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It's been a flurry of activity here today. Man Bites Dog has been shortlisted for the One Book, One Brisbane award, which I have to say is a little unexpected. Judging from the title of the prize, you'd think that a book about such an unBrisbanian place as North Fitzroy might kind of be out of the running, but apparently this is about judging Brisbane's favourite book, not the best book about Brisbane. This is a people's choice kind of award, which is why I'm about to do the same thing I've seen my muso friends do when the Triple J Hottest 100 rolls around. I'm going to go the spruik. <spruik> If you're reading this and you happen to live in Brisbane, know someone who lives in Brisbane or if you have relatives of any stripe who live in Brisbane, you or your friend or your family member are eligible to vote in these awards. It's as easy as visiting the web site and clicking on your favourite. Now, if you fall into any of the above categories, and you've read Man Bites Dog and you think it's deserving of your vote, or your friend's vote, or your family members' vote, well, all I'm saying is that you're in a position to do something about it. If you fall into one of the above categories and you haven't read Man Bites Dog, but you think you might want to, then why not read a sample chapter, and then if you like what you've read, you might want to actually buy a copy of it. If that happens, there are a few tips on how to go about that here. Or maybe you're not so convinced as to hand over the readys - no problem. Since One Book, One Brisbane, is being presented by the Brisbane City Council Libraries Association, you could just borrow a copy instead. You've got a month - the votes aren't counted until after the 6th of March, so there's no amazing hurry on this. </spruik> </geek> And just a brief note to acknowledge exactly how freaky and intimidating it is to be in a shortlist alongside Janette Turner Hospital and Louis Nowra: that would be very freaky and intimidating. Yes indeed. Also good. But undeniably freaky. Tomorrow morning I'm being interviewed by the Courier-Mail, and after that a photographer is apparently coming over to take a photo of me. They asked if I minded having the photo taken while I'm sitting on my bike next to a mailbox. Good thing MBD's a realist novel and not a NeoPulp dealie. I have no idea where I would find a superhero at such short notice. |
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