The Prince's Doom - Finalist for HF Award!
I've been away from my desk since yesterday, when I received word the THE PRINCE'S DOOM is one of three finalists for the M.M. Bennetts Award for Historical Fiction! This is my first chance to share the announcement I got in the mail:
The finalists for the M.M. Bennetts Award for Historical Fiction are:
This Old World by Steve Wiegenstein
The Prince's Doom by David Blixt
Lusitania REX by Greg Taylor
Needless to say, I'm beyond honored, and proud to be in such company. I'm also so touched to have the congratulations and support of so many other authors who were long-listed for this award. Their graciousness and good humor is why I so love the HF community.
The winner will be announced at the Historical Novel Society conference in Denver this June. I'll be there the day before, leading two lengthy workshops in swordplay. Honestly, winner or no, I'll be joyful to be with so many friends, celebrating and enjoying company. The problem is that with all the panels and events, there won't be enough time to socialize and play!
So thank you to the organizers of the award, and all the readers out there who make me feel so very lucky to do what I do. And see you in Denver!!!
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Sharon wrote: "Congratulations, David! I will be cheering you on; also trying to avoid any injuries while watching you wield swords and daggers during those seminars.Sharon"
Thanks so much, Sharon! I cannot wait to see you there. By the way, Stephanie and I have a bet about getting you to swing a sword. But it will mean the world to have you in my corner. Honored just to be singled out.
Cheers!
DB
We'll all be rooting for you, David. But you should watch that Stephanie; she is a bad influence. PS If it is okay, I'll like to post about The Prince's Doom on my Facebook pages; you have a lot of fans there.
Well, that's just lovely. I'm hardly going to say no, especially to you, though I'm wary of diverting the page - they're there for you, no one else (well, maybe George R. R. Martin...). I have to say, it really means a lot to have your support and friendship. I think you're wonderful (no matter what Stephanie says about you).
There are actually two of her, David, the good Stephanie and the semi-wicked Stephania. My readers love it when I mention other writers' books; we are all committed book-lovers and love to recommend our favorites.
Well, I'm quite happy to be in the mix. Thank you. As far as Stephanie/Stephania, there's a Jeckyl/Hyde Meets Misery novel in there...
I'd love to see what you'd make of that, David!
Um, guys... HELLO? I'm right here.... *waves at self*
(Psssst... David's making things up, btw)
Well, I never! *huffs*(Pssst... Sharon, we'll talk in Denver, when she isn't around listening!)
Sharon