mumto2 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Voted and bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Kitty is voting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiMi 4under3 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Voted yet again! 5th time, I think. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Voted again. Hope you win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Voted again. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Started reading yesterday. I am really enjoying it. And I have voted, too. I hope you win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Voted again... And of course I had to mention it or else the thread wouldn't get bumped to the top again. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Vote and bump, it's a new dance! Join us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 It's getting down to the wire -- don't forget to keep voting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I know Katie is going to be too modest to start her own thread, but the book she wrote was just chosen as a TOP TEN FINALIST in a writing contest sponsored by Harlequin Books! :hurray: Obviously, if she's going to win this thing, she is going to need lots and lots of votes, so I'm hoping every single one of us will vote for her every single day. Here's where to go to vote for Katie's book: http://www.katiemeyer.net/2014/11/its-official-im-top-ten-finalist-in-so.html PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take a minute to vote -- Katie is an amazing writer and her book is EXCELLENT!!! If she wins the contest, she gets a TWO BOOK PUBLISHING CONTRACT, which is HUGE!!! BTW, if people can keep bumping this thread for more votes, it would be great, because we can vote every day until the 10th. I really want her to win, because she is such a sweet person in addition to being an incredibly talented writer. Congratulations on being in the Top Ten, Katie!!! :party: :party: :party: :party: Thought I'd quote Cat's original post with the link for this bump. I just voted again! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Voting closes at 5pm today (I think). http://www.katiemeyer.net/2014/11/last-chance.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Voted again. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Got my final vote in. :) Good luck!! Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Go, Kaaatie! Go, Kaaatie! Go, Katie, go Katie, go! Imagine me doing a cheerleading/hip hop type combo! /end dorky Mom dance & cheer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Voted again! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 I can't vote again yet because it hasn't been 24 hours since I last voted, but I'm going to keep trying! Katie -- when will you know the results? The suspense must be driving you crazy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I can't vote again yet because it hasn't been 24 hours since I last voted, but I'm going to keep trying! Katie -- when will you know the results? The suspense must be driving you crazy!!! They will contact the winner sometime tomorrow. So, I guess if I don't get a call, I didn't win. I will be jumping at every call tomorrow, for sure. And then they will announce on thursday. Whoever wins has to keep it a secret until then. and yes, I'm kind of a mess, lol. I'm eating too much, and not concentrating very well. I need to be working on the next book, but it's so hard to do that when I'm still so up in the air about this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Voted again. Bumping. I liked the way that you incorporated the animal angle into the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Another bump -- hurry and vote, everyone! Time is running out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 I was finally able to vote today! Sorry to keep bumping (OK, no I'm not! :D) but we're almost out of time to vote and Katie needs every last vote we can give her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I just voted for you. Good luck!!! Will Fabio be on the cover? That is what I want to know. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I just cast my final vote!!! Go, Kaaatie! Go, Kaaatie! Go, Katie, go Katie, go!Imagine me doing a cheerleading/hip hop type combo!/end dorky Mom dance & cheer May we please get a video of this? :D They will contact the winner sometime tomorrow. So, I guess if I don't get a call, I didn't win. I will be jumping at every call tomorrow, for sure. And then they will announce on thursday. Whoever wins has to keep it a secret until then. But Kaaaaatieeeeeee...you can trust us with the secret!!! We won't tell anyone!!!! We promise!!! :bigear: :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 LOL, I love you all, but not enough to spill a secret that could cost me a contract. You'll know as soon as possible though. And unfortunately, I have no idea if I'm even close to the top. That one Irish girl had the whole country of Ireland behind her, as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Fingers crossed. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Now we wait... I'm having trouble waiting, so I can only imagine how Katie feels! :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I think it is going to be published! It is a sweet story. :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 LOL, I love you all, but not enough to spill a secret that could cost me a contract. You'll know as soon as possible though. And unfortunately, I have no idea if I'm even close to the top. That one Irish girl had the whole country of Ireland behind her, as far as I know. I guess you have a point about that contract... :D Never underestimate the power of the Hive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I just cast my final vote!!! May we please get a video of this? :D But Kaaaaatieeeeeee...you can trust us with the secret!!! We won't tell anyone!!!! We promise!!! :bigear: :ph34r: That would be sumpthin' you need to see in person. My moves don't translate well to video. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 That would be sumpthin' you need to see in person. My moves don't translate well to video. :D If I win I think you should do the dance and video it for us :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Dang it I forgot to vote today :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Dang it I forgot to vote today :( :smash: jk! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 awesome! thank you! By the way, is anyone here living in the Netherlands? I've gotten several views on my website from there, and realized it is likely one of you wonderful people. That's me :blush:. Although, I didn't manage to vote 12 times...so, maybe there is someone else voting too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 :toetap05: We're waiting!!! I hope they've called and you just can't tell us yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 When I woke up this morning, the very first thing I thought about was to wonder if Katie got a phone call. Her book is so good that I'm sure it will be published even if she doesn't win the contest. My hope is that Harlequin will publish all of the finalists' books, because it's so hard to keep waiting and hoping, and I'm sure all of the other authors are just as nervous as Katie is today, and they all put so much time, effort, and heart into writing their books and getting up the nerve to enter such a big contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Nope, no call. But, in good news, the senior editor for Special Edition, the line I wrote for, left a WONDERFUL comment on my novel, saying she "is and has been a HUGE fan of my work." So, I'm going to call that a win :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Even if you don't win the contest, I'm quite confident that your book will be published! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Also, the stress of waiting is KILLING ME. I may puke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Also, the stress of waiting is KILLING ME. I may puke. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Just saw a tweet from an editor that they are still tallying votes. So I haven't been passed over yet. Don't they have computers for this stuff? We are all on pins and needles! Again, I really think the Presents entry, from Ireland, has it nailed....between national news coverage and about 1 zillion facebook shares (shows shares on the website)...I gotta think she has it. But if not, if I get it, you all get the credit, absolutely, and will be mentioned in whatever blog post/press thingy/etc I do! Either way, go homeschoolers, go! (I am going to go continue to try not to have a stroke. Redid my budget this morning, now going to clean the kitchen. I tried reading, but the sci fi book I'm reading takes too much brain power.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Honestly, I don't think the winner should come from a popular vote, because at that point it's less about the quality of the book and more about how clever you were in getting publicity for yourself and/or having the widest social network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I think that's why the editors narrow it down to 10 first. That way they know they are willing to publish all of them, hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I thought it was top 2 get a contact. Did I get that wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I thought it was top 2 get a contact. Did I get that wrong? No, the top winner gets a two book contract. No one else wins anything. But...last year they ended up signing over a dozen new authors from the contest...so odds are still good. but as much as i know it is getting signed that matters, I'm still going to be on edge until I know who won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Will they let you know either way? It would be awful to think the winner could have already been notified, but nine other people were still sitting by their phones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I don't think so. As of about 90 minutes ago, they were stilly tallying. The Irish girl posted recently, like a few minutes ago, that she hadn't heard. Neither had another one that I thought was a strong contender. So...either it was another person, totally possible, or they are super late, or someone is a good actress on twitter. Either way, it's 6pm, and I am figuring I'm safe to start drinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 No, the top winner gets a two book contract. No one else wins anything. But...last year they ended up signing over a dozen new authors from the contest...so odds are still good. but as much as i know it is getting signed that matters, I'm still going to be on edge until I know who won. Maybe it's like American Idol - sometimes the runners-up get the better deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Oh my heavens....they tweeted that someone will get the call TOMORROW! Ugh! They are killing me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 ack waiting is hard. Congratulations on getting this far. Whether you win or lose tomorrow you still did something fantastic that not many will. I know you can't tell us whether or not you won but is it possible that you could come on here tomorrow and give us either a smiley or a frown? I mean you are just giving a smiley not anything else right? Good luck and try to get some rest:) ETA I am just kidding about the smiley :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 going nuts....but hoping to get some sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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