And The Winner Is... RECLAIM MY HEART for Best Romance 2014

I am so proud to announce that Reclaim My Heart has been voted Best Romance in Books and Pals 2014 Readers' Choice Awards. There is nothing that gives me more satisfaction than when readers tell me they find my books entertaining. THIS is why I write. So having readers vote my book Best Romance... WOW! I am overwhelmed. Thank you, BigAl and all the reviewers and readers at Books and Pals Review Blog. 

 I would like to take a moment to thank my editor at Montlake, Maria Gomez, who read my book and chose it for publication. I am also grateful to Danielle Marshall, Sr. Marketing Manager at Amazon Publishing, along with Jessica Poore and the entire Author Team. I am so blessed to have such a great group of talented, knowledgeable people behind my book.

Readers Choice Awards! Time To Vote! You Could Win $50 And eBooks!

I've announced my nomination on Facebook and on Twitter. RECLAIM MY HEART has been nominated for Best Romance in the Readers Choice Awards. I would love to have your vote.

Voting has begun. Pop over to BigAl's Books and Pals to vote for your favorite books.

I Did It MY WAY

If you squint hard, you can see me dancing up there!

I have crowed, long and loud, about my accomplishments as a traditionally-published author. Loads of sales and foreign translations, along with beautiful shiny medallions and pretty certificates, made it possible for me to call myself a Bestselling, Award-winning Author.

But several years ago, I became an Independent Author who no longer had the backing of a huge publisher. I started doing it all: writing, editing, proofing, cover design, marketing, and promoting…hell, I was hand-selling my books to anyone who looked remotely interested and to many who did not. The journey has definitely been uphill. You know, the one-step-forward-two-steps-back kind of struggle.

However, things seem to be changing. Yesterday was a banner day for me as an Indie Author. One of my books hit the Top 100 Lists of not one but three different stores. Can you see me walking on clouds? Heck, I'm dancing, baby!

Nanny and the Professor reached #53 on the Amazon Kindle Top 100 List. The book made it to #30 on the Barnes & Noble Nook Top 100 List. And Nanny also hit #13 on the iTunes iBook Romance Bestsellers List.

Many of you saw my recent news that Her Fake Romance won the 2013 BigAl's Books & Pals Readers Choice Award for Best Romance.

What does this mean? Well, it means I can once again call myself a Bestselling, Award-winning Author! And I did it my way…without the help of a New York publishing house. I don't mind saying, I am amazed and astounded. And just for the heck of it, I'm posting my award again for everyone to see:

Don't think for a minute that I don't know how this happened. I couldn't have done it without YOU, my loyal readers.

I humbly thank you for sticking with me!

Her Fake Romance Voted Best Romance!

I woke up to the news that Her Fake Romance was voted Best Romance in BigAl's Books & Pals Readers' Choice Awards. I want to thank BigAl and his reviewers for the support they offer Indie Authors. I also want to thank everyone who voted for my book. Without the love and support of my readers, my friends, and my family, I just don't know what I would do! I want you to know, I appreciate you more than words can express. ♥

Book And Pals Nominee - Best Romance Category

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BIGAL'S BOOKS AND PALS REVIEWERS CHOICE AWARDS.

I received the following notice from Books And Pals review blog:

"In the twelve months ending February 28th, 2013, BigAl and the Pals received over 1,400 books to consider for review. Almost 300 of them were selected, read, and reviewed. From those we chose the books we felt stood out from the pack as exceptional examples of Indie (self-published and small press) writing and divided them into eleven categories.

Your book Her Fake Romance is nominated in the Romance category. Congratulations."

I am so happy just to be nominated! No, I'm not just happy, I'm also very honored!

The email went on:

"For two weeks, starting March 18th at 10:00 Eastern Time and ending at Midnight Eastern Time on April 1st, we'll be asking readers to vote for the winner in each category. Winners will be announced the morning of Wednesday, April 3rd. We'll also have a giveaway with various prizes for those who vote.

Winners and nominees of "BigAl's Books and Pals 2012 Readers' Choice Awards" will feature on a special Readers' Choice page at Books and Pals for the next twelve months, with emphasis on the winner in each category."

I hope all you'll head over to Books and Pals from March 18th through April 1st to vote for my book. Many thanks to Books and Pals, and the reviewers who nominated Her Fake Romance!