I’m home from the RWA National Conference, and even though I didn’t win either of the categories I was nominated for in the Golden Heart, I’m still thrilled with last night’s awards results because four of my buddies won RITAs, the top award for published romance novels. My critique partner, Beth Pattillo, won Best Inspirational for her hilarious book Heavens to Betsy. Here’s Beth kissing her brand new RITA statue.
We had four members of the Wet Noodle Posse up for RITAs, and three walked away with them. Here are Stephanie Feagan, who won the Best First Book RITA for Show Her the Money, and Dianna Love Snell with her Best Romantic Suspense RITA for Worth Every Risk.
I didn’t snag a picture of Noodler Diane Perkins (aka Diane Gaston) with her RITA, but here she is earlier in the week after winning the National Readers’ Choice Award for The Mysterious Miss M. She’s standing with Harlequin Mills & Boon editor Joanne Carr.
I was bummed for my fellow Noodlers (Esri Allbritten, Jennifer Smith and Mary Fechter) who were also Golden Heart finalists and didn’t win, but maybe this just means the four of us are on the verge of selling. Think positive, ladies!
July 31st, 2006 at 7:03 am
I am so jealous. It sounds like a good time was had by all. Sorry you didn’t win, I was checking, but good things are on the horizon for you.
Teri