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I didn't realize that I had had that many viewers.  I just happened to look down at that today, and it was EXACTLY 16,000.  Pretty cool!  Hugs, everyone!  Thanks for the support! ~Ellise

I've decided...

Something exciting!

Check it out here!

Ellise :)

A Contest!

I've decided to have a contest!  Yippee!!

What this entails:  I have a small snippet from The Governess that I will share below; but in it, I don't have a good enough reason, yet, (and this is where you come in!) for the male hero to be at a certain person's home for tea.  I would love to have you come up with a great reason for me. 

The prize?  Well...I might be open for suggestions on this, but so far, I've come up with an idea that YOU might be able to rename this lady character for me.  Is that a good prize?  I don't know.  I'm open.  I thought about a signed copy of The Governess, but it's not out yet.  If that is better, let me know.  Whoever's suggestion I implement, we'll talk okay.  :) 

Here's the snippet I need reworked with a 'reason' for Creighton to be at Amelia Hansen's house: 

Creighton could not believe how Miss Amelia had wiggled her way into getting him over for tea.  She was a conniver, just as Janese had been.  Maybe that was why they had been best friends.  All that he knew was, at that moment, if she touched him once more, he would leave.

Her hair glistened, her hands looked invitingly soft, and her gown was a luscious pale green.  She was delectable.

But not to his palate.

“Your home and lands are gorgeous as always, Creighton, darling, I must say.  You always do keep a good house.  Your servants are devoted to you, in spite of the gossips.  How do you do it?”

“Uh…,” Creighton lifted his teacup to his lips not knowing how to comment.

Amelia’s brother answered for him.  “He does not do it at all, Amelia.  He has an extensive staff to do that for him.”

“You are quite wrong, Felix. Have you not ever seen Creighton out working with his tenants?  It is a sight to behold!”  She
smirked alluringly at the earl, her own lustful thinking blatant to all who listened to her.

She is appalling.

And then she touched him…

What do you think?  Is it fine, or should we do something special, more interesting?  This is the end of Chapter 46. 

Good luck!
Ellise

My "Rank" on Authonomy.com

Dear Readers:

Did you know that I am #18 from the Editor's Desk on authonomy.com?  And the last two days, I was #4 on this week's Top Reads?  Woohoo!  I'm sooo excited. 

What this means to me -- If I can make it to the Top Five on Authonomy.com, I will automatically get a FREE editor's review from HarperCollins Publishers.  Now, this does not necessarily mean that they will publish me (although, I hope they do!).  However, it does mean I'll get noticed.  Also, since my budget is very limited, the FREE part is important to me. 

Please join me in my journey to the top of the list!  Sign on to authonomy.com, and do the following:

1. Register.  By registering, you have a vote. 
2. Bookshelf.  My ranking will rise by placing my book, The Governess, on your bookshelf. 
3. Star rate.  This causes my "Star" status and my ranking to rise. 
4. Comment.  The comments also get me noticed. 

I appreciate any support you can give to my manuscript.  Writing has been an incredible journey for me, helping me to heal from my bout with breast cancer.  My goal is to pay off the medical bills and our house.

Thank you for your support!
Ellise