It's an opportunity to create something over time that would potentially make a big difference to books, literacy, and reading.
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We weren't expecting a grand slam home run the first time around. We wanted a solid, line-drive single and that's what we got.Gerry Byrne
We are pleased that we have engaged the American reader in the voting process for a significant book award, We're delighted with the outstanding works of the well-regarded nominees--authors who we were proud to honor here tonight. We look forward to growing the Quills in the years to come.
Gerry Byrne
For the record, this is a poor decision.
Gerry Byrne
Most of the other awards, quite honestly, they're more inside the industry, ... This is meant to reach out and touch the consumers.
Gerry Byrne
The difference between this award and any other is that it's a reader's choice. People holler about other awards because they are committee-selected. This is not committee-selected. There are purists in literary circles who have a different sense of what is going on here, but we think anything you can do to get people reading is a good thing.
Gerry Byrne
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