The 2015 Nicholl Fellowship comments on In Spite of It All have come in!
- “lively dialogue that sparkles with wit”
- “a thoroughly enjoyable, charming love story just brimming with Irish wit and sass”
- “the most playful and lighthearted Civil War story I’ve ever read”
- “a sweet, well-crafted romance, with a totally unique setup”
- “a compelling and believable romance that feels fun and sincere”
- “a very sweet concept for a love story”
- “alternately funny and horrifying, all while not feeling overdone”
- “countless great one-liners and exchange that keep the tone afloat”
- “well crafted and fascinating”
- “succeeds in making history feel personal”
- “There’s something magical about the interplay between the characters set in the period and location of the story.”
I don’t know what to say other than: !!!!!!!!!!
Well, yes I do. I know to say Thank You. It is so exciting for me to see my work appreciated by an audience of experts. Thanks so much for the encouraging words, Nicholl readers.
I think now I’ll go jump up and down some more.
