A Vote of Confidence

Amanda Bostic, editor extraordinaire, informed me today that the sales rep for Barnes and Nobles will be submitting A Cry From the Dust for
consideration for the Discover New Writers selection. I screamed whoooohooo, then researched it more. Here’s what Barnes and Nobles had to say about the
process:


“Founded in 1990, the Discover Great New Writers program highlights books of exceptional literary quality from authors at the start of their careers. 

A small group of Barnes & Noble bookseller volunteers convenes year-round to review submissions to the program and handpick titles for our promotion, currently featured at 700+ Barnes & Noble and 100 prominent Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, and on www.bn.com/discover. 
 
Selection Process 
Publishers recommend writers making a strong literary debut.”


Catch that last line? It left me breathless!