You're a Winner in My Eyes

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This year was quite the adventure for Valkyrie's Cry and I. We entered two different First-Chapter-of-your-Novel contests and did very well!

The first contest was the Palouse Writer's Guild, awarded in June. I took second place in that contest.

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The second contest was the bigger, and highly competitive Pacific Northwest Writer's Association contest. I was one of nine finalists.

It's been very rewarding to participate in these two contests. I've learned a lot and hope to continue to improve as a writer.