My July 07 Harlequin Romance Best Friend...Future Wife has made it to the finals of the Booksellers' Best Awards, and I'm very happy about that. I'm thrilled too that I'll be able to attend the award ceremony in San Francisco in July. This will be my first ever trip to America and I am really, really looking forward to it.
Of course, I don't expect to win. I mean, have you seen the competition in the Traditional category? Here are my fellow finalists:
Hired by the Cowboy by Donna Alward
The Italian's Wife By Sunset by Lucy Gordon
Millionaire to the Rescue by Ally Blake
His Christmas Angel by Michelle Douglas
I've read and enjoyed all of these books. They're wonderful. So just being nominated alongside them is enough for me. Congratulations ladies!
Congrats too to Harlequin Romance author, Trish Wylie, for finalling in the Short Contemporary category with her Harlequin Presents, Her Bedroom Surrender.
Claire
The Single Dad's Patchwork Family, Harlequin Romance, Apr 08
Pregnant: Father Wanted, Harlequin Romance, Dec 08
http://www.clairebaxter.com
Congrats Claire!
It's cool, isn't it! I'm so jealous of you going to nationals. Next year for me, I hope. I've started making plans already!
I agree with you on the field though. I'm not sure I could pick one above any of the others.
Donna
FALLING FOR MR DARK AND DANGEROUS, Romance, August 08, Aus/NZ Sept. 08
THE RANCHER'S RUNAWAY PRINCESS, Romance, January 09
http://www.donnaalward.com
http://www.donnaalward.blogspot.com
PJ Part;y
Claire, what wonderful news! Since it's your first trip you may not be aware of a Community tradition. On the Thursday night of RWA, we hold a PJ Party from 10:30 to midnight or so...with snacks, and treats and of course chocolate....all in our pj's. It's tons of fun and a wonderfully casual get together and a nice break from conference insanity. You are MORE than welcome and keep looking for your invite via emal!
Jayne
Community Manager
"We cannot really love anybody with whom we never laugh"—Agnes Repplier
PJs
Ooh, thanks Jayne! I have heard something about this tradition from blogs - I think it was Trish Wylie and Fiona Harper who were blogging for the Pink Heart Society last year. It sounds like fun. I'll look for my invitation and I'll be there.
Claire
The Single Dad's Patchwork Family, Harlequin Romance, Apr 08
Pregnant: Father Wanted, Harlequin Romance, Dec 08
http://www.clairebaxter.com
Blow Up Man
GOT EVERYONE'S ATTENTION NOW HAVE I???
So Jayne - newbie brings him to the PJ party, thats right isn't it?
CONGRATS Claire! And I'll see you in SF!!! Can-not-wait!
H's & K's
Trish
RT REVIEWERS CHOICE AWARD WINNER 2008 for RESCUED: MOTHER-TO-BE
HER BEDROOM SURRENDER - Harlequin Presents - May - BOOKSELLERS BEST FINALIST as BREATHLESS!
http://www.trishwylie.com
Congrats! (and btw, I
Congrats!
(and btw, I don't regularly read HRs, but this sounds interesting, I love friends-to-lovers stories, best friends make the best partners in life!)
Congratulations!!! I will
Congratulations!!! I will have to add these books to my to be read list.
Tiffany
BJBC
My Shelfari Page
Um...blow up man?
I guess I'll find out.
Thanks, Trish. It will be great to meet you!
Claire
The Single Dad's Patchwork Family, Harlequin Romance, Apr 08
Pregnant: Father Wanted, Harlequin Romance, Dec 08
http://www.clairebaxter.com
Janet and Tiffany
Thank you for the congratulations, both of you.
Janet, I do agree with you about best friends in real life.
Happy reading!
Claire
The Single Dad's Patchwork Family, Harlequin Romance, Apr 08
Pregnant: Father Wanted, Harlequin Romance, Dec 08
http://www.clairebaxter.com
Congrats!!! Oh why oh why
Congrats!!! Oh why oh why did I not discover the HR line earlier last year?!?!?!
AKA Merri
Family Challenge Team: The Spine Breakers with my dh Glenn AKA Phaedrus
I don't know, Merri, but
I don't know, Merri,
but thanks for the congrats.
Claire
The Single Dad's Patchwork Family, Harlequin Romance, Apr 08
Pregnant: Father Wanted, Harlequin Romance, Dec 08
http://www.clairebaxter.com