I didn’t mention this earlier because I had a lot on my mind. You understand. But the day before my mother’s memorial, the mailman delivered a big fat envelop. I was a little distracted. There was so much to do and I was running on empty. But curiosity got the better of me and I ripped it open.

Inside was an award declaring that BETTING ON SANTA was a finalist in the Desert Rose Chapter’s Golden Quill contest (long contemporary division).

In addition to the pretty certificate, there was a gorgeous pin that makes me smile every time I look at it. I didn’t win the contest. That honor went to my friend and fellow Superromance author Cynthia Thomason, but the timing of this couldn’t have been more perfect. I would have loved to have shared this honor with my mom.

And in a way, I did. The pin will always remind me of how proud she was of me. (Although every time I gave her a haircut, she told me, “You missed your calling.” )

Here’s the full list of winners and finalists: Desert Rose

Stay cool….
Deb