A hundred twinkling lights of thanks to the jury for the Sunburst Awards which recognizes excellence in Canadian literature of the fantastic for including Bright’s Light on the 2013 shortlist. It’s quite a line-up and I’m thrilled to be included and particularly grateful for the jury’s comments:

“Slyly clever and unabashedly entertaining, Bright’s Light will have you laughing out loud; but don’t be fooled. The novel has much to say about where our contemporary preoccupations with looks, fashion, status, and mindless entertainment might lead, and is one of the most original YA reads you’ll ever see. A pointed, hilarious and yet affectionate satire on popular culture.”

To celebrate this honour, I think we might go camping again. I will bring my needlepoint and mule books. Summmmer tiiiimmme!