Hey ladies....I wanted to let any of you who live in Virginia know about a spot I discovered online which showcases "all things Virginian". I was looking for a place where I might be able to sell my book and found http://www.vabest.com/

I wrote and asked what/how, etc. and I'm now listed as a "Virginia author" AND they visited my website and asked me if they could in fact sell my book so I've shipped them a pile of autographed copies. They were very easy to work with AND they have lots of wonderful things there - everything is "made in Virginia".

Another bit of exciting news - my book has been nominated for The Library of Virginia Literary Award in the category of "Fiction". Finalists will be notified by August 1st....quite honestly I don't expect to win (no I'm not THINKING negatively - just trying to be realistic!!) - but being able to say I was nominated will still be a claim to fame (HAHA).

One last "brag" then I'll shut up. I'm happy to say that my short stories and some of my paintings will be in the first few PRINT issues of Penny White's new magazine "Penwomanship" beginning in April.

I think that's about it....oh - and THANKS to Lynn for asking me to elaborate on my successes in another post. Heaven knows there are enough disappointments in the writing biz that when the successes come along we should CROW!

you go girl!!!!!!!!! This is fantastic news -nominated for a literary award!!!

Virginia's Best looks like a nice website too - I hope you sell lots of books!

Wow, Pam
That news is amazing, Im so proud of you and your accomplishments!

Best wishes on the upcoming WIN!!!!!!
And congratulations!
Robin

Great news Pam!! We are so proud of you! I think you should win, your book is great!

Ain't she a beaut? You go Pam/Pinki! You deserve it. I too visited the site and I think it's grand! I wish Alabama had something like that. Hey, maybe I should start one...hm...

CONGRATS!

JJ

Pam, please let me add my heartfelt congratulations to the rest of the group. It's well deserved.

Ladies you are all so sweet! My "heart runneth over" with appreciation for each and every one of you and your support....sincerely.

I'm still writing my second book in the "Bailey series" and my publisher says if I can finish it up and get it to them by the end of April, it will be out in Spring, 2006 so I'm working hard on it.

BIG HUGE BOOMER HUGS TO ALL OF YOU.....

Get going girlfriend can't wait for the second book!!

Yippee skippee! Congratulations Pam. Thanks for sharing the good news! Way to go! LLL

Wow Pam!! What wonderful news and accomplishments! You should be VERY PROUD of yourself.

Congratulations! And, please do keep on telling us all the good news. We share in your joy!

Pam, this doesn't surprise me. Congrats. Be sure to splatter this information all over the home page of your site.

We're so proud of you. And you deserve it!! Your book is great.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you ladies...You're the BEST.

CONGRATS PAM!!!! What wonderful acheivements!

Thanks Meredith...

I am so happy for you Pam!

Thanks for the link, and I can't wait to read your book!

You Go GIRL!!!

Love and Hugs,
Cathi

Hi Cathi....I hope you do read it and if you do - let me know what you think! I'm trying to get the second book in the series written now. Don't want "Bailey Ferrol" fans to have to wait too much longer for another fix.....HAHA

You bet I will Pam. I love mysteries, and am always looking for a new mystery.

I will keep you posted.

Cheers,
Cathi

Pam,
What a wonderful honor. You go, girl!!
Kathie