Judge’s Comments:

• “Good voice, distinctive characters, intriguing beginning.”
  -- Monique Patterson, St. Martin’s Press – final round judge 2002 First Impressions Contest
  
  
• “I really enjoyed reading your work. Your descriptions create such vivid pictures, and your writing is clear and flows smoothly. Great work!”
  -- Janet Nickoles (White Roses) – 2002 Heart of the Rockies Contest
  
  
• “This is an excellent idea – good marriage of the conflicting societies, beliefs, ways of life, philosophy. Makes you want to say “hooray!”.
  -- Jennifer Ashley (Perils of The Heart, A Pirate Next Door) – 2002 Hot Prospects Contest
  
  
• "I really liked this story! This is good!”
  -- Susan Squires (Danegeld, Sacrament, Body Electric, 2002 HOLT Medallion Winner) – 2002 Jasmine Contest
  
  
• “Great idea and premise, interesting setting and historical conflict.”
  -- Jannine Corti Petska (The Lily and the Falcon, Foreign Exchange) – 2002 Spring Into Romance Contest
  
  
• “Strong voice! You’re on your way!”
  -- Judge #937 (Golden Heart Finalist) – 2002 Heart of Denver Molly Contest
  
  
• “Compelling, fascinating.”
  -- Judge #139 (Golden Heart Finalist) – 2002 Heart of Denver Molly Contest