Jan Sikes, a Story Empire colleague and award-winning author, wrote a post last September about her experiences submitting her books to award contests as part of her promotion strategy. You can check out the post Here.
She was so convincing that I decided to give it a try and submitted The Necromancer’s Daughter to 4 different competitions.
It’s a long process as you can imagine. But one of the contests has moved on to the 2nd round, and my book is still in the running. This one is for the InD’Tale Magazine’s 2023 RONE Award.
Now the reason for this post:
I’ve never asked for Votes before, but reader enthusiasm is the basis for moving on to the 3rd and final critique round. So, I’m putting on my grown-up pants, sucking in some courage, and asking:
If you’re inclined and have the time and energy, a vote for The Necromancer’s Daughter would be much appreciated.
And, of course, they don’t make it easy, so no pressure to follow through on this request at all. They require voters to subscribe to their site (it’s free, but still): InD’Tale Magazine. Once you’re there, the blue Subscribe button is at the top.
And once subscribed (which includes an email verification link), you can vote. Click on the top menu item: RONE’S/Contests, then 2023 RONE Awards Reader Voting.
Week 2 (today-4/23) voting includes Fantasy novels. Click on “Vote Here” and the rest is easy.
Phew!
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If you’re an author, this site has a lot of reasonably priced promotion opportunities. It’s worth a peek.
Myths of the Mirror 
I am so sorry I didn’t see this earlier. I couldn’t vote. But I wish you the best of luck with this, my dear Diana! I hope you are well.
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No worries at all, Basilike. Lots of friends pitched in even though they had to jump through hoops, which was wonderfully kind. Now I’m just sitting back with fingers crossed. I’m well. Busy as usual. I hope the same goes for you. Happy Spring. Hugs.
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Fingers crossed then… I too am busy, working and writing and doing everything else in between. Happy spring to you too, dear Diana, and lots of love!
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Egads! I joined, but I guess I’m too late to vote.
Hopefully you make the next round. Then I can vote!
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No problem, Resa! The next round isn’t a voting round. It’s the big cheeses evaluating our work. I’m keeping my fingers crossed, but of course there’s a lot of competition. It’s all good. Thanks so much for your attempt! I’m delighted that you tried. Hugs.
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Hugs!
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I set up my account and voted for you. Good luck!
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Thanks, Suzanne. That was super kind of you. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I’ll get to the next round, the tough one. Have a wonderful week, my friend. ❤
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Oh dear, I can’t making work (silly brain!) next time…
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It’s complicated, Chris. No worries at all. Huge hugs for giving it a try! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Hi Diana, I created an account and voted for you. Best of luck.
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Thank you, Robbie. That’s so kind of you. I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Please check out the site too. They have some very affordable services for authors. Hugs. ❤ ❤
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I will take a more detailed look at the site, Diana.
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Wishing you the best of luck with this, Diana! 🙂
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Thanks, Randall. Everyone has been so kind and supportive. I appreciate the good luck! ❤
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