Tuesday, June 19, 2012

MORE Wilde's Fire Contest Success Stories!


I am thrilled to welcome two more of my friends to Curiosity Quills Press as Wilde's Fire Contest success stories! I never imagined that my little contest would have such a positive impact on my blogging friends and I couldn't be happier about it. I look forward to walking this road with you!

Jamie Ayers
Jamie Ayers, an awesome blogger that I've had the pleasure of knowing online for a while, posted her official success announcement here. It is a must read. She talks about her publishing journey, which like mine, was long. :) Although those of you without success stories yet may feel a little bittersweet about other people's success stories (I know I did), this one will remind you that success rarely comes overnight. As Jamie says, "Trust your gut! And believe every rejection in life just means God has something better planned for you down the road." 

Jamie's paranormal YA, 18 Things, reportedly reduced Krystal Wade to tears on several occasions, which is a very good thing.

Victoria Smith
Victoria Smith, also known as the "Twenty Something Fiction Writer" posted about her success here, and she includes a V-log to prove that us writers are more than stationary head shots. Victoria is one of the famed NA Alley sisters, contributors to an amazing blog that has been working hard to advance the New Adult genre. And now Victoria has the pleasure of calling herself a New Adult author. It seems like there are more of us every day!

Victoria's NA sci-fi romance, Crimson Hunt, was chosen in part for it's stellar voice. I can't wait to read the whole thing!

Congratulations again! And welcome to Curiosity Quills. I'm so happy to be a part of our ever-expanding network of amazing authors.

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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 20, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    Wow, you are super fast, Sharon!! I sure am glad you've joined Curiosity Quills as a writer + marketing promoter (can't remember your official title?). Anyways, we've been encouraging each other for quite some time and am sooooooo happy to continue the journey together as publishing sistas from the same house~xo

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  2. twentysomethingfictionwriterJune 20, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Thanks so much, Sharon. *hugs* I'm so excited to be listed as an NA author and work with all you awesome peeps at CQ!!! :D

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  3. Sharon BaylissJune 20, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    So happy to have you two as my first comments! :) I don't really have an official title that I know of, although it is social media and online promotions. I hereby name myself Associate Coordinator of Doing Stuff and Random Tasks.

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  4. Krystal WadeJune 20, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Hey!! That's my job title, Sharon. ;-) Congrats guys!

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  5. Juliana HaygertJune 20, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Awesome! Congrats, ladies!

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  6. Ink in the BookJune 20, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Woo-hoo! I love success stories! So far, that makes THREE and I am AMAZING! I am thrilled for all of you:)

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  7. AnonymousJune 20, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Super excited for Jamie and love her blog and her optimism. Can't wait to hold her book in my hands. :D

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  8. Gwen GardnerJune 20, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    HUGE congratulations to Jamie and Victoria! I'm looking forward to reading your books - I adore all of you CQ girls:)

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  9. Kimberly GabrielJune 20, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Congrats to Sharon for having such a successful contest! Congrats to CQ for picking up two talented writers! And of course, congrats to Jamie and Victoria!!! I LOVE success stories - especially when someone has been at it for so long. Well done and very deserving!

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  10. DeanaJune 20, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    I heard Jamie's news last night! This is so great! Congrats to the both of you!! I hope you all celebrating:) And Sharon, of course it was wonderful of you to host the contest!

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  11. Jaycee DeLorenzoJune 21, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    I'm so happy for both of these ladies! Woot-woot!

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