I am so thrilled to announce the five finalists for the My Book Therapy Frasier Contest! Not only did they have to compete against 42 other entries, but they competed on straight storytelling elements. Which story had the strongest opening, with all the key storytelling elements?
My Book Therapy believes in the power of feedback to help writers grow in their writing craft — which is why we designed the “Frasier” writing contest for unpublished members of the My Book Therapy Voices… with a grand prize that is more than a certificate or a plaque…it’s a TICKET. Or rather, a SCHOLARSHIP to one of the My Book Therapy’s intimate yet intensive writing retreats. (A $500 value.)
Beth Vogt
Wish You Were Here
Can the wrong kiss lead to Mr. Right?
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Website: http://www.bethvogt.com/ & http://thewritingroad.blogspot.com/
E-mail: beth@bethvogt.com
Marcie Gribbin
Where Freedom Creek Flows
Patrick McGowan is wanted by the law, but love might catch him first.
Genre: Historical (1894)
email: mggribbin@gmail.com
Melissa Tagg
Tuesdays with Cully
She thought she knew him better than anyone. Now she wishes she didn’t.
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Contact info: www.m-tagglines.blogspot.com, melissatagg@yahoo.com
Pat Trainum
Shadows from the Past
A strong-willed psychology professor and a grieving mystery writer find danger and romance as they join forces to investigate a murder.
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Email: ptrainum@comcast.net
Dr. Paula Boire
Samoan Hearts
He’ll have to sacrifice a nation in order to save his son.
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Email: paulaboire@yahoo.com
We also understand that writing is a craft, and wanted to include a way to encourage authors as they improved their craft…so while there are only 5 finalists to the Frasier Award, there are a number of entries whose writing showed great promise and merit. Therefore, the following people, whose entries netted 70% of the total score, receive the Bronze Medal distinction for writing excellence and a 15% discount on any MBT Writing Conference for 2010-2011. (a $50+ value).
Bronze Medalists
Terri Lynn Thompson
Arlene K. Coulter
Amy Lindberg
Jessica Purser
Dr. Paula Boire
Cathy Fiorello
Edie Melson
Elizabeth Schultz
Sarah Witenhafer
Michelle Weidenbenner
Michelle Lim
Stacy Monson
The Frasier Winner will be announced at the My Book Therapy Pizza Party, September 18th, at the ACFW Conference in Indianapolis, IN. Join us! (and get the details here!)