The 2024 Critters Readers’ Poll winners have been announced. Thousands vote in these polls every year. While I was awarded Best of the Year in six categories, this one means the most to me. This is a community award for Best Author of 2024, voted on by the people in our worldwide writing community. You don’t get this award by being mean or begrudging others their success or speaking ill of other authors.
When you read the comments people leave with their votes–this is the fifth time I’ve received this honor–you’ll find out this award is not only about being a good writer, which many kindly say that I am. It’s really about being kind and thoughtful and helping others around you to succeed. Even making someone smile for the day or telling them they are appreciated is a success. Those comments the many voters leave mean the world to me because they know the truth–I care deeply about people and do my best to show it in word and deed every day.
Thank you to all of you that recognize this about me and have honored me with this award. I am a wordsmith, but words cannot say how much this moves me, especially right now. All I can say is that I see you, and I appreciate you.
My thanks to all of you supporting me here and in the reading, writing, and publishing community. May good things fill your hearts with cheer in 2025!