Margaret McSweeney’s Mother of Pearl Facebook Party September 4
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Margaret McSweeney’s Mother of Pearl Facebook Party September 4

  To celebrate the release of Mother of Pearl: Luminous Lessons and Iridescent Faith I’m hosting an evening of chat, laughter, and encouragement on Facebook! I’ve invited the Pearl Girl contributors to join us on the evening of September 4th. I’d be so honored if you’d come too! We’ll be giving away a ton of fun…

COTT Unveils New Literary Contest for Unpublished Writers
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COTT Unveils New Literary Contest for Unpublished Writers

Get Ready to Spar!   Clash of the Titles Unveils a NEW annual literary contest,  THE OLYMPIA and it’s strictly for unpublished writers! Also, you will no longer need to be a previous Clash Champion in order to compete for the crown. Submissions open September 14, 2012, As always at COTT, the outcome of the…

COTT: Laura V. Hilton Wins 2012 Laurel Award
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COTT: Laura V. Hilton Wins 2012 Laurel Award

Julie’s Note: Laura is in a critique group I facilitate, and I am in a group she facilitates, if that makes sense. She’s a gifted writer, and I am thrilled that other readers agree with me. Congrats, Laura! 2012 LAUREL AWARD WINNER Author Laura V. Hilton’s novel, A Harvest of Hearts, is the winner of  Clash of…

An Inside Look at the Laurel 2012 Finalists
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An Inside Look at the Laurel 2012 Finalists

This Thursday, Aug 16, Clash of the Titles will announce the 2012 Laurel Awards winner.  It’s a much anticipated day, and COTT judges have three amazing finalists to choose from. Our judges are readers who have no connection to the publishing industry. It’s the love of an engaging and spiritually uplifting (or challenging!) story that…

COTT: Max Elliot Anderson’s River Rampage Wins Competiton
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COTT: Max Elliot Anderson’s River Rampage Wins Competiton

: Max Elliot Anderson’s book for boys, River Rampage, wins the Clash of The Titles competition for New June Releases. His film background adds dramatic action to his writing. River Rampage by Max Elliot Anderson   A hearty congratulations to Max! A special thank you to all the talented authors who were part of this…

COTT Survey: What Summer Book Would You Read First?
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COTT Survey: What Summer Book Would You Read First?

Hostess: Gail Pallotta Summer’s the perfect time to spend a day by the shore, an afternoon on a lake or several hours in a hammock with a good book. The June releases featured are brand new and offer a great variety in selection. They include a boy’s book, contemporary and historical romance, western mystery, and…