Runaway Smile is an Award-Winning Finalist in the 2015 International Book Awards

May 23, 2015 | My Publications

I got some exciting news yesterday, which I wanted to share with all of you! USA Book News announced the winners and finalists of THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS (IBA) on May 21, 2015.

Runaway Smile, my children’s book, was an award-winning finalist in the 2015 International Book Awards, in the Children’s Fiction category!

~~I want to thank my parents, and my wife, Electra, and Dimitris Fousekis, and~~ . Sorry, Electra told me that this is not that kind of post. She promised to listen to my speech as soon as I’m done, though, so I’d better wrap this up and return the shampoo bottle (which doubles as award-accepting-ceremony-microphone in our household) to the bathroom.

Before I go, a big thank you to all of you who have taken the time to read and review the book. If you haven’t done so already, now there’s one more reason to read it for free on my blog!

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130 Comments

khansana1000 on October 23, 2015 at 14:36

Glad to connect with you, Planning to read your book ‘RunAway Smile’ this weekend! Thanks for putting it free ! I love cartoons,children’s books and animated movies, I think would love your write too!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on October 23, 2015 at 15:15
  
  Thanks! I sure do hope so 🙂
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Susan Langer on May 30, 2015 at 08:46

I’m a latecomer to the party but congrats on your finalist placing.
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 30, 2015 at 18:28
  
  Thanks – and welcome! 🙂
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cav12 on May 29, 2015 at 08:54

That is fantastic Nicholas! Congratulations on being a finalist. Best wishes on winning the award 😀
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 29, 2015 at 12:22
  
  Thank you so much 🙂
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Elle Boca on May 29, 2015 at 00:09

Many congratulations, Nicholas! I enjoyed it.
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 29, 2015 at 12:21
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
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Michelle Morrison on May 26, 2015 at 21:44

Reblogged this on mchllmdm and commented:
This is a wonderful book, and I believe adults would enjoy it as much as kids. 🙂
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amreade on May 26, 2015 at 19:38

Congratulations! It’s a wonderful story and you richly deserve the honor!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 26, 2015 at 20:26
  
  Aw, thank you so much! 🙂
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Alex Hurst on May 26, 2015 at 09:15

Congratulations, Nicholas! That’s wonderful news. 🙂
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 26, 2015 at 10:58
  
  Thank you so much, Alex! 🙂
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Cleo deLancey on May 25, 2015 at 08:58

Reblogged this on TalesForTheYoung.
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Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt on May 25, 2015 at 05:44

Congratulations, Nicholas!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 25, 2015 at 09:18
  
  Thank you so much, Alicia! 🙂
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jjspina on May 25, 2015 at 04:46

How wonderful, Nicholas! Congrats! This is well deserved! Blessings & hugs!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 25, 2015 at 09:18
  
  Thank you so much, Janice! 🙂
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hsampson on May 25, 2015 at 04:33

Congratulations!!! This is just the beginning!! Keep on writing please!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 25, 2015 at 09:17
  
  Aw, thank you so much!!! 🙂
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Tara Sparling on May 24, 2015 at 23:10

Woo HOOO! Party on! Great stuff out of you, Nicholas – delighted – I’ve the kettle on. Here’s another runaway smile for you –> 😀
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 25, 2015 at 09:16
  
  Wow, a smile AND your special brew! The party never ends 😀
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Julie Holmes, author on May 24, 2015 at 22:26

Congrats, Nicholas!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 25, 2015 at 09:16
  
  Thank you so much, Julie! 🙂
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patriciaruthsusan on May 24, 2015 at 13:23

Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
Congratulations, Nicholas. That’s just great.
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Effrosyni Moschoudi on May 24, 2015 at 08:54

YAY!! Well done, my friend! An award well deserved 🙂
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 24, 2015 at 12:56
  
  Thank you so much!! 🙂
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sknicholls on May 24, 2015 at 06:55

Reblogged this on S.K. Nicholls and commented:
“Runaway Smile is an enchanting tale about a young boy who wakes up one morning to discover that his smile has fled. In his search for his fugitive smile, he encounters many characters whom he discovers have only false smiles. How can he recover his smile? Humorously written and illustrated, this book is great for reading to younger children, or for children who are not yet up to the task of reading chapter books. (Many adults will also find it highly entertaining!)” Quoted from Amazon Reviews. Congratulations Nicholas Rossis!
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sknicholls on May 24, 2015 at 06:51

You and your book totally rock!!! I want to hear that shower speech! Whoot! Whoot!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 24, 2015 at 12:56
  
  Lol – I promise to share some day 😀
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mgill0627 on May 24, 2015 at 06:46

Fantastic news Nicolas. No one deserves it more.
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 24, 2015 at 12:56
  
  Aw, thanks! 🙂
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Bette A. Stevens on May 24, 2015 at 02:23

Congrats! Great kidlit; shared on Twitter & FB. 🙂 🙂 🙂 …
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 24, 2015 at 12:55
  
  Thank you so much, Bette! It means a lot, coming from you 🙂
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Connie Flanagan on May 24, 2015 at 02:21

A BIG congratulations from me, Nicholas! I’m not in the least surprised by your success in this contest, but I haven’t stopped smiling since I found out nonetheless. 😀
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 24, 2015 at 12:55
  
  Thank you so much, Connie. Me neither, to be honest 😀
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Lori L MacLaughlin on May 24, 2015 at 00:12

Congratulations! How exciting is that?!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 24, 2015 at 12:54
  
  Much more than I thought it would be! 😀
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John T. M. Herres on May 23, 2015 at 22:12

Bask in the glow, but don’t rest on your laurels. Now, it’s time to write another one.

Congrats, Nicholas!
— John
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 22:47
  
  Great minds think alike. The second one, Musiville, is about to get published in Greece, then it’s translation time 🙂
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Vera Komnig on May 23, 2015 at 21:51

Congratulations. That are great news!! 🙂
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 22:46
  
  Thank you so much, Vera! 🙂
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  - Vera Komnig on May 24, 2015 at 13:50
    
    You are very welcome, Nicholas 🙂 🙂
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phoenixgrey85 on May 23, 2015 at 20:55

Congratulations. Very exciting!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 21:18
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
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J.C. Wolfe on May 23, 2015 at 20:48

Congratulations, Nicholas! So exciting! 😀
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 21:17
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
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Jan Hawke on May 23, 2015 at 20:12

So well done Nicholas! claps long and loud
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 20:13
  
  Lol – *takes deep bow*
  
  Thank you! 🙂
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johnapriest on May 23, 2015 at 19:28

Great news Nicholas, much deserved, well done!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 20:02
  
  Thank you so much, John! 🙂
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Bethany Turner on May 23, 2015 at 19:05

Congratulations! Well deserved!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 20:01
  
  Thank you so much, Bethany! 🙂
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lizgavin on May 23, 2015 at 19:02

Reblogged this on Liz Gavin's Blog and commented:
I am proud to share this awesome news about a fellow RRBC member and great author – Nicholas Rossis. KUDOS to him because he deserves this award and so much more.
WHAT?! You haven’t read Runaway Smile yet? What are you waiting for??
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Mary on May 23, 2015 at 19:00

Congratulations – awesome news!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 20:01
  
  Thank you so much, Mary! 🙂
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Let's CUT the Crap! on May 23, 2015 at 18:47

Fab-U-lous! Congraulations. 😀
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 20:01
  
  Thank you so much, Tess! 🙂
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  - Let's CUT the Crap! on May 23, 2015 at 20:44
    
    You are more than welcome, Nicholas.
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Pankaj Goyal on May 23, 2015 at 17:56

Congratulations. I am so happy for your achievement…:)
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 20:00
  
  That’s so kind of you; thank you! 🙂
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  - Pankaj Goyal on May 23, 2015 at 21:49
    
    Wish you all the success in your future…:)
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Sue Coletta on May 23, 2015 at 17:04

OMG, yay!!!!!!!!!! That’s awesome news, Nicholas. Making the finals is HUGE. I never doubted you for a second. I hope Bob and I get an invitation to YOUR private island someday. 🙂
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 20:00
  
  Lol – thank you so much! Until I get said island, consider yourselves invited to the boat I’ve bought with the proceeds from my books. I keep it in a drawer in the bathroom so I can play with it in the tub 😀
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  - Sue Coletta on May 23, 2015 at 20:41
    
    Hahahaha!
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MRS N, the Author on May 23, 2015 at 16:55

WHOO HOO! Congratulations! I really hope you win because you deserve it! 🙂 Runaway Smile is a must-read for children and adults alike! 🙂
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:59
  
  Thank you so much! Let’s hope readers agree with you 🙂
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  - MRS N, the Author on May 27, 2015 at 14:56
    
    🙂
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vanbytheriver on May 23, 2015 at 16:16

I’ve read your book and it is fabulous ! Many congratulations. It takes a special person to write an endearing children’s book. ☺ Van
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:59
  
  Aw, that’s such a kind thing to say! Thank you 🙂
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cornfedcontessa on May 23, 2015 at 16:11

Congrats! I’m so happy for you!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:59
  
  That’s so sweet of you; thank you so much! 🙂
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tanyarobinson100 on May 23, 2015 at 15:38

Congratulations. A great achievement and one to be proud of.
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:58
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
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tpolen on May 23, 2015 at 15:31

Cogratulations – wonderful news!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:58
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
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D. Wallace Peach on May 23, 2015 at 15:23

Add this one to the long list of Congrats. Enjoy your acceptance speech with the shampoo bottle (wish I could be a fly on the wall for that!)
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:58
  
  Thank you! I’ll be happy to send you a copy of said speech 😀
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  - BarbarianWriter on May 23, 2015 at 21:48
    
    Just make sure the top doesn’t decide to pop on that shampoo. However, if it did, you wouldn’t need to get balloons!
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    - Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 22:46
      
      Lol – I have to try that 😀
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Pamela Beckford on May 23, 2015 at 15:16

Reblogged this on Poetry by Pamela and commented:
This was a great book and I highly recommend it for kids of all ages.
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C.E.Robinson on May 23, 2015 at 15:09

Congratulation, Nicholas! As far as I’m concerned it’s a winner. I love the book. But, then you know that! Shine in the honor! Christine
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:57
  
  I know you do, and I’m ever so grateful! Thank you 🙂
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Norah on May 23, 2015 at 15:01

Congratulations! Awesome! 🙂
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:57
  
  Than you so much, Norah! 🙂
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mbarkersimpson on May 23, 2015 at 15:00

Congratulations. That is just wonderful news 🙂
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:57
  
  Indeed it is! Thank you for sharing in my joy 🙂
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katinavaselopulos on May 23, 2015 at 15:00

Great news! Congratulations, Nicholas!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:56
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
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ahava on May 23, 2015 at 14:57

Awww, that is so great. Congrats. Greater heights
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:56
  
  Thank you!! 🙂
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Debby Carroll on May 23, 2015 at 14:54

So Runaway Smile is a Runaway Hit! So fabulous. I loved the book and know this is well deserved. Kudos!!!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:56
  
  Lol – thank you so much! 🙂
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macjam47 on May 23, 2015 at 14:41

Reblogged this on BOOK CHAT and commented:
Wonderful and well deserved news for Nicholas Rossi and his fabulous children’s book RUNAWAY SMILE.
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macjam47 on May 23, 2015 at 14:40

Congratulations, Nicholas! You must be on cloud nine right about now. It is well deserved for sure. RUNAWAY SMILE is a wonderful book, and stands to nudge you to write more children’s books.
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:56
  
  Aw, thank you so much Michelle! 🙂
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Helen Jones on May 23, 2015 at 14:33

Congratulations Nicholas! That is wonderful news, you must be thrilled! Couldn’t have happened to a nicer person 🙂
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 19:55
  
  Aw, thank you so much! I’m pleased as punch, as it happens 🙂
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islandeditions on May 23, 2015 at 14:09

Reblogged this on Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing and commented:
Congratulations to Nicholas C. Rossis whose book “Runaway Smile” has been named an Award-Winning Finalist in the 2015 International Book Awards! Well done!
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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on May 23, 2015 at 13:45

Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
When one of our community is honoured with an outstanding award it is a time for us all to celebrate that a writer is standing head and shoulders above the crowd.. motivating and inspiring Nicholas.
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Jack Eason on May 23, 2015 at 13:29

Nice one Nicholas – well done that man. 😉
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 13:30
  
  Thank you so much, Jack! 🙂
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Charles Yallowitz on May 23, 2015 at 13:25

Reblogged this on Legends of Windemere and commented:
Big congrats to Nicholas!
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merrildsmith on May 23, 2015 at 13:14

Congratulations! What wonderful news for you!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 13:14
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
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A.J. Goode on May 23, 2015 at 13:09

Congratulations!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 13:10
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
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Hugh's Views and News on May 23, 2015 at 12:55

What lovely news, Nicholas. I can only dream about me getting news like that but, first of all, I need to publish a book!!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 12:56
  
  And when you do, I wish you get nothing but news like that 🙂
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  - Hugh's Views and News on May 23, 2015 at 13:01
    
    That’s put a huge smile on my face, thank you 🙂
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    - Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 13:02
      
      An unshared smile is not a real smile, remember? 🙂
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Richard on May 23, 2015 at 12:29

and congratulations from Crete
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 12:56
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
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The Story Reading Ape on May 23, 2015 at 12:23

Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
CONGRATULATIONS TO Nicholas 😀
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beetleypete on May 23, 2015 at 12:15

Well-deserved recognition Nicholas. It couldn’t happen to a nicer man!
Best wishes from England, Pete.
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 12:16
  
  Aw, Pete, you’re always the gentleman. Thank you 🙂
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philipparees on May 23, 2015 at 11:58

Congratulations Nicholas.
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 12:15
  
  Thank you so much, Philippa! 🙂
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Karen on May 23, 2015 at 11:39

Congratulations – well deserved, Nicholas!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 12:15
  
  Thank you so much, Karen! 🙂
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Ali Isaac on May 23, 2015 at 11:08

Congratulations and very well done!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 12:15
  
  Thank you so much, Ali! I’m tickled pink by the news myself 🙂
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Patrick Jones on May 23, 2015 at 10:15

How terrific is that!! Congratulations and well deserved!!
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 12:14
  
  Aw, thanks, Patrick! I’m tickled pink by the news myself 🙂
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Yoshiko on May 23, 2015 at 08:57

Congratulations
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 12:14
  
  Thank you so much, Yoshiko 🙂
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  - Yoshiko on May 23, 2015 at 14:11
    
    Most welcome, Nicholas 🙂
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Sue Vincent on May 23, 2015 at 08:31

Congratulations, Nicholas! That’s wonderful news! 🙂
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- Nicholas C. Rossis on May 23, 2015 at 12:14
  
  Thank you so much, Sue! I’s true, I’m tickled pink by the news myself 🙂
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  - Sue Vincent on May 23, 2015 at 15:46
    
    And so you should be! It’s a wonderful accolade 🙂
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