Writing Life
March 26, 2007
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 For all you who are not future romance writers, the Golden Heart is the biggie for unpublished authors, comparable to the Oscars.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.





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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.