by Judi F.

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March 16, 2007

In Over Her Head has me in over my head!

September 13, 2009 07:08 PM EDT

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I got not one, but two calls last week that In Over Her Head final

led in New Jersey Romance Writers' Golden Leaf contest in Best Paranormal and Best First Book. Needless to say I'm pleased as punch!

The "over my head" part comes in where I have to supply them with two one-page excerpts to be read aloud in case I win. (I'm happy just to be nominated, but hey, I'll take a win. I'll even take two!) The read-alouds are always hysterical, especially because the woman reading them really puts some "oomph" into it (especially if they're love scenes!)

So, now I have to go through a 343 page book and pick out some good scenes. I'm hoping people who have read it will lend a hand and recommend a scene. The first person who recommends a scene that I pick will win one of my (supply-dwindling) mermaid cell phone charms. (And since the next series is about genies, these babies are hot commodities!)

So, any recommendations? Do I go for straight-out comedy, like where Erica meets his mother and sisters the first time, or they get a surprise visitor "the morning after"? Or do I go for smart-ass like when Reel's walking around naked on the island? Or sexy like their kiss on the beach?

What's your favorite scene from the book?

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Comments: 10

Vivian A. Sep 13, 2009, 7:45pm EDT

A lot of good scenes to choose from Judi. I'll have to think which is my fav.

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Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Sep 13, 2009, 9:13pm EDT

That is wonderful to be picked!

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Kathryn E. Sep 14, 2009, 2:51am EDT

I would say choose the scene when Reel's walking around naked on the island.

It really brings up visual imagery that is sure to win over the readers!! Listeners!!!

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Judi F. Sep 14, 2009, 10:10am EDT

Thanks, ladies.

That one is on my list, Kathryn. Thanks for the suggestion!

Kathryn E. Sep 28, 2009, 10:07pm EDT

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Kathryn E. Sep 28, 2009, 10:09pm EDT

You are doing VERY well...

I am recasting my storyline to fit the following: Turning points, mid point, black moment, climax, resolution - with subplots, heat, conflict, and scene building -cutting techniques and hooks/buttons.

Judi F. Sep 28, 2009, 10:11pm EDT

good for you, Katherine. I'm finding that all aspects of this business are in continuous revision. I just saw a new version of the cover for the 3rd book, Catch of a Lifetime. Not too different, but definitely different than what I thought was the final cover. LOL

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Vivian A. Sep 28, 2009, 10:56pm EDT

This article and GREAT news has been featured on The Romantics.

Judi F. Sep 28, 2009, 10:57pm EDT

Thanks, Viv!

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John Philipp Sep 28, 2009, 10:59pm EDT

Judi, you could throw a dart at this book and pick a paragraph.

(From the man who gave the book to a friend so he can't be more specific and I mean what I said.)

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