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I have a lot to be thankful for today, but one thing stands out at the moment. 

In April, I wrote a blog post called My Heart. You can read it here. It tells you how my manuscript If Only came about, and how I was inspired. I had come to the conclusion that all the things I have experienced over the years, all the emotions I have felt—the highs, the lows, all of it—could be of use.

Ernest Hemingway once said “There's nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” So that's what I did. I poured all those experiences onto paper and If Only was born.

Today, my work is being recognized in a big way. I keep pinching myself. 

Harlequin's So You Think You Can Write competition has announced their top ten, and yours truly is on that list.

Mind blown.

Starting today through November 25^th, you can read my entire novel at soyouthinkyoucanwrite.com and vote. Everyone has one vote per twenty-four hour period from now until the 25^th. The public decides the winner which will get published.

In case you haven't seen it yet, here's a look at what the story is about...

Ten years ago Micah’s world came crashing down when her boyfriend was killed. As the anniversary passes, she finds herself overwhelmed by the pain. Her dreams become more realistic than ever. He still exists if only in her dreams. But is that enough?

Micah’s best friend, Josh, has noticed the change in her. He desperately wants to take her pain away, but knows there’s only so much he can do without jeopardizing his own heart.

As two worlds battle—her dreams and reality—Micah struggles to escape the ghosts of yesterday so she can see what’s waiting for her.