Insomnia leads to Googling my own name
which leads to the discovery that “Go” was named as a Million Writers Award Notable Story of 2006. And then the discovery that it didn’t make the top ten stories of 2006. Not terribly disappointing, since I hadn’t even known I was in the running.
Any chance I’m nominated for a Pulitzer and they forgot to tell me? Yeah. I didn’t think so. Still, this is the little story that could, isn’t it? It’s the same one that was nominated for the Pushcart Prize. No word on that yet. The editor of Failbetter told me no news at this point probably isn’t good news, but that they’ve had pieces selected for the Pushcart anthology before and found out about it when the anthology was published, so no need to give up hope just yet. “And really,” she says, fidgeting ever so slightly in her borrowed red-carpet gown, “it’s an honor just to be nominated.”
PS: Have I mentioned lately that I love my agent? I just emailed her the link to this somewhat random honor and she’s already written back with congratulations. It’s past 2 a.m. and she’s on vacation. I think I may have the most supportive agent in the literary universe.
And now, to try again to get to sleep.
Congrats! You SHOULD feel honored… you are accomplished not only professionally, but personally as well. Truly blessed!
Posted by: natalie
Congratulations! (And I bet it was the #11 story of 2006…)
Posted by: alison
Good for you! I love that story, by the way. Read it when you posted about the Pushcart nomination.
And the agent? Hey, she knows when SHE’s got a good thing too!
Posted by: Kim
Congratulations! From usually a lurker (and fellow writer, knitter and Momma in Portland, OR. Just wanted to suggest a Beco to carry the babe in. Soft structured, two shouldered carrier. Slings are so hard on your back and neck for anything other than a newborn because of the asymmetry. I have back issues and can wear the Beco for days!
Posted by: Shelley
Just adding my praise for “Go”. I hope it wins more awards, because I love re-reading it when the links appear!
Posted by: Anna
I love random good news! FYI, you might want to set up a Google Alert so you get automatic notice when someone puts up web announcements that you’ve been nominated for an award. (I get the feeling this will keep happening for you. *smile*)
Google alert info:
http://www.google.com/alerts
Best wishes to you!
– Carolyn B.
http://wwww.loopyknits.com
http://www.dropsofblood.com
Posted by: Carolyn Bahm
Wow. I feel like I am walking with royalty here! Congratulations. And may the nominations and awards just keep on coming.
Posted by: marti
Congratulations!
Posted by: knittripps
Congrats! You SHOULD feel honored… you are accomplished not only professionally, but personally as well. Truly blessed!
Posted by: natalie
Congratulations! (And I bet it was the #11 story of 2006…)
Posted by: alison
Good for you! I love that story, by the way. Read it when you posted about the Pushcart nomination.
And the agent? Hey, she knows when SHE’s got a good thing too!
Posted by: Kim
Congratulations! From usually a lurker (and fellow writer, knitter and Momma in Portland, OR. Just wanted to suggest a Beco to carry the babe in. Soft structured, two shouldered carrier. Slings are so hard on your back and neck for anything other than a newborn because of the asymmetry. I have back issues and can wear the Beco for days!
Posted by: Shelley
Just adding my praise for “Go”. I hope it wins more awards, because I love re-reading it when the links appear!
Posted by: Anna
I love random good news! FYI, you might want to set up a Google Alert so you get automatic notice when someone puts up web announcements that you’ve been nominated for an award. (I get the feeling this will keep happening for you. *smile*)
Google alert info:
http://www.google.com/alerts
Best wishes to you!
– Carolyn B.
http://wwww.loopyknits.com
http://www.dropsofblood.com
Posted by: Carolyn Bahm
Wow. I feel like I am walking with royalty here! Congratulations. And may the nominations and awards just keep on coming.
Posted by: marti
Congratulations!
Posted by: knittripps
I read the story when you posted about it awhile ago, and I loved it. Congrats!
Posted by: Anna
Congrats!!!!! The waiting for stuff like this is maddening. No matter what, you can plop that little line on your vitae – “Story nominated for 2007 (?) Pushcart Prize.” WEEE!
Posted by: Aura
I read the story when you posted about it awhile ago, and I loved it. Congrats!
Posted by: Anna
Congrats!!!!! The waiting for stuff like this is maddening. No matter what, you can plop that little line on your vitae – “Story nominated for 2007 (?) Pushcart Prize.” WEEE!
Posted by: Aura