After finishing in first place for three years in a row, I took made the decision two years ago to not enter Kevin’s Corner. The reaction to not entering the blog was massive in public and private. People were very upset with me. I heard from many folks who were most displeased with the fact that I was not entering the blog in the annual poll.
I was very surprised. I have a hard time conceiving of the idea that anything I do, especially with the blog, really impacts other folks. Apparently, there is a huge impact even if I don’t really see it happening.
So, I entered again last year and, somehow, won.
That meant that this blog had finished first 4 out of 5 years. Stunning, but true.
So, when the contest rolled around again, I thought enough was enough. I eventually decided that I would enter one more time.
Again this year, we were the only place reviewing mysteries and crime fiction. We were also the only site that was not one of the big guns with book giveaways, special events, and the like. Unlike when I first started entering in the early 2000s when there were over 100 review sites running, this year there were only 4. 2 of the sites are mega deals that handle science fiction and fantasy. Another site seems to do romances of various types.
Then there is this place.
Somehow, we won again.
I am honored and stunned. 5 out of 6 years and back to back after the break year.
On behalf of myself, Scott, Aubrey, and numerous other folks who have been a part of things here for another year, Thank You. If it was not for all the guests who contribute to this blog every month, this award and the recognition, does not happen.
A massive and heartfelt thank you goes to you, the readers, who come by here and read this blog. If it was not for your support over these years, this never would have happened one more time. I’m grateful.
Thank You. It truly means a lot.
Kevin
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