Although I was not able to attend the conference, I knew that Blessing in Disguise had been submitted for consideration by my publisher, Pauline Books & Media. Just prior to the conference I learned that it had been selected as one of three finalists in the children’s fiction category.
Then on Aug. 8, bestselling author and CWG president Ellen Hrkach announced that Blessinghad won the award. Pauline's Sales and Marketing Director, Sr. Martha Moss FSP, accepted the award on my behalf.
It’s impossible to describe how honored I feel to have my work singled out by the CWG, an amazing group of 250 talented and dedicated writers whose mission is to promote excellence. I’m also grateful that PBM believed in Blessingand felt it belonged in this competition. And I hope this recognition means that more readers will discover Anna Mei, and be inspired by her journey of self-discovery and acceptance.I can’t think of any better way to end this post than by quoting the final paragraph of the book. Although I was writing from Anna Mei's point of view, I share her feelings about the blessings that come at unexpected moments:
Her life was filled with blessings—some of them smiling brightly, others hiding behind a fake nose and black plastic glasses. But from now on, no matter how they came into her life, she would try to recognize them, and be grateful.
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