I’m usually a fairly happy person. That’s a given. But today I’m more than that. I’m stunned. I’m thrilled. I’m deeply entangled in one of those please-don’t-wake-me-up-from-this-lovely-dream states. And if it weren’t so hot outside, I might even dance a jig all the way to the White House and back. [Okay...it was a nice thought, Folks, but there's really no need to grab the cameras. I'm waaaay too old to handle a marathon like that! ;)]

So, what’s up with all this ectasy? Well…it seems that the Gleesome Threesome - Kristin Madden, M.R. Sellars and I - received big honors at the 12th Annual COVR [Coalition of Visionary Resources] Awards held at the International New Age Trade Show in Denver last weekend. And the only thing better would’ve been if we’d all been there together to celebrate!

Just so you know, though…there was a celebration in Denver - and one that probably exceeded the style in which we’re accustomed - compliments of Joyce and Laurie of Sisters of the Earth & Sea, and Jacki and Patty of Coventry Creations.

Okay…I’m too excited to type right now. So, I’ll just let you read the press release from our publisher, WillowTree Press!

Hugs!

Dorothy [who's off to find her dancing shoes!]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 29, 2009 Contact: Wendy O’Brien, WillowTree Press Author Promotions Group Email: promo_dept@willowtreepress.com

BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES
WillowTree Press Makes A Splash At The 2009 COVR Awards

Three WillowTree Press authors, Kristin Madden, Dorothy Morrison and M. R. Sellars, placed as finalists in the 12th annual COVR Visionary Awards, presented by the Coalition Of Visionary Resources. On June 27 at INATS West, the winners were announced, and once again a book by WillowTree Press brought home a coveted COVR award.

Lucinda’s Web, by Dorothy Morrison took the COVR for best visionary fiction. Madden and Sellars both brought home equally as coveted finalist certificates, earning all three books the right to display the 2009 COVR Awards winner and finalist logos respectively. For a smaller press to place so well in the awards is an honor and is due to our fantastic authors.

Congratulations Dorothy, Kristin, and M. R.!

Kristin Madden’s Magick, Mystery, & Medicine: Advanced Shamanic Healing, 2009 COVR AWARD FINALIST!

Dorothy Morrison’s debut novel, Lucinda’s Web, 2009 COVR AWARD WINNER!

M. R. Sellars’ 9th novel in the RGI series, Blood Moon: A Rowan Gant Investigation, 2009 COVR AWARD FINALIST!

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Kristin Madden is a teacher, homeschooling mom, wildlife rehabilitator, and the Dean of Ardantane’s School of Shamanic Studies. She is also the author of several titles on Pagan Homeschooling and Shamanism. Magick, Mystery, and Medicine is her first book with WillowTree Press.

Dorothy Morrison is the author of numerous best selling books on paganism, ranging from Everyday Magic: Spells and Rituals for Modern Living to The Craft: A Witches Book of Shadows. Lucinda’s Web is her second book with WillowTree Press.

M. R. Sellars is an active member of the HWA (Horror Writers Assn) who considers himself just a “guy with a lot of nightmares and a word processing program.” WillowTree Press has been publishing his best selling Rowan Gant series of paranormal thrillers since 2000.