Monday, 26 August 2013

Will I be calling myself an 'award winning author'?? Naaah!


.......  only because I would feel a bit of a prat unless it was for something big and national, which is about as unlikely as Tyrion Lannister becoming King of Westeros (sadly, in both cases) - whaddya think??


 Anyway, I've just switched on the laptop to the delightful news that I have won a category in the eFestival of Words 2013 - my book You Wish has won the 'Best Chick Lit/Women's Lit'!!  

I've never thought of You Wish as chick lit - and there are certainly no mentions of cupcakes or madcap girls doing goofy things or dreamboat office bosses in it, though you might find a designer handbag or two - it's actually a tale of obsession, addiction and guilt, with the theme be careful what you wish for... but I would very much like to thank whoever nominated this book, and whoever decided that it should be a finalist, after which people could vote for it - it's a wonderful feeling, to think that people I don't even know chose my book for this.

 Here's the article from the email I was just sent - nice to see some familiar names amongst the winners, too!


 http://www.efestivalofwords.com/congratulations-to-the-2013-winners-t473.html

Ahem....

 I would like to thank all the people who voted for it, and have bought and read it over the past 22 months, and who have reviewed it, on Amazon, Goodreads or book blogs, or anywhere else, because I've got so many really wonderful reviews for it. Thank you SO much - to think that even when I finished writing it I hadn't heard of self-publishing on Amazon KDP ... thank you my sister who sent me an article about John Locke!!  I'll stop now before I decide to get a mocked-up photo of myself on a podium....

 Here's the item in question, then... 

Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Wish-ebook/dp/B006423HGW/ref=pd_sim_kinc_4

 Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/You-Wish-ebook/dp/B006423HGW/ref=pd_sim_kstore_3/176-9312177-0989357

 And may I also raise a glass to Tyrion Lannister - you never know!!!
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20 comments:

  1. Unknown26 August 2013 at 01:50

    Congratulation Terry, certain does deserve recognition, its a brilliant book, fantastic characters, storyline, had me engrossed from the start and made you one of my favourite authors, love all the books I read of yours so far, looking forward to more in the future, So big pat on the back, you may feel uncomfortable with the award, but from small acorns come large oak trees :-)

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  2. Anonymous26 August 2013 at 02:58

    Congratulations Terry! ;) Lovely news to hear when I logged in this morning. High five Missy! X

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  3. Geoffrey West26 August 2013 at 03:25

    Well done Terry interesting blog post as always

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  4. Karena Marie26 August 2013 at 04:38

    Congratulations on you win! I am so happy for you! All your books deserve to win awards!

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  5. Carol Hedges26 August 2013 at 10:36

    Well done TT. Yes - deffo brag ...when the situation demands..... I use my 'longlisted for the Carnegie when I was looking for a publisher.....occasionally as a promo device...I think you should display it on your blog and Amazon page..why not? You deserve it..they thought you were worthy of it!

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  6. JO26 August 2013 at 10:37

    Well done, Terry - you deserve it. Hope you celebrate in style.

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    1. Terry Tyler26 August 2013 at 11:08

      Cheers, Geoff, Karena, Jo and Carol! Carol - I thought the 'longlisted for the Carnegie' was a joke!!!! :) Honestly - as it isn't, then I bow with respect! xx

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  7. Susan Buchanan26 August 2013 at 11:16

    Well done, Terry! Bet you were absolutely gobsmacked, not because it isn't a great book - it's fab, but because it isn't chicklit! So much deeper than chicklit, but as it's difficult to pigeon hole your writing, not surprised it picked up an award here. Congrats! Sooz

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    1. Terry Tyler26 August 2013 at 15:21

      I know!!!! Felt I had to make this point, too, as I don't want people thinking I am a chick lit writer, because you know what happens when people buy them expecting CL!!! :) V nice comment, SB, thanks!

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  8. Heather Burnside26 August 2013 at 11:21

    Congratulations Terry and well deserved - it's a good book. :)

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  9. Unknown26 August 2013 at 20:49

    Congratulations Terry! That's so exciting.

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  10. Vallypee27 August 2013 at 23:44

    Huge congratulations Terry!! What a well-deserved award and great thrill for you too!

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    1. Terry Tyler28 August 2013 at 11:03

      Many thanks, VallyPee and Marcia - yeah, hmmm, that podium photo - I'll mock one up when I get my Booker prize...! :)

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  11. Unknown28 August 2013 at 04:01

    Congrats Terry, loved the speech, but feel you should have had the photo on the podium. :o) Well done really pleased for you.

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  12. itscathylynn21 September 2013 at 06:52

    Congratulations, Terry! Well deserved, I loved this book - and all of the others. Be proud, this is quite an accomplishment!!!

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    1. Terry Tyler22 September 2013 at 05:30

      Thank you Cathy! Your words are much appreciated xxx

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