tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post547202855777613696..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: The Winning Season...Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-37948932872762258892010-03-25T12:29:51.324-04:002010-03-25T12:29:51.324-04:00Can I join in with a glass of champagne? I am jus...Can I join in with a glass of champagne? I am just so over the moon right now. I found out that TAMING HER IRISH WARRIOR made the Rita finals for Historical Romance!!! SQUEEE!!!michellewillinghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10284183437393142474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-224165909782051272010-03-24T21:04:25.311-04:002010-03-24T21:04:25.311-04:00Hi to all,
I began entering author and blog
conte...Hi to all,<br /><br />I began entering author and blog<br />contests some 2 - 21/2 years ago.<br />In fact, one of my early entries<br />was here in the Lair and I was a winner. Over this time period, I<br />have won some 120+ prizes and I <br />can tell you it was strictly<br />beginner's luck! It's begun to<br />calm down, I've only won 2 prizes<br />this month!! My ultimate prize is <br />getting to know all of the ladies<br />and the gentleman of the Lair and the Golden Rooster!! <br /><br />Pat CochranTamales2Pat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-5526529875542283472010-03-24T18:12:27.967-04:002010-03-24T18:12:27.967-04:00I'm late responding to this, but it hit home b...I'm late responding to this, but it hit home because my critique partners and I all finaled in the same contest, and we just heard the results will be announced this week. It's hard competing against friends!<br /><br />I didn't submit to the GH so I'm relatively calm this week while about half of my RWA chapter is sweating bullets in anticipation of tomorrow's announcement.<br /><br />I don't know if contests are helpful to readers, but to a struggling writer the judge's comments often provide very helpful suggestions.<br /><br />Good luck to everyone who entered!Becke Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347467350985614111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81717083237434096472010-03-24T16:25:38.118-04:002010-03-24T16:25:38.118-04:00Yes and no lol. It doesn't hurt to see that a ...Yes and no lol. It doesn't hurt to see that a book has won just as hearing from lots of people but it is subjective. I've judged for some contests (nothing huge). Hopefully you get the genre you prefer but that doesn't always happen. I'm not quite sure getting a small amount of people is a fair enough test. Let's just say I won't buy a book on that alone.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-90875027574390043852010-03-23T22:57:37.975-04:002010-03-23T22:57:37.975-04:00Interesting Limecello -
I thought the contest win...Interesting Limecello -<br /><br />I thought the contest wins would mean more to readers than they apparently do. I think maybe the biggest impact may be to a writer's credentials and also the boost it gives that the author has ability (grin). That may sound silly but doubt monkeys abound. An award helps to chase them away...temporarily.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-49739674245266821872010-03-23T21:58:42.650-04:002010-03-23T21:58:42.650-04:00Great post, Donna - but for a reader? Nope. Contes...Great post, Donna - but for a reader? Nope. Contests me nothing to me :X the RWA one used to mean something, but now, not that either. <br />I guess it depends on if my tastes and the judges's match up.<br />It's kinda ironic, because I do judge a few contests. *shh* but... *shrugs* Whatever :)<br />But I do think it's great when an author does win a contest though!limecellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985786633434296297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-27593186424803816662010-03-23T21:47:31.586-04:002010-03-23T21:47:31.586-04:00Nancy -
Thank you as well - you really bought Mrs...Nancy -<br /><br />Thank you as well - you really bought Mrs. Brimley because you'd met me? Wow! Hope you like it (grin).<br /><br />You are so very well read in so many genres. I'm in awe. I'm familiar with the Nebula award (but not sure if I've read the winners), and the Edgar (same thing) - But I'm not familiar with other awards in other genres. I see I need to expand my horizons (grin).Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-13805545253077375052010-03-23T21:42:11.864-04:002010-03-23T21:42:11.864-04:00Claudia -
Thank you so much. I love the cover as...Claudia -<br /><br />Thank you so much. I love the cover as well. You can't really see it in this small avatar, but the heroine has a definite twinkle in her eye - and, of course, the corset she's wearing is truly from the nineteenth century and is featured in the book. <br /><br />But you know how it is, you always cross your fingers for the next one.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-6480640968307644482010-03-23T21:18:29.283-04:002010-03-23T21:18:29.283-04:00Chelleyreads, congrats on the rooster!
Donna, I d...Chelleyreads, congrats on the rooster!<br /><br />Donna, I don't buy a book or not buy it because of a contest final or win, as a rule. I might pick it up and read the blurb and then decide. There are a couple of exceptions. I bought your wonderful GH winner, The Education of Mrs. Brimley, partly because it won but partly because I had met you.<br /><br />I bought Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card because it won both the Hugo and the Nebula for the same year, and then the sequel, Speaker for the Dead, turned around and did the same thing. They were both amazing. I think Card may be the only author to have won both those awards for the same book, two books in a row.<br /><br />But not usually.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68508695449945880782010-03-23T19:18:33.791-04:002010-03-23T19:18:33.791-04:00Donna, just have to say that is one gorgeous cover...Donna, just have to say that is one gorgeous cover you have. Yay, you!Claudia Dainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07018678621098546704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-9333005884662953522010-03-23T18:54:18.511-04:002010-03-23T18:54:18.511-04:00Pinkpeony - Sending virtual hugs. Being a contest...Pinkpeony - Sending virtual hugs. Being a contest slut is a tough road to hoe, but it has its rewards. Writing does tend to be an expensive obsession, isn't it? Be assured some of your contest feedback will be good and helpful and probably some will be useless. Remember - all contests are crapshoots! It all depends on the luck of the draw on judges. Sending winning vibes your way. Let us know how things turn out!Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-16382183320760680142010-03-23T18:50:29.304-04:002010-03-23T18:50:29.304-04:00Catslady - Good on you being a judge!
I judged bo...Catslady - Good on you being a judge! <br />I judged books for the RITA contest this year (as did many other banditas) and I know what it's like to get books that just aren't great...and getting some really good ones. Glad that your mix is good.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-7695853878647503662010-03-23T18:48:51.424-04:002010-03-23T18:48:51.424-04:00Claudia - LOL - Nope, I stand by my publisher conf...Claudia - LOL - Nope, I stand by my publisher confidence statement. They wouldn't have bought the book if they didn't have confidence in your abilities.<br />Plus you have bandita confidence which is powerful mojo working on your behalf.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-31297553084090095282010-03-23T18:47:23.186-04:002010-03-23T18:47:23.186-04:00Jo - I have absolutely no doubt that you will be p...Jo - I have absolutely no doubt that you will be published. You have talent, skill, and perseverance. Can't ask for much more!Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-35463930809370524882010-03-23T18:45:34.038-04:002010-03-23T18:45:34.038-04:00Jeanne - Good to have you home!
I know you've...Jeanne - Good to have you home!<br /><br />I know you've been up for some of those awards. It's easy to be a contest slut when you write really great stories (grin). Fingers crossed that one of those calls on Thursday will be to your place.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-47773367162464297072010-03-23T18:23:01.513-04:002010-03-23T18:23:01.513-04:00Hi Donna...
I never won anything until I started ...Hi Donna...<br /><br />I never won anything until I started hanging out with you guys. :)<br /><br />I finally jumped into the contest wading pool last month and boy, I can see how easy it is to become a contest slut/addict. Between the workshops and the contest fees, it sure adds up! Anyway, I'm just hoping for some constructive feedback. <br />Best of luck to all of you who are waiting for the GH/Rita announcements..and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for Christine, Anna and Kate for the RT contest too.PinkPeonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474965710589933443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-30883153142536767942010-03-23T18:17:48.782-04:002010-03-23T18:17:48.782-04:00I'm lucky enough to be one of the judges in th...I'm lucky enough to be one of the judges in the Romcon this year. I've done a few others in years past and take it very seriously. It's hard when you get genres you don't care for but this year I got what I selected and it's been very enjoyable reading.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-26284643480545932322010-03-23T18:02:09.768-04:002010-03-23T18:02:09.768-04:00Publisher confidence? Nah, can't be that. I th...Publisher confidence? Nah, can't be that. I think it's just their policy to submit books to the Ritas. If it's confidence on their part then I have to feel GUILTY for not delivering the goods. <br /><br />I am not going there. <br /><br />Meeting in the bar. Check.Claudia Dainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07018678621098546704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-57445375891212763502010-03-23T17:31:53.680-04:002010-03-23T17:31:53.680-04:00Definitely, Donna! Having a winning or finalling ...Definitely, Donna! Having a winning or finalling m/s doesn't guarantee a contract. There are so many variables involved, but I know if I don't keep trying, I'll never get published.jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-92186823007069427572010-03-23T17:30:21.660-04:002010-03-23T17:30:21.660-04:00Hey Donna!!! I'm still a contest slut too. Gr...Hey Donna!!! I'm still a contest slut too. Grins. As a buyer, it does make a difference to me. I know what it means, though, so I'm an informed buyer. :>Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-52012188365802631612010-03-23T17:30:04.934-04:002010-03-23T17:30:04.934-04:00Louisa, that's a great accomplishment! To hav...Louisa, that's a great accomplishment! To have both your first and second m/ss final in the Golden Heart is superb. Hope third time's the charm!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-89038255348890707512010-03-23T17:29:09.323-04:002010-03-23T17:29:09.323-04:00From your mouth to the publishing gods' ears, ...From your mouth to the publishing gods' ears, Donna. I'm now editing my fifth book, so I'd love some love on any of them!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-85926797909622690972010-03-23T17:26:53.907-04:002010-03-23T17:26:53.907-04:00Viriginia, I think winning books is the best kind ...Viriginia, I think winning books is the best kind of treat. When I lived in a small town in Idaho years ago, they had a quiz on the radio (yeah, radio!) once a week where you could win movie tickets.<br /><br />I got so excited the first time I won a pair. The question was "Who invented the pretzel?" Can't believe I guess right on that one!<br /><br />I love winning things, doesn't happen very often!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81980038702669724992010-03-23T17:24:48.310-04:002010-03-23T17:24:48.310-04:00We're all eager for Money Honey to hit the sta...We're all eager for Money Honey to hit the stacks, Donna. Susan's such a great writer I know it will be wonderful!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-31970646367235153092010-03-23T15:13:42.742-04:002010-03-23T15:13:42.742-04:00Fanlit was fantastic, wasn't it, Louisa? I met...Fanlit was fantastic, wasn't it, Louisa? I met so many wonderful people, including your good self, through that contest.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.com