We are thrilled to announce the winner of So You Think You Can Write 2015,
Lauren D.M. Smith
for her Carina Press entry,
The Emperor’s Arrow
Lauren’s entry stood out for our judges and readers for its strong heroine and compelling fantasy world.
“This is the story that stuck in my head through all of my reading,” said Carina Press Editorial Director Angela James. “[The Emperor’s Arrow] was truly a stand-out entry and I’m excited to get to publish it and see what she writes next!”
Lauren has won a two-book publishing contract with Carina Press and is about to embark on an exciting new stage in her life.
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7 replies on “Congratulations to the So You Think You Can Write 2015 Grand Prize Winner!”
CONGRATULATIONS LAUREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Way to go!!!!
So proud of you, Lauren! Great work. You’ve earned it ♡
Congratulations Lauren!
Congratulations! You did it!
All of the entries were winners. You should be commended for your work. Congratulations to all 10 of you!!!
This made me get all teary! I got to live vicariously through this since when I got the call from Carina my son answered the phone and neglected to give me the message that Angela had called!
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I spent the entire shutdown working. Had no time to wind down. I didn’t see my son much when school shutdown. My one co worker was told to stay home for 3 weeks so I picked up her hours. This year has been really crappy.
Ugh, Janell. Here’s hoping the rest of your summer is better.
Thanks for the info, Carol! Everyone is different in how they deal with the shutdown! I stay at home all the time since I don’t work so I haven’t been too effected but my shopping and errands sure have been effected!
Valri, I’ve been doing most of my shopping online. My local Target is still low on some items – mostly cleaning supplies. Grocery store is pretty much back to normal. Most of the dining in our town is outdoor. I can’t imagine have school-age kids!
Wow–getting your creative process on track must have been daunting–especially with “extra-large dog” glad to have you home. You don’t like coffee–I love coffee and have enjoyed my fortifying 2 cups in the morning even more than usual! How as COVID affected your story lines and characterizations? Best Wishes for all releases!
Interesting question, Virginia. You’ll have to tell me if the tone of my “COVID” books changed any! LOL
Life has changed so much! My dad passed Feb 2. The assisted living facility my folks were at went into hardcore lockdown the beginning of March. Mom couldn’t leave her apartment for 4 months! She was on the third floor, Will be 89 in two months & doesn’t use the phone. My husband and I remodeled the lower level completely and moved her in with us July 1. What a life change and difficult transition for the 3 of us! But we’re working thru it!