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ACFW Genesis finalist, Amazon e-book release, Catherine Castle, Inspirational romance book, New Book Release, Soul Mate Publishing, The Nun and the Narc
It’s finally here! My book The Nun and the Narc is now available as an e-book on Amazon. For a peek at the book, to download a sample, or to buy the book, click here.
Last night about 11:30 p.m. I fired up my Kindle to see if the book had been added yet, and there it was. I got so excited my blood pressure rose 12 points and my heartbeat jumped to a rate I haven’t seen since I started my blood pressure medicine. LOL. It’s still a little elevated today.
This book has been a long time coming since it took 2nd place in the Dixie Contest in 2003 and was a finalist in the 2009 American Christian Fiction Writers Genesis Contest. When I entered the first couple of chapters in the Dixie Contest, I had a feeling it would place and that the editor would ask to see the rest of the book, so I hurried up and finished it in a matter of months. It did, and she did, but nothing came of that in spite of wonderful praise from the editor. In 2009, when I finaled in the Genesis contest, I didn’t realize what a big deal it was to be a finalist. I’d been entering contests for a while and had placed in several and I thought of it as one more contest. However, when the MC of the awards ceremony said, “Watch for these names, because these are your future authors,” my stomach hit the floor. I realized she was talking about me!
I never forgot that feeling of being called out as a future published author, and, now, I’ve finally made it. Thanks to everyone who has had a part in this book’s success! I hope all my future readers enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed the ride to publication.
If you’d like to know more about how this book became The Nun and the Narc, check out my guest blog at Word Sharpeners.
drkatecollier said:
Thanks so much for sharing about your road to publication, your hard work, your strategy, and your feelings along the way. Love the cover, love the concept, look forward to reading!
Catherine Castle said:
I hope you’ll enjoy the book. It’s been a fun ride for sure. Thanks for stopping by.
Jennifer McGowan said:
Congratulations, Catherine! Your book sounds outstanding, and I love that you persevered to make your dream a reality. Your story made my day!!
Catherine Castle said:
I hope it will inspire other writers to keep at it. It’s wonderful when your dreams come true. Thanks for stopping by Jennifer.
Jennette Marie Powell said:
CONGRATS!!! Great cover, too!
Catherine Castle said:
Thanks, Jennette. This is sooo exciting.
annwarner said:
Catherine,
I’m so happy for you. There’s nothing like the feeling that comes from your first book.
Congratulations.
Ann
Catherine Castle said:
Yep. This is better than seeing my first byline in the newspaper. Thanks for stopping by.
sandraharrisauthor said:
Congratulations, Catherine. 🙂 I hope your book does well.
Catherine Castle said:
Thanks, Sandra. That makes two of us–no three. My editor loves this book too. Can’t beat that.
Jamie Brazil said:
Congratulations. I’m thrilled for you!
Catherine Castle said:
Thanks, Jamie. And thanks for stopping by. I’ve recieved so many comments from fellow authors today. It’s great to have such support.
Mary Ellis said:
I love the cover, Catherine. Best of luck with this release. your chapter mate, Mary Ellis
Catherine Castle said:
Thanks, Mary Ellis. It’s been an exciting couple of days.
Carole Brown said:
So very happy for you! Congrats. First books are special. I love the title and sounds of your book. Looking forward to reading it!
Catherine Castle said:
Thanks, Carole. It’s been made extra special thanks to all the folks who’ve sent me congrats.
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