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2015 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards, award, awards, children's book, Children's Fiction, Finalist, IAN, Runaway Smile
I just received the wonderful news that my children’s book, Runaway Smile, was selected as a ‘Children’s Fiction’ Finalist in the 2015 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards.
The book is still in the running for the Outstanding ‘Children’s Fiction’ Category Winner, so keep ’em crossed. The category winners will be announced on August 15th. If I win, you’ll probably hear me shout the news from the rooftops. If not, I’ll just quietly hope you’ll forget all about it.
They also sent me a really cool Finalist badge, which I’m so printing out and sticking to the fridge.
And if you haven’t read Runaway Smile, I mean, come on! It’s free to read now, but won’t be forever! Unless, of course, you’d rather buy it on Amazon and support my writing habit passion.
beetleypete said:
Great news Nicholas. You would get my vote! (If I had one…)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – kind as always, Pete! Thank you 🙂
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elsie elmore said:
Congratulations! That is wonderful news! Best of luck.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much – and welcome 🙂
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philipparees said:
Brilliant Nicholas. I bought it for proper money ( well less than a decent coffee) and it lurks awaiting attention. Hope you win, you deserve to!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, thank you so much for buying it – and the wishes 🙂
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masgautsen said:
Congratulations! This is wonderful news. I hope you win the award!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! I’m hardly the world’s most competitive man, but that would be so cool 🙂
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Amitav Chowdhury said:
Congratulations. Hope you win the award.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Amitav – and welcome 🙂
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Sue Coletta said:
Woot! Yippee! Yahoooooooo! *happy dance* You deserve all the recognition this wonderfully clever children’s story garnishes.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – that’s so cute; thank you! Snoopy does a great happy dance. Now I’ll think of that every time I see your name 😀
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Sue Coletta said:
And my granddaughter’s autographed copy becomes more valuable. I’m kidding!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
It sure does. I’m not 😀
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Sue Coletta said:
Hurry up and finish your next children’s book. If Scarlet realizes Berlyn has a Nicholas Rossis’ original and she doesn’t, I’m screwed!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
ROFL – yes, ma’am! I completely understand (cool names, by the way!)
Seriously, though, Dimitris (my illustrator) lost his mother on Friday. The funeral is tomorrow. So, I think we’ll looking at early September, realistically 🙂
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Sue Coletta said:
That’s fine. Scarlet’s only three months old. 🙂 I conveniently left that out to motivate you.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – you’re terrible 😀
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Sue Coletta said:
Please give Dimitris my condolences. Losing a parent is so, so hard.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks. He lost his father last year after a prolonged illness, which delayed Smile’s publication for the best part of 2014. Now, this. It just reminds us what really matters.
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Sue Coletta said:
OMG, and congrats on the blogger win! Now, I’m getting back to work. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I haven’t even announced that (I’m waiting for Sasha to send me the badge). Where did you find out? It’s all that detective work you do for the books, isn’t it? A regular Miss. Marple…
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Sue Coletta said:
Ha! Yup. I’m a regular blood hound.
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Gisela Hausmann said:
CONGRATS! Nicholas! You deserve it! Way to go! Stick the badge on your e-book so “the world” knows! In two weeks you’ll exchange it again (I can feel it) but that’s nice work!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
That’s such a lovely thing to say! I’ve already got the International Book Awards badge on the cover. Is it okay to add another?
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Connie Flanagan said:
Most definitely!
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Silver Threading said:
Congratulations! That is wonderful news!!! 😀
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sweetpea2love said:
Congrats my friend for the award, and Runaway Smile is a fantastic book to read. I loved it from front to cover and have returned to read it again often.. It just makes me SMILE.. Take care and my fingers and toes are crossed for you to win the other award on the 15th of this month..
Laura 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
That’s the sweetest thing; thank you!! 😀
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The Story Reading Ape said:
CONGRATULATIONS NICHOLAS 👍😃
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Chris! I’m thrilled 🙂
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jfredlee said:
That’s excellent news, Nicholas. Best of luck.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! 🙂
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Jack Eason said:
Reblogged this on Have We Had Help? and commented:
Congratulations are in store for our Nicholas 🙂
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purpleslobinrecovery said:
Nicholas, thats is fabulous news!!
A million congrats! I would out the badge and wear it everyday, myself!
Melinda
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Hey, there is a thought 😀
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Sally Ember, Ed.D. said:
Reblogged this on Sally Ember, Ed.D. and commented:
Mazel Tov to you, Nicholas, for another accolade for your children’s book, “Runaway Smile”! Loved having you on *CHANGES* conversations between authors (Episode 7), and hope you’ll visit again this fall!
OPENINGS Aug 12 and in the fall for new guests, so, authors: Watch conversations with my previous *CHANGES* guests any time: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPbfKicwk4dFdeVSAY1tfhtjaEY_clmfq
Learn more about and get yourself on or recommend someone to be scheduled as a guest for *CHANGES* conversations between authors: http://sallyember.com/changes-videocasts-by-sally-ember-ed-d/
Sally Ember, Ed.D.
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BarbarianWriter said:
outSTANding!
Many congratulations for making this far, and here’s hoping more are on the way! (Both stories and awards!)
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! I hope so 🙂
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coldhandboyack said:
That’s wonderful. I hope you win too.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks, Craig! Me too 😉
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Elle Boca said:
Way to go, Nicholas! Your success is my success as I feel proud having been a part of the process since before it was published. I’m delighted for you and crossing my fingers for the final win. Congratulatory transatlantic hugs!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Elle! Hugs received and returned 😀
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LifestyleswithLia said:
That’s super! Congrats ! I look forward to reading it 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Yay – a new reader 😀
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LifestyleswithLia said:
What a fun story with such a creative tone….I’m glad in the end, the little boy found his smile in the most loving way of all! Cheers to you!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, thank you so much for reading, and for the kind words 🙂
No pressure at all, but if you even find yourself around Amazon’s review page… 😉
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LifestyleswithLia said:
Absolutely ! I’d be glad to write a review:))
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
*huge hug* ❤
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Charles Yallowitz said:
Reblogged this on Legends of Windemere and commented:
Big congrats to Nicholas for ‘Runaway Smile’ being an IAN Book of the Year Finalist.
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Richard Ankers said:
Congratulations! That’s great news. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Richard 🙂
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C.E.Robinson said:
Nicholas, congratulations on all awards! Yay, Whoot for Runaway Smile. I’ve got and love it! Want to see that winner badge on the frig! So sorry for Dimitris’s loss. Please pass on my condolences. Loss of both parents so very hard. Christine (Chryssa)
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you, Christine! I will pass on your condolences 🙂
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gpeynon said:
Well done!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you! 🙂
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John W. Howell said:
Congratulations and hope you can shout on the 15th
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – thanks, John 😀
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Catherine Mackay said:
Way to go – that’s so awesome 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! I’m pretty psyched about it myself 😀
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Jennifer Jensen (@jenjensen2) said:
Huge congrats, and well deserved! I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you. (I can’t seem to comment on your blog because my wordpress account has changed.)
Slán go fóill, Jennifer Jensen
Author: Through the Shimmer of Time Blog: Reading, Writing & Real Life
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Huh, I’m glad you seem to have managed to comment after all. And thanks! 🙂
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D. Wallace Peach said:
Congratulations! How wonderful on the book. It’s such a cute read.
My condolences to Dimitris for the loss of his mom. A bitter sweet time, it seems.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you, D. I haven’t told him yet. I may do so in a couple of hours, when we meet at the funeral. Or I’ll wait for a better opportunity.
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D. Wallace Peach said:
I’m sure you’ll have a sense of the right time. We all become so much more than just colleagues, don’t we? That’s what I love about this writing community.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Couldn’t agree more. Of course, in Dimitris’ case, we were friends long before we started working together (since I was 12) 🙂
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D. Wallace Peach said:
That’s a long time! How wonderful 🙂
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Gigi Sedlmayer said:
Congratulations. wonderful
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Gigi 🙂
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mbarkersimpson said:
Congratulations, Nicholas. That’s awesome news 😀
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Indeed it is! Thank you 😀
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noelleg44 said:
Let me add yet another whoopee, way to go, congratulations, great job!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Your whoopee, way to go, congratulations and, great job is much appreciated 😀
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Ali Isaac said:
Congrats Nick! The best of luck to you, but I’m sure you won’t need it!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, who’s the silver tongue now? 😀
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macjam47 said:
Congrats, Nicholas! Best of luck!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Michelle 🙂
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gracebranniganauthor said:
Congratulations!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! 🙂
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Celine Jeanjean said:
Congrats Nicholas! Now that’s exciting news! Keeping my fingers crossed…..
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! Me too 😀
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Sherri said:
Fantastic news, many congratulations Nicholas and wishing you ever success 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much 🙂
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shehannemoore said:
Congratulations xxx
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Shehanne! 🙂
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shehannemoore said:
Seriously good news!!
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Tara Sparling said:
Great stuff, Nicholas, delighted for you! Another accolade for this wonderful book!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, thank you so much, darling! Ali’s silver tongue seems to be contagious 😉
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MM Jaye said:
In Alonissos with crappy internet, but I bore the ten-minute wait to come here and give you my congratulations on a much deserved distinction. Can’t share as the share buttons don’t show, but I hope you get my wishes at least. Great news!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, that’s so sweet of you! Thank you 🙂
Hope you’re having a great time!
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cav12 said:
Congratulations, Nicholas, that is fantastic 😀
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! 🙂
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Connie Flanagan said:
Reblogged this on Everything Indie and commented:
I’ve believed in this book all along. Congratulations, Nicholas!
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Effrosyni Moschoudi said:
Oh WOW! Congrats, Nicholas! Sorry I saw this late, because of my holiday. I bet you’re bursting at the seams now, the day is drawing near! I am crossing my fingers for you, YAY!!!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – that’s so sweet of you; thank you! 😀
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Helen Jones said:
Well done Nicholas, congratulations! It’s a gorgeous story, so I’m not surprised it’s a finalist 🙂 Now fingers crossed and waiting for the final result. Hope all is well with you xx
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! Believe me, I’m crossing, fingers, toes, noses, ears… 🙂
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theowllady said:
Reblogged this on theowlladyblog.
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theowllady said:
Congrats, Nicholas! @v@ ❤
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Viv! Special thanks for sharing 🙂
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