Congrats to MY editor, Krista!

AWSA Announces Finalists for Golden Scroll Awards
Contact: Linda Evans Shepherd, Founder, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA), 303-772-2035, LSwrites@aol.com

MEDIA ADVISORY, May 14 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA) recently announced the 2008 finalists for the Golden Scroll Awards for Publisher, Editor, and Fiction Editor of the Year. Finalists will be honored at the eighth Annual Golden Scrolls Award Banquet July 13th from 1 pm to 3 pm, at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida.

This year's Golden Scroll finalists are:
Publisher of the Year Award — Crossway Books, Howard Books, a division of Simon and Schuster, and New Hope.
Editor of the Year — Philis Boultinghouse of Howard Books, a division of Simon and Schuster, Judi Perry of Beacon Hill, and Ramona Richards of Thomas Nelson Publishers.
Fiction Editor of the Year— Nick Harrison of Harvest House, Sarah Long of Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, and Krista Stroever of Steeple Hill

The Golden Scroll Awards go to editors and publishing houses best demonstrating outstanding ministry partnerships with their authors.

For more information about AWSA, the Golden Scroll Awards, or Right to the Heart Ministries, go to www.AWSAWomen.com.


WAY TO GO, KRISTA!

Having to Share!

My oldest daughter, Emily, has been inducted into the National Honor Society in her junior year. Needless to say, we're extremely proud and I just wanted to share with everyone!

This is Em after having gotten her certificate and membership papers...

Reviews for Bayou Judgment

BAYOU JUDGMENT is book three in Ms. Carollʼs Bayou series, following BAYOU JUSTICE, and BAYOU CORRUPTION. While readers will be eager to read more about these wonderful characters, and I do feel they can read BAYOU JUDGEMENT alone, it is my opinion readers will be even more deeply touched having read the previous titles. This is a series readers do NOT want to miss out on. The stories are intriguing, engaging, and fast-paced with enough romance to keep readers quickly turning pages and cheering the characters on. Within BAYOU JUDGEMENT Ms Caroll tackles some tough issues and handles them with expert care. I highly recommend BAYOU JUDGEMENT to all readers who love romantic suspense with a wonderful message. I can hardly wait for the next installment in Ms. Carollʼs series, BAYOU PARADOX coming in June.--Wendy Keel, The Romance Readers Connection, 4 1/2 stars

BAYOU JUDGMENT is a fast paced, suspense filled read. The secrets of Lagniappe leap out from every dark corner. Felicia is fearless, with Spencer determined to protect her. Spencer is caring, warm, and fearful of facing his own truth. But, if he and Felicia can both put the past to rest and find Jolie’s killer, then nothing will stop these two as they discover their love.

Robin Caroll spins a terrific story. BAYOU JUDGMENT is the third installment in the Bayou series. However, this book can stand on its own. The characters are inspirational, and the readers will embrace them. The suspense and emotion of the story along with a blooming romance in the small town of Lagniappe will keep the reader turning the pages. Secondary characters from book one, BAYOU JUSTICE, and book two, BAYOU CORRUPTION, make reappearances. The good sheriff, Bubba Theriot, is once again in the mix of the story, and in the next installment, we will see more of him. I look forward to Bayou Paradox. Enjoy.--Deborah C Jackson, Romance Reviews Today

Workshop

I'll be presenting a workshop entitled "GMC--it's not a vehicle" to the Arkansas Inspy Writers on May 10th at the FamilyLife Center on Ranch Drive at 1 pm. Feel free to email me for more details!

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Book Reviews

From Lena Nelson Dooley, multi-published author.....

On BAYOU CORRUPTION:
This second book in the Louisiana bayou series by Robin Caroll didn't come soon enough for me. I could hardly wait to read about the three sisters and the men in their lives. The characters are believable, the emotions deep, the suspense heart-thumping. And the way Robin puts words together is artistic, bordering on lyrical. I had a hard time putting the book down.

Now to get my hands on the next one! I'll read every book written by this wonderful author. You won't want to miss one either.


On BAYOU JUDGMENT:
When I received this book, I expected to be reading about Tara, the third sister, but instead, it's about Luc's sister. As with the other two books by Robin Caroll, I loved this. She writes a tight story painted with authenticity. The setting is skillfully woven into the story to give readers enough glimpses to allow them to picture everything.
I love the characters and the suspense is spine-chilling. A masterful job from a very good author.

Moodoo

I've gotten lots of emails and cards from you readers who've asked where I came up with the name Moodoo for CoCo's alligator. It's cajun and means "cursed." I just really liked the name. In fact, when my husband got me my Catahoula/lab mix puppy just before Christmas, I named him Moodoo. This is his picture. Isn't he a doll? And stay tuned...in book 5, Bayou Betrayal, releasing in January 2009, there will be a catahoula, so you'll find out details of this Louisiana-based breed of dog!