Hello, beautiful readers! I don't often focus on my accomplishments or recognitions. I prefer to shine the spotlight on others, but I've been recognized in a few ways this past year by RRBC and RWISA that have left me filled with gratitude, so I wanted to share them with you.
The One Chosen: A Diasodz Short Story was chosen as the Grand Prize Winner for the 2021 Nonnie Jules RWISA Supreme Book of the Year award. I am elated that so many of you voted for this story. I am honored that you love Valerie and Nolan's story and found it worthy of this recognition. Thank you to all who voted. Your support means the world to me. :-)
As part of the 2021 #RRBC RAVE Awards, I have received the following accolades:
This award brings me great happiness. I was chosen as the Most Supportive Member. This awards means so much to me because I love supporting other authors. I get great joy in sharing their books and their writing. But I'm not the only member who does this. In fact, that is what RRBC is all about - supporting and encouraging one another. So, the fact that the members voted me as most supportive truly means a lot to me.
I came in third place for Member of the Year. I find this a huge honor as there are so many members who participate and contribute to RRBC. Nonnie Jules has created an incredible organization, and it's a pleasure to participate in the myriad of events and contests she creates.
My book, HYPE, took third place for Book of the Year! This was a huge surprise for me because it hasn't been out very long. It's a story near and dear to my heart, and the response I've gotten from readers has been all positive. I'm thrilled that Cici's story is making an impact on the literary world (okay, it's not that well known yet, but I hope it will be one day). Her message is too important to keep quiet.
And finally, this blog won third place for the Best Blog Award. How cool is that! I share this award with all of you because your interaction with me encourages me to continue sharing my poetry, my books, and the poetry and books of other authors. So, thank you for being a part of my writing journey.
If you'd like to see all the winners, you can watch the video here:
Congratulations, Yvette! Wonderful, well-deserved news! I am so happy you were selected for this honor. BRAVO! 🎈✨🎉✨🎈
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gwen! I feel very blessed. :-)
DeleteA huge congratulations to you, Yvette!! I loved "The One Chosen," and it is deserving of accolades, as are you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jan! I appreciate your support and kind words. :-)
DeleteYvette, congratulations to you. Your recognition is well-deserved.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I believe you just had a birthday...happiest of wishes though belated.
Thank you, Karen! Yes, my birthday was last week. I appreciate the well wishes. :-)
DeleteCongratulations, Yvette! This is fantastic and well-earned and deserved. Cheers to you! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Natalie! :-)
DeleteCongratulations Yvette! These awards are well deserving.
ReplyDeleteThank you, John! I appreciate your kind words. :-)
DeleteCongratulations Yvette. I hope to get HYPE in the future.
ReplyDelete-Jude-
Thank you, Jude! I'd love to hear your thoughts on it when you do. :-)
DeleteThank you so much, Kerfe! :-)
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