Hey, just got The Call. I’m a Rita finalist (a Romance Writer’s Of America award) for single title romance for my book BLUE FLAME! Very exciting, and I’m still a bit shell-shocked actually . . .
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Danni says:
YAYAY! What a fun way to start your Friday! Congrats and all that good stuff!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 9:03 amSylvia Day says:
Congratulations!!!
:hehe: 
:rolleyes: :hehe:
That’s wonderful. I’m so happy for you!!!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 9:05 amMargee says:
Congrats!!
You must be on cloud 12 (much higher than cloud 9)
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 9:11 amBJ Deese says:
WOW! That is wonderful news! Mucho congrats.
I have a question about the RITAs. I heard several authors saying they were judging. Are authors the only ones that judge, or do readers too? Just curious.
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 9:12 amJill says:
I’m still feeling a little bit like someone’s going to call and say "sorry, we made a mistake". LOL.
And BJ, yes only published authors are allowed to judge this one.
I feel entitled to a nice BIG breakfast after the stress of yesterday’s computer mishap and now this …
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 9:16 amJennifer says:
YAY! Congratulations. You were due some good news after yesterday.
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 9:40 amLarissa says:
YAY!!!!! Congrats!
:laugh: :hehe: 
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 9:47 amJill says:
Thanks everyone for the congrats! It’s starting to feel real, LOL!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 9:52 amJudy says:
Congrats Jill you deserve it.
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 10:03 amElizabeth says:
Congratulations, that’s great! Good Friday will have a double meaning now.
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 10:06 amJill says:
LOL, Elizabeth, I hadn’t thought of that!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 10:15 amAlyssa says:
Congratulations, Jill! That’s wonderful news.
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 10:34 amAlyssa
Sela says:
YAY Jill!!! Fantastic news! Can’t wait for Reno to see who wins!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 10:41 amSuzanne says:
Congratulations, Jill! Good luck!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 10:47 amJoely says:
Way to go, Jill! What awesome news. Good luck! Joely
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 11:06 amKate says:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Wow.
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 11:23 amKate Allan says:
Congratulations!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 11:59 amBeth C says:
Congratulations, Jill!!! Woo-hoo!! Happy dance!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 12:08 pmJill says:
Hey, thank you so much! It’s starting to sink in a little bit, but I’m still grinning from ear to ear …
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 12:16 pmKatie says:
Congratulations Jill! Have you started thinking about who you will thank in your speech just in case? !
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 12:35 pmEmna says:
Way to go, Jill! I’ll be rooting for you!!!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 12:35 pmArlene says:
Jill, that is awesome news!!!! You SO derserve it. CONGRATULATIONS :hehe:
:laugh:
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 12:51 pmDonna M says:
What a wonderful way to start the day. Congratulations & big hugs! Someone else already said it–a really "Good Friday".
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 12:54 pmHappy Easter.
Jill says:
Katie, I have major social anxiesties, LOL, so we’re all going to have to hope I don’t win because getting on the stage will kill me. Seriously, being nominated is all I needed!
Thanks so much guys for posting, I love to see you all here!!! Means a lot!!!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 1:11 pmJordan says:
Wonderful news, Jill. I’m so happy for you.
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 1:47 pmCynthia says:
Congratulations, Jill! That is so exciting. I’ll be rooting for you!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 2:03 pmSue says:
Congralations and big hugs to you
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 2:04 pmMichelle says:
YAY!! CONGRATS!! WOO HOO!! :hehe:
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 3:01 pmNicole says:
Congrats!!!!!!!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 3:02 pmAmy K says:
Major congrats, Jill! What a thrill!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 3:46 pmJill says:
I think the most surreal part is seeing who I’m up against, women I’ve loved and read for years!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 4:00 pmLydia says:
YAYAYAYAY!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 4:02 pmLaurie says:
Congrats to you!! How can you possibly be shocked?
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 4:29 pmSilma says:
Congratulations Jill! That’s fantastic. I’ve got my fingers crossed! Hope you win.
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 4:52 pmMary says:
Congrats. Good luck. What fun.
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 5:44 pmkacey says:
Congrats! I saw your name listed over at RWA! Very Very Cool!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 6:01 pmSteph T. says:
Congrats, Jill!!!!
I’m thrilled for you!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 7:07 pmkim h says:
congrats Jill! It is a good friday for you and me, no work today!!!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 7:12 pmLoretta says:
I sent a post earlier… guess I forgot to SUBMIT :crazy:
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 7:32 pmCongrats Jill!!
Blue Flame was a great read!!! So glad others think so too.
Jill says:
Oh I didn’t even realize the list was up and final. Wow! So it wasn’t a mistake, LOL … I’ve been wondering …
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 8:45 pmGina says:
Congrats Jill! I hope you’ll be signing this book at Reno. I’d love to add it to my TBR pile (and read it too!!)
And thanks for stopping by my blog the other day.
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 9:21 pmMelissa says:
:O What wonderful news! Congratulations Jill! BLUE FLAME is definitely RITA worthy. Good luck. I hope you win!!
Posted on March 26th, 2005 at 4:56 amMelissa says:
I’ve gotta add…YOU’RE RITA WORTHY BIG TIME!!
Posted on March 26th, 2005 at 4:58 amJill says:
Yep I’ll be signing this book in Reno. I’m going to register for the conference this week.
Posted on March 26th, 2005 at 7:48 amJane says:
Wooooohooooooooo!!! Congrats Jill!!!
Posted on March 29th, 2005 at 5:41 am