Many Thanks
Gosh ... it's hard to believe the whirlwind of activity surrounding the BC Book Prize nomination for Return to Bone Tree Hill is over. But it was sure fun while it lasted. My book didn't win the big prize, but I'm okay with that. There were a lot of very talented writers and fantastic books that also didn't win, so I'm in very good company.
I would like to thank everyone who emailed, sent cards, and posted encouraging messages on my Facebook wall (I still can't get onto Facebook, but I receive wall posts as emails). That was really great. I would also like to thank the people who came to the 'ball' -- the awards' dinner, actually -- to cheer me on in person. I really appreciated the show of support, and we all had a really good time. It was so good to see people I haven't seen in a while and to catch up on what everyone is up to.
Government House, in conjunction with the West Coast Book Prize Society, put on a fabulous event. All the speakers were entertaining, the proceedings moved along at a good pace, Steven Point was a gracious host, the decor was beautiful, and the food was scrumptious. According to my friends, Julie Lawson and Dayle Gaetz, the washroom was pretty impressive too.
So now it's time to move on. (sigh) I have books to write, class visits to prepare for, and just enough time to unpack my suitcase, do my laundry, and repack for the Silver Birch Gala in Toronto.
I love my life.