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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Valerie J. Patterson, Author, Wins Writing ContestGrand Prize Winner in 2008 LASR Short Story CompetitionJuly 2008 -- Best-selling author, Valerie J. Patterson, added to her career portfolio today by winning the Grand Prize in the 2008 LASR Short Story Competition. Patterson's entry entitled Send in the Clowns was judged best over all in eight categories garnering her the highest combined score to win the Grand Prize. Judging categories included—Characterization, Plot/Pacing, Dialogue/Narrative, Romantic Elements, and Writing Style. LASR—Long and Short Reviews—is a website that offers valuable services to writers including book reviews, articles on writing, author spotlights, and opportunities to showcase short romance fiction. The website was founded by Marianne Arkins and Judy Thomas. LASR can be found on the worldwide web at: http://www.longandshortreviews.com/LASR/index.htm. As the grand prizewinner, Valerie will receive the following: v Publication of Send In The Clowns on the Long and Short of It website; v A banner for her website; v One year free advertising of her current release's book cover/banner; v Six months free Author Page on LASR; v And an award certificate. When asked how she felt upon hearing the news of the win, Valerie replied, "I was totally surprised—and very happy. The free advertising is an invaluable tool to any writer's success. It's one more avenue for me to get my titles out there for people to see. Marianne and Judy run a fantastic site. I check in daily to see what's new and to read the reviews of new books. LASR is a great resource for any writer." To read Patterson's award winning story, simply go to: http://www.longandshortreviews.com/LASR/ArchiveStory/080710-SendInTheClowns-VP.htm. Her current release, the best-selling Montana Reins, can be purchased through Barnes & Noble and Borders bookstores as well as online directly from Asylett Press. Patterson is preparing for the release of her third novel, Gee-Whiz Meets SHAFT, which is scheduled for Thanksgiving 2008.
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