I got some exciting news yesterday, which I wanted to share with all of you! USA Book News announced the winners and finalists of THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS (IBA) on May 21, 2015.
Runaway Smile, my children’s book, was an award-winning finalist in the 2015 International Book Awards, in the Children’s Fiction category!
I want to thank my parents, and my wife, Electra, and Dimitris Fousekis, and . Sorry, Electra told me that this is not that kind of post. She promised to listen to my speech as soon as I’m done, though, so I’d better wrap this up and return the shampoo bottle (which doubles as award-accepting-ceremony-microphone in our household) to the bathroom.
Before I go, a big thank you to all of you who have taken the time to read and review the book. If you haven’t done so already, now there’s one more reason to read it for free on my blog!
Sue Vincent said:
Congratulations, Nicholas! That’s wonderful news! 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Sue! I’s true, I’m tickled pink by the news myself 🙂
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Sue Vincent said:
And so you should be! It’s a wonderful accolade 🙂
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Yoshiko said:
Congratulations
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Yoshiko 🙂
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Yoshiko said:
Most welcome, Nicholas 🙂
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Patrick Jones said:
How terrific is that!! Congratulations and well deserved!!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, thanks, Patrick! I’m tickled pink by the news myself 🙂
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Ali Isaac said:
Congratulations and very well done!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Ali! I’m tickled pink by the news myself 🙂
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Karen said:
Congratulations – well deserved, Nicholas!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Karen! 🙂
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philipparees said:
Congratulations Nicholas.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Philippa! 🙂
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beetleypete said:
Well-deserved recognition Nicholas. It couldn’t happen to a nicer man!
Best wishes from England, Pete.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, Pete, you’re always the gentleman. Thank you 🙂
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The Story Reading Ape said:
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
CONGRATULATIONS TO Nicholas 😀
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Richard said:
and congratulations from Crete
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! 🙂
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Hugh's Views and News said:
What lovely news, Nicholas. I can only dream about me getting news like that but, first of all, I need to publish a book!!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
And when you do, I wish you get nothing but news like that 🙂
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Hugh's Views and News said:
That’s put a huge smile on my face, thank you 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
An unshared smile is not a real smile, remember? 🙂
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A.J. Goode said:
Congratulations!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! 🙂
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merrildsmith said:
Congratulations! What wonderful news for you!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! 🙂
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Charles Yallowitz said:
Reblogged this on Legends of Windemere and commented:
Big congrats to Nicholas!
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Jack Eason said:
Nice one Nicholas – well done that man. 😉
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Jack! 🙂
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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. said:
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When one of our community is honoured with an outstanding award it is a time for us all to celebrate that a writer is standing head and shoulders above the crowd.. motivating and inspiring Nicholas.
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islandeditions said:
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Congratulations to Nicholas C. Rossis whose book “Runaway Smile” has been named an Award-Winning Finalist in the 2015 International Book Awards! Well done!
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Helen Jones said:
Congratulations Nicholas! That is wonderful news, you must be thrilled! Couldn’t have happened to a nicer person 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, thank you so much! I’m pleased as punch, as it happens 🙂
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macjam47 said:
Congratulations, Nicholas! You must be on cloud nine right about now. It is well deserved for sure. RUNAWAY SMILE is a wonderful book, and stands to nudge you to write more children’s books.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, thank you so much Michelle! 🙂
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macjam47 said:
Reblogged this on BOOK CHAT and commented:
Wonderful and well deserved news for Nicholas Rossi and his fabulous children’s book RUNAWAY SMILE.
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Debby Carroll said:
So Runaway Smile is a Runaway Hit! So fabulous. I loved the book and know this is well deserved. Kudos!!!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – thank you so much! 🙂
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ahava said:
Awww, that is so great. Congrats. Greater heights 😊
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you!! 🙂
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katinavaselopulos said:
Great news! Congratulations, Nicholas!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! 🙂
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mbarkersimpson said:
Congratulations. That is just wonderful news 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Indeed it is! Thank you for sharing in my joy 🙂
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Norah said:
Congratulations! Awesome! 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Than you so much, Norah! 🙂
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C.E.Robinson said:
Congratulation, Nicholas! As far as I’m concerned it’s a winner. I love the book. But, then you know that! Shine in the honor! Christine
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I know you do, and I’m ever so grateful! Thank you 🙂
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Pamela Beckford said:
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This was a great book and I highly recommend it for kids of all ages.
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D. Wallace Peach said:
Add this one to the long list of Congrats. Enjoy your acceptance speech with the shampoo bottle (wish I could be a fly on the wall for that!)
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you! I’ll be happy to send you a copy of said speech 😀
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BarbarianWriter said:
Just make sure the top doesn’t decide to pop on that shampoo. However, if it did, you wouldn’t need to get balloons!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – I have to try that 😀
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tpolen said:
Cogratulations – wonderful news!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! 🙂
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tanyarobinson100 said:
Congratulations. A great achievement and one to be proud of.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! 🙂
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cornfedcontessa said:
Congrats! I’m so happy for you!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
That’s so sweet of you; thank you so much! 🙂
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vanbytheriver said:
I’ve read your book and it is fabulous ! Many congratulations. It takes a special person to write an endearing children’s book. ☺ Van
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, that’s such a kind thing to say! Thank you 🙂
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MRS N, the Author said:
WHOO HOO! Congratulations! I really hope you win because you deserve it! 🙂 Runaway Smile is a must-read for children and adults alike! 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! Let’s hope readers agree with you 🙂
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MRS N, the Author said:
🙂
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Sue Coletta said:
OMG, yay!!!!!!!!!! That’s awesome news, Nicholas. Making the finals is HUGE. I never doubted you for a second. I hope Bob and I get an invitation to YOUR private island someday. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – thank you so much! Until I get said island, consider yourselves invited to the boat I’ve bought with the proceeds from my books. I keep it in a drawer in the bathroom so I can play with it in the tub 😀
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Sue Coletta said:
Hahahaha!
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Pankaj Goyal said:
Congratulations. I am so happy for your achievement…:)
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
That’s so kind of you; thank you! 🙂
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Pankaj Goyal said:
Wish you all the success in your future…:)
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Let's CUT the Crap! said:
Fab-U-lous! Congraulations. 😀
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Tess! 🙂
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Let's CUT the Crap! said:
You are more than welcome, Nicholas.
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Mary said:
Congratulations – awesome news!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Mary! 🙂
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lizgavin said:
Reblogged this on Liz Gavin's Blog and commented:
I am proud to share this awesome news about a fellow RRBC member and great author – Nicholas Rossis. KUDOS to him because he deserves this award and so much more.
WHAT?! You haven’t read Runaway Smile yet? What are you waiting for??
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Bethany Turner said:
Congratulations! Well deserved!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Bethany! 🙂
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johnapriest said:
Great news Nicholas, much deserved, well done!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, John! 🙂
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Jan Hawke said:
So well done Nicholas! claps long and loud
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – *takes deep bow*
Thank you! 🙂
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J.C. Wolfe said:
Congratulations, Nicholas! So exciting! 😀
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! 🙂
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phoenixgrey85 said:
Congratulations. Very exciting!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! 🙂
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Vera Komnig said:
Congratulations. That are great news!! 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Vera! 🙂
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Vera Komnig said:
You are very welcome, Nicholas 🙂 🙂
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John T. M. Herres said:
Bask in the glow, but don’t rest on your laurels. Now, it’s time to write another one.
Congrats, Nicholas!
— John
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Great minds think alike. The second one, Musiville, is about to get published in Greece, then it’s translation time 🙂
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Lori L MacLaughlin said:
Congratulations! How exciting is that?!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Much more than I thought it would be! 😀
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Connie Flanagan said:
A BIG congratulations from me, Nicholas! I’m not in the least surprised by your success in this contest, but I haven’t stopped smiling since I found out nonetheless. 😀
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Connie. Me neither, to be honest 😀
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Bette A. Stevens said:
Congrats! Great kidlit; shared on Twitter & FB. 🙂 🙂 🙂 …
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Bette! It means a lot, coming from you 🙂
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mgill0627 said:
Fantastic news Nicolas. No one deserves it more.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, thanks! 🙂
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sknicholls said:
You and your book totally rock!!! I want to hear that shower speech! Whoot! Whoot!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – I promise to share some day 😀
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sknicholls said:
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“Runaway Smile is an enchanting tale about a young boy who wakes up one morning to discover that his smile has fled. In his search for his fugitive smile, he encounters many characters whom he discovers have only false smiles. How can he recover his smile? Humorously written and illustrated, this book is great for reading to younger children, or for children who are not yet up to the task of reading chapter books. (Many adults will also find it highly entertaining!)” Quoted from Amazon Reviews. Congratulations Nicholas Rossis!
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Effrosyni Moschoudi said:
YAY!! Well done, my friend! An award well deserved 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much!! 🙂
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patriciaruthsusan said:
Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
Congratulations, Nicholas. That’s just great.
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Julie Holmes, author said:
Congrats, Nicholas!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Julie! 🙂
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Tara Sparling said:
Woo HOOO! Party on! Great stuff out of you, Nicholas – delighted – I’ve the kettle on. Here’s another runaway smile for you –> 😀
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Wow, a smile AND your special brew! The party never ends 😀
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hsampson said:
Congratulations!!! This is just the beginning!! Keep on writing please!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, thank you so much!!! 🙂
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jjspina said:
How wonderful, Nicholas! Congrats! This is well deserved! Blessings & hugs!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Janice! 🙂
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Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt said:
Congratulations, Nicholas!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Alicia! 🙂
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Cleo deLancey said:
Reblogged this on TalesForTheYoung.
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Alex Hurst said:
Congratulations, Nicholas! That’s wonderful news. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Alex! 🙂
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amreade said:
Congratulations! It’s a wonderful story and you richly deserve the honor!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, thank you so much! 🙂
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Michelle Morrison said:
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This is a wonderful book, and I believe adults would enjoy it as much as kids. 🙂
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Elle Boca said:
Many congratulations, Nicholas! I enjoyed it.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! 🙂
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cav12 said:
That is fantastic Nicholas! Congratulations on being a finalist. Best wishes on winning the award 😀
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much 🙂
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Susan Langer said:
I’m a latecomer to the party but congrats on your finalist placing.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks – and welcome! 🙂
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khansana1000 said:
Glad to connect with you, Planning to read your book ‘RunAway Smile’ this weekend! Thanks for putting it free ! I love cartoons,children’s books and animated movies, I think would love your write too!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! I sure do hope so 🙂
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