonderful validation. (It certainly doesn’t seem to make any difference to my sales! *wry grin*)
“But didn’t you get all validated and everything when Tailspin won?” I hear you ask. Yep, I sure did, but this is an open contest - and Strongman, as you well know, is a male/male romance. I am soooo thrilled that the judges considered the love story and the fantasy elements good enough to final against all the other erotic romances. My opinion has always been that true love is true love, regardless of what skin suit you’re wearing. Guess the judges agree!
The other reason is more materialistic. The award itself.
It’s the most gorgeous silver pendant/charm. I have mine on my charm bracelet - the one I wear every single day, even at work. There’s a charm on it to represent every book I’ve completed. It reminds me of where my soul finds refreshment and satisfaction.
Oh me, oh my, I’d positively lurve to have two of them! Sadly I won’t be at the RWA Conference in Washington in July to attend the award luncheon, but never mind, I have plenty of mates going.
If you’re interested in the original reaction to Strongman, there are lots of readers’ comments attached to this post. And if you’d like to read the free epilogue (in which Griff finally turns the tables on Fort), all the details of how to do it by joining my newsgroup, plus the most magnificently sensual drawing of male nudes wrestling, is in this post.
Ah, wot the hell. Here it is anyway. *sigh*
Happy dancing at Rossetti Towers…
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Awesome! Congrats! I hope it wins.
I thought of you last night at Garnished ( http://www.judithwrightcentre.com/02_cal/details.asp?ID=649 ), because there were men in (tiny) leotards doing acrobatics that I think you and the characters in your stories would have appreciated.
You and DD should go along if there are tickets left.
That’s fabulous news Denise!! I hope that you win again.
Oh, and is that the cover for the new book I see to the left on this page?? It’s beautiful!! I totally love it.
I would say no suprise!!! except I am a bit because it is m/m but it is really, really great love story. I think I will go read it again just like I did “Tailspin” just to help you celebrate. And you know I’ve always said you are really wonderful at fantasy.
Thanks, Zen. Hmm, men in tiny leotards… You know me so well.
Thanks, Dani. Yes, that is the cover. I’ve kept it pretty low key so far, but I’ll do a big splash when I’ve finished my revisions - *sigh* - and can put up some excerpts. Can’t wait to get it out of my hair.
Thanks, Jenny. I entered on the basis of “wot the hell, you never know - gotta be in it to win it.” And look what happened.
Just goes to show…
Have To Say BIG CONGRATULATIONS…but it as an excellent read, so not surprised..
Love the sketch (ofcourse) and the new book cover…..
Denise!! Squee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You’re just gonna have to head to Washington now.
Mega congrats.
xxx
Thanks, Mary. I adore that drawing. John Singer Sargent. The new book cover ain’t bad either!
Oh, AA, thanks for the Squeeeee! It was lovely. Sadly, I won’t be going. No holidays, no money.
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