I’m thrilled to announce that my book, Vampyrie, won the gold in the AUTHORSdb 2018 First Lines Contest!
I was up against some pretty tough competition and was honored to be among so many talented writers.
LIST OF FIANLISTS
The 2019 contest is now open. ENTER HERE
Winning this award has once again shown me the importance of reworking those first lines until they jump off the page and grab the reader.
For those of you interested in my work, all of my books can be purchased on Amazon.
Great news! Congrats, dear Tina! ♥
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Thanks so much, Billy Ray! ❤️
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Tina, congratulations! I had to know the winning first line! Yep, It’s incredible! Now I’ve got to read the book. 💜 Christine
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Ordered the book and it’s arriving June 20th! Started reading it online and couldn’t stop! I especially liked it’s written in the third person. That’s my preference too! Christine
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Aw thanks so much for your support, Christine! I hope all of this excitement is feeding your muse 🙂 Don’t hesitate to ask for support when you need it. Let’s connect on FB https://www.facebook.com/TinaFrisco ❤️
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Thanks, Tina! I’ll connect on FB. I like your writing style. Full of show (action) and, dialogue and narrative inner thoughts. That’s how I like to write. I took a year long Copyediting Certificate Program in 2010 just to write better, not to start a business. It helped, plus writing as a co-aurhor, and now writing my own book. Practice, practice, practice! Christine
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OOPs…co-author…..😟
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Thank you for your kind words, Christine. You must have learned so much in that course. Perhaps you could promote yourself as an editor as well ❤️
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Thanks, Tina! I do edit for family, friends & a screenwriter. We collaborate on her scripts and she reciprocates by reading my chapters. Believe me working with a screenwriter, my dialogue improved and sentences tightened up! 📚 Christine
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What a great experience! ❤️
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Vampyrie origin of the vampire arrived today. I read the first 5 chapters and can’t stop reading. I just know the rest of the book will be fast moving and full of twists and turns. I’ll write a review the I finish. Happy Reading! Christine
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Wow, that was fast! Thanks for the great feedback, Christine. I’m so happy you’re enjoying it. Hugs to you, my friend ❤️
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It may take a few weeks to read, Tina. Not because I want to put it down though. I love the shorter chapters and the compelling push to read the next. I’ll read at break time. I’m studying for a DMV written test to take the beginning of July. For a CA driver’s license renewal anyone over the age of 70 has to prove they know the rules of driving. (rolls eyes and sighs) Christine
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Oh, I’m SO unhappy to hear that and SO not looking forward to it. I’ll be catching up to you in a few years, so maybe I’d best start preparing now 🙂 Don’t put any pressure on yourself about finishing the book. Everything happens in its own time and when it’s mean to be ❤️
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Tina, your book will be a welcomed break from the DMV studying. I took it 5 years ago and got all correct. (I’m really old as dirt). There are test questions online to study. Know all of those and you’ll pass. 💜 Christine
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Thanks for the heads up, my friend. I’ll remember that ❤️
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Woohoo! Congratus, Tina! RT!
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Thanks so much for kudos and sharing, Jacqui! ❤️
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Yay, Tina! High five, well-deserved my friend! I hope it gets on the best sellers list! 👍❤
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Thank you, Terri! You’d have to scrape me off the ceiling 🙂 ❤️
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Congratulations Tina, that is wonderful
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Thank you, Gigi. Congratulations to you as well ❤️
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Yeah, thank you Tina.<3
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Huge Congratulations Dear One.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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Thank you, my friend. Massive hugs back to you ❤️❤️❤️
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This is wonderful, Tina. Congratulations!
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Thank you, Norah! ❤️
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Hey Congrats…………………fabulous……..you r awesome.
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Thank you, my sweet friend ❤️
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CONGRATULATIONS TINA ❤
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Thanks so much for your good wishes and for sharing, Chris. You’ll always be my favorite Ape ❤️
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And you my favourite Vampyre Writer, Tina ❤️
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Marvellous Tina, congratulations my lovely. ❤ xXx
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Thanks so much, my lovely friend ❤️
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That is wonderful, congratulations, Tina ! xxx
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Thank you, Toni! ❤️
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Congratulations to Tina Frisco for winning the Authorsdb 2018 First Lines Competition… fantastic news and if you have not read Vampyrie then I do recommend.. it will change your views on Vampires for life….
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Thanks so much for sharing, Sally, and for the lovely recommendation ❤️
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Absolutely my pleasure Tina and added into the Cafe update tomorrow with my original review.. Congratulations.. wonderful.. ♥
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Thank you, Sally. It’s always a delight to make an appearance in your cafe ❤️
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Congratulations, Tina, that is wonderful.
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Thank you, Robbie ❤️
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Fabulous news Tina!!!! Congratulations!!!!!
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Thanks so much, Susan! ❤️
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Congratulations, TIna
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Thank you, Don ❤️
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You’re welcome
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Yeah!! 🎉😀 Congratulations, Tina!! I’m so happy for you and very well deserved. Yep, a reminder for us all about the importance of those first lines, paragraphs, page! Hope you’re having a celebration! Hugs xx
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Thank you, Annika; I’m thrilled! Hugs back to you, my friend ❤️
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Congratulations! @v@ ❤
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Thank you, Viv! And so kind of you to share ❤️
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You’re very welcome, Tina!
Hugz on owl wings! @v@ ❤
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Woohoo! Congratulations, Tina! XO
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Thank you, Natalie! ❤️
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So wonderful! Congratulations! Those first lines…yup. I think a lot of people will read that first page and decide whether it’s a story worth reading just from those first few lines. Kudos to you! And just look at all those other books you have there. You go! So psyched for you as you continue on this journey. Can’t wait to see what else you’re working on and what you’ll publish!
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Aw, thank you, Cynthia! Your support and friendship mean the world to me ❤️
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Congratulations Tina. Well Deserved…. your star shines bright Pxxx
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Thanks so much for your support, Paul ❤️
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Oh, oh, OH! What a fabulous post to read! I am doing cartwheels for you and can only believe that you are as well. God Bless you, Sis and here’s to the continued recognition of your amazing talent. ❤
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Aw, Annette, you are a dynamite cheerleader! And thanks so much for sharing, sister. Feel a big hug ❤️
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Congrats, Tina! I love the spooky cover 😊
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Thank you, Jacquie! I had a blast making that cover 🙂 ❤️
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Congratulations, Tina! That’s an exciting win! Good for you❣️
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Thanks so much, Vashti! ❤️
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You’re welcome. Have a great day! ❤ xx
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congratulations!
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Thank you, Jina! ❤️
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Awesomesauce!! I loved this story. Congrats, Tina!
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Thank you, Jan! Awesomesauce indeed 🙂 Hugs, sister ❤️
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Well done Tina. Fantastic news. 🙂
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Thank you, Marje ❤️
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Kudos, Tina! Hugs
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Thank you, Teagan! Hugs ❤️
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I am so proud and happy for you Tina. So well deserved! Yay you. Put up the badge on your sidebar !! ❤ ❤
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Thanks, Deb! I put the badge on my footer, because the sidebar is so congested. But you’re right, PDQ. Done and done! ❤️❤️
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Just sayin’ girlfriend! Where it proudly!!! ❤ xxx
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Woo hoo! Congratulations, Sis. 😍❤️
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Thank you, sister Colleen! ❤️
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Add that to your bio, Sister. WELL deserved. ❤
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Thanks, Sis. I can always count on your and Debby to remind me of things I need to do ❤️
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LOL! That’s what sisters are for! 😀
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Hi Tina,
This is great news. Congratulations. I enjoyed your book and I am pleased with your win. HUGS
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I didn’t know you read my book, Chuck. Thank you so much, and as well for the comment and hugs. Hugs back to you, my friend ❤️
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I”m not sure, but I think I also reviewed it on Amazon. If I didn’t, let me know and I will go back put a review.
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I didn’t see your review on Amazon, Chuck, that’s why I didn’t know you’d read the book 🙂
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Congratulations also from here! Thats another “big thing”. Love it! Michael 😉
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Thank you so much, Michael! I love your enthusiasm 🙂 ❤️
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Awesome, Tina! ❤ Congrats. xo
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Thanks, Bette! ❤️
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Wow! Congratulations Tina, I am so happy for you. 🙂
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Thank you, Balroop! ❤️
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Huge congratulations, sister, well done. Massive hugs. ❤
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Thanks so much, Sis. Massive hugs back to you ❤️
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Congratulations!! So very pleased for you and well deserved.
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Thank you, Darlene! ❤️
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Many congratulations, Tina! A well-deserved win!
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Thanks so much, Olga! ❤️
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That’s brilliant. Congratulations!
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Thank you, Meeks! ❤️
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What fantastic news, Tina. Very well done on winning the contest. Here’s to lots more wins. Congratulations.
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Thanks so much for the kudos and good wishes Hugh ❤️
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Such great news 💕💗💕💗 huge congrats, dear Tina
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Thank you, my lovely friend ❤️
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Congratulations!!!! ❤
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Thanks, John! ❤️
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Bravo to you, Tina. Well deserved I might add. I’m so excited for you! 😀
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Thanks so much, Jennie ❤️
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My pleasure! ❤️
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Awesome, Tina! What an honor. Note to self: work on first lines. Ha ha. Enjoy the glow, my friend.
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Thank you, Diana! ❤️
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Congratulations Tina!
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Thank you, Wayne! ❤️
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Great news!
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Thanks, Pam! ❤️
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This is so exciting, Tina! I had wondered if the contest was still going and it’s wonderful to hear the #1 result!! You deserve it xo
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Aw, thanks so much, Christy. Feel a big hug ❤️
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