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Happy Memorial Day

Denise Alicea — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:14:55 +0000

Happy Memorial Day! Enjoy it with your loved ones! Remember those who gave us this beautiful day!?

Enter Celtic Hearts Romance Writers Chapter contest The Golden Claddaugh!

Denise Alicea — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:18:02 +0000

Enter Celtic Hearts Romance Writers Chapter contest The Golden Claddaugh!

Enter Celtic Hearts Romance Writers Chapter contest The Golden Claddaugh! Don’t let our chapter name dissuade you, your entry does not have to be Celtic-based to enter, unless you enter our Celtic Category. We have six categories, Historical, FF & P, Romantic Suspense, Celtic, Contemporary & Erotic Romance.

Final Round Judges FF&P: Leis Pederson – Berkley/Jove

Contemporary: Lois Winston – Ashley Grayson Literary Agency

Romantic Suspense: Laura Bradford – Bradford Literary Agency

Historical: Barbara Poelle - Irene Goodman Agency

Celtic: Deb Werksman – Sourcebooks

Erotic: Kate Seaver – Berkley

Our contest due date is June 1, 2010. Finalists will be notified by July 1, 2010 and winners notified by September 1,2010.

Visit: www.celtichearts. org to register!?

Happy Mother’s Day!

Denise Alicea — Sun, 09 May 2010 03:21:42 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mother’s out there!?

Update

Denise Alicea — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:24:03 +0000

Hello All!

Here is a recent update as to what has been going on. Unfortunately I did not win the last contest that I entered. I look forward to entering some more contests. I have been busy with The Pen & Muse Blog and have even added staff to help with the book reviews.

I also took a conference with the help of a fellow blogger and learned of a ton of stuff which I will be implementing in the new blog when I get it up and running. Jeannine which did this website will be putting it up for me, which I know it will turn out awesome since this website did.

Other than that school is almost close to looking finished next year. Soon I will be able to write more as I embark on getting an MFA in writing and graphic design. I have tons of things to learn in the meantime. I have been also busy with the various groups I belong to. As much as I want to stay with all of them there are some I had to let go and possibly more in the future.

I also am currently editing one novel and short story, White Rider and Consoling Angel with the help of a friend. I’m also in the Script Frenzy competition to see if I can finish a script in 30 days. So far I’m at about 50 pages. Not sure if I’ll make it.. if not then I tried. There is always next year!

So that’s all Folks!

Vote for Looney

Denise Alicea — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:29:00 +0000

“Looney Alicea”

DH Contest

Denise Alicea — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:43:29 +0000

Head on over to find out more about The Donna Grant Dangerous Highlander contest. DH Contest http://bit.ly/5xV5pk

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

Denise Alicea — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:42:21 +0000

In the Christian faith, a creator made a son and sent him to cleanse the sins of his creation, man. He stopped time in order to bring his only son to this world and rejoice at a new beginning.

Let it be the beginning to a brand new year for all of us.
Remember to help those who cannot protect, defend, and care for themselves.

Each of us has a gift. We all have the the very light and love inside of us that our creator bestowed upon us.

Let this be the year where we come set about change for the good of our race.

Just as a father stopped time to share his gift so long ago…let us give the gift back in the highest form any species could give back.. LOVE.

Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays.

Matt Dusk Presents: The Twelve Days of Christmas

Denise Alicea — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:05:46 +0000

The romance community has long had a reputation for being loving, generous, and supportive of charity, so I hope you’ll all take a moment to read this, and to make a small donation that will help benefit children, this is about the KIDS HELP LINE – an organization that helps kids in need by giving them a safe and accessible place to turn to when they’re in trouble. One of Canada’s best musicians has not only opened his kind and giving heart to this cause, he’s opening up his home – on CHRISTMAS DAY – and giving a special benefit performance from his own living room… Time is getting short, but if you can spare a few dollars, you will not only make a difference, you will receive a very great gift back in this special show…. The details are here, and I really hope you’ll consider doing this, and spreading the word to as many people as you possibly can between now and Christmas Day….

Thanks so much, and here are the details and the links, and the whole idea from Mr. Dusk himself:

On December 25th at 4PM (EST), Matt is giving you the unique opportunity to watch an intimate online performance of your favourite Christmas carols and songs from his albums. All proceeds will be going directly to Kids Help Phone. To be a part of this special event, visit www.kidshelpphone.ca/mattdusk to donate and help make a difference in the lives of these kids today.

December 25th at 4PM (EST)

Canadian and Juno Award Nominee Matt Dusk is a singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and fervent jazz-pop musicologist blessed with the perfect name … for his spirit truly comes out as night approaches and concert audiences await.

In the spirit of giving, Matt Dusk is asking you to make these Twelve Days of Christmas special by donating to Kids Help Phone. In return, he will be giving you an intimate online performance!

On December 25th at 4PM (EST) Matt will be singing a collection of Christmas carols and songs from his albums to those who make a donation. The best part is you have the chance to be the musical director of his show by voting for the songs he performs!

To be a part of this special event, please DONATE NOW.

Upon receipt of your donation, a special link will be sent to you with:

an insiderís view of the venue
a voting feature (you choose the songs!)
exclusive access to the video of his intimate performance
ongoing access to the video at any time after 4PM on December 25th.

What better way to spend the Holidays with your family and friends than by enjoying the smooth sounds of Matt Dusk, all for a great cause! Donít miss out on this special event. Your donations help Kids Help Phone provide the immediate help and hope that our kids need and deserve.

I’m a finalist !

Denise Alicea — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:40:58 +0000

I’m so excited! I am a finalist!

***CONTEST UPDATE & RULE CHANGE ON FORMATTING FOR ROUND 2****

The Book Boost is proud to announce our Top Twelve Semi-Finalists in the Write Your Name Across the Sky Author Contest for 2009!

The titles of the submissions that are moving on to Round 2 are as follows (in no particular order):

Eden
A World Such as Heaven Intended
Psyche
The Guardian Chronicles: Seduction
Forever Freed
Moonlight Rapture
Violet Midnight
First Degree Innocence
Terms of Surrender
Mythic
Whispers In the Night
The Kiss of a Rose

A sincere thank you to everyone who entered the contest! Congrats to those authors who are moving on to Round 2!

For the authors of the above-named entries, please note the following rule change in regards to formatting your Round 2 entry.

Please remember that the next phase of the contest requires submission of the first 3 chapters of your story (up to 50 pages in length maximum). These entries are required no later than December 15, 2009 (11:59 p.m. CST). If your entry is received later than the deadline, you will be disqualified. However, we do appreciate your submission earlier than the deadline. The sooner we receive your entry, the faster we can get your entry to the judge’s panel for consideration!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Denise Alicea — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:23:08 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving to All!
May you enjoy your time with your family and friends!