"A fast-paced, suspenseful dystopian picaresque, part Huck Finn and part bizarro-world Swiss Family Robinson..."
---Kirkus
Long-listed for the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award and finalist for the Crawford Award. Title short story listed for the 2000 O. Henry award.
Skinny Dipping in the Lake of the Dead was named a finalist for the Crawford Award, for best first fantasy book. The winner will be announced at ICFA in March. Check out the rest of the finalists; it really is a thrill and honor to be in such good company.
Fri, January 26 2007 » Skinny Dipping in the Lake of the Dead
So pleased for you! It’s an excellent list, and I’m so glad your book is getting the recognition it deserves.
Congratulations, Alan! It’s a great book, and deserves the honor.
Congratulations!
Cool!!!
Rockstar!!!
Yayyyy!
Congratulations! I’m fairly spiffed to be on the list with you. I’m runnin’ off now to buy copies of all the titles I haven’t read yet…
Hopefully I’ll see you at the conference.