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2012 has begun with a bang for me! Actually, the bang started back in October 2011 when I was offered and accepted contract with 4RV Publishing<\/a> for my novel, A Shadow in the Past<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Each year the Ottawa Romance Writers’ Association, of which I’m a member, awards members for their writing accomplishments. Two years ago, I won their Genesis and Phoenix awards that recognized the fact that I submitted a partial (Genesis) and a complete manuscript (Phoenix) but was rejected. But since there are many who never even get that far, I think I did all right. This year, I’m eligible for the Jo Beverly First Book Award because I was offered and accepted a contract in 2011. My award will be presented at our Valentines Brunch next month.<\/p>\n

This past Saturday morning, along with another member of my local writing group, Writers’ Ink, I recorded a show for our local cable TV company’s Readers’ Corner program which will be aired in the near future. It was primarily on our group, but I was able to talk about my novel, although not in as much detail as I would have liked.<\/p>\n

The work on my novel’s cover is underway. My cover artist is the talented Aidana WillowRaven<\/a>. After visiting her website and seeing her brilliant work, I can’t wait to see what she has up her sleeve for my novel.<\/p>\n

This morning, I woke to find out I’d been assigned my lead editor, Carla Ralston! According to my publisher, Carla is excellent. I’m looking forward to working with her.<\/p>\n

Since January 1st, things have moved at an unbelievably fast pace and will continue to do so until my book is out. Oh what excitement lies ahead!<\/p>\n

I’ve got loads of things planned for the big event. A launch here in town at The Wedgewood Retirement Resort<\/a>, a blog tour, readings and signings at assorted venues throughout Eastern Ontario, along with another interview for Readers’ Corner and possibly (fingers crossed) for another program called The Authors.<\/p>\n

I’ll be posting more here as my adventure unfolds as well as putting updates on my website melanierobertson-king.com<\/a> so keep checking in. Feel free to leave comments here and\/or sign my website’s guestbook. I’d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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