WHOO HOO, I’VE WON GOLD
My latest novel has won top honours in the 2025 Awards program of GardenComm International.
This U.S based organization recognizes individuals and companies who achieve the highest levels of talent and professionalism in garden communications. The 2025 competition drew more than 125 entries from around the world.
I received the Gold Laurel Medal of Achievement for my latest novel, The Newfoundland Lunch Party, A Sisters of the Soil Novel -with Recipes.
“Our awards recognize the best of the best—communicators who inspire, inform, and elevate the gardening world through outstanding storytelling, imagery, and innovation,” said C.L. Fornari, president of GardenComm.
The win was announced July 11 during the GardenComm annual conference in Columbus, Ohio
WHERE CAN YOU BUY THIS BOOK?
From many sources. But thanks to the Internet, prices are all over the map! Please order from any independent bookstore, if you can. They need our support. In Canada, the list price is CAN $25, but that can vary, depending upon the source. Here are some options I’ve found:
Best: Direct from my publisher,
Friesen Press. (books.friesenpress.com). Paperback currently $20.49, hardcover $32.99. No-Ebook.
- Indigo. Paperback $25.99, Hardcover $39.99, Ebook via KOBO, $5.99.
- Barnes and Noble. Paperback US dollars $18.99, hardcover $28.99, Ebook $3.99.
- Amazon.com Paperback US dollars $18.23, hardcover $26.76, Kindle $3.99
- Amazon.ca Paperback $35.32, Hardcover $41.58, Kindle, $5.51
- Ebook from Nook, Apple Books and Google Play. Prices vary.
- Stores I recommend: Local Pieces Gallery, Fergus, Cordial Clove Books, Elora,Magic Pebble Books, Elora, Book Lore, Orangeville, Toronto Botanical Garden, MUN Botanical Garden, St. John’s,Newfoundland.
Here are I am, talking about the Newfoundland novel to a big crowd at Local Pieces Gallery in Fergus, Ontario, last winter.
Questions? Email me at sonia@soniaday.com