I've never really been a fan of "Best of" lists at the end of each year. That is, until I ended up on one. And not just one, but TWO!
Lexxie of Risque Reviews and Unconventional Book Views included me on a list of Top Ten New-to-her Authors. She gave I Do. . .or Die its very first review, complete with 4.5 stars and a Top Pick, which was incredibly exciting. But to be included on a Top Ten list is an indescribable thrill.
So you can imagine my thrill-meter going off the charts when I found out I was included on another list, this time for Lord Midnight. This one was by Susan Frances, who had discovered my book through one of the blog hops I'd participated in. She said such lovely things about Lord Midnight, which you can see on her list of her 10 Favorite Reads of 2012.
I'm definitely happy with how 2012 turned out, writing-wise. I met a lot of fun people -- writers and readers and bloggers -- and it was great getting my books published and discovered. I know 2013 is going to be lots of fun too. I'm eager to see what happens next!
That's great, Donna! Congrats! Wishing you all the best for 2013!
Posted by: Lorraine Paton | January 01, 2013 at 03:00 PM
Thanks, Lorraine! Lots of great wishes for you this year too. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | January 01, 2013 at 04:09 PM
WOW! What an amazing year you've had. Congratulations. Your successes are well earned and well deserved. Wishing you many more in 2013
Posted by: Mae Clair | January 02, 2013 at 08:45 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Kitt Crescendo | January 02, 2013 at 08:52 AM
Mae, thanks -- sometimes I have to remind myself of the things I've accomplished, since I keep looking at what I want/need to get done. LOL So it's nice to have something like this to add to the accomplishments list. :) You've been one of the highlights of my year too!
Kitt, thanks so much!
Posted by: Donna Cummings | January 02, 2013 at 10:27 AM
Congrats on being on two lists. the perspective changes when we are included on one- I am speaking personally. The first time I saw myself on a list like that I was pleasantly surprised.
I think they provide a good way for interested people to make new discoveries. The things that people say about her work can sometimes provide the boost we need to put even more effort into it.
It helps to get that boost around the start of a new year!
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