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March 8, 2011

Queen Librarian Of The Universe

So I was sitting in my office on Tuesday morning, minding my own business, when the phone rings.  I was expecting a call from My Man, so the fact the call didn't come from "in house" here at The Day Job didn't surprise me all that much.  Turns out it was Dorien Kelly, President of Romance Writers of America calling me.

People, the unthinkable has happened.  RWA has run out of librarians.  It's the only explanation I have for the fact that I am, Lordy it's so inconceiveable really.....


I know.  Give yourself a minute to process that.

Heaven knows I still am and this is after a couple of shots of whiskey.

For those of you who have "known" me a long time, rest assured this honor won't change me.  When Ms. Kelly gave me the news over the phone the first words out of my mouth were "Shut Up!"  Good news has a tendency to turn me into a 13-year-old girl.  We can only hope my acceptance speech at the Awards Luncheon at RWA this summer in New York City will be half as classy.  Snerk.

I asked Ms. Kelly, but her lips were sealed - so I have no idea who nominated me.  That person has to be an RWA member, but that doesn't exactly narrow down the playing field for me.  It disqualifies about 98% of the bloggers I know, but that leaves a whole host of local chapters I've had contact with over the years, and several individual authors.  So who the heck knows?  If you're reading this, and it was you - know that I'm deeply honored and...well...words fail.  Humbled seems to be the right word.  We'll go with that for now.
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83 comments:

  1. Philippa LodgeMarch 8, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I just saw Tessa Dare post this.

    Congratulations!

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  2. Portia Da CostaMarch 8, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Congratulations, mate! So well deserved. I feel a glow of special happiness because I have actually met you. :)

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  3. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Congrats & thanks for making me smile!!

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  4. avorianaMarch 8, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Shimmy into your royal robes, don the tiara, lift high the scepter!

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  5. MeghanMarch 8, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Congrats! You both earned it and deserve it.

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  6. MollieMarch 8, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Congrats! That is so awesome! You're my librarian hero(ine)! ;)

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  7. HelenKay DimonMarch 8, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Fabulous news and a much deserved honor. Congratualtions!!!

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  8. PhylMarch 8, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    An honor that is richly deserved, Wendy! Enjoy. You earned it.

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  9. ElizabethMarch 8, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Congratulations and well deserved!!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Big Congratulations, Wendy!! LOL, I could so picture you saying, "Shut up!" ;)

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  11. A Library GirlMarch 8, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    The only thing that surprises me is that you haven't already been RWA's librarian of the year before. Congratulations!

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  12. Julia BroadbooksMarch 8, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Hooray!! So excited for you. Congrats.

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  13. Heather SnowMarch 8, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Fantastic news! Congratulations. Now, let your 13 y/o self go wild :)

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  14. KT GrantMarch 8, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Well deserved! Can't wait to hear your speech.

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  15. Buriedbybooks March 8, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I was a little surprised you hadn't already received this honor. Can't think of anyone more perfect for the award. Congratulations! (And love that little Minion on the post.)

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  16. shayeraMarch 8, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Many many mega totally awesome congratulations! So very very well deserved.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Janet W saying HOLY CANNOLI ... that is so great. You know I blame you for my book purchases (in a very very good way) more than any other reviewer online. You review it, I buy it: RWA made a great GREAT choice!

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  18. michellewillinghamMarch 8, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I know who it was....*grins*

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  19. lakaribaneMarch 8, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Congratulations!!! Just read Jane@Dear Author's tweet and rushed over to give good wishes.

    When you decide to take over the world, one library at a time, can I get a heads up? Around here, they don't really stock romance.

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  20. Natasha A.March 8, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Woohoo!!! Congratulations!! I bow before you, your humble Librarian in training!

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  21. Samantha KaneMarch 8, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Congratulations! Hip, hip hooray!

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  22. Elen GreyMarch 8, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Congratulations, Wendy! Truly awesome.

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  23. SarahMarch 8, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    So happy for you!!!!!!!!! congratulations!

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  24. KatiMarch 8, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Couldn't happen to a nicer person. Or one whose opinion I respect more. You do good for the genre, Wendy. It's only right that RWA honor you.

    I'm so happy for you!

    PS - I'd have said, "Shut up!" too! It's probably why we get along so well. 8)

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  25. Victoria JanssenMarch 8, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    You should get a tiara. I want you to wear a tiara. Also, possibly, a cape.

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  26. nathMarch 8, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Congratulations Wendy!! This is just awesome for you and the RWA :) I personally think it's a great choice and totally for you :) Don't wonder, don't think, just take it graciously :)

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  27. BeckyMarch 8, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Fabulous! Fabulous! Fabulous!

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  28. *Goddess*March 8, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Come on now, Wendy, don't sell yourself short. You won the award because you deserve it:) YIPPEE & CONGRATS!!

    Now sit back and bask in the glow of your success...you might want to apply some sunscreen first:).

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  29. KateMarch 8, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    This makes perfect sense and it's only surprising that it hasn't come sooner.
    Congratulations!

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  30. RowenaMarch 8, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Congrats Wendy, this is great news. So cool!

    (((((((((Hugs))))))))))

    I'm thinking we need a celebratory So Cal Bloggers lunch for this!

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  31. Jennifer EstepMarch 8, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Congrats! ;-)

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  32. Bev(QB)March 8, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Well, it's about damn time! You've unofficially held that title within the online Romance community for years.

    Heartfelt congrats!

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  33. lisabeaMarch 8, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    **clink** **clink clink**
    That's the sound we'll make at the bar.


    Congrats, doll!

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  34. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Congratulations!

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  35. CarrieMarch 8, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Congratulations! I was pleased last year to find a librarian at one of our county libraries here in NC was Librarian of the year for 2010. Such fun! I hope you have a productive reign. ;-)

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  36. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    That's so very cool! I mostly lurk, but just had to say, Congrats!!--RobinC

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  37. Laurie GoldMarch 8, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Congratulations, Wendy. How exciting!

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  38. KarenmcMarch 8, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Awww, that's so great, and so well deserved - congratulations, Wendy!!!

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  39. Jenny SchwartzMarch 8, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Congratulations!!! and what an amazing phone call to receive at work :)

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  40. mslizalouMarch 8, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Congrats Wendy!!! You so deserve this honor!

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  41. Margaret MooreMarch 8, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Congratulations!

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  42. Margaret MooreMarch 8, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Congratulations and enjoy NY!

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  43. aztecladyMarch 8, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    OMFG!!! This is so absolutely awesome news!

    Did you hear me screeching with glee just now when I read the news? :grin: Go you, SuperWendy!





    If I wasn't so sad already I'm missing RWA this year, this news would be the coup de grace.

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  44. JanicuMarch 8, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Congratulations. :)

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  45. MMarch 8, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Congrats Wendy! Couldn't have happened to a better librarian.

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  46. Kristie (J)March 8, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Wendy, Wendy, Wendy!!!! I TOLD you that you should be. WAY TO GO WENDY!!
    Now I'm going back to read the rest of your post. I was so excited when I saw they picked you. I'm just gonna have to get your autograph girl!

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  47. Kelly in HockeytownMarch 8, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Congratulations to a fellow Michiganian. :) (for the record, I hate the word Michigander, sounds like a Michigan goose)

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  48. Carrie LoftyMarch 8, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Wendy, I am SO happy for you! That's marvelous news! Congratulations, srsly. *squee*

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  49. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Congratulations Wendy - WOOT!! WOOT!!!

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  50. JoMarch 8, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Conrats! That is an awesome honor and well deserved.

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  51. Lil SisMarch 8, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Wow - my sees-tor is famous - again. :) Congrats! You of course are always the Queen Librarian to me, and also to Lemon Drop. :)

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  52. Keira GillettMarch 8, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Way to go Wendy!

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  53. alice sMarch 8, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Congratulation and so well deserved! You have changed my outlook on librarians especially since I used to think that most librarians don't think too highly of the romance novels I checked out regularly. I love your blog and always read your reviews.

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  54. LeslieMarch 8, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Well it's about time you were crowned. :)

    Big congrats - you totally deserve this!

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  55. MargMarch 8, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Congratulations! Well deserved!

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  56. RosarioMarch 8, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Congratulations, Wendy! I'm so happy for you, you definitely deserve it!

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  57. KaetrinMarch 9, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Congratulations Wendy - well deserved! :)

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  58. ms bookjunkieMarch 9, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Congrats!

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  59. Kris AliceMarch 9, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Congratulations! I'm not surprised :) Looking forward to your speech.

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  60. pjpuppymomMarch 9, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    You're going to rock that acceptance speech in NYC this summer and I'm so glad I'll be there to see it.

    Huge congratulations, Wendy!

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  61. Jennifer B.March 9, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Congratulations Wendy!!!!!!!

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  62. SarahTMarch 9, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Congratulations, Wendy! Even more reason to celebrate at this year's RWA conference.

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  63. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Congratulations Wendy! This is so well deserved.

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  64. Kim in BaltimoreMarch 9, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Aloha, Wendy! I offer you a Hawaiian proverb on this special occasion:

    Kulia i ka nu'u

    Strive for the summit.

    Congratulations - you've made it!

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  65. LynetteMarch 9, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Wow. So excited for you. Now, I'm definitely going to have to try and make it to NY this year, just to see you.

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  66. Manda CollinsMarch 9, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Congratulations, Wendy! Well deserved!

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  67. AlieMarch 9, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Totally deserved! Congrats :)

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  68. DeannaMarch 9, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Major congratulations. I'm sure it is well deserved.

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  69. little alysMarch 9, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Congratulations!!! This is the best news every! You totally deserve it~~~~

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  70. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    yayyyy!!!!!!

    !!!!

    oh and a few more!!!!!!

    so very very happy for you, Wendy. i will definitely be at RWA this summer, and if i get to go out with you again like in DC-rest assured i will try to buy you a drink in congratulations!

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  71. AnimeJuneMarch 9, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Whoo hoo!

    Happy dances in New York, bitches!

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  72. TabithaMarch 9, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Whoa, that is so awesome. Much congratulations there!

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  73. Lisa RMarch 9, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Congratulations! Can I be you when I grow up? :P

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  74. senetraMarch 9, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Congratulations!

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  75. LoriMarch 9, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    The coolest thing evah. Congrats! So deserved. You are the best advocate for romance books in the libraries!

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  76. joykennMarch 10, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    SQUEEE! Will you still speak to the rest of us lowly librarian/fans, Your Majesty? Thrilled to hear the news and much deserved honors.

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  77. TracyMarch 10, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    OMG that is so totally awesome, Wendy! And greatly deserved!

    Congratulations!

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  78. WendyMarch 10, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I want to thank all of you for stopping by and offering your congratulations, well-wishes and general merriment over the news. I'm still in a bit of a shock over it - cuz that's my way :)

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  79. Anthea LawsonMarch 10, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Woohoo Wendy! Just saw the news - it couldn't happen to a better person. Congrats!

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  80. Marie ThérèseMarch 11, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Chiming in late, but I have to post my congratulations. You so deserve this, Wendy! I'll lift a cocktail in your honour later tonight.

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  81. AlyssaMarch 11, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Awesome! Congrats, Wendy. :)

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  82. sulaMarch 11, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Woah, this is worth coming out of semi-bloggy-retirement to celebrate. Congratulations!!! Couldn't happen to a more deserving super librarian. :)

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  83. LeesaMarch 11, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Congratulations from one librarian to another! What an honor!!!

    Leesa

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