Such amazing news came through tonight that I just had to share!
Chocolatour has been named a finalist in the Readers’ Favourite 2014 book awards in four categories:
- Non-fiction, Cooking & Food
- Non-fiction, General
- Non-fiction, Memoir
- Non-fiction, Travel
There was a 50% increase in the number of entries this year, with some categories having as many as 300 entries, so to be selected as a finalist in one category would have been wonderful. But to have been selected a finalist in each of the four categories that were suitable for my book is beyond comprehension.
The winners will be announced on September 1st, with the awards ceremony being held in Miami on November 22nd to coincide with the Miami Book Festival .
Here is a link to the 2015 Readers’ Favorite Awards for anyone who has a book they’d like to enter. Best wishes to all, and please send your good vibes my way so that Chocolatour is a winner on September 1, 2014.
UPDATE: CHOCOLATOUR DID WIN A BRONZE AWARD IN THE 2014 READERS’ FAVOURITE INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS. YAY! See this post for details.
Hi Doreen,
Congratulations on Chocolatour being a Readers’ favorite finalist.
What a terrific achievement! I’m proud of you.
Kind Regards,
Bill
Thanks so much, Bill. I’m really proud of that achievement, too. Just 5 more weeks and I (hopefully) will be declared a winner. then … it’s on to MIAMI!
Doreen that is soooo awesome. Not one, not two or three, but four categories? How rare that must be.
Thanks so much, Pat. I know. I couldn’t believe my eyes are I continued to scroll down the list of finalists and saw my name appear in each of the categories I had entered. They will select which of those they will ultimately put me in as the judging moves forward and we move into the winner’s circle (I hope!)
A Finalist in four categories? That’s incredible news! You should be very proud.
I am indeed proud, Susan. And shocked! Here’s hoping it will translate into at least one win, and some good publicity for my book. Cheers, and thanks again for your friendship and support. 🙂
What exciting news and such an accomplishment. Congratulations to you!
Thx so much, Susan. It’s sure been a lot of hard work, but I’m beginning to see the fruits of my labour! Here’s hoping the positive movement continues …
Congratulations Doreen!! That is awesome news!! I see you in Miami in October!!!!
Thanks, Pat. I’m really hoping …
Fabulous news! Well deserved!
Thx so much, Suzanne. It’s been great having you on the Chocolatour team! 🙂
That’s fabulous news! #Chocolatour deserves to win! Best of luck!
Thanks so much, Ceci! I really appreciate your support and good wishes. 🙂