So if you've been by the blog before, you have likely seen me post about my novel, The Town That Drowned. Well, in the incredibly-exciting-and-almost-unbelievable-but-true category of things going on in my life, the novel just won the regional 2012 Commonwealth Book Prize for Canada and Europe. (That's me in the middle above. Click the pic for more info)
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I have had a lot of book excitement lately (even more info here) I was also in Newfoundland last week for the Atlantic Book Awards and took a lot of fabulous pictures that I will hopefully share eventually.
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In quilting news, I will be going to the Canadian Quilters' Association National Juried Show in Halifax next weekend. I am excited to see my quilt, The Selvage Mummy, hanging in the show. Unfortunately, the only time photos are allowed at the juried show is right after the awards when quilters who had entries juried in can pose with their own quilt and I will not be there then. General photography is not allowed. Oh well.
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So, I'll be back eventually. Happy Quilting! And please, please if you are at the National Juried Show and see me, grab me and say 'Hi'. I would love, love to meet more quilters.
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I am SO crazy excited for you!! Canada & Europe!!?? WOW. And the NJS to boot? Excellent!! Say hi to my dress when you are there! There's another blogger I won't meet 'cause I'm not going to be in Halifax. THis is all very sad. Maybe you can all get together and sign a card for me - from Halifax NJS with love... : ) boooohoo. Say hi to Heather Lair, Karen Neary, Jackie White, and anyone who says they are from SK. ; )
~Monika in Saskatoon
That is so awesome! I've had your book on request from the library for what seemed like forever. Finally got my turn and picked it up yesterday. I'm about 1/3 through and I love it. You deserve the award! Added bonus that it reminds me of summers spent with my grandparents in NB.
I'm one of your quiet visitors, always around but never saying much. However, your news is so terrific that I had to break my silence and send you a huge shout-out from California. I'll be looking around for that title too.
I heard about the award on the news this morning and was very excited for you! Ii recommend the book to everyone!
I wish I could get to the show in Halifax. It would be fun to meet lots of quilters.
Big, huge, happy congratulations on your win,Riel!
Also so exciting that your selvedge mummy will be in the show.
Wow - so much great news in this post! Congratulations on the award, Riel! Your book is next up on our book club's list and I can't wait to read it!
Yay! I loved reading your book, well deserved good news!
Congratulations Riel!!! And have fun at the show in Halifax!
Wow, Congratulations! Lots of great things happening! Enjoy!
That's fantastic news, Riel! Woo hoo! Have fun at Quilt Canada next weekend!
Wow!! That is amazing!! Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!!! Wowie wow wow!!!,
Way to go, Riel! It's mind-boggling that one of my favorite quilting bloggers now is an award winning author! Keep up the wonderful work in both arenas!
Sending BIG congratulations YOUR way!
Congratulations Riel!!! I'm so happy and exited for you! I wish you a wonderful summer and hope to see you also quilting soon! x Teje
Yay! That is so brilliant! Well done.
How exciting! Well done Riel, it must feel great to be rewarded for all your effort.
REally, no pictures???? That must have changed since I last attended the CQA show. I took a picture of almost every juried quilt. good luck in your category!!
Congratulations on the well-deserved rewards and recognition for your years of hard work leading up to this point! Continued inspiration, dedication and success to you and your whole family!
Congrats for your rewards!
Wish you plenty of success for this Summer!
Katell, France
Congratulations!
congratulations on the big book news!
How exciting!
I am SO EXCITED for you! Yay!
Congratulations on your book award! Also on having your quilt in the quilt show.
Hey! I will be there, and so are my 2 quilts in the NJS,,, so pls say hi to me=)
MANY congrats!
I loved the book myself, so its very well deserved : )
MANY congrats!
I loved the book myself, so its very well deserved : )
This is such exciting news!! You must be over the moon, congratulations! I have to get my hands on your book - it is on my summer reading list!!!
Congratulations on your award. I've had a copy of the Town That Drowned in my 5th grade classroom and it's been passed around until the cover nearly came off. I mended it and it is still being read! They've been enjoying it.
WOW!! Congratulations! Must go order your book now...
I just read the first few pages on Amazon and am hooked! YOU are a terrific writer! I'm ordering the book so I can read it on my upcoming trip "home" to Canada in early June. Can't wait.
Best of luck, and congratulations on your recognition!
Congrats on the award!! That is really fantastic. They don't give those to just anyone, you know... :-)
Congrats on the award!!! Doesn't surprise me, though, as I've read the book. Which is FABULOUS!!
A BIG Congrats on your award! I'll be in Hfx too so I'll say Hi if I see you...
Congratulations!
On both your book and your quilt at the show....I love that mummy quilt!
I wish you continued success and hope the next book is coming along too.
Happy sewing
Congratulations on both fronts! The book was fantastic, and I'm glad you are getting all this recognition for it. And your selvage mummy? One of my faves!
Congratulations on the book and quilt news.
And yes, I've done it - read every post, that is! ;-)
Hi, Riel: Saw your quilt in Halifax yesterday at the NJS and overheard that your book had won an award. Awesome, you are flying!
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