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Judging A Book By Its Title I'm looking for feedback on some title choices that I've been mulling over. If you send me a reply at bria.nicole@briaburton.com , I'll send you one of my ebooks and an ebook from fantasy & sci-fi author C.L. Roman for FREE! Scroll down to see what the title choices are and send me an email to let me know which one you think sounds best. Or you can tell me your title idea. The Freebies The Running Girls by Bria Burton This heartwarming, quick read will touch your heart as you join 17-year-old Clara on a 500-mile summer running challenge. To Clara's dismay, her parents make her run with the weird girl, Joan, but little does Clara know that there's more to Joan than meets the eye.  Catalyst by C.L. Roman This prequel to the Outcast Angels series begins with the Maker at war with Lucifer and the Fallen - setting the stage for an epic battle that good may not be able to win. When a child is taken for ...

The Running Girls Cover Update A feel-good, inspirational novelette about two girls with nothing in common except the 500-mile summer of '89 challenge. New Cover, Same Great Story BUY EBOOK NOW The Running Girls is currently a Finalist in the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Awards. At the FWA Conference in October, I'll find out if the book wins a top prize (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) in the Published Novella category. It's a tough category with lots of entrants, but even being a Finalist is an honor. Coming Soon: Print Edition I'm currently creating the print edition of The Running Girls , which will likely be released in September. Stay tuned for more details!

 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Semi-Finalist The Running Girls Published Novella Category I received exciting news that The Running Girls has reached the RPLA semi-finals. In a few months, I'll find out if the novelette will continue on to the finals. Even if not, it's a privilege to have made it this far. Every year, the competition grows in number of entries. The most beneficial aspect has to be the two judges providing detailed feedback. If The Running Girls makes it to the finals, there will be a third judge providing comments as well. About the Story With some inspiration from her cross country coach, Clara decides to take on a summer running challenge: complete 500 miles in three months. The problem? Her parents don't want her jogging all those miles alone, but Clara doesn't want to run with the girl they suggest. Joan is weird, and something seems to be mentally wrong with her. Except none of Clara's other friends ...

The Running Girls A New Novelette Now Available Two girls with nothing in common except the 500-Mile Summer of '89 Challenge Buy Now A utography Signed eBook Edition Amazon Kindle Editio n Clara is an average student and below-average athlete. With some inspiration from her cross country coach, Clara decides to take on a summer running challenge: complete 500 miles in three months. The problem? Her parents don't want her jogging all those miles alone, but Clara doesn't want to run with the girl they suggest. Joan is weird, and something seems to be mentally wrong with her. Except none of Clara's other friends run. Will she complete the challenge, or does being stuck with Joan mean she's destined to fail? Book Signing Hosted by St. Pete Running Company R SVP ON FACEBOOK When: Friday, 9/23/16 from 6-8 PM Where: St. Pete Running Company 6986 22nd Ave N, St. Pete, FL 33710 I'll be signing and personalizing copies of  The Runni...

The Running Girls Novelette Launch Date 9/17/16 What's the story about? Here's the tagline: Two girls with nothing in common except the 500-Mile Summer of '89 Challenge. Clara is an average student and below-average athlete. With some inspiration from her cross country coach, Clara decides to take on a summer running challenge: complete 500 miles in three months. The problem? Her parents don't want her jogging all those miles alone, but Clara doesn't want to run with the girl they suggest. Joan is weird, and something seems to be mentally wrong with her. Except none of Clara's other friends run. Will she complete the challenge, or does being stuck with Joan mean she's destined to fail? Where did this story originate? A couple of weeks ago, my running partner, Terry, and I had just conquered a six-mile run through Clearwater that included the Sand Key bridge. Needless to say, we felt strong and fabulous. On the drive home, my phone r...