I’m not Catholic, but I love the idea of giving up something that I enjoy or indulge in for the the few weeks before Easter. It’s sort of a daily reminder of the ultimate sacrifice that Christ offered for us.
This year, I decided to give up sodas, mainly diet coke and diet dr pepper. So far it has been brutally hard!!! I’m seriously wondering if I can make all the way to April 4! Anyone else give up something for Lent?
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One of the privileges of being a published author and belonging to Romance Writers of America is that you can sign up to judge the RITA awards. The Ritas, if you’re not familiar with them, are like the Grammies for romance writers. There are 12 categories ranging from Best First Book to Young Adult. And each year at the RWA National conference there is a lovely and very formal awards ceremony where the winners are announced. I was sent seven books to judge. They have all been good. ONE is outstanding and I’m hoping to see it as a finalist in the Romantic Suspense category.
Speaking of the conference, I’m not sure I’m going to get to go to RWA National this year. It’s in Nashville which is perfectly convenient, but I have a huge conflict that I’m not sure I can work out. Still, if you write romance and are not already a member of RWA, I urge you to join and get to a conference. They are great! The first night there’s a HUGE author signing, then three days of seminars and workshops, and parties and the awards ceremony…it’s a good time!
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Matt Lively’s painting is up for for auction. All funds go to the Massey Cancer Center in Richmond.
Click here to bid: http://www.kintera.org/faf/auction/auctionIndex.asp?ievent=341580&lis=1&kntae341580=D31E4D015DE446B0B8A4E2481D9A56D0
By the way, tons of my friends and family participate in the Ukrops 10K every year. Matt, the artist is my stepbrother. If you;d like to see more of his work visit… www.MattLively.com
Tags: 10K, art, Massey Cancer Center, Matt Lively
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