Monday, 18 January 2016

Shortlisted, off to London!

I've been sitting on this secret since the middle of November, and at last I can share it...

I'm one of the shortlisted authors for the Costa Short Story Award!

For those of you not up to date with the short story scene, and/or not based in the UK, this is a big deal.

 It's a competition, linked in with the Costa Book Awards, for UK only writers. Judging - and subsequent voting by the general public - is completely anonymous, which obviously keeps the judging solely about the stories not the authors.

I've done a proper, author-sounding announcement on my web site, so right now I'm just going to...


Right, that's done... although I don't think it fully reflects the excitement and nervousness I'm feeling. In fact, I don't think I have the words at all... which is a little bit worrying for a writer, I know.

Next week, I'll be going to the Costa Book Awards to find out if I've won, and also to see the winner of their Book of the Year announced. I've got my dress ready, and all I need to do is practise walking in my new shoes, and stop panicking... Easier said than done, on both counts.

There will be updates. And photos... Lots and lots of photos!

Until then, please cross your fingers and think positive thoughts for me.



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28 comments:

  1. Madeline Mora-Summonte18 January 2016 at 13:06

    Excellent! Fingers crossed for you! :)

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  2. Nick Wilford18 January 2016 at 13:10

    Fantastic news! Just being shortlisted is massive. The very best of luck.

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  3. Sarah Foster18 January 2016 at 13:11

    Congrats! Hope you win! :D

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  4. Patsy18 January 2016 at 13:17

    Wow! Congratulations. A big deal indeed.

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  5. Murees Dupè18 January 2016 at 13:32

    Congratulations! Enjoy the experience. Good-luck!

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  6. M.J. Fifield18 January 2016 at 14:12

    Hey, that's amazing! I hope you win!! Best of luck to you!!

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  7. Hilary Melton-Butcher18 January 2016 at 14:15

    Hi Annalisa - that's amazing ... I'm so pleased for you - in fact I'm so chuffed for you ... you're one of us blogging folk, but an author who does things ... a very big deal - now I shall pay attention to these awards ... I might even curtsy as I cross into Cornwall - when I next do!! Gosh - that is brilliant .. no wonder you're so pleased ... then having to keep it under your hat for so long - clever!!

    Excellent and I'm jumping with joy for you too ... that's fantastic ... enjoy, enjoy!!!!! - cheers Hilary

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    1. Hilary Melton-Butcher22 January 2016 at 10:53

      I LISTENED to Annalisa's interview .. hope you all get a chance to hear her ... it was well worth it ... and such wise words re her story etc .. wonderful and such a great feather in your cap ... enjoy the weekend - cheers Hilary

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  8. Alex J. Cavanaugh18 January 2016 at 15:09

    Big congratulations!! Now on to the win.

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  9. Joanne18 January 2016 at 15:15

    Yee-haw from across the pond. Kudos, wow, ultra cool and good luck. I'm rooting for you!!! Congrats on being nominated - wow - and now on to the finale.

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  10. Dianne K. Salerni18 January 2016 at 16:10

    Congratulations, Annalisa! Good luck and have a fantastic time!

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  11. cleemckenzie18 January 2016 at 17:05

    You've got all my positive thoughts! Here's to winning.

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  12. D.G. Hudson18 January 2016 at 17:18

    Best of Luck to you! Remember, Stay Calm and Carry On. Enjoy the excitement.

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  13. Chrys Fey18 January 2016 at 17:55

    Congratulations!!! That is awesome news. Good luck!!!

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  14. Rachel Pattinson18 January 2016 at 18:10

    Oh my, that's AMAZING news!! Congrats, Annalisa!! I'm keeping all my fingers crossed for you!! Can't wait to see the photos :)!!

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  15. liz young18 January 2016 at 18:40

    Absolutely splendid news, Annalisa! Well done and good luck.

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  16. Sheena-kay Graham18 January 2016 at 19:03

    Wishing you all the best and congrats.

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  17. Suzanne Furness18 January 2016 at 20:57

    Oh wow, Annalisa that's huge! Many congratulations. Crossing everything for you. Good luck.

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  18. L. Diane Wolfe18 January 2016 at 21:08

    Wonderful! Good luck and enjoy the awards.

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  19. Nicola19 January 2016 at 06:56

    AAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZZZIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGG!

    Very well done Annalisa!! What a fantastic accomplishment. You are already a winner, no matter what happens on the day. But I will be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you. Really made up for you!!! JOLLY WELL DONE!!!

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  20. Annalisa Crawford19 January 2016 at 19:27

    Thanks everyone! It's been a really hectic 36 hours, but I'm having fun... I think :-)

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  21. Neurotic Workaholic19 January 2016 at 20:13

    My fingers are crossed, and congratulations! Have fun, too! That's really cool that you were short-listed for the award; maybe you could include that information in your query if the story hasn't been published yet.

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  22. Linda King19 January 2016 at 20:22

    OMG,Annalisa - that is amazing news and so well deserved! Good luck, good luck, good luck! x

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  23. Misha Gerrick20 January 2016 at 10:00

    Oh wow! That's wonderful news! Fingers crossed!

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  24. Crystal Collier20 January 2016 at 13:50

    Yay! I'm so excited for you. No matter what happens, you've earned this.

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  25. Denise Covey 20 January 2016 at 21:16

    I caught this on FB this morning. Super fantastic news! Well deserved. You are an amazing writer! Enjoy the presentations and wearing that special dress! :-)

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  26. Tyrean Martinson20 January 2016 at 23:31

    Wow! Congratulations!!!

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  27. Hilary Melton-Butcher27 January 2016 at 10:43

    Wonderful 3rd ... so so pleased for you ... cheers Hilary

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