Exciting news to announce this morning … Ordinary Girl in a Tiara has been shortlisted for the RNA’s RoNA Rose Award!
The RoNA Rose Award (formerly Love Story of the Year and before that the Romance Prize) recognises the best in category and shorter romance, and it’s an honour to be on the shortlist with writers like Liz Fielding and Kate Hardy. There are three historicals also on the list, from Jan Jones, Sarah Mallory and Mary Nichols, so Ordinary Girl is up against some very tough competition!
I have to say the news was a (very nice) surprise. Readers with long memories might recall that this was the book that I nearly hit the wall with, and I had to give up on it entirely before I went to Australia in 2010. So it’s reassuring to know that the pain pays off in the end … and a helpful reminder as I continue to struggle with Frith and George!The Romantic Novelists’ Association awards celebrate romance fiction in its many different forms. See its awards website for books shortlisted in other categories. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on 5th March and I predict another wardrobe crisis nearer the time!
Congratulations, Jessica - I've read all the books on the shortlists, and they're all excellent reads. I loved Ordinary Girl - Charlotte was just wonderful :o) Look forward to seeing you next month!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am a huge fan of this book and the nomination is really well deserved. Fantastic news.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's such exciting news :)
ReplyDeleteI read this one, Jessica, and loved it. As you say, there's some strong competition but the best of luck.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Jessica - loved this book! See you on the 5th :)
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the congratulations. It's always lovely to be short-listed, even if it does mean I'm sitting here thinking 'Why can't I write that kind of book NOW???'
ReplyDeleteStrong competition indeed, Gail - but a great chance to catch up with writer friends. Am looking forward to the 5th: lunch with Kate, Liz and the other M&B authors on the shortlist, and then the RNA ceremony. Lots to look forward to, and even more if I can have this book finished by then!
Congratulations Jessica! And all the best for AN ORDINARY GIRL IN A TIARA!
ReplyDeleteCongratualtions on the nomination. You must be so excited! Mx
ReplyDeleteWell deserved nomination for a wonderful book, Jessica. Congratulations! Anna Campbell posted a link to an article about you in your regional press on RWA's (Australia) facebook page this morning so I've been keeping my fingers crossed all day. Congratulations to Liz and Kate as well. All so deserving.
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