Harlequin SYTYCW15 Contest

Exciting News!

I'm one of the top 50 picked for the first round of Harlequin's SYTYCW15. That's the So You Think You Can Write contest for 2015, with a grand prize of a two-book contract.

In this round, the editors judged pitches and first chapters from everyone who entered, and chose the top 50. Now, popular vote on Wattpad between Oct. 8th and Oct. 14th will determine which 25 move forward. So, if you're on Wattpad, or willing to take a few moments to register (it's easy) please take a look and consider voting for As Long As We Both Shall Live. Just click one the link and once you're in Part 1, click on the star to vote.

As Long As We Both Shall Live is targeted for Harlequin Heartwarming, a line of clean romances.

Tawny broke his heart when she took their daughter and ran, but she can’t outrun a brain tumor. Now Alex is determined to save the mother of his child, even if he has to drag her into treatment. If he fails, he and his daughter will lose her forever. If he succeeds, he might lose them both. What else can he do? She may have run, but Tawny is still his wife.

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