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 An inspiring collection of stories and insight into pageant competition written from a “behind the scenes” perspective of a tenured pageant director. |
This book teaches the reader how to compete by assembling a skill set that includes:
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Endorsements for “Some of My Best Friends are Beauty Queens”“An amazing book – a must read for any Pageant Director.”
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| “I just finished your inspirational book, “Some of My Best Friends Are Beauty Queens.” I read by reading light in bed last night until my husband went to bed. Because the reading light bothers him and there was NO way I was not finishing this book with such BEAUTIFUL life stories, I decided to go out to the garage and find a flashlight. Picture this…Here I am holding a small flashlight to the middle of my forehead until the wee hours of the morning! Thank you for your gift and for sharing such an AMAZING book!” - Ava St. Pierre Cogburn – Mrs. Texas 1989
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| “Your book has created a new desire within me to reach my goals. The chapter on having a plan and preparing for what you want made me realize why I have such a hard time completing things in my life. I’ve always jumped into things without much thought. Believe it or not, I came into work this morning and asked the owner of the company about continuing education. I think she was somewhat surprised when I told her that I wanted the opportunity to advance both professionally and monetarily.
As I continue to read your book I’m beginning to develop a new sense of self. You aren’t going to believe this, but I have always wanted to try out for America’s Got Talent. I have gone as far as to look on line to see when and where they are holding auditions. Your words have given me the courage to try and the knowledge that if I’m going to compete I need to be prepared. Today I contacted two voice instructors. I’m going to meet with both of them to see which one best serves my needs and then I’m going to start preparing for one of my dreams. All I can say is thank you.”
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| “I just finished your book, and all I can say is WOW—very insightful and easy to read. The 2011 Mrs. Nebraska pageant was a first for me and I felt totally unprepared. I feel that your book would have mentally prepared me for the competition. I was able to relate to the stories of your past contestants in so many ways. I do plan on reading it again as I shoot for the 2012 pageant.” - Melinda Gonzales – Mrs. Star City-Nebraska
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| “I just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying your book! I’m about half way through and I have already laughed, cried, and thought, ‘Hey that sounds like me!’” - Elisa Stein Fowler – Mrs. Colorado Top Ten Finalist
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| “I just wanted to take a moment to tell you that I think your book is fantastic! It’s a good read and extremely well written. You address so many fears and apprehensions that pageant girls have and in such a way, one would find it refreshing and calming.” - Chantelle Huber – Mrs. Colorado State Finalist
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| “Just finished reading your book again! I had the afternoon off and needed some motivation for some stuff I’m working on and some goals I am working on. It’s so good, even the second time around. I gave it to my sister, Hayley to read and she started reading it before dinner; I’m sure she will love it just as much as I did.” - Jennifer Seltz – 21 Year-Old College Student
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| “Just finished the book! It was awesome! Really made me wish I could compete for Mrs. Colorado all over again. This book has amazing advice for any girl wanting to know how to succeed in pageantry. I felt like I was back in your office getting your advice before I went to compete at Mrs. America. - Elisabeth Cartmill – Mrs. Colorado 2003
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“I wanted to tell you that I enjoyed reading your book. Very good job! I appreciated the comparisons you made of pageant competition to other sports and I could personally relate some of your pageant/life lessons to the modicum of success I have achieved in golf. It also took me a long time to “allow” myself to fail in order to figure out how to succeed.” - Scott Radcliff – 2004 Colorado Senior Player of the Year – (golf)
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“I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your book! It really was inspirational and motivating; but also interesting and fun. Seriously, I really am going to keep ‘reaching for my dreams.” - Patti Purslow – Pharmacist
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“Tricia, when I got home from the book launch party I sat by the fire with your book and a cup of tea because I was coming down with a cold. Despite feeling really lousy and tired I stayed up until 11:30 reading your book and am almost done. I just couldn’t put it down. I loved your voice and stories. I was brought to tears when I read the story about our first meeting. It has been a light, enjoyable read so far and has re-lit a fire within me!” - Melissa Kraft – Stay-At-Home Mom to Four Children – 2nd Runner-Up to Mrs. Colorado 2008
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“Wow Tricia, your book was fantastic. It made me consider a lot of things I haven’t attempted or finished in my life because I feared failure. I am now inspired to take on something new and hit the finish line a winner.” - Julia Woods – Sister – Merchants Management Legal Department
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| “Thank you for your wonderful book. Honestly, I began reading it on the way home and couldn’t put it down. I finished it that evening. It’s well written and very interesting not to mention inspirational and encouraging.” - Donna – Retired School Teacher
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“While reading your book I was inspired to record some of your life lessons in my journal! It offers so much more about meaningful life experiences in the mentoring and leadership of women in their quest for the “crown.” I especially enjoyed the life stories in chapter twelve “Blessings Beyond the Crown” that left me truly feeling blessed and wanting more. A wonderful piece of work about self-esteem, courage, achievement and true friendship!” - Linda Ouellette – Professional Esthetician |
