Today I Feel As Though I Just Won The Oscars!

Maggie Dove · 10-13-2009, 07:05 AM

Today, I feel as though I’ve just won the Oscars and I am standing in front of a room full of beautiful people, but instead of holding the little statue of the much-coveted, bald, golden man—I’m proudly holding a copy of my novel, ANGEL OF WINDWORD, in my hand.

This is wonderful! The best part is that I can speak all I want and not have the sound of music interrupting me in the background when they feel I’ve been talking too long. Also, here in cyber space, Kanye West is not around to interrupt me! And Joan Rivers and her daughter are not ruining my evening with their snide remarks about my appearance. Not that I have to worry.

[FONT=Verdana]Ofcourse, I look marvelous darling in my Carolina Herrera gown and having lost those stubborn 20 pounds which I’ve been trying to lose for the past 10 years, I’ve never looked better. After I thank my grandmother, who is now in Heaven and was an avid reader of romance, my mother, my sisters, my nieces, my cousins, my friends, my two invaluable critique partners, and dedicate the night to my husband and two children,who are sitting in the crowd and staring at me with wonder and love in their eyes, I acknowledge the presence of my wonderful colleagues, who are sharing the spotlight today: Mary Corrales, Roxanne Rhoads, Teel James Glenn, Shelley Dayton, Graeme S. Houston, Heather Kuehl and A.J. Ryan!

After much applause, I continue, “I want to thank the authors and readers of Eternal Press, the loveliest people I’ve ever encountered. I feel proud to be amongst you guys! I would like to thank Ally Robertson for making all this possible. I would like to thank Candace Clayton for being such a great mediator; Dianna Rubino for being such a great editor; Adrienne Morris, the wonderful copyeditor, for all her hard work on Angel of Windword, and Sheryl for all of her promotional work on my behalf! I would especially like to thank Amanda Kelsey for the most beautiful cover art I’ve ever seen! I couldn’t be happier with my cover. Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank Lisa Logan. Lisa, I’ll be “eternally” grateful to you for making me a published author!”

After enjoying the standing ovation, I walk away with Sean Connery. (This may date me a little, but I still think that he is the sexiest man alive!)

Maggie Dove

www.maggiedove.net

E-book available at www.eternalpress.ca
Paperback available at www.amazon.com

nancy sv · 10-14-2009, 11:20 PM

Congrats!! That's awesome!

Matt Willard · 10-16-2009, 01:09 AM

I'm really happy for you, Maggie. But The Shining was the best novel of all time.

[/is shot.]

In all seriousness, I'm glad you've got that physical specimen in your hands. Great work.

misaditas · 10-16-2009, 01:28 AM

Woo hoo! *throws confetti*

Maggie Dove · 10-16-2009, 01:34 AM

Thanks, guys!

staceyallen · 11-05-2009, 03:37 AM

Congratulations. I hope one day I will be able to feel the wonderful joy that you felt that day!

10-13-2009, 07:05 AM	#1
Maggie Dove New kid, be gentle! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 26	Today I Feel As Though I Just Won The Oscars! Today, I feel as though I’ve just won the Oscars and I am standing in front of a room full of beautiful people, but instead of holding the little statue of the much-coveted, bald, golden man—I’m proudly holding a copy of my novel, ANGEL OF WINDWORD, in my hand. This is wonderful! The best part is that I can speak all I want and not have the sound of music interrupting me in the background when they feel I’ve been talking too long. Also, here in cyber space, Kanye West is not around to interrupt me! And Joan Rivers and her daughter are not ruining my evening with their snide remarks about my appearance. Not that I have to worry. [FONT=Verdana]Ofcourse, I look marvelous darling in my Carolina Herrera gown and having lost those stubborn 20 pounds which I’ve been trying to lose for the past 10 years, I’ve never looked better. After I thank my grandmother, who is now in Heaven and was an avid reader of romance, my mother, my sisters, my nieces, my cousins, my friends, my two invaluable critique partners, and dedicate the night to my husband and two children,who are sitting in the crowd and staring at me with wonder and love in their eyes, I acknowledge the presence of my wonderful colleagues, who are sharing the spotlight today: Mary Corrales, Roxanne Rhoads, Teel James Glenn, Shelley Dayton, Graeme S. Houston, Heather Kuehl and A.J. Ryan! After much applause, I continue, “I want to thank the authors and readers of Eternal Press, the loveliest people I’ve ever encountered. I feel proud to be amongst you guys! I would like to thank Ally Robertson for making all this possible. I would like to thank Candace Clayton for being such a great mediator; Dianna Rubino for being such a great editor; Adrienne Morris, the wonderful copyeditor, for all her hard work on Angel of Windword, and Sheryl for all of her promotional work on my behalf! I would especially like to thank Amanda Kelsey for the most beautiful cover art I’ve ever seen! I couldn’t be happier with my cover. Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank Lisa Logan. Lisa, I’ll be “eternally” grateful to you for making me a published author!” After enjoying the standing ovation, I walk away with Sean Connery. (This may date me a little, but I still think that he is the sexiest man alive!) Maggie Dove www.maggiedove.net E-book available at www.eternalpress.ca Paperback available at www.amazon.com Last edited by Maggie Dove; 10-13-2009 at 07:06 AM. Reason: mistake

10-14-2009, 11:20 PM	#2
nancy sv 30 months on a bicycle... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: On a bike between North and South Posts: 1,039	Congrats!! That's awesome! __________________ Check out what's happening on our 20,000-mile, 30-month bicycle journey from Alaska to Argentina! http://www.familyonbikes.org Boise International Travel Examiner World Bike Touring Examiner

10-16-2009, 01:09 AM	#3
Matt Willard Inquisitor of Zork Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 265	I'm really happy for you, Maggie. But The Shining was the best novel of all time. [/is shot.] In all seriousness, I'm glad you've got that physical specimen in your hands. Great work. __________________ Giant Robot Invasion! Get more backlinks, comments, and word of mouth marketing with comedic content. Join me on Twitter! Join me on LinkedIn!

10-16-2009, 01:28 AM	#4
misaditas Property of Bialar Crais Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 668	Woo hoo! throws confetti __________________ Helen WIP: To Recover the Satellites - 25,020 / 50,000 "If you take the shackles off your imagination, you can go anywhere with science fiction. There are no conventions, other than the ones you want to break, and that's why it's so exciting." ~ Lani Tupu Blogger \| Twitter \| NaNo Profile \| Livejournal

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10-16-2009, 01:34 AM	#5
Maggie Dove New kid, be gentle! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 26	Thanks, guys!

11-05-2009, 03:37 AM	#6
staceyallen New kid, be gentle! Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4	Congratulations. I hope one day I will be able to feel the wonderful joy that you felt that day!