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  • Feb. 14th, 2008 at 8:55 AM

Right after my last post I looked at my friends page and saw that -- alas-- I did not win the Cybils Award.

But TIPS ON HAVING A GAY (EX) BOYFRIEND made it to the shortlist, which is outstandingly cool. (Oops. I missed and didn't highlight the T.)


AND TIPS is also being taught in an education class at the University of Delaware! It's a required text! How cool is that?
Oh, Cawwie. That is the most amazing thing ever, says I, Grover.


So, I'm still celebrating.

And I'm also celebrating because:

1. The books that won are great.
2. The committee works SO HARD to do this and that is worth celebrating.
3. Celebrating is fun.

So, join Grover and I and dance around the kitchen anyways because authors won awards today, and that means good things for authors and kids.

Right Grover?

You are absolutely, 100 % correct, Cawwie. Now, I Super Grover am going to go steal an award for us.

NO!!! NO!!! Super Grover come back!
I am just going to buzz by Linda Urban's house, Cawwie.
You can NOT TAKE Linda's award. Her book rocks. She earned it.
Can I take Robin McCready's Edgar?
No, Grover. Darn it. Just come back down.
But Cawwie...
I have frozen fudge bars, Grover, and a Valentine card for you.
OH!  Frozen fudge bars!?! Grover is coming....

Comments

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[info]fashionista_35 wrote:
Feb. 14th, 2008 02:24 pm (UTC)
We're all winners!
*MWAH*

Grover, come back for your fudge bar!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:34 pm (UTC)
Hee.
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[info]bostonerin wrote:
Feb. 14th, 2008 03:30 pm (UTC)
Celebrating is FUN!
I'm glad you're cheering on Linda and the others, and I am THRILLED that TIPS made it to the short list, Carrie. AND that it's going to be used at UD. Whoooo!!

There's a red velvet cupcake at my house with your name on it--so send Grover over to pick up your prize.
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:35 pm (UTC)
Re: Celebrating is FUN!
Oh... you know how much I love the cupcakes. Grover's on his way.
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[info]dorichaconas wrote:
Feb. 14th, 2008 04:20 pm (UTC)
Lots of reasons to celebrate, Carrie! Congrats on the Cybils short list. That's fantastic!

And Happy Valentine's Day!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:35 pm (UTC)
Thanks. Happy Valentine's Day to you, too.
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[info]bluemalibu wrote:
Feb. 14th, 2008 04:26 pm (UTC)
HOW FABULOUS

I HEART YOU
AND SO DOES THE WORLD!!!!!!!!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:35 pm (UTC)
Thank you beautiful. The world loves you, too.
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[info]tracyworld wrote:
Feb. 14th, 2008 05:06 pm (UTC)
Congrats on being short-listed, Carrie. Just think, that stylin' little girl in the vest grew up to be a great writer who touches lives with her stories.

AND she has loyal friends who say things such as "I am just going to buzz by Linda Urban's house, Cawwie." HA!

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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:36 pm (UTC)
Oh, man, I was styling, wasn't I.

Thanks for the congrats, Tracy.
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[info]lizannewrites wrote:
Feb. 14th, 2008 05:18 pm (UTC)
That has always been my dream. . .
you said -- "AND TIPS is also being taught in a education class at the University of Delaware! How cool is that?"

That is beyond cool!

Ever since my 4th grade teacher read Snow Treasure to us -- I've wanted one of my books to be read and taught in school =)
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:37 pm (UTC)
Re: That has always been my dream. . .
Oh... Snow Treasure...That is such a lovely memory.

Some day your books WILL be taught in a school. I'd place money on it.
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[info]boreal_owl wrote:
Feb. 14th, 2008 05:32 pm (UTC)
Congrats on Tips making the shortlist--No, that wasn't a short joke--and on being taught at U of D. Happy Valentine's Day to you and your little monster, too! (uh, that's Grover).

(Oy, I keep seeing puns. Someone please stop me.)
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:37 pm (UTC)
You are a punster, today.... There's got to a be a 12-step program for that.
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[info]newport2newport wrote:
Feb. 14th, 2008 05:53 pm (UTC)
As I mentioned on my own blog this morning, I think all of you are winners. I love your stories and I love you.
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:37 pm (UTC)
I love you, too, Melodye. Thanks.
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[info]krazy_devyn wrote:
Feb. 14th, 2008 07:26 pm (UTC)
In a class... Amazing. :)

HAPPY V-DAY... And cawwie, Devyn is going to faint.
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[info]krazy_devyn wrote:
Feb. 14th, 2008 07:28 pm (UTC)
And the little Vampire kids have sent me a letter... off deep-sadness.
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:38 pm (UTC)
Tell the vamp babies that everything will be okay.
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[info]kellyrfineman wrote:
Feb. 14th, 2008 09:33 pm (UTC)
You so rock. Grover, too.

Edit alert: "a education class" I'm thinking Grover had his paws over your eyes while you were typing.

Also, you neglected to mention that Tips is a REQUIRED TEXT in that education class!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:38 pm (UTC)
I fixed it. Thank you, genius friend.
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[info]mostly_irish wrote:
Feb. 14th, 2008 10:53 pm (UTC)
Being taught in a class? That is, hands-down, the coolest thing EV-EH! That deserves much celebrating, dancing and frozen fudge bars! :-D

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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:38 pm (UTC)
I know! I know! It's REQUIRED READING!

I am hyperventilating right now.
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[info]tamra_wight wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:10 am (UTC)
I'm dancing around the kitchen, Carrie! In honor of all you've posted above, but most especially for your making the shortlist!

congrats!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:39 pm (UTC)
Thanks. I miss you!
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[info]tamra_wight wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:53 pm (UTC)
miss you .. .
Aw! Same here Carrie . . . same here!
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[info]barrieinca wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 06:14 am (UTC)
Being short-listed for the Cybils is indeed very awesome. Very, very awesome. And having your book be required reading for a class. Yowser!! Way to go, Carrie!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 15th, 2008 01:39 pm (UTC)
It's really neat. Thanks for the YOWSER.

I love the word, yowser.
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[info]mountainmist wrote:
Feb. 16th, 2008 04:27 pm (UTC)
Your book
I can't wait to read TIPS ON A HAVING A GAY EX-BOYFRIEND. Very cool about the University of Delaware! I'm hoping it's at Mrs. Nelsons bookshop today. If not, I'm ordering it!

I love that the CYBILS exist, and I'm so happy for the winners!

Thanks for this post, Carrie, and for entering your school picture!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Feb. 16th, 2008 04:54 pm (UTC)
Re: Your book
That is SO nice of you. I hope you like it. I love that the CYBILS exist, too.

Did you see that Galley Cat mentioned your contest? Too cool.
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[info]mountainmist wrote:
Feb. 16th, 2008 04:56 pm (UTC)
Re: Your book
They did???? I didn't see that...thanks for telling me. Thanks, thanks, Carrie.
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