Thursday, March 31, 2011

A True Honor

Yesterday, due to a bit of a technical glitch, the nominees for Spinetingler's David Thompson Community Leader Award were announced early. I was astounded to find my own blog's name on that list.

Those of you who read here regularly know that we lost David Thompson unexpectedly last year. I was proud to call David a friend and admired what he accomplished in the crime fiction community. To be nominated for an award that is a tribute to David is humbling. But in addition, there are so many wonderful people contributing to this community. To be considered one of them is an honor I do not take lightly. I will definitely add it to my mini collection of accolades there on the right.

My heart is smiling and I can't thank the folks at Spinetingler who are on the nominating committee enough. I am so grateful. Thank you.

Today, Spinetingler will be announcing the other nominations throughout the day. Be sure to check the site often and help the nominees celebrate their recognition. If you are interested in voting for these awards, voting will begin Friday, April 1st.

15 comments:

Nigel Bird March 31, 2011 at 7:15 AM  

You're right, it's a true honour and one you deserve. It's a great list and a great tribute. Well done you.

bermudaonion March 31, 2011 at 7:27 AM  

I'm not surprised to see your blog on the list. Congratulations, Jen!

rhapsodyinbooks March 31, 2011 at 8:40 AM  

Congratulations and well deserved!

Anonymous March 31, 2011 at 9:22 AM  

Congrats to you, Jen! Your blog is such a treat to read and I'm so happy for you!

Naomi Johnson March 31, 2011 at 9:34 AM  

Any award named after David must be humbling to the nominees. He cast a longer shadow than he ever could have realized.

Naomi Johnson March 31, 2011 at 9:35 AM  

And I should have added, congratulations, Jen!

Erin March 31, 2011 at 1:24 PM  

I'm not in the least bit surprised to see you on that list, and very glad you're there, too!

Liza March 31, 2011 at 1:38 PM  

Well deserved, Jen!!! Congrats!

Cathy March 31, 2011 at 2:58 PM  

Congratulations on the well-deserved nomination!

Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chick March 31, 2011 at 11:02 PM  

Congratulations on such a fabulous award!

Pop Culture Nerd April 1, 2011 at 1:46 AM  

What a great gift to receive just in time for your birthday. Hope it's been the type of day that gives you fuzzies for at least a month.

Congratulations and bask in the glow, Jen.

Jen Forbus April 1, 2011 at 6:35 AM  

Thank you for all the nice comments everyone. Each one is a warm fuzzy and makes me smile. You're wonderful!

kathy d. April 2, 2011 at 4:34 AM  

Congratulations! It is well-deserved, as everyone has said. What a treat to read this blog every day, and to have broadened my own reading.

Clare2e April 4, 2011 at 11:20 AM  

Yay Jen! I hope the "better late than never" saying is true about congratulations, too, and best of luck!

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