Deeanne Gist - www.deeannegist.com - Inspirational Romance Author

Sunday, July 09, 2006

Glory Be To God

It's 1:30 in the morning and I have to be up by 7:00am. I just wanted to let you know that Bride was awarded the Christy for Best Romance of the Year. I'll give you all the details next week, but for now, here she is.

Glory be to God.

posted by Deeanne at 1:38 AM

21 Comments:

Meg said...: I'm SO happy for you!! You've gone from lost luggage to having a Christy to haul home. You'd better pack it in your carry-on bag.

Big congrats!!!
Barb said...: Oh my stars--awesome awesome awesome!!! %<:oD
Barb said...: And how does Mr Fiction Acquisitions Editor feel about edgy inspirational romance novels now???
Belinda P. said...: I'm a friend of Meg's and wanted to congratulate you. That 's awesome!!!
So Many Books.... said...: Congratulations!!
Jezreel said...: Wowee! How's that for a first novel, Dee! I'm so proud of you!
Michelle Pendergrass said...: Oh Deeanne!! Huge (((HUGS))) to you and Dave!!

Wow. You must be walking on the clouds and humbled at the same time!
michael snyder said...: Big giant congrats to you (and to Dave) for the Christy honor. Bride is the only romance novel I've read in years (maybe ever) and I thought it was fabulous. So I'm not at all surprised and simply thrilled for you. Enjoy!
Tiff/Amber Miller said...: Woo-hoo! I just *knew* it would win. Way to go...awesome accomplishment for your first book. I know you're humbled and proud as a peacock. And Dave's first acquisition too! He's got the winners posted on his blog:

Faith in Fiction

4/7 were BHP authors. Rigged judges? LOL! Nah, just awesome writing coming from that house.

Congratulations, Dee and Dave!
allison said...: I'm thrilled for you! My only regret is that I didn't stay in Houston one month longer so I could be there to celebrate with you!

A double latte at Taft on me... :)
Deeanne said...: Hi, everyone. Just in from a long (but very fun) day. I'm up again first thing in the morning, but just had to log on before I went to bed.

Thank you so, so much for all your sweet comments. And y'all are right on all counts. I'm excited and amazed and humbled and I don't know what all. Dave is getting lots of attention and is so cute when he gets all shy.

I'll try and check in tomorrow night if I can. Greg got in town today and it is sooooo great to have him here with me now. He met all the Bethany House folks tonight at dinner. It was really special.

See ya.
harold said...: Hey Dee
allison informed me of the great news. i was knocked out and so so happy for you. i know you earned it.
best wishes - - - > wayne
Barb said...: I wanna see a picture of Miz Dee and her blushing Acquisitions Editor!
Susan said...: OMG... Congrats Congrats CONGRATS!!!! You are a Superstar, but we already knew that! Phil & I are so happy for you Dee. You so deserved this.

Much Love,
P&S
TS said...: Deeanne, how very wonderful. God has truly been good. I see also that your second book is taking off as well. This is great fun to see you doing so well.

blessings,
Marvin
Angie Poole said...: Congratulations, Dee!
Jeanie said...: Congratulations Dee!
Rachel Hauck said...: Dee, just wanted to add my congratulations!! Well done.

Rachel
Kristy Dykes said...: Congrats! A Christy finalist is an awesome achievement. A Christy win is the creme de la creme.

May God continue to richly bless you.
Valerie Comer said...: WooHoo!!!! I'm so happy for you, Dee!
Amy A. said...: I'm very happy for you and for me, because now I am assured there will be more to come from you. I loved Bride and am saving Measure for vacation.

Congratulations!