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10/17/2018

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This week author John W. Howell and I learned that The Contract between heaven and earth was selected as a Finalist in three categories by the Independent Author Network’s 2018 IAN Book of the Year Awards.

The three categories were Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal/Supernatural, and Romance.

This is an honor of no small measure, because John and I attempted to co-author a story having not met each other or having partnered with anyone else on such a project. We literally epitomized the concept of the blind leading the blind. We stumbled, we got up, and somehow, we found our way. One reason we were able to do so is because of the helpful advice of beta readers and the patience of our spouses.

I’m ever so grateful for those who have read our book and especially grateful to those who have offered their thoughts, either in a review or in an email. You are the reason we writers write. 
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Staci Troilo link
10/18/2018 05:19:58

Congratulations!

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John Howell link
10/18/2018 08:34:45

Congratulations, Gwen.

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D.L. Finn
10/18/2018 10:37:31

Yay! Congrats!

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Vashti Q link
10/19/2018 06:27:06

Congratulations, Gwen and John! This is truly a big deal. I've always been afraid to co-author a book with someone online because I felt it would be too difficult, especially since my thinking is so out-of-the-box, even weird sometimes to certain people. I didn't see how it could be done efficiently. But you and John couldn't be more different in my mind and yet you collaborated and came up with a wonderful book. Next time I'll think hard before turning down an offer to co-author a book. I wish you both continued success. <3 xx

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Tina Aguirre
7/4/2020 07:47:13

Congratulations! A difficult and different task accomplished and recognized! Congratulations again.

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Val Taylor
7/4/2020 08:25:51

Wow Sis! To be honored by ones peers is monumental! Well done.

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