Peter James: Novelist and Film Producer: ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards

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Monday, October 06, 2008
ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards

Well, the Awards ceremony was indeed a glittering affair at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, on Friday night, and as usual, whenever I am lucky enough to be shortlisted for an award, I always arrive a nervous wreck...probably even more nervous than usual this time as it was such a prestigious award, AUTHOR OF THE YEAR, and I was up against some massive talent, in the forms of Robert Harris, Lee Child and Ian Rankin.

Well... I'm happy to report that all the time I spent practising my happy loser smile was not wasted! After the entire nation saw me scowling back in 2007 which I lost out by just five votes to Ian Rankin for the Richard and Judy Crime Thriller Of The Year Award, I decided I should at least look like a good sport. So when - as I had predicted - Ian Rankin won, at least I smiled graciously! As one of my heroes, the late, great, curmudgeonly actor, W C Fields famously said, "Start every day with a smile and get it over with."

But on a serious note, thank you all so much for the numerous emails of support you sent me. Having such lovely readers as you means more to me than any prize I could ever win.

posted by Peter James at 11:59 PM 4 comments

Comments:

Well Peter we all know you should have one! maybe next time you will be up for crime writers tv show as well!! (finger crossed! cant wait to see Roy Grace on screen)
Love Nicky

By Nicky, at 1:39 PM

Thank you, Nicky!

All best

Peter

By Peter James, at 7:39 PM

I find it hard to believe you didnt win. I havent read anything written by the other writers. I have read all the Roy Grace books and have just started the Alchemist, just in the very early stages, as usual very gripping stuff, didnt understand the begining but I am sure all will become clear. Thats what I love about your books brilliantly researched and written. I am sure you will win next year. Dont give too much away re Dead Tomorrow, I am really looking forward to reading it. Take Care Jackie

By Jacqueline Twamley, at 2:33 PM

Thanks hugely, Jackie!

Best

Peter

By Peter James, at 12:13 AM