BOOM! One of Four Finalists!

On August 31, 2015August 31, 2015 By Misty Kiwak JacobsIn Books, Religion

A year ago I started “adding fluff to the clutter”, i.e. blogging, in order to establish an Internet presence and someday sign with a literary agent. As with most endeavors in life, writing publicly has been a source of unexpected blessings. For every post, at least one person messages me privately with encouragement or gratitude or solidarity. Your support, Dear Reader, has helped me grow in confidence as a writer, and also in discipline. Even critical responses inspire me towards better clarity. Compassion, not umbrage, is the goal of every essay.

On that note, I am pleased to announce The Arizona Authors Association has chosen “Bleaching Bones”, a chapter from my memoir, The God of Sleep as one of four finalists in the 2015 Arizona Literary Contest. The winners will be announced in November. If I may put the cart before the horse, the first and second place winners in every category will be nominated for a Pushcart Prize — God’s will be done.

Your readership, comments, emails and shares are growing a writer. Thank you.

19 thoughts on “BOOM! One of Four Finalists!”

Joans Cox Email

Cool!!!

Sent from my iPhone

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August 31, 2015 at 6:15 pm Reply
1. misstikiwak
  
  I know! I’m so grateful.
  
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  August 31, 2015 at 6:18 pm Reply
Shelley Berger Dooley

I am so so excited for you… you do have a gift and it is as it should be, that you are recognized for it. Is there a way I can read Bleaching Bones?? Congratulations, Misty!!

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August 31, 2015 at 6:54 pm Reply
1. misstikiwak
  
  Thanks for following, Shelly. ❤ It will be published in 2016 and I'll post a link then.
  
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  August 31, 2015 at 7:13 pm Reply
Maryann McAllen

When you are an acclaimed writer (some of us believe this to be) I will have the privilege of saying I have followed your writing from the start of your career. Congratulations Misty!

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August 31, 2015 at 6:59 pm Reply
1. misstikiwak
  
  ❤ Thanks for your faithful readership….for 20 years!
  
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  August 31, 2015 at 7:13 pm Reply
Laura Jones

Could I have your autograph? Congrats!

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August 31, 2015 at 8:47 pm Reply
Maria

Congratulations Misty! Well deserved and long overdue. Blessings and guidance, always!!

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September 1, 2015 at 8:36 am Reply
1. misstikiwak
  
  Thanks, Maria.
  
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  September 4, 2015 at 12:33 pm Reply
Debra Owen

I love your stories! You have a wonderful perspective and the talent for sharing it. You are blessed!

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September 1, 2015 at 9:50 am Reply
1. misstikiwak
  
  Thank you and thanks for reading.
  
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  September 2, 2015 at 5:20 am Reply
Stephanie

Wonderful!

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September 1, 2015 at 11:36 am Reply
@TerriRaeCerna

I have been following your blogs for a few months now and have truly loved every minute of enjoying your writing!!! How exciting. I really look forward to your memoir!!! Terri Rae

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September 1, 2015 at 9:27 pm Reply
1. misstikiwak
  
  Thanks, Terri. Tic-toc!
  
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  September 2, 2015 at 5:20 am Reply
iCloud

As far as I can remember, before you left Sarah Lawrence you were told never to stop writing. Voila, that teacher was so right !!!
Parabens, Maria Adelina

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September 4, 2015 at 12:32 am Reply
Gail

Congrats!! Keep us posted!

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September 8, 2015 at 3:52 pm Reply
1. misstikiwak
  
  “It’s an honor to be nomiinated.” 😉
  
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  September 8, 2015 at 5:39 pm Reply
Asela Calvert

Dear Misty, I am thrilled for you! My interior clock ticks away throughout the month with joyful expectation of your next post! I’m so grateful for your writing. Congratulations!

Asela

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October 16, 2015 at 7:51 am Reply
1. misstikiwak
  
  Thanks for reading, Asela. Welcome to the east coast! Welcome to fall!
  
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  October 17, 2015 at 7:51 am Reply