After sna
gging Book of the Year at the Selah Awards last month, The Right Kind of Fool is making me proud once again by being named as a finalist for an American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award in the historical category. The winner will be announced in mid-September, but in the meantime I have to confess it’s pretty fun to whoop it up and celebrate on social media with readers, writers, and, well, my mom!
Regardless of which of the books in my category win come September, I feel like I’ve already 
scored a substantial prize. The hero in this story is a 13-year-old boy who’s deaf. I’ve been intrigued by American Sign Language (ASL) since second grade when Mrs. Lashley taught us the alphabet and we performed “Do You Hear What I Hear” in ASL at the Christmas pageant. (I still feel a strong urge to sign “shepherd boy” when I hear that song.)
So who should pop in on my Facebook announcement to congratulate me? Mrs. Lashley!! And here’s what she said. “I loved the book. The story kept me wondering and wanting to go on. Your characters have nice depth to them.” Let me just say, Lee Lashley is not a woman to hand out praise for the heck of it.
So there you go. My first favorite teacher–who helped instill my passion for reading and writing–loved this story. I’d say that’s a win any day.
Validation of what your readers already affirm….👍👍👍
Aw, shucks! Yes, reader love is better than ANY award!
You Go Girl !! 😁👍🙏 Always KNEW you are a WINNER!!! ❤️
Proud to already be a winner in your book (as you are in mine!).
How wonderful to hear from your teacher. Congratulations! I am so happy for you.
It was such a treat! By the way, I got your book in the mail and have been sharing on social media. Thank you so much!
Just finishing the book. It is wonderful!!!
I’m so glad you like it!
Congratulations, Sarah!
Thank you!