Hey gang!

I’ve been buried in the writing cave for the past couple of weeks, working furiously on revisions and a new proposal. But I had to pop in and share some great news. I’ve just been informed that The Satin Sash finaled in the 2010 Booksellers’ Best Award contest – twice!

That’s right! In both the Erotic Romance category, as well as in the Best First Book category. I’m so excited to see some other great names in this list as well! Congratulations to all the finalists!

Now, the winners of this contest – hosted by the Greater Detroit RWA chapter – will be announced at the Romance Writers of America National Conference in Orlando in July. I wasn’t still sure whether I’d be able to attend but now I’m really scrambling to be able to go!

Here’s a list of the finalists:

TRADITIONAL

Helen Brenna
From The Outside

Lucy Gordon
Italian Tycoon, Secret Son

Fiona Harper
Invitation to the Boss’s Ball

Glynna Kaye
Dreaming Of Home

Joselyn Vaughn
CEO’s Don’t Cry

SHORT CONTEMPORARY

Christine Columbus
The Perfect Country and Western Story

Robyn Grady
The Billionaire’s Fake Engagement

Sandra Hyatt
Having The Billionaire’s Baby

Geri Krotow
What Family Means

Lynne Marshall
Temporary Doctor, Surprise Father

Cara Summers
Twin Temptation

Cara Summers
Christmas Male

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

Kylie Brant
Waking The Dead

Marilee Brothers
Rock and Roll Queen of Bedlam

Ava Gray
Skin Game

Sandy James
Free Falling

EROTIC

Jaci Burton
Riding On Instinct

Red Garnier
The Satin Sash

Lara Santiago
Rogue’s Run

Shelli Stevens
Take Me

Tracy Wolff
Full Exposure

SINGLE TITLE

Toni Blake
One Reckless Summer

Marilyn Brant
According To Jane

Robin Kaye
Breakfast in Bed

Susan Mallery
Hot On Her Heels

Karen White
The Lost Hours

LONG CONTEMPORARY

Lisa Dale
Simple WIshes

Susan Gable
A Kid To The Rescue

Elaine Grant
No Hero Like Him

Janice Maynard
Hot Mail

Terry McLaughlin
A Small Town Reunion

Kay Stockham
Simon Says Mommy

Linda Warren
Caitlyn’s Prize

INSPIRATIONAL

Sandra Bricker
Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida

Amanda Cabot
Paper Roses

Irene Hannon
An Eye for an Eye

Trish Perry
Sunset Beach

Marlo Schalesky
If Tomorrow Never Comes

Missy Tippens
His Forever Love

PARANORMAL/TIME TRAVEL/FUTURISTIC

Sharon Ashwood
Ravenous: The Dark Forgotten

Maureen Child
Vanished

Lisa Childs
Immortal bride

Gail Dayton
New Blood

Cynthia Eden
Midnight’s Master

Ann Hinnenkamp
Dyad Dreams

Sharon Sala

Jennifer Ashley
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie

Caroline Fyffe
Where The Wind Blows

Carolyn Jewel
Indiscreet

Margaret Mallory
Knight of Pleasure

Elizabeth Rolls
Lord Braybrook’s Penniless Bride

Christine Wells
Wicked Little Game

LONG HISTORICAL

Anna Campbell
Captive of Sin

Hannah Howell
If He’s Wicked

Hannah Howell
If He’s Sinful

Regina Jeffers
Darcy’s Temptation

BEST FIRST BOOK

Marilyn Brant
According To Jane

Red Garnier
The Satin Sash

Ann Hinnenkamp
Dyad Dreams

Glynna Kaye
Dreaming Of Home