Harlequin Epic/Everlasting Contest

pepperlandgirl · Jan 28, 2006

Last Thursday I learned that my submission to the Harlequin Epic/Everlasting contest, Engaging Carol, was a runner-up.

I was told that I'd be assigned to an editor who would contact me in 2-3 weeks with suggestions/critiques etc and she added, "We'll see where it goes from there." I guess there were 150 or so submissions.

So, in the meantime, I'm finishing the novel! I hadn't bothered before because I didn't think it would place at all, but I want to be prepared in case she requests the entire thing. (ohpleaseohpleaseohplease)

So cross your fingers for me!

Noob · Jan 29, 2006

Good luck!

(fingers are crossed)

Lucky Penny · Jan 29, 2006

Crossing fingers now!

I certainly hope you get that call requesting the whole manuscript!

dragonjax · Jan 29, 2006

GOOD LUCK!!!

veinglory · Jan 29, 2006

That's great news! Wow! Best of luck!

Susan Gable · Jan 29, 2006

pepperlandgirl said:
Last Thursday I learned that my submission to the Harlequin Epic/Everlasting contest, Engaging Carol, was a runner-up.

I was told that I'd be assigned to an editor who would contact me in 2-3 weeks with suggestions/critiques etc and she added, "We'll see where it goes from there." I guess there were 150 or so submissions.

So, in the meantime, I'm finishing the novel! I hadn't bothered before because I didn't think it would place at all, but I want to be prepared in case she requests the entire thing. (ohpleaseohpleaseohplease)

So cross your fingers for me!

Wooo-hoooo! That's awesome news! They wouldn't give you those suggestions, etc. if they didn't see something in your work. I have to tell you, the editors working on Everlasting are AMAZING folks to work with.

My fingers are crossed for you!

Susan G.

clara bow · Jan 29, 2006

That's fantastic! I hope you have GREAT luck in this endeavor.

pepperlandgirl · Jan 29, 2006

Thanks everybody. I'm really excited because this could be The Big Break, but at the same time, I'm trying not to get overly-excited, because I don't want to set myself up for disappointment...

Vanessa · Jan 29, 2006

pepperlandgirl said:
Last Thursday I learned that my submission to the Harlequin Epic/Everlasting contest, Engaging Carol, was a runner-up.

I was told that I'd be assigned to an editor who would contact me in 2-3 weeks with suggestions/critiques etc and she added, "We'll see where it goes from there." I guess there were 150 or so submissions.

So, in the meantime, I'm finishing the novel! I hadn't bothered before because I didn't think it would place at all, but I want to be prepared in case she requests the entire thing. (ohpleaseohpleaseohplease)

So cross your fingers for me!

Fingers Crossed! Good Luck! Keep us posted.

WriteStuff · Jan 29, 2006

Big congratulations!

Sheryl Nantus · Jan 29, 2006

you GO GIRL!!!

*happy Snoopy dance*

got my fingers crossed for ya...

Cathy C · Jan 30, 2006

WOO! You GET to get "overly-excited" pepperland! You FINALED!! Even if it goes no further, how many people do you think submitted to a H/S contest?! Thousands! Maybe tens of thousands!

:partyguy:

Sheryl Nantus · Jan 30, 2006

exactly!

get out there, buy a lottery ticket 'cause your luck is running high right now!!!

and if, God forbid, you don't get any further, this is SO going to help push your novel with other publishers... just imagine slapping THIS on your query!!!

*still doing happy Snoopy dance*

booyah!!!

Sonarbabe · Jan 31, 2006

All I can say is, you go girl! I wish you the best of luck. The fingers on my left hand are crossed for you (since my right one is crossed in hopes that the agent who has my full will accept) and I agree that no matter what happens, you have awesome credentials to put in your next query letter! Can't wait to hear how it all turns out for you!

:snoopy:

Robin Bayne · Feb 8, 2006

Awesome! Good luck!!

pepperlandgirl · Feb 10, 2006

Thank you, everybody

I'm still waiting for the promised phone call...I probably won't have any fingernails left when it finally comes, but I understand this business moves at a glacial pace...so I keep writing...

and letting my imagination run wild. I'm going to Rome with my first advance check

Susan Gable · Feb 10, 2006

pepperlandgirl said:
Thank you, everybody I'm still waiting for the promised phone call...I probably won't have any fingernails left when it finally comes, but I understand this business moves at a glacial pace...so I keep writing...

and letting my imagination run wild. I'm going to Rome with my first advance check

LOL! Uhhhhh...yeah, that is some wild imagination you've got there. <G>

Try not to chew your nails while you wait. I've got a partial on my editor's desk right now, too, so I can relate to the waiting.

Hang in there, and still sending positive vibes for you!

Susan G,

pepperlandgirl · Feb 10, 2006

The editor just called, asked me to send her the full MS, and she'd get back to me as soon as she could. Still coy, though. "We'll see where it goes from there."

Sheryl Nantus · Feb 10, 2006

BOOYAH!!!

hey, it's better than nothing...

you GO, GIRL!!!

get out there and buy those lottery tickets.

seriously.

Susan Gable · Feb 10, 2006

pepperlandgirl said:
The editor just called, asked me to send her the full MS, and she'd get back to me as soon as she could. Still coy, though. "We'll see where it goes from there."

That's not being coy. There's no way they can tell from a partial from an unproven writer if they'll want to buy it or not.

You are a step further in the process. Fingers crossed!

Susan G.

RMS · Feb 13, 2006

I'm so excited for you! Good Luck!

Renee Russell · Mar 1, 2006

Exciting news!!!! Sending out good karma to you!

Renee

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