Another Friday and another week is in the history books.
This week brought a pleasant surprise for Gwen Plano and me. The Contract was selected as a finalist in the Independent Author Network’s 2018 Book of the Year Awards.
Gwen and I are very pleased since the finalist designation was in three categories: Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal/Supernatural, and Romance.
Speaking of Gwen. She is currently transitioning to a new blog and would appreciate a visit and follow. Her new address is http://gwenmplano.com
Today’s JohnKu talks about awards. I hope you have a super weekend.
Awards by John W. Howell © 2108
When someone else says,
Your work has good quality . . .
It means quite a bit.
Thank you to everyone who has read and to those who have reviewed The Contract. We do appreciate you.
Congratulations to you and Gwen, John. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thank you, Suzanne. 😀
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Thank you so much, Suzanne. 🙂
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Like you, John, I’m ever so grateful for readers, reviewers and the rare award. Have a great day, and thank you for the mention.:)
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Always a pleasure, Gwen.
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Congratulations to you both! This is exciting and well-deserved news. Thanks for the heads-up on Gwen’s new blog, John. I’m happy she’s switched to WP. For whatever reason, I was never able to follow her other blog. Great picture, John…I love the caption. Happy Friday!
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Yeah, I never liked that other one. You had to sign in for any comment or reply. Thanks, Jill
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Thank you so much, Jill. ♥
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Congratulations John & Gwen. Three cheers for Friday arriving on time.
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LOL, Dan. I always like it when Friday gets here on time.
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Thank you, Dan. Also, I so appreciate you following my blog. 🙂
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Congratulations! These are the times when all the effort is worthwhile. Well done to both of you. 👏
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Thanks, Darlene.
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Thank you, Darlene. It was a fun endeavor. 🙂
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Congratulations! That’s awesome.
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Thank you, Charles.
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Thank you, Charles.
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You’re welcome.
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Happy Friday and Congratulations to you both!
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Thank you, Marie
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Thanks so much, Marie.
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Congratulations. How, we’ll hope that you end up winners as well as nominees!
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I hope you have a better editor than I do. That would be ‘Now.’
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Ha haha.
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Finalist is the final. We made it to the end then “whap.” “Here is your finalist award.”
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Thank you so much.
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Congratulations to you both.
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Thanks, Staci.
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Thank you, Staci. 🙂
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Congrats to you and Gwen! It does feel great to receive official accolades, it really validates our work. Great Haiku, John! Wishing you both continued success! ❤ xx
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Thank you, Vashti
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Thank you so much Vashti. ♥
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That’s awesome news about The Contract. Congrats to you and Gwen!
And I just hopped over and give her new blog a follow.
Happy Friday, John!
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Thank you, Mae. 😀
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Thank you so much, Mae. Big hugs…
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Congratulations you guys.
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Thanks, Craig.
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Thank you very much, Craig.
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Congratulations to the two of you!
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Thank you so much. 😀
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Thank you very much.
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Yay! Such great news:)
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Thank you Denise.
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Thank you, Denise. ♥
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Congratulations to you both!!! 🙂
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Thank you, Marc
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🙂
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Thank you very much, Marc.
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🙂
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You are so right, John. It does mean quite a bit! Congrats to you and Gwen. I couldn’t be more proud if it was my own book!!
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Thank you, Jan
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Thank you so much, Jan. ♥
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Congratulations John, that is good news. Have a great weekend.
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Thanks Guy.
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Congratulations to both of you! I will check out her new blog.
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Thabnk you, Jo.
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Thank you so much, Jo. Have a great day!
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Wow, John — congratulations! That’s wonderful to hear. Way to go. TGIF hugs!
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Thank you, Teagan.
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Thank you for the good wishes, Teagan. And, all the best to you on your launch of Atonement. It looks amazing! 🙂
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Thank you kindly, Gwen. Even though I’ve managed to finish other stories, this one has been a long time in the making… and finishing… and editing. 😉 Hugs.
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I’m so delighted that The Contract has been selected! It’s such a marvelous read. Huge congratulations to both John and Gwen!🌹
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Thank you, Soooz
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Thank you so much, Soooz. ♥
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❤️️
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Congratulations, Gwen and John!
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Thank you so much, Mary.
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Thank you so much, Mary. 🙂
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My pleasure. 🙂
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🙂
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Awesome news, John – big congrats to you and Gwen!
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Thank you, Teri. 😀
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Thank you so much, Teri. Have a great day!
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That’s awesome, John! Congrats to you both, and I love the photo and caption, too. Happy Weekend! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Lauren.
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Thank you, Lauren. Have a fantastic day. 🙂
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Awesome news, John — congrats to you and Gwen!!!
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Thank you, Debbie. Have a great day! 🙂
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You, too, Gwen!
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Thank you, Debbie.
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🙂
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Congratulations to both of you! 🙂
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Thank you, Rhonda. 🙂
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Congratulations to you both on the nomination! I hope you win!
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Thank you, Deborah.
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