I am delighted to have been shortlisted for the amazing Waverton Award. This award is so fabulous because an entire village gets together to read and review the books. It seems like a Masterpiece Theater Mystery plot, doesn’t it? I hope the winner gets a free pint in the pub! I’m so thrilled to have Edgecombe St. Mary critiqued by a real English village. Read more.

Major Pettigrew is one of six books shortlisted by the judges. This award honors the memory of UK writer, Melissa Nathan, whose life was cut short by cancer at age 37. Her foundation helps children in need. A great honor to be included in this shortlist in my home country.

I was delighted to be recognized as one of five books chosen this year by the judges. I receive a writing residency at the wonderful Ucross Writers’ Retreat in Wyoming. Thank you to the judges, the Foundation and Ucross.