Remember how I had asked you to vote for my blog in the Rave Reviews Book Club awards? Well, you did it! My blog won first place in the Best Blog category, and my On the Shelf interview won second place!
Surprisingly enough, these were not the only awards I won, as I also won second place for most creative tweets. This is probably because I follow MM Jays’ excellent advice on Showing, not Telling, when tweeting.
That’s not all, though: Just before the year’s end, both Dale Furse and Sally Sue Ember very kindly nominated my blog for the Very Inspiring Blogger award. I’m speechless by their kindness and generosity. I still have to answer 7 questions about me and nominate 15 bloggers for the award. I promise to do so soon, but this is just to thank both these lovely girls!
For those who don’t know Dale Furse, she is a children’s and YA fantasy author/ playwright/ songwriter/ poet from Downunder, who writes science-fiction novels. Sally Sue Ember is a science fiction author and hostess of the wonderful CHANGES Google + Hangouts On Air (HOA) talk show. You can watch my interview on her show on YouTube.
A big, big thank-you to everyone for their wonderful support! None of this would be possible without you. You guys rock!!! 🙂
JP McLean said:
Congratulations!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! I honestly couldn’t have made it without you guys 🙂
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soireadthisbooktoday said:
Congratulations! Way to go…….
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you! I’ts all thanks to you guys 🙂
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erikakind said:
So cool, Nicholas. Congratulations!!! Btw. I started reading the Power of Six. I did not know what to expect when I began. I am truly amazed. I really have to be concentrated in order to follow the quick scenes. I love the surprising change at the end. I admire your ability to bring this ideas towards the reader in such a clear way. Read two stories by now! And I can only say you definitely deserve every award! 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aaand… I love you! Thank you so much, it’s sweet comments and reviews like that, that make it all worthwhile! 🙂
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erikakind said:
😀
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Richard Ankers said:
Congratulations, Nicholas!!! Well deserved, too.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Richard! Couldn’t have done it without you guys 🙂
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Connie Flanagan said:
Congratulations! Your blog really is great!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Such a sweet thing to say, thank you! And an extra big thank you for voting for me 🙂
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Graeme Cumming said:
Well done, Nicholas – and well deserved.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Graeme! I couldn’t have done it without everyone’s support 🙂
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Graeme Cumming said:
Sure. But you have to consider why they felt so inclined to support you. It didn’t just happen by accident…
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Ali Isaac said:
Well done and well deserved!!! 😊
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Ali! It goes without saying that I couldn’t have done it without everyone’s kind support 🙂
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Ali Isaac said:
Thats because you have been a good friend to other bloggers, so they’re happy to return the favour. What goes around comes around, Nick; it might be an old saying, but there’s definitely truth in it!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Eeexcellent (rubbing hands with glee). My cunning plan is already bearing fruits 😀
Seriously though, I’m a big believer in Karma, so I can’t help but agree with you 🙂
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Gayle Mullen Pace said:
Congratulations! You had my vote!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
And you have my gratitude. Thank you!! 🙂
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Cindi said:
I would also like to offer my congratulations, you do a fine job.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Cindi! Couldn’t have done it without you lovely people 🙂
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Charles Yallowitz said:
Congrats on all the victories. Great opening to the new year.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
True! Let’s hope it carries on like that 🙂
Thanks for all your support, too. As you can see, it’s paid off!
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Charles Yallowitz said:
Definitely. Fingers crossed that it’s a big year for you.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Both fingers and toes… 😀
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helenj0303 said:
Congratulations! What a wonderful way to start the year 🙂 I’ve just discovered the RRBC through your blog, so thank you for inspiring me xx
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
That’s so sweet of you, thank you! I hope you get out of it as much as I have. 🙂
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preciouspen1955 said:
Congratulations , your blog is wonderful . a true professional , Kind Regards Kathy from Happy Days.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! Couldn’t have done it without you wonderful people supporting me, though 🙂
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Tara Sparling said:
Delighted for you! Well done. Keep up the good work 😀
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks Tara, it means a lot coming from a wonderful blogger like you! 🙂
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MRS N, the Author said:
Congratulations Nicholas on all the awards and I must say, very deserving too! I look forward to your blog posts and tweets every day. 2015 is turning into a superb year for you, my friend! 🙂 I’m so glad we met and connected.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, thank you! Same here! 🙂
I couldn’t have done it without everyone’s support, so these are not my awards, but yours as well 🙂
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D. Wallace Peach said:
Congrats, Nicholas. I wasn’t kidding when I said your blogging talents inspire me!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
That’s so sweet of you, thank you! And I’m not kidding when I say that it’s all thanks to everyone’s support 🙂
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sknicholls said:
Well deserved! Congrats!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! Couldn’t have done it without your support 🙂
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coldhandboyack said:
You’re welcome. I voted for you. you deserve all of it and more. I was surprised to see a nomination myself. (book cover) Maybe I can compete with you next year.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I’ll look forward to that! Congrats on your nomination 😀
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Sally Ember, Ed.D. said:
Mazel Tov! I take some credit, just ’cause. LOL
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – thanks! 😀
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Jennifer Jensen (@jenjensen2) said:
Absolutely awesome, Nicholas, and very well deserved! Congrats!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, thank you so much! It’s you all who made it possible, though 🙂
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MM Jaye said:
Yay! Most deserved! Clear out a shelf for all kinds of trophies! Thanks for the kind mention!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – that’s so sweet thank you!! I’ll share it with you and everyone that’s been so supportive of me, as it’s all really thanks to you guys 🙂
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macjam47 said:
YAY!!! Well deserved, my friend. well deserved.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, thanks! It’s all thanks to wonderful people like you, of course 🙂
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Let's CUT the Crap! said:
C.o.n.g.r.a.t.u.l.a.t.i.o.n.s. 🙂 Outstanding.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you! Couldn’t have done it without all you wonderful people 🙂
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Let's CUT the Crap! said:
Yes, that’s how it works. Good on YOU.
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Julie Valerie @Julie_Valerie said:
That’s so fantastic. Congratulations!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you! It’s all thanks to your support, of course 🙂
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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. said:
Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Great way to start the year with an award not only in first place but second place in the best blog category. Nicholas is the guest on The Sunday Show this week and I hope you will pop in and find out more….
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Movin' it with Michelle said:
Congrats!!!! What a wonderful achievement!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! Couldn’t have done it without everyone’s support, of course 🙂
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Vera Komnig said:
*Wow* Congratulations!! 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks, Vera! Couldn’t have done it without you all! 🙂
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davidprosser said:
Maybe nice things do happen to nice people after all. Congratulations Nicholas.
Hugs
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, so sweet of you. Thanks, David! It’s all thanks to the support of wonderful people like you 🙂
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dalefurse said:
Congratulations, Nicholas! Well deserved, for sure. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
It’s all thanks to the lovely people who voted for me, so thank you! 🙂
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Patrick Jones said:
The RRBC made an excellent choice in picking your blog! You have a wonderfully crafted blog that reflects your personality and commitment to the world of books! Kudos for a job well done 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you – that’s a really nice thing to say! 🙂 Actually, the RRBC didn’t pick me, the voters did – ie you. So, a big thank you to you all 🙂
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Patrick Jones said:
Then all the better!! Shows a lot of people love your blog 🙂
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John W. Howell said:
I really think your blog is the best. Congratulations.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, John! It means a lot 🙂
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Toni Betzner said:
Congrats! That’s what you get for being awesome!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – no, that’s what I get for having awesome friends! 😀
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Toni Betzner said:
So modest : )
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olganm said:
Congratulations Nicholas. I know Sally and I’ve taken part in her wonderful Changes series but I’ll check everybody else.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks, Olga! I love Sally’s show, even if I don’t listen to it as often as I wish. 🙂
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jorobinson176 said:
Congratulations on all you awards Nicholas – what a lovely pile! 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Jo! And a big thank you to everyone who voted for me 🙂
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Elle Boca said:
Congrats, congrats and congrats! I’m excited for you!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, that’s so sweet of you! May I remind you of how many times you shared the post on Twitter? Any success I have is thanks to you wonderful people 🙂
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M T McGuire said:
Yay well done. I’m a very quiet and secret member of RRBC because I have so little time and read so few books a year that I’m not really in a position to join in as much as I’d like.
Cheers
MTM
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patriciaruthsusan said:
Congratulations Nicholas! You really earned all awards you won. 🙂
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D.G.Kaye said:
Congrats on all fronts my friend! You certainly deserve it! 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
So sweet, as always! Thank you! Couldn’t have done it without your support 🙂
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cav12 said:
Congratulations Nicholas! Well deserved 😀
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you! I owe it all to your votes, of course 🙂
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Effrosyni Moschoudi said:
Woot woot! Well done Nicholas 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you! Couldn’t have done it without my voters – i.e. you 🙂
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