Here's Margaret:
I'm a RITA finalist? Wow! I thought I was dreaming. Seriously, the day I received "the call" that A Lady Like Sarah was a Romance Writers of America RITA finalist I was shocked. More than that I was speechless (which my husband insists is a first).
With more than twenty published books I'm hardly a rank beginner, but it is my first inspirational and I had many reasons to be concerned. Would readers warm to my unconventional outlaw heroine? My preacher hero? Did I get the inspirational theme right or was I (heaven forbid) too preachy? In other words, I didn't have the slightest idea what I was doing (still don't!).
Readers' response has been great (and the book is currently on the CBA bestseller list-another first!) but to get a nod from my peers is more than I ever dared hoped for.
Wait a minute. What am I saying? My name up there with all my favorite authors? Not possible. I was right all along: I am dreaming."
In bookstores now: Margaret Brownley's love and laughter in the Old West
RITA Finalist: A LADY LIKE SARAH
She's an outlaw. He's a preacher. Both are in need of a miracle.
My homestead: www.margaretbrownley.com
Stagecoach Etiquette: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Have a little faith!--Author Margaret Brownley
Thanks, Margaret
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2 comments:
We need all types of stories. I want to read this one for sure and need to add a new author to my list. Congratulations Margaret Brownley, am sure you deserve the nomination. Juanita Wickey
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Congratulations, Miz Margaret!
I've enjoyed reading your posts
on the P&P blogsite. I haven't
read your book yet, but it is on
my to-be-purchased list! We'll be anxiously awaiting the "winning words" on August 31!!
Pat Cochran
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