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November 27th, 2009 § 6 Comments
As part of the Melbourne Prize for Literature there was a Civic Prize category which was decided by popular vote. Well the votes were in and amazingly I won in this category. To see the announcement click on this link and hit the news link.
I’m so stoked because it was by popular vote which is so amazing. I want to thank Senada Softic-Telalovic for her support by advocating on my behalf in the Bosnian community, and everyone who voted for me. There will be a little ceremony on the 16 December where I will receive my $3000 cheque.
Also in more good news there is a bid in my Ebay auction of my services in critiquing a manuscript to raise money for the Indigenous Literacy Fund so I’m wrapped that I’ll be able to support this amazing cause and hopefully help out a fellow aspiring writer.
The Civic Choice finalists were a class act!
I found several people who I have read this year, like Myfawny Jones (The Rainy Season) and Gerald Murmane.
Loved the blonde-brown extract. (Probably she looked a lot more like Dannii Minogue).
Amra!!!!!!!!!! That is fantastic news!! I’m so thrilled for you and so proud of you. This prize means a lot and will also be a reflection of your sales. What a coup. Congratulations!
Congratulations – knew you would win. All the best for the next book
Congratulations, Amra. This is wonderful, fantastic, amazing news! Well deserved!
Thanks Adelaide, Renee, Senada and Jodi. It’s an amazing feeling knowing that people have voted for me and just the boost I needed to get back into the writing headspace after a year of maternity leave.
Dear Amra,
Congratulations on your win we are all so proud and stoked for you. Your feet won’t be touching the ground for a while and rightfully so. Keep doing the happy dance and blowing that own trumpet! What a wonderful way to end the year we hope 2010 will be even better for you. I will send around an email to all WG ISIS staff as this achievement and honour is just too special not to share and announce.
Anastasia Kontopoulos