NOX DORMIENDA Wins Bruce Alexander Memorial Historical Mystery Award

[Kelli Stanley]

I was extraordinarily honored a few weeks ago. My debut novel, NOX DORMIENDA (A Long Night for Sleeping), won the Bruce Alexander Memorial Historical Mystery Award at Left Coast Crime in Kona, Hawaii.

I was and am stunned, grateful and humbled. My fellow nominees were friends who exemplify excellence in the field ... Rhys Bowen, Laurie R. King, and Tasha Alexander. It was my first trip to Hawaii, and one I will always treasure.

My next book, RICE BOWL, starts a new series, set in 1940 San Francisco and coming early 2010 from St. Martin's. Arcturus, like James Bond, will return ...

[Kelli Stanley]

Thanks a million, Benjamin!! :)

[Benjamin Sobieck]

That's a terrific accomplishment for a debut novel. Congratulations!

[Kelli Stanley]

LOL ... OK, Joyce, I won't pester. :) Gotta go back to nagging myself! ;)

[Kelli Stanley]

Thanks, Naomi! :)

[Naomi Johnson]

Congratulations!

[Joyce Tremel]

I'm working on it. Honest!

[Kelli Stanley]

Aw, thanks, Joyce!! :) How's that book coming along? (see, I'm really good at being a nag). ;)

xoxo

[Joyce Tremel]

It couldn't have happened to a nicer person! You deserve it!

[Kelli Stanley]

Thanks a million, Jack! :) My January was really wonderful ... a nomination, and the publishing news being the most welcome of all!!

xoxo

[Jack Getze]

Big congrats, Kelli. You are off and running at the front of the pack!