To my friends and fans who follow this blog in the U.S. and in 16 countries around the world, let’s start the new year with something fun and different ―a photo contest!

The cover of Ten Fingers Touching shows our hero and heroine, Martak and Marianna, with their fingertips touching. In Chapter 12, we read how, “Turning over Marianna’s hands, Martak gently placed a kiss in each of her palms, then pressed them against his own, sealing their love. Ten fingers touched as their lips sought what their hearts desired.”

The image of ten fingers touching can be interpreted in so many ways, e.g., hands coming together in prayer, a circle of children holding hands, lovers holding hands, etc.

What image comes to your mind?  I would love to know and so would our many readers!  Send us a photo representing your interpretation of ten fingers touching. A panel of judges will review all the photos and their two favorites will be posted on my blog.

This contest will run for two weeks from January 5 to January 19, 2016!

Post your photos on Twitter and Facebook using the hashtag #10FingersContest or leave a comment on this blog post with a link to your photo!

I hope that my book and this contest inspires your creativity in portraying images that are romantic, clever or humorous!

Best wishes to all for a healthy, joyous New Year and one in which there will be peace on earth.