Justine Larbalestier

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Oh. My. Elvis.

I just found out that Magic Lessons is on the shortlist for a Locus Award. Check out who else is on the list:

    Best Young Adult Book

    Spirits That Walk in Shadow by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
    Magic Lessons by Justine Larbalestier
    Voices by Ursula K. Le Guin
    The Keys to the Kingdom: Sir Thursday by Garth Nix
    Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett

Talk about stellar! Those are some of the best writers in the YA universe! I’m on a shortlist with Ursula Le Guin! I think I’m going to faint.

There are other wonderful books up for Locus awards, including Samuel R. Delany’s About Writing and Julie Phillips’ Tiptree biography for best non-fiction, Ellen Kushner’s Privilege of the Sword for best fantasy, Ellen Klages’ Green Glass Sea and Naomi Novik’s Temeraire for best first novel. Woo hoo!! Congratulations to them all! And if you haven’t already read these then you really really ought to!

Posted by Justine at 0:05, 21 April 2007 under Magic or Madness trilogy, Vainglory, Young Adult literature | 16 Comments »

Comments

  1. Ally Says:

    wow justine your up late or atleast my time anyway..its 11:13

    CONGrATULATions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    April 21st, 2007 at 12:14 am

  2. 2. Justine Says:

    I’m trying to catch up on email. It’s a losing battle and I’m getting sleepier and sleepier. Think I’ll call it a night.

    Thank you!

    April 21st, 2007 at 12:19 am

  3. Dawn Says:

    CONGRATS!!! YAY!! I’m so happy for you!

    April 21st, 2007 at 12:57 am

  4. Elmo Says:

    Congratulations! Go Magic Lessons, and you, of course!

    April 21st, 2007 at 1:34 am

  5. Sookie Says:

    Wow! I just read Voices and I really liked it. That’s some illustrous company you’re in! Every reason to faint. Just make sure you lay out some pillows first.

    April 21st, 2007 at 2:43 am

  6. Rebecca Says:

    woohoo!! congratties. :D

    April 21st, 2007 at 3:13 am

  7. Lawrence Schimel Says:

    Mazel tov!

    April 21st, 2007 at 6:41 am

  8. Maggie Says:

    That is AWESOME, Justine! Yay you!!!! :D

    April 21st, 2007 at 8:49 am

  9. jenny davidson Says:

    very cool! five of my favorite writers, ya or otherwise! what a good list…

    April 21st, 2007 at 12:32 pm

  10. rachel Says:

    Hooray for you Justine!!! Speaking for all of the Austin teen librarians, we are sooo very happy for you! :)

    April 21st, 2007 at 4:01 pm

  11. 11. Justine Says:

    Thanks everyone! I still can’t believe it. The Locus Awards have lots and lots of people voting for them. Every time I think about it I feel all fainty again.

    Rachel: As you know, Austin teen librarians are my faves! Even the noisy drunken ones!

    April 21st, 2007 at 4:24 pm

  12. Sarah Beth Durst Says:

    Congratulations, Justine! Fabulous news!!!

    April 21st, 2007 at 5:23 pm

  13. Nicky Says:

    Congratulations Justine, very good company indeed!

    April 21st, 2007 at 11:41 pm

  14. Rebecca James Says:

    well done!

    April 22nd, 2007 at 7:50 am

  15. Tole Says:

    Dude, you rock. Very much. You shouldn’t be surprised that the rest of the world realises it too!

    April 23rd, 2007 at 1:13 am

  16. amy fiske Says:

    go you! rock on, sista.

    April 23rd, 2007 at 12:00 pm

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