Watching the Winners...Learning Their Style [Paperback]

Shana Gammon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 1999

This is an informative guide that gives pageant contestants valuable information on how to win a pageant. The book carries endorsements from the following individuals: Stephanie Patterson O'Dear (Former Miss Missouri and Miss America Semi-Finalist); Vera Morris (Former Miss North Carolina USA and Miss Congeniality at Miss USA); Amanda Penix (Former Miss Oklahoma Teen USA and Miss Teen USA Semi-Finalist); and pageant fitness trainer Mike Mauney.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Shana Gammon has created a very clear and informative book about pageants. This book is a good source for contestants, parents, as well as judges. I wish her continued success in the pageant industry." -- Vera Morris, Former Miss North Carolina USA, Miss Congeniality at Miss USA

A wonderfully concise, organized, and honest look into the world of pageants. This book is a great place to start, allowing you to then build on your own experience. Wish I'd had a copy before I began competing! -- Stephanie Patterson O'Dear, Former Miss Missouri/Top Ten Semi-Finalist at Miss America

Finally someone has written the book that every girl should read when competing in pageants. Thanks, Shana, for sharing your knowledge. -- Mike Mauney Fitness Trainer of Local, State, and National Swimsuit Winners

I wish I had such an informative guid before my first pageant! It's a vital tool for pageant newcomers and a must read for any woman considering entering a pageant." -- Amanda Penix, Former Miss Oklahoma, Teen USA Finalist - Miss Teen USA

About the Author

Shana Gammon graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. She is the owner and director of the Miss Festival of Virginia pageant, a pageant system that she started in 1996. As a pageant director she has worked with state and national winners from the Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, and Miss America pageant systems.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Warwick House Pub (September 24, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890306193
• ISBN-13: 978-1890306199
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,841,756 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In 1999, Shana Gammon authored the book: Watching the Winners...Learning Their Style. In 2003, she wrote and illustrated her first children's book, The Great State Cookbook. Her most recent work, Marie's Nine Lives was released in 2011.

Shana also works as a professional photographer and specializes in floral imagery.

Shana currently resides in Virginia with her husband and four children.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pageant Contestant Review, January 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Watching the Winners...Learning Their Style (Paperback)

I found this book to be very helpful. It's filled with practical advice for girls interested in competing in pageants and for those who have competed before. It begins by telling how to get involved in pageants and what makes a pageant winner. It then illustrates how to prepare for competition and what the judges look for. The book concludes by giving advice on how to prepare for state and national competition and how to represent you title effectively.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Through Guide to the Basics, June 18, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Watching the Winners...Learning Their Style (Paperback)

Shana Gammon's guide to beauty pageants provides new pageanteers and seasoned competitors with a thorough overview of each phase of competition: Evening Gown, Interview, Talent, how to effectively publicize a title, and more. Her outline of the preparation process covers everything from grooming to mental conditioning, and serves as an effective tool for young women seeking a crown.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, July 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Watching the Winners...Learning Their Style (Paperback)

Watching the Winners....Learning Their Style is an excellent resource for anyone preparing to enter the pageant industry or someone wanting to improve their skills. Shana has wonderful tips and encouraging comments to guide you from A to Z. Highly recommended for any pageant contestant....from babies to adults.