Writing Contest

I think this is a great opportunity for writers so I decided to share it with you. Why not pop on over and have a look? It could be the jump you've been waiting for. Good Luck everyone. :)

February 1 at 12:00am until April 1 at 12:00am in CST

http://critiquemynovel.com/2014_writing_contest

A special bonus for all of our FB friends: enter your novels early, before the contest opens to the general public.
All of Feb is for YOU! The judges are fresh and rearin' to go.
Good luck to everyone. It's gonna be a great year!

-$1400 in cash and prizes!
-Free publicity--Top 10 finalists will always have a place in our Winners section.
-Final round judges from Kimberly Cameron & Associates and Foundry Literary + Media.
-Individual feedback from each judge--like a mini critique!

The Early-Bird entry fee is only $25

Be sure to check the submission guidelines. You won't lose points for ignoring them, but you can earn bonus points for following them: http://critiquemynovel.com/2014_writing_contest/submission_guidelines

Contest upload link          : http://CMNContestUpload.yolasite.com/

http://critiquemynovel.com/2014_writing_contest

https://www.facebook.com/events/770953482934022/?ref=22

What happened to January?

Gee time does fly when your having fun, doesn't it?

This is what happened in January. 

• Outback Fear is a finalist in the most popular Romantic Suspense category with the Australian Romance Readers.
• I finished the final draft of a manuscript at 89,000 plus words. A romantic suspense set in Outback Australia.
• Put our house up for sale.
• Started another Romantic Suspense novel, naturally set in remote areas. :)
• Attended our first writers meeting of the year with the Hunter Romance Writers.
• Set out my goals for the year, both personal and business.
• Said goodbye to my youngest brother again, who is now working in WA, at Bunbury as a project manager for a company who deals with the indigenous people and other Aussies as well. lol... something like that. :)
• Waiting for a response from a publisher. Well not waiting, but it's in the back of my mind. Phew.
• Read at least ten novels. I'm addicted I think. lol
• Reached my goal of 2.000 words a week day. 
• Started Pilate's again.
• Designing a new home.

It's been 7 1/2 months since my Anterior Lumbar Intervertebral Fusion. My back operation through the stomach. Coming along well there. :) A little way to go but it's happening.

I'm sure there are heaps more. Oh, I just baked a cake, does that count.? Okay, off to read some more, and then cook dinner. 

Secrets to writing a Best Seller

I've always found this site inspiring. Why not pop on over and kick start your writing career.
Bestseller Lab.

Happy Australia Day

Happy Australia Day Aussies. Let us rejoice and be thankful we live in such a beautiful country.

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi Oi Oi.

Australia Day is on January 26 and commemorates the establishment of the first European settlement at Port Jackson, now part of Sydney, in 1788. It is an opportunity for Australians to come together to celebrate their country and culture. There are reflections on the achievements of the nation and explorations of way to make the country even better in the future.