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#118772 - 05/14/07 11:51 PM 2007 Golden Acorn Contest
Vicki M. Taylor Offline
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I'm a finalist in the Romantic Suspense category of the 2007 Golden Acorn Excellence in Writing Award for the Charter Oak Romance Writers RWA Chapter. I have a few days to update my entry with help from the judges' comments and then have to send it in. It will be sent to Patience Smith of Silhouette for final judging.

This is the first time I've "finaled" in an RWA contest.

I've been bouncing off the walls with excitement.

I've spent all day today working on my entry. I want it to be as perfect as possible.

Wish me luck, winners are announced mid June.
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#118773 - 05/15/07 08:44 AM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: Vicki M. Taylor]
Edelweiss Offline
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Registered: 06/05/06
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Good luck Vicki! WoooW WAY TO GO!

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#118774 - 05/15/07 12:28 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: Edelweiss]
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Vicki that is so exciting.
Congratulations and Good Luck!!!!!!!
We're rooting for you!
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#118775 - 05/15/07 12:40 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: TVC15]
Dianne Offline
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Really?????? Oh my word. This is sooooo exciting. We're pulling for you girl!
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#118776 - 05/15/07 07:24 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: Dianne]
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Bouncing with you Vicki How exciting!

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#118777 - 05/15/07 09:59 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: chickadee]
Vicki M. Taylor Offline
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thanks, all. Just being a finalist really made my day. If I win, I think I'd stroke out! LOL
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#118778 - 06/30/07 04:37 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: Vicki M. Taylor]
Vicki M. Taylor Offline
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You're not going to believe this, but I won!! Yippee!! I took first place in the Romantic Suspense category.

Now, Patience Smith with Harlequin, wants me to send her the full manuscript so she can read it.

I'm working on it this weekend to make sure it's perfect before I send it to her early next week.

I'm bursting!
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#118779 - 06/30/07 04:57 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: Vicki M. Taylor]
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WOW! That's just tremendously FANTASTIC! You are way up on that author ladder!


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#118780 - 06/30/07 06:26 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: Edelweiss]
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Registered: 03/06/06
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Vicki, HARLEQUIN???? You rock! Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!1

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#118781 - 07/01/07 02:31 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: Dancing Dolphin]
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Registered: 05/27/07
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Loc: Jacksonville, FL
Vicki, That's Wonderful! Congratulations!
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#118782 - 07/01/07 03:48 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: gerrbeck]
Dotsie Offline
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Oh my gosh Vicki. That's fantastic. Wow, someone at Harlequin? Please keep us posted. Maybe we'll be able to say, "We knew her when." I'm saying a little prayer that you meet with continued success. When you are famous, all your writers will come here to see what the famous author eats every day!


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#118783 - 07/01/07 10:12 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: gerrbeck]
Vicki M. Taylor Offline
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Thanks, everyone. I'm excited.. but a little cautious. My book isn't exactly Harlequin material. So don't know what they'll think.
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#118784 - 07/01/07 10:36 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: Vicki M. Taylor]
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Maybe they're looking for something new. Maybe they want to start a new series around your book... maybe.... keep your mind open, this is a good thing!

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#118785 - 07/02/07 04:55 AM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: gerrbeck]
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Registered: 06/19/05
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Loc: Kissimmee, Florida
Congratulations Vicki!!

Patience Smith is great. I've judged many contests for the RWA chapters and she treats her finalists with dignity and kindness.

Good luck on your submission of the manuscript. Fingers crossed for you!

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#118786 - 07/04/07 01:23 AM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: gerrbeck]
chatty lady Offline
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Vicki, Who says your books not Harlequin material? Anyone whose read it wouldn't say that. In know I wouldn't. Give 'em he//!!!
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#118787 - 07/04/07 02:22 AM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: chatty lady]
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Gee Vicki, you are soaring to wonderful heights. So proud of you.
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#118788 - 07/04/07 03:44 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: chickadee]
Vicki M. Taylor Offline
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Thanks, ladies. I appreciate the encouragement. The submission packet has been sent. So, now the wait begins.

tap. tap. tap. tap.
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#118789 - 07/04/07 03:45 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: Vicki M. Taylor]
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Congratulations, Vicki. Here's hoping...
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#118791 - 07/05/07 04:57 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: ]
Vicki M. Taylor Offline
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thanks. I'll definitely keep everyone informed.

I've already been using "award winning" ... I won two awards before with two different stories. I kinda like this winning stuff. Maybe I'll enter more contests. :-)
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#118792 - 07/15/07 05:32 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: Vicki M. Taylor]
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Vicki, You should enter all the contests you can. You're really good, so why not!
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#118793 - 07/15/07 06:59 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: chickadee]
Vicki M. Taylor Offline
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Thanks, Chick. If I do, I want you to be my judge!!
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#118794 - 07/15/07 07:17 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: gerrbeck]
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Harlequin! Wow! Way to go, Vicki.
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#118795 - 07/15/07 10:26 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: Anno]
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How have I missed this thread?! Congrats! That is wonderful and I know Harlequin will love you!
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#118796 - 07/15/07 10:35 PM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: Vicki M. Taylor]
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Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 12025
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Vicki, oh my gosh. How did I miss this exciting post? GIRL! CONGRATS! This is such wonderful news and you are so deserving. I've made no bones about it that I'm a V. M. Taylor groupie and I love your writing style, so quite frankly, I'm not a bit surprised you won.

I'm soooooooo happy for you! And I know everyone here is too. When do you think you'll hear something?

Will you still remember us little people? LOL!

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#118797 - 07/16/07 03:26 AM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: jawjaw]
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Registered: 07/07/03
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Vickie, you've gone so far with your writing! I'm so proud of you
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#118798 - 07/17/07 04:23 AM Re: 2007 Golden Acorn Contest [Re: Vicki M. Taylor]
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Vicki!
It's good to reconnect with you again. Congrautlations of this win. A really big one. Lots you can do there with promotion! I'm so proud of you.

Best,
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