Before I was published, I entered a lot of contests. I finaled in more than twenty and won a few prestigious awards, one of which led to my first published novel, The Secret Soldier. Here they are:

• THE SECRET SOLDIER – Emerald City Opener Award – THIRD PLACE
• THE SECRET SOLDIER – Gayle Wilson Award FINALIST
• THE SECRET SOLDIER – Tara Contest – THIRD PLACE
• THE SECRET SOLDIER – Write Touch Reader’s Award – THIRD PLACE (2006, 2009, 2011)
• KISS ME ON CHRISTMAS – Desert Rose Golden Quill – FIRST PLACE
• THE SECRET SOLDIER – Finally a Bride Contest – FIRST PLACE
• THE SECRET SOLDIER – RITA Award Nominee for Best First Book
• THE SECRET SOLDIER – RITA Award Nominee for Romantic Suspense
• OTHER WORKS – Several SECOND and THIRD PLACE wins
• OTHER WORKS – Several finalist achievements