I promised good things today, and I have a basketful of them--nice little silver linings, all of them. First, I have reviews for Silent in the Sanctuary. Mark at Book Cove Reviews posted this review last week. Book Cove Reviews is a year-old site that seems to be growing by the day. Diana from Romance Reviews Today posted her review this week and was inspired to go out and get the first book in the series to round out her collection. Thanks, Diana and Mark!
Also, my interview with the charming Scott Pack is up on his blog, Me and My Big Mouth Scott is the big kahuna of The Friday Project, a web to press publishing company--the world's first, I believe. He had already posted a review of Silent in the Grave--a wonderful review, actually--and asked some very interesting questions. He's the first interviewer to wonder aloud if Brisbane is my type! (You'll have to read the answer to find out. There is also a picture of Emma the Yellow Wonder Dog looking supremely bored with me.) Once you've read the interview, be sure to check out The Friday Project. I am drooling over some of those titles--particularly Eat Britain! (I have an unholy passion for British food. And apparently British bloggers...the next time I make it to London, I am going to have to stand SEVERAL rounds at the pub, I fear. The Britons have been very generous with their praise and I am wholly charmed by them.)
And for some very excellent SQUEEEE-worthy news, Silent in the Grave has received a nomination from the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association for a Dilys Award !!! This is the award that the booksellers present to the book they found most fun to sell. (I could not have chosen a category I would be more excited about, believe me!) In an interesting twist, last year's presenter of the Dilys, Barbara Peters, happens to own the Poisoned Pen in Arizona--the bookstore hosting a signing for me this Saturday! (Don't forget if you're in the Phoenix area I will be at the Poisoned Pen on Saturday, the 19th, at 1:00pm. For more details, check the left sidebar of the blog under "Appearances".)
Wow, a trifecta! :-) Congratulations; you deserve it. (I feel like such a hypocrite right now...)
Enjoy the signing. (Those lucky people...I'm jealous. I suppose small-ish cities in Australia are a bit far away, huh? XD)
Posted by: Kaitlin | January 17, 2008 at 07:10 AM
I'm standing and clapping for you! That is wonderful and well deserved honor and praise for you and your work!!! Have fun this weekend...I know y'all will.
Posted by: Misha | January 17, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Congratulations! How exciting!
I finished Silent in the Sanctuary, and I don't think I breathed for the first ten chapters or so. I kept thinking "Oh no, she didn't!" But everything unfolded beautifully and twistedly, and I can't wait for the moor! And I can't say how much I love the way you write the March clan, especially when they're all together. It's hilarious the way all those strong personalities clash.
Posted by: Farin | January 17, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Charming? Moi?
You were a delight to interview and the book is a delight to read. I am spreading the word and converting people apace.
S
Posted by: Scott Pack | January 17, 2008 at 04:44 PM
"But on the whole, yes, women do love an enigmatic, not-quite-knowable man."
Well said! What a wonderful interview.
Yay for you on the award nomination! What good news.
I loved 'Eat Britain'. I got it as a gift from by friend in the UK along with 'The Taste of Britain' and I can't recommend them highly enough. 'The Taste of Britain' is party history book, part culinary roadmap and part cookbook. 'How to Eat' by Nigella Lawson is also very good. Her food philosophy is refreshing, and her perspective is illuminating.
Posted by: Kelly J. | January 17, 2008 at 05:16 PM
Wow, when you promise good news you really come through don't you?!?! Congratulations on everything. (Now heading over to read the reviews and interview...)
Posted by: TeresaB | January 17, 2008 at 06:59 PM
Just catching up since coming home from PR- Congratulations on the nomination!
Posted by: Lara | January 18, 2008 at 03:49 PM