Babette de Jongh, Romance Writer.

is a reincarnation tale in which the heroine and hero have the opportunity to get it right this time around.  The heroine’s dreams provide clues to mistakes made in the past life, and help the pair navigate the intricacies of present-day reality to achieve the happy-ever-after outcome they were denied before.  Writing credits for DREAMING OF YOU include:

Finalist, 2011 Golden Heart Contest, Paranormal Romance category

Third Place, 2004 NEORWA Romancing the Novel contest

(At the time I'd only written first draft of chapter one, wanted to see if the premise would fly.  It did.)

First place, 2004 Great Beginnings contest    

     One 2004 Great Beginnings judge gave Sins Of the Past a perfect score and the comment,

     "Unique style...A flair for suspense." 

Third place, 2002 Daphne Du Maurier

Third place, 2002 Suzannah

Our heroine is a survivor of marital abuse who learns to stand on her own two feet when her abusive husband disappears and she becomes the target of the investigation into his illegal activities.  

Writing credits and quotes from contest judges:

First Place, 2003 Golden Opportunity

First Place,  2003 PASIC

First Place, 2003 Hot Prospects

      “I would buy this and read it.  Definitely a great read.”

       “Wonderful writing, distinct voice.”

Second Place, 2003 Heart of the West

Third Place, 2002 Great Beginnings

Third Place, 2003 Suzannah

     “Fabulous writing with everything there!”

     “Excellent!  Very strong, well done… moves smoothly…nice balance…a great story.”  

     “Great storytelling voice.” 

Third Place, 2003 Outreach Award of Excellence

     "Wonderful...Fabulous characters!  Beautifully drawn...Great pace--not a dull moment! 

      Sizzling  sexual tension...awesome! I can't wait to read the whole thing in print!"

      (This judge gave Guarding Julia a perfect score!)

Honorable Mention, 2002 Duel on the Delta

Honorable Mention, 2003 Finally a Bride

Honorable Mention, 2003 Melody of Love

     “Great buildup of tension and suspense.  I’d love to read the book!” 

     “Writing, descriptions and insights are excellent.  Lots of action and suspense.  Very intriguing.”

(?) 2003 Where the Magic Begins (finalist ranking? Where'd that certificate go?)

Other contest judges have had this to say about GUARDING JULIA:

     “Very fluid, easy to read style…elegant and lyrical.” ~ 2003 Emily contest judge

    “Another winner…Voice, word-smithing, is marvelous.”  ~ 2003 Emily contest judge

    “They feel; they think; they breathe.” ~ 2003 Ticket to Write contest judge

A Southern-flavored love story that explores the deeply rooted relationships between friends and lovers in a small town, and a newcomer who picks up the pieces when a loved-one's death changes everything.  

Contest credits and judge comments:

Fourth place, 2004 Emily

Honorable Mention, 2001 Maggie

Honorable Mention, 2003 Suzannah

    This judge gave Silver Platter a perfect score:  “(Hero and heroine) spar beautifully!” 

     "Distinctive voice… loved the imagery…vivid, concrete details create a sense of place...

      really draws the reader into the scene."

2003 Duel on the Delta contest judges had this to say:

     “Very subtle and effective… voice shines… a vivid world… poignant… tense and full of

     emotion… TERRIFIC… lots of tension, sexual and otherwise, understated reactions that

     showed me their feelings.  Very well done.” 

     "Excellent story!  Compelling characters, descriptive style… dialogue reads smoothly—very

     natural… excellent style and writing skill.  I would definitely like to keep reading to see

     what happens next."