Success!

[Martin L. Shoemaker]

Congrats Alex!


Here is my newest for those not on Facebook:

I think since Mike Resnick said I can spill the beans, he asked me to do a Stellar Guild book with him this summer (well, he will start writing this summer and I'm going to try to do half of my half before that and the rest when he's done with the novel he's working on now.)

In other news I got a call yesterday morning that my novel is one of five finalists in a RWA (romance writers of america) contest. My novel is a SF with strong romantic elements. I was only eligible for the contest since I do in fact have a romantic element in the story. Romance contests don't usually come with fame and fortune, but they do create waves that can lead to publications or interest from agents. This contest is judged blind, so they are unaware of my previous win a few weeks ago. This story is not related to my WOTF win either. Completely separate story.

Congratulations, Tina! And now, when that little voice in the back of your head asks, "Was it all just a fluke?" you can answer... "HELL, NO!!!!!"

[s_c_baker]

Congrats Alex!


Here is my newest for those not on Facebook:

I think since Mike Resnick said I can spill the beans, he asked me to do a Stellar Guild book with him this summer (well, he will start writing this summer and I'm going to try to do half of my half before that and the rest when he's done with the novel he's working on now.)

In other news I got a call yesterday morning that my novel is one of five finalists in a RWA (romance writers of america) contest. My novel is a SF with strong romantic elements. I was only eligible for the contest since I do in fact have a romantic element in the story. Romance contests don't usually come with fame and fortune, but they do create waves that can lead to publications or interest from agents. This contest is judged blind, so they are unaware of my previous win a few weeks ago. This story is not related to my WOTF win either. Completely separate story.

Very cool, Tina! Going to see how many contests you can win?

[Martin L. Shoemaker]

Very cool, Tina! Going to see how many contests you can win?

Dave Farland is a big fan of contests for the promotional value. Of course, you have to be wary, since some contests are all about taking your money.

[bobsandiego]

You're on a roll (I'm guessing Kaiser) now!

[Alex Kane]

. . . I think since Mike Resnick said I can spill the beans, he asked me to do a Stellar Guild book with him this summer (well, he will start writing this summer and I'm going to try to do half of my half before that and the rest when he's done with the novel he's working on now.)

In other news I got a call yesterday morning that my novel is one of five finalists in a RWA (romance writers of america) contest. My novel is a SF with strong romantic elements. I was only eligible for the contest since I do in fact have a romantic element in the story. Romance contests don't usually come with fame and fortune, but they do create waves that can lead to publications or interest from agents. This contest is judged blind, so they are unaware of my previous win a few weeks ago. This story is not related to my WOTF win either. Completely separate story.

Thanks! And a huge congrats on the Stellar Guild novella.

[gower21]

Congratulations, Tina! And now, when that little voice in the back of your head asks, "Was it all just a fluke?" you can answer... "HELL, NO!!!!!"

I guess so! On a side note, Mike Resnick had me write him two novelettes the week before I left for WOTF. I didn't know what he wanted them for, but I'd not disappointed him yet with meeting impossible deadlines, so I did. He was impressed with the stories and that's why he offered me the opportunity. So he was not just basing the offer on my WOTF story and the short story he bought from me earlier this year--but on several stories to make sure I *was* in fact NOT a fluke. Being novelettes it will be hard to place them, but I'm hopeful for at least one of them that has a very good feel to it (much like the good feeling my winning story gave me), so I'll keep my fingers crossed.

The only person left to convince, and the hardest, is myself.

Okay, I'll be scares on the internet for the next few days, but I wanted to pop in and say thank you to everyone for the well wishes!

[Jackie B.]

Way to go Tina!!!

[AndreaGS]

You got this!

[Martin L. Shoemaker]

I guess so! On a side note, Mike Resnick had me write him two novelettes the week before I left for WOTF. I didn't know what he wanted them for, but I'd not disappointed him yet with meeting impossible deadlines, so I did. He was impressed with the stories and that's why he offered me the opportunity.

Yeah! Give him a fast turnaround, Editors really appreciate that! (Now where have I heard that before? )

[Ishmael]

The only person left to convince, and the hardest, is myself.

I thought there was some sort of rule against self-deprecating? Now if you aren't convinced about you as yet, how on earth are the rest of us supposed to feel about ourselves?

[Martin L. Shoemaker]

The only person left to convince, and the hardest, is myself.

I thought there was some sort of rule against self-deprecating? Now if you aren't convinced about you as yet, how on earth are the rest of us supposed to feel about ourselves?

Heh. If you really want to make her squirm, tell her she's just going through Imposter Sybdrome.

[Strycher]

Congratulations Tina! That's really awesome!

[Rebecca Birch]

Tina,

You are a fabulous writer, and all of this couldn't happen to a sweeter person. Congratulations, good luck in the contest, knock 'em dead, and keep doing what you do best.

Shine!

[E.CaimanSands]

Grats Tina.

As for me, I'm still working on that Gator romance. Hmm.

[AlistairKimble]

Congratulations, Alex! Very cool sale!

And congratulations, Tina on all of your news. Way cool!

[MJNL]

Tina is the bomb!!! !!! !! !

That is all.

[MJNL]

Ok, I guess that is not all since some info was just made public, so I can crow!

And Greenroom, she needs to crow big time, too.

The results for the IGMS readers' poll are in--and my story "Sojourn for Ephah" (which was also a finalist in WotF) took second place!

Second place to none other that "The Butcher of Londinium"! Congrats, Greenroom!

And on a related note, while I was out in LA, Eric Wilkerson, who did the cover art for "Sojourn," told me that the illustration will be appearing in Spectrum 20!

And I've also sold a story to Glalaxy's Edge...which is pretty darn cool! (Let's see how many exclamation points I can use in this post...!!!)

But now I feel like I'm stealing Tina's thunder--novel/collab news is a big deal!

[bobsandiego]

The great news just keeps on a commin'!!!

[gower21]

Ok, I guess that is not all since some info was just made public, so I can crow!

And Greenroom, she needs to crow big time, too.

The results for the IGMS readers' poll are in--and my story "Sojourn for Ephah" (which was also a finalist in WotF) took second place!

Second place to none other that "The Butcher of Londinium"! Congrats, Greenroom!

And on a related note, while I was out in LA, Eric Wilkerson, who did the cover art for "Sojourn," told me that the illustration will be appearing in Spectrum 20!

And I've also sold a story to Glalaxy's Edge...which is pretty darn cool! (Let's see how many exclamation points I can use in this post...!!!)

But now I feel like I'm stealing Tina's thunder--novel/collab news is a big deal!

No way. No thunder stealing, I look at is as we're creating a storm :) And I've been WAITING for you to announce!! So happy for you and Greenroom!! So extremely awesome.

[AlistairKimble]

Ok, I guess that is not all since some info was just made public, so I can crow!

And Greenroom, she needs to crow big time, too.

The results for the IGMS readers' poll are in--and my story "Sojourn for Ephah" (which was also a finalist in WotF) took second place!

Second place to none other that "The Butcher of Londinium"! Congrats, Greenroom!

And on a related note, while I was out in LA, Eric Wilkerson, who did the cover art for "Sojourn," told me that the illustration will be appearing in Spectrum 20!

And I've also sold a story to Glalaxy's Edge...which is pretty darn cool! (Let's see how many exclamation points I can use in this post...!!!)

But now I feel like I'm stealing Tina's thunder--novel/collab news is a big deal!

Congratulations, Marina and Greenroom! Great news.

Also, I always enjoy looking at Spectrum--gorgeous artwork.

[Strycher]

Ok, I guess that is not all since some info was just made public, so I can crow!

And Greenroom, she needs to crow big time, too.

The results for the IGMS readers' poll are in--and my story "Sojourn for Ephah" (which was also a finalist in WotF) took second place!

Second place to none other that "The Butcher of Londinium"! Congrats, Greenroom!

And on a related note, while I was out in LA, Eric Wilkerson, who did the cover art for "Sojourn," told me that the illustration will be appearing in Spectrum 20!

And I've also sold a story to Glalaxy's Edge...which is pretty darn cool! (Let's see how many exclamation points I can use in this post...!!!)

But now I feel like I'm stealing Tina's thunder--novel/collab news is a big deal!

I see the WotF Forum Take Over the World Plan has kicked into high gear. Congratulations guys!

[klaatu]

Congrats Tina, Greenroom and Marina..


Very cool.


Steve

[Kary English]

Wow.

I mean. Wow. *dumbstruck*

So I guess this means you're busy, huh?

Congrats!

Congrats Alex!


Here is my newest for those not on Facebook:

I think since Mike Resnick said I can spill the beans, he asked me to do a Stellar Guild book with him this summer (well, he will start writing this summer and I'm going to try to do half of my half before that and the rest when he's done with the novel he's working on now.)

In other news I got a call yesterday morning that my novel is one of five finalists in a RWA (romance writers of america) contest. My novel is a SF with strong romantic elements. I was only eligible for the contest since I do in fact have a romantic element in the story. Romance contests don't usually come with fame and fortune, but they do create waves that can lead to publications or interest from agents. This contest is judged blind, so they are unaware of my previous win a few weeks ago. This story is not related to my WOTF win either. Completely separate story.

[Martin L. Shoemaker]

Ok, I guess that is not all since some info was just made public, so I can crow!

And Greenroom, she needs to crow big time, too.

The results for the IGMS readers' poll are in--and my story "Sojourn for Ephah" (which was also a finalist in WotF) took second place!

Second place to none other that "The Butcher of Londinium"! Congrats, Greenroom!

And on a related note, while I was out in LA, Eric Wilkerson, who did the cover art for "Sojourn," told me that the illustration will be appearing in Spectrum 20!

And I've also sold a story to Glalaxy's Edge...which is pretty darn cool! (Let's see how many exclamation points I can use in this post...!!!)

But now I feel like I'm stealing Tina's thunder--novel/collab news is a big deal!

There's plenty of thunder to go around! Write all you want, we'll make more!

Congratulations, Marina! Well deserved!

[Martin L. Shoemaker]

And congratulations, greenroom! I just reread Marina's post and realized what I missed!

[Jackie B.]

More congrats!! So much awesome going on I'm losing track of it all

[preston]

Huge congratulations to Tina, Marina and GreenRoom!
I love to hear all these stories of success. It's so inspiring.
Dancing bananas for everyone!

[E.CaimanSands]

Grats Greenroom and Marina.

[MJNL]

Thanks all!

[s_c_baker]

Ok, I guess that is not all since some info was just made public, so I can crow!

And Greenroom, she needs to crow big time, too.

The results for the IGMS readers' poll are in--and my story "Sojourn for Ephah" (which was also a finalist in WotF) took second place!

Second place to none other that "The Butcher of Londinium"! Congrats, Greenroom!

And on a related note, while I was out in LA, Eric Wilkerson, who did the cover art for "Sojourn," told me that the illustration will be appearing in Spectrum 20!

And I've also sold a story to Glalaxy's Edge...which is pretty darn cool! (Let's see how many exclamation points I can use in this post...!!!)

But now I feel like I'm stealing Tina's thunder--novel/collab news is a big deal!

Woohoooo! Very cool, Greenroom and Marina!