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I won! I won CA Marshall's free edit contest! And at the perfect time, too, because I have a manuscript that's pretty much finished. I say pretty much because I could always find something else to do with it.

I've been so lucky this year, I think it's long past time for me to share the joy. So sometime in the next week, I'm going to start a contest of my own. No, I'm afraid it won't be free edits, but books on writing. People who are all ready followers will get extra entries, so if you're thinking of entering, be sure to be a follower. I'll post which books on Monday, once I have them in my possession, and start the actual contest within a few days.

So excited! Love, hugs, and lollipops for all!

It happened again.

Seriously. I won something else. First a graphic novel from Chazz, then delicious cookies from Karen. Today, I got an email from Liz saying I won her contest, too, which I even blogged about here because the prizes looked so good. I've entered a few other contests but I'm sure I won't win those. But man, has my luck been running high lately.

As for more deep insights into the craft of writing, I don't have much today. I'd like to finish my next round of editing, so I guess perseverance is a good lesson. I wrote out a to-do list for editing and there is a lot left. Plus, I have to start working on a query letter (groan).

Okay, here's my question of the day: do you find it difficult to write about your work? I always have trouble pinpointing what (if anything) makes my book unique, what the hook is, and why anyone should care, the three must haves in any query. Any thoughts? Suggestions? Similar experiences?