Writing Life
March 26, 2007 | Uncategorized
Melissa James (who will become famous as Avery Beck) is a finalist in the short contemporary category for the Golden Heart contest. For all you who are not future romance writers, the Golden Heart is the biggie for unpublished authors, comparable to the Oscars.
She’s worked very hard and is an amazing talent.
The feeling of seeing a friend succeed is wonderful. It’s like when your home team is going to the Superbowl.





When both Hunter and Tru bond with Amber their mating triangle threatens everything they hold dear.
Determined to help rescue the princess, Cassandra agrees to act as the dragons’ sex slave, but can she guard her heart from the dominant males?
Camille, a plump, sweet-natured breeder, is caught in New Eden’s endless war with Baldor. Her mates, Jaxon and Aegis, need cunning and courage to rescue her. They need a miracle to capture her heart.
Werewolf-whisper Daniel is the only one who can heal Scarlet’s broken werewolf connection. If he succeeds then the pack’s needs will eclipse his claim on her heart. But if he fails, they'll both die.
A lonely woman finds passion with a dominant much younger lover, when she tries to leave she learns her new master plays for keeps.
One dangerous warrior woman plus two rogue demon males equals a love to threaten an empire.
Getting paid to watch Eduardo is Desiree’s dream assignment, but when he reaches out to her, crossing the line, everything changes.
Deep in her secret heart, she lusts for a sexy pirate who’d be her master and commander in the bedroom. But, this man may be too dangerous
She finds paradise in the arms of twin brothers, but their law demands she chose one warrior to mate and one to die.
One woman, two men, three wounded hearts--though already mated their love is still forbidden.


March 26th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
LOL on the Super Bowl hometeam! Thanks, Evanne!
March 26th, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Oh…and that’s a pen name, BTW, in case people are wondering why there’s no Avery Beck on the list. ;-) I entered with my real name, Melissa James.
March 26th, 2007 at 8:29 pm
Should’ve asked. But I fixed it!
I’m still thrilled for you. I’m rooting for you to win. but lordy the finals are an honor.
March 26th, 2007 at 11:22 pm
It’s not that I mind, I just thought somebody might think you were making that up, LOL!
March 28th, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Love the superbowl analogy. Very true!
March 28th, 2007 at 1:32 pm
Much congrats to you Ms. James. I wish you the best of luck.