I'm not often left speechless, no matter how many people fervently wish for that singular event.
The outcome of this year's Darrell Awards did manage to silence me completely for a brief but indeterminate time.
I was nominated for two pieces -- Saving the Sammi for best short story, and The Broken Bell for best novel.
Before I go any further, let me talk about the competition. I say competetion only in the broadest sense of the word, because none of us has any desire to 'beat' the other guy (or gal). We're all authors, slugging it out in the trenches I believe we all want the best for each other.
So, to my friends Jimmy Gillentine, Steve Bradshaw, and Aaron Drown (also known as the inimitable A.christopher Drown), I was honored to be in your company.
You should read these guys. Here are their works:
Bluff City Butcher, by Steve Bradshaw. Steve was a CSI investigator in Texas for many years, and his stories of mayhem and murder will curl your hair. His book is not be missed!
Night at Death's Door by Jimmy Gillentine. There are some dicey night clubs in Memphis -- but none dicier than the one the vampires favor! Check it out -- but be prepared to pay a very special cover at the door.
A Game of None Magic By A.Christopher Drown. Epic fantasy with a Southern accent! First of series, with the rest soon to come.
I really enjoyed meeting you guys or catching up. Steve's tales of high-speed impacts and down-home stabbings were especially enjoyable, because I'm a seriously weird guy.
Being included amid such a talented bunch made the presentation of the Darrell Awards for Saving the Sammi and The Broken Bell a truly humbling event.
My thanks to the Darrell Awards jury, for their consideration and efforts during the year!
Now, because I can't resist, the Awards themselves...
Thanks again folks!
The outcome of this year's Darrell Awards did manage to silence me completely for a brief but indeterminate time.
I was nominated for two pieces -- Saving the Sammi for best short story, and The Broken Bell for best novel.
Before I go any further, let me talk about the competition. I say competetion only in the broadest sense of the word, because none of us has any desire to 'beat' the other guy (or gal). We're all authors, slugging it out in the trenches I believe we all want the best for each other.
So, to my friends Jimmy Gillentine, Steve Bradshaw, and Aaron Drown (also known as the inimitable A.christopher Drown), I was honored to be in your company.
You should read these guys. Here are their works:
Bluff City Butcher, by Steve Bradshaw. Steve was a CSI investigator in Texas for many years, and his stories of mayhem and murder will curl your hair. His book is not be missed!
Night at Death's Door by Jimmy Gillentine. There are some dicey night clubs in Memphis -- but none dicier than the one the vampires favor! Check it out -- but be prepared to pay a very special cover at the door.
A Game of None Magic By A.Christopher Drown. Epic fantasy with a Southern accent! First of series, with the rest soon to come.
I really enjoyed meeting you guys or catching up. Steve's tales of high-speed impacts and down-home stabbings were especially enjoyable, because I'm a seriously weird guy.
Being included amid such a talented bunch made the presentation of the Darrell Awards for Saving the Sammi and The Broken Bell a truly humbling event.
My thanks to the Darrell Awards jury, for their consideration and efforts during the year!
Now, because I can't resist, the Awards themselves...
Thanks again folks!
Good blog post -- only Night at Death's Door was not a Finalist this time, nor was A Mage of None Magic. Please see http://darrellawards.wordpress.com for the Finalists and http://darrellawards.org for the Results.
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