Some days it’s difficult to celebrate the wins, especially under the black cloud of chaos caused by a madman in Russia and the ongoing pandemic. Still, there are celebrations amid the chaos, nuggets that shine despite the gloom around us.
What I’m celebrating:
Bood Mark is now a finalist (FINALIST) for two (TWO) international book awards!
The Chanticleer Paranormal Award for Supernatural Fiction. The winner of this US book award will be announced in June.
The Wishing Shelf Book Award for Adult Fiction. The winner of this British book award will be announced in April.
I am so proud to add these new nominations to Blood Mark’s cover.
I’m also celebrating:
Mandatory mask mandates lifted in BC.
Although the pandemic is not yet over, it’s a relief to see the mask mandate lifted. A small, but hopeful celebration. Though I hate the damn things, I’m still wearing one in crowded situations. I’m not alone. In my outings since the lifting, I’d guestimate 2/3 of shoppers continue to wear masks. It’ll take time for people to get comfortable re-entering this new normal.
As much as I’d rather be celebrating Russia’s defeat at the hands of brave Ukrainians, and the end of the pandemic, I’ll take these small wins and celebrate the hell out of them. It’s me thumbing my nose at the madman and the pandemic.
These are my small celebrations amid the chaos. I hope you find nuggets of your own to celebrate. Every win counts.
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Congratulations, JP! This is great news! Go, go, go, Girl!
Thanks so much, Nina! Hugs.
That is absolutely unbelievably great! Nominated for 2 international awards! Congratulations! Definitely something worth celebrating.
Thanks, Inese. It’s been an adventure, that’s for sure.
Congratulations! Well-deserved. And yes, celebrate. We need to, especially in difficult times.
Thanks, Diana. I often think of you and the books you’ve written about your Ukrainian family. My heart goes out to you and yours.
Congratulations, JP. That’s wonderful! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you. It’s even more important these days that we celebrate our personal victories.
Thanks, Debra. The more celebrations, the better!
I salute your victories, large and small!
Thanks, Elinor!
For someone like you, working so hard and sharing all your brain’s inventions with us, I am super glad that you are a finalist with “Blood Mark” – I remember it well, it had me in its grip – for days on end. Congratulations – there may be a few more Awards coming. Hugs without bugs, J.P.!
Thanks, Giselle. Always nice to hear from you.
Congratulations!! We need to celebrate these victories. I will be wearing my mask for some time I think. I actually don´t mind them anymore.
Thanks, Darlene. You’re sure not alone in continuing to wear your mask. Never hurts to be cautious.
Congratulations JP, this is indeed a bright light of joy in the darkness we have been exposed to with the pandemic and now war. I’m so proud of your accomplishments … and I love the chicken logo on the Chanticleer Award!! Teehee!
Thank, Sally. (Glad you love the chicken!)