It makes me very happy to announce that my novel, 
Tormented, is the winner of the Rone Award this year. I feel like a kid who's just won the national spelling bee. Last year, Redemption Lake, was a finalist. And I went to the awards ceremony as a bridesmaid. This year I got to be the bride.

It's hard to describe how good it makes me feel to win this award. It's a validation for all the hard work--the knowledge that someone else finds my work worthy. We writers don't make much money anymore--selling books  for .99. But for me the real thrill is to know that I've written the best book I can possibly write. And to know that readers are enjoying my words--and that maybe I'm making life a little better for others. That's where the joy comes for me.  

Of course, I also love to write. There is nothing I'd rather be doing that plotting a story that will entertain and perhaps move readers to a place of emotion. So I'm the lucky one--being able to spend my life doing something I love. I wish that for all you. Find something you love and give it all the passion you've got.  Thanks for your support on this writing journey. It's been quite the ride.