Saving Tampa nominated for best Romantic Thriller of 2008

I AM SO EXCITED! I didn’t even realize that Saving Tampa had been nominated until I went to vote for someone else. It was a shock to see that it has been nominated for best romantic suspense/Thriller of 2008 by Predators and Editors. If you’d like to help with a vote go to the link below, scroll down and click on the button next to “Saving Tampa”, then go to bottom and enter you name & email (they do that to preclude double voting) then hit submit data button.

http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelthrill.shtml

Thanks for your help.

New Review over the Holidays

I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. We went to IL and had 2 blizzards, 1 ice storm, and on the day we left, a tremendous electrical storm. John was so glad to get back to the Keys I think he kissed the dock!
I just got around to checking my e-mail. I want to share with you my latest review from Crystal Reviews
Reviews: http://www.crystalreviews.com/authors/w/webnar.htm
SAVING TAMPA Thriller/Romance/Suspense/ Fiction ISBN: 9780981557366
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What if you knew something horrible was going to happen but you could prevent it, would you tell someone? Sure, we all would. What if you saw it in a vision and had no proof? Would you risk your credibility to come forward? These are the questions at the heart of Saving Tampa, an on-the-edge-of-your-seat thriller from Jo Webnar.Rachel Cunningham is a young woman with a problem. She sees things that are happening, have happened or are about to happen. Her psychic ability has allowed her to help others but it also prevents her from having the kind of quiet normal life she longs for. When a stranger at the mall bumps into her, a connection forms between them giving her small glimpses into a terrorist plot that will kill thousands. Fearful of the ridicule she will face if she comes forward, but more afraid of the cost of her silence, Rachel contacts her brother, a police detective, for advice.Special Agent Hawk Arrons has his own problems with relationships and one of them is his boss. Threatened by Hawk's investigative abilities, the SAC gives Hawk the worst assignments and downplays Hawk's achievements. When Hawk is given the assignment to interview Rachel, he senses his career is about to take a major hit in the credibility department. After their disastrous first meeting, Hawk checks into the pretty blonde's background and finds that she is the real thing. Reluctantly at first, the two join forces to try to prevent a biohazard attack that could wipe out the State of Florida . As they follow the twists and turns of a terrorist's mind, Rachel and Hawk discover that in Saving Tampa, they are also saving themselves.Jo Webnar has written a wonderful suspense that is as timely as it is entertaining.Reviewed by Mairead Walpole on December 22, 2008

Memories

We are leaving paradise in the Keys and heading north for the holidays. Christmas is a time to be surrounded by family. John is grumbling about freezing temperatures and blizzards, but he's as sentimental as I am.

In the small farming town where I was raised, Christmas was a wonderful and magical time. I played Mary in the church pageant and got so excited I burst out in hives. My whole body itched, and my face was a red mess of bumps, but the honor of playing Mary was worth it. During Christmas break we skated on the pond in the center of town. The jail was next door, and we warmed up around the old pot belly stove. There were two cells, but I can't remember anyone ever being locked inside. It was a great place to grow up.

If I could give everyone a Christmas present, it would be memories as wonderful as mine.
Jo

Memories

We are leaving paradise in the Keys and going north for Christmas. It is time to be surrounded with family. John is moaning and groaning about freezing and being caught in a blizzard, but he's just as sentimental as I am.

In the small farming town where I was raised, Christmas was a wonderful and magical time of the year. I played Mary in the church pageant and got so excited I burst out in hives. My whole body itched, and my face was a red mess of bumps, but the honor of playing Mary was worth it.

During Christmas break we skated on the pond in the center of town. The jail was next door, and we warmed up around the old pot belly stove. There were two cells, but I doubt if they were ever used.

If I could give everyone a Christmas present, it would be memories as wonderful as mine.
Jo

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Saving Tampa won the October Covey award for most intriguing trailer!

Check it out at Covey Trailer Awards I would like to thank everyone that voted for me. Being a winner gives me bragging rights, but more important is the cover awards. Saving Tampa is in the November competition. Monika is the artist and if she wins, it could mean more work for her. There is some awesome competition. If you have a chance, please check out the Cover Awards.

Contest and Questions

This is an invitation to stop by and win a bag of goodies and a signed copy of “Saving Tampa.” On Tuesday, the 21st I will be a the guest author at LASR Interviews the following day I will be talking about the Florida Keys and my crazy lifestyle on the Yahoo Group.
Here's the latest review for “Saving Tampa”.
Jo Webnar – Author “Saving Tampa” & “Twilight” http://www.jowebnar.com/ WRDF Review
Posted by Lynda Coker at 10/1/2008 8:16 PM and is filed under WRDF Reviews
Highest Rating!
GENRE: Romantic Suspense
PUBLISHER: Highland Press Publishing-Florida
HEAT RATING: Sensual

BLURB:
For as long as she could remember, Rachel Cunningham feared and hated her psychic ability. When a strange man accidentally touches her, she sees death of thousands. Rachel knows the FBI won’t believe her, but she has to try. Lives are at stake.
Special Agent “Hawk” Arrons dismisses her information as a publicity stunt, yet his conscience nags at him. When Rachel identifies an Al Qaeda cell leader, Arrons puts his career at risk and issues an alert.
Will the terrorists’ threat succeed, or will Rachel and Hawk be in time to SAVE TAMPA?

Review:
Ms. Webnar has written an intriguing tale of a psychic, an FBI agent, and a terrorist plot. While the reader might first think—isn’t this predictable?—one soon learns the story is no ordinary one. She has a style of writing which pulls in the reader, with snappy dialogue, natural actions, and vivid depictions of the characters and scenes, without being overly verbose. The reader will appreciate the correct, authentic jargon and tools which are the mainstay of law enforcement units. Be prepared for an exciting, surprising conclusion.
The hero and heroine in SAVING TAMPA are believable, yet unique, and even show a human, vulnerable side. Rachel and Hawk draw in the reader, not only to cheer them on in their quest, but also to participate in the unfolding love and devotion they eventually share. What good romance—suspense or otherwise—would offer anything less?
Congratulations to Jo Webnar on an excellent novel. This reviewer highly recommends it to anyone, whether or not suspense is the genre of choice.

Reviewed by Celia Yeary
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