We are so proud of Bonnie! Last night her phenomenal novel, Talking to the Dead, won "Best Contemporary Novel" at Canada's The Word Guild's annual awards ceremony!
I read that just last week and loved it! Well deserved! (It turned out to be one of those rare books from the library that I brought home in the morning and then spent all day reading and neglecting everything else I "should" have been doing. Congratulations, Bonnie! Your book also receives my personal "My Family is Getting Frozen Pizza for Dinner" Award. :)
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Praise for Novel Matters Authors
Lying on Sunday: "Sharon has created a character so vivid and real you'll feel as though you've stepped into Abbie Torrington's life. You don't want to miss this beautiful story of healing and grace" Virginia Smith, author of Age Before Beauty.
The Feast of Saint Bertie: "A story-feast from the get-go! The Feast of Saint Bertie is a surprising, engaging, unique story that will challenge readers to rethink what it means to be a Christ-follower in today's crazy, materialistic culture. With vivid characters, unconventional settings, and a beautifully unfolding plot, this book is the kind that will stay with you, like the fond memory of a great meal."~Mary E. DeMuth, author of Watching the Tree Limbs and Wishing on Dandelions.
Talking to the Dead: “It isn’t often that I get so hooked on the characters and story that I forget time and purpose. Talking to the Dead caught hold of my heart from page one. It takes a gifted and intuitive writer like Bonnie to bring humor into the middle of such a serious story. Call her the Jodi Piccoult of Christian fiction! Beautifully done! I can’t wait to read the next story she writes.” ~Francine Rivers, bestselling author of Redeeming Love
Latter Day Cipher: "Latter-Day Cipher involves the reader not only in a page-turning murder mystery, but also in the struggles of those who must face their own shaken beliefs. A former faithful Mormon, author Scott is sympathetic to those struggles, and attempts to look compassionately at the process of making the hard decision to change."—Sandra Furlong Christian Retailing (Latter Day Cipher is a "top pick" March 2009)
Tuesday Night at the Blue Moon: "An unusual plotline and top-notch prose mark this talented novelist’s debut...competent dialogue, touches of humor, and sparkling character dynamics make this a welcome addition to the faith fiction fold." --Publishers Weekly
The Queen of Sleepy Eye: “Few stories are able to portray both the crushing cost of sin and the transforming power of grace. The Queen of Sleepy Eye succeeds brilliantly. Patti Hill crafts each word with beauty and artistry.” Sharon Hinck, author of Stepping into Sunlight
14 comments:
Bonnie,
That's fantastic!!! You know I loved it. It made me clap. You know a book is good when clapping is involved.
Congratulations!
~ Wendy
Yay Bonnie! Congratulations and well deserved!
I read that just last week and loved it! Well deserved! (It turned out to be one of those rare books from the library that I brought home in the morning and then spent all day reading and neglecting everything else I "should" have been doing. Congratulations, Bonnie! Your book also receives my personal "My Family is Getting Frozen Pizza for Dinner" Award. :)
Lovely! So happy your talent is being rewarded by this kind of attention. It's well-deserved, Bonnie girl!
Doing a one-legged happy dance for you!
Wendy: You clapped? Wow - that is seriously cool. I'm flat out grinning about that. Thanks!
Lori: Thank you, dear girl.
Sara: "My Family is Getting Frozen Pizza for Dinner" Award! BEST award I've ever gotten. Thank you!!
Patti: I'm hopping with you, just for fun. :)
So proud of you, Bonnie, and sharing in your celebration. Congratulatins!
And congratulations, too! Honestly, my keyboard loves to make me look bad.
How awesome is that! Way to go Bonnie! I loved your book;)
Awesome! Great news.
Isn't she amazing? Just amazing.
This is great news, Bonnie. Major congratulations. Pat
Sharon, Steena, Jan, Katy, Pat, Thank you, dear ladies.
Love this community of writers and readers!
I clapped too, and called her Lovely, just like Patti. It was an honourable mention for Book of the Year as well.
Her non-fiction Your best You won an Award of Merit at the same gala event.
How exciting!! Congratulations!
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