>Am. Idol – Top 10

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I TIVO’d it. I always do. Can’t stand to watch commercials.

Stellar night. The guys won, hands down.

When my son came in from work I had to replay Michael Johns and David Cook for him. Mind you, he’s mid-twenties and he was totally into it. Michael Johns blew him away singing the Freddie Mercury/Queen song, but we both agreed we would have bought a CD for David Cook’s cover of Billie Jean for that song alone. I was ready to crown him and send the others home.

Michael Johns totally rocked the house. I’m predicting he’ll be in the top 3 along with David Cook. There’s few people in the world who can cover that song without people wincing in pain. He did it. Powerful pipes.

and #3??? Carly or Syesha or Chikeze Eze

I thought Syesha was good, Carly not so much this week. For me they seesaw back and forth each week. We’ll see who has the staying power, who steps it up, etc. Chikeze will get a recording contract regardless. He’s a true performer, knows how to work the crowd.

As for the rest…Brooke, Castro, and Archuleta I’m starting to feel meh! About. They’re are all fading into same ol’-same ol’. They need to bring it quick or they’ll be gone. Christy and Ramiele have nice voices, but they don’t stand out for me. Christy has the stage presence of a mannequin. Ramiele tends to get screechy for me and her hair still bugs me falling in her eyes. *sigh*

Who do you think will go tonight? I’m torn. There were several I didn’t vote for.

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>Winner of the Harlequin Presents Writing Competition

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Congratulations go to my friend, Lynn Raye Harris, winner of the Harlequin Presents Instant Seduction writing competition. Find all the details on the Presents blog here and her blog here.

I’m happy for you Lynn! Can’t wait to hear about your experiences with your editor-for-a-year.
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5:57 pm – Breaking news! Lynn just finaled in the Golden Heart. Go, Lynn!!!
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>Moonlight & Magnolias Registration

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***Permission to forward granted***

Due to occasional technical difficulties with GRW’s home page, we’re passing along the direct link to information and registration for the 2008 Moonlight & Magnolias conference.

http://georgiaromancewriters.org/MMConf/2008/MM08Home.php
or
http://tinyurl.com/3cxrpk

Early Registration: $190 ($180 for GRW members)

Room Rate: an incredible $75 per night

FREE parking!

Register before May 1st and you’re automatically entered in a drawing for two (2) FREE hotel nights during the conference!

Your 2008 Moonlight & Magnolias Conference Team
and Darcy Crowder, Conference Chair

2008 Moonlight & Magnolias

Lighting the Path to Success

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