Borders Original Voices

April seriously needs to stop going by so fast -- I have WAY too much to do this month!  This is a short post to say thanks so much for all the kind words about the cover of The Dead-Tossed Waves!  I can't wait to be able to share the flap copy soon (and answer some of y'all's questions like who is the girl on the cover).

But the great thing about April is that The Forest of Hands and Teeth is an April Borders Original Voices Selection!!  What is Borders Original Voices?  According to the website:

Borders Original Voices recognize fresh, compelling, and ambitious written works from new and emerging talents in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, and kids' books. We select innovative and inspiring new books from first-time authors, as well as works that represent a new direction for established authors.

This is just like one of those things where I keep having to pinch myself.  Thanks Borders!!