Here we go, the reviews for URGENT CARE are starting to come in!

“Adrenalin pumping.” ~5 stars, The Mystery Gazette

“…Vivid characters and an overlying air of menace.” ~ 4 Stars, RT Book Reviews

“Kept me guessing on the edge of my seat.” ~4.5 out of 5, Errant Dreams

“Riveting.” ~Publishers Weekly Beyond Her Book

If you see a review (or write one) be sure to send me the link.

Thanks for reading!

CJ

How cool is this? URGENT CARE has been selected as a Guaranteed Great Read by Penguin!

Here’s the info:

Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is proud to present

GREAT READS–GUARANTEED

We are so confident that you will love this book that we are offering a 100% money-back guarantee!

If you are not 100% satisfied with this publication, Penguin Group (USA) Inc. will refund your money!

Simply return the book before January 3, 2010 for a full refund.

Look for further details in the back of URGENT CARE.

In honor of the upcoming release of URGENT CARE, I’m hosting a contest where one lucky person will WIN a critique of your query package by Barbara Poelle of the Irene Goodman Agency!

PRIZE: one lucky commenter will win a critique of your query letter, two page synopsis, and first three chapters from Barbara Poelle of the Irene Goodman Agency.

HOW TO ENTER: leave a comment below, including your name, email address, and a short blurb of your project. If you want to say something nice about my books, that’s fine as well, but the winner will be determined by a random drawing.

RULES: Odds of winning depend on the number of entries. Entries must be posted prior to midnight EST on November 8. The winner will be announced on November 9 and contacted via email by CJ and Barbara Poelle.

Good Luck!
CJ

Wow! Pretty eye catching, isn’t it?

Let me know what you think!
CJ

Wow! Just found out that LIFELINES is a finalist in the 2009 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense for best Mainstream Mystery/Suspense novel of 2008!!!

Here’s the complete list in Mainstream Mystery/Suspense–some really, really great authors and books there!

The Matters at Mansfield (or the Crawford Affair) by Carrie Bebris
Tempting Evil by Allison Brennan
No One Lives Forever by Jordan Dane
Boneyard by Michelle Gagnon
Lifelines by CJ Lyons
The Tenth Case by Joseph Teller

It’s an honor to be included in such esteemed company!!!

For a complete look at all the categories, go to www.rwamysterysuspense.org

And thanks to all the Daphne judges and contest coordinators for the wonderful work you do!