NO MERCY receives a SHAMUS nomination!
August 24, 2011
Many of you know that I also write contemporary medium-boiled mystery under the name Lori Armstrong. Last week I was thrilled and stunned — like REALLY stunned — to learn that the first book in my Mercy Gunderson mystery series, NO MERCY, was nominated for a Shamus Award by the Private Eye Writers of America, for Best Hardcover Fiction.
Luckily I’ll be attending Bouchercon, the big annual mystery conference, in St. Louis in a few weeks. Although this is my 4th Shamus nomination, I’ve only attended the ceremony once. When SNOW BLIND won the 2009 Shamus Award, I was under heavy deadline and deep in my writing cave. So when my friend Judy called during the ceremony and announced the book had won, I sort of accepted via cell phone. In my sweats. Yeah, I’ll probably have to don more formal attire this time. I’m already shopping for new boots 🙂
This is sort of a wacky, off-topic Western Wednesday post. But it does have a point! In celebration of the Shamus nomination, I’m giving away a signed copy of NO MERCY to some lucky commenter! Check back on Saturday for the winners!
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angela said:
Congratulations! What an honor, you deserve it! I will admit i haven’t ready any of your mysteries, but i love your romances! It would be fantastic to win a copy of No Mercy…expand my horizons 😉
DiDi said:
Congrats L!!!!
Liz said:
Congrats…LJ If I don’t win. I’ll have to pick up a copy anyways. I love your writing!!
Liz said:
Congrats LJ love your writing!!
Cassandra Johnson said:
I haven’t read any of your work under your other name. Winning an ARC would be a great way to get me addicted to more of your books!!! 🙂 Congrats on the big nomination!!!!!
Crystal H. said:
Congrats!!!!!!!!! I’m so excited for you!!!!!!!!
Deborah Devaney said:
Congratulations! I did not know that you also wrote mysteries. Very cool 🙂
Katiedee said:
Congratulations on ALL your writing successes. I am continually amazed how you can write two separate genres from opposite ends of the reading spectrum. What kind of boots are you looking for??
Liz C. said:
Congrats L! I have yet to read this series but No Mercy is on my wish list at Amazon. I have no doubt that it’s a great series (love mysteries with a female heroine) since I can’t get enough of your romance novels. What an honor, you deserve it! Hope you celebrated big 😉
Liz Montondo said:
That is wonderful news! Nope don’t think sweats will work for the event, but I bet they have some out there that would come close and if not they should! Just add some rhinestones & glitter to them, plus the new boots and I bet nobody would know the difference! Congrats!
Angie M said:
Such a deserving nomination! I love this book!
Mindy said:
Congrats!! All your books should have awards!!
mbot565 said:
Congratulation Lorelei! Well deserved nomination.
Shelly said:
Congrats on the Shamus nomination, well deserved 🙂
Karen B. said:
Congrats ont he nomination. I have to agree with the other comments – I am surprised that all your books don’t have awards. Awesome – Love them.
Susan said:
Congrats!!! Much deserved!!! Love your work!!!
Kim said:
I love Mercy. She’s a great character. I hope you win, you deserve it!
Jacki said:
I love mysteries! But, I wasn’t aware that you wrote that genre. I’ve been a fan of your work for a while now. If I don’t win a copy of your book, I’m going to have to go and get a copy 🙂
Donna G said:
Contratulations on a well deserved nomination for the Shamus Award. Although my life experiences are vastly different from Mercy’s, I can easily identify with her. To me, that’s a mark of a well-written character. I just lent my copy of No Mercy to a friend at work, so hopefully you’ll have another fan soon. Thanks for all your hard work! Here’s hoping you win the much deserved award!
Nikki C. said:
Congrats on being nominated and good luck!! I have enjoyed all of your books, that includes both Lorelei and Lori. I love your creativity and can’t wait to see what your mind comes ups with. Can’t wait for the next Mercy book to come out. I love that you write such strong female characters that are so flawed, but in a real way. I’ll be rootin’ for ya!
Jocelyn Johnson said:
This is a well deserved award. I LOVE your books. Have read them all. From the hot cowboys to the mysteries I cannot put them down. Have to admit I really love the Julie Collins books! Congrats again.
Jen B. said:
I have been doing a little happy dance for you ever since I found out you got nominated. I know, weird but I am really hoping lots more readers discover Mercy now. Super Big Congrats!!!
Cathy Martin said:
Congratulations! You deserve the honor. I’ve read mysteries for years and only started reading romances about 18 months ago. You are my favorite romance writer, and I love those McKay boys! Since I’ve started my obsession with romances (and the McKays) I haven’t been reading mysteries. Guess I’ll have to get back to them. I’m sure I’ll love your mysteries as much as your romances.
Lisa said:
Congratulations! What an honor and it’s great you get to attend for “real” this time. I’m a huge fan of your McKays but would love an opportunity to read a book by you in another genre. Good Luck!
Deb Blumenstein said:
Great to hear of the Shamus nom! Congrats! You are such a well-rounded writing talent – altho I didn’t know you wrote in this particular genre. INTENSE!
Heather said:
Congrads! I enjoy reading all of your books!
mary said:
Congrats!! I loved No Mercy and I loved Mercy Kill… Can’t decide which i liked better! When is the next book coming out?????
Ginger said:
Congratulations! That rocks…St Louis is never going be the same! Hope you win big.
G
Bianca said:
Love love love your work!! I’d love to read No Mercy, I’m at Muddy Creek at the moment, but will have some free time waiting for Bennett to warm my sheets :). You write the best female characters and I’m sure Mercy will be no exception. Have a blast at the awards and we want pics of your totally awesome boots!
B
Kathryn Vasquez said:
Way to go. I’m an RC local and an avid fan.
Lani said:
I love this series so you don’t need to add me to the comp (I already have both books) but I was wondering when the next one is coming out???
Mindy said:
Did anyone win?? I would totally love a signed copy of NO MERCY!!!
TJ said:
Well deserved award! I have given copies of many of your books to a variety of readers and everyone loves the books. I love Mercy and can’t wait to see how her new job and relationship are progressing!
Sue P. said:
Congrats on the nomination! So cool. And of course, I’d love to win. Keep them coming our way.