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As promised, today I am announcing the winner of my “Name that Restaurant” contest. If you missed the post about the contest, click here. The lucky winner gets a copy of John R. Trimble’s book Writing with Style: Conversations on the Art of Writing.
Wow. I came to the right group of people when I asked for help naming the restaurant in my novel. The entries were fantastic and I am now forced to weave in 36 more restaurants in the story so I can use all the names!
And the winner is . . . “Reverie” submitted by Jodie at One Writing Life. Congratulations!
Isn’t the restaurant name lovely? Jodie didn’t know this when she submitted Reverie, but here is a passage about my main character in my book:
“I grew from maestro at opening a tin of tuna for dinner to someone who derives tremendous pleasure from cooking. I even daydream about food when I am at work.”
So Jodie, here is my email address: robincoyle@gmail.com. Send me your address and I will ship a copy of Writing with Style to you.
The second part of this post is to acknowledge three blogging awards I received recently. The awards are Kreativ Blogger from The Wanderlust Gene, Reader Appreciation from J. Keller Ford, and Tag! You’re It!” (more of a game than an award) from Fly Away Home Book. Thank you ladies!
Here I go again, but I am breaking the acceptance rules ~ except for making my nominations for the awards. As my thanks for playing the “Name that Restaurant” contest, all of the contestants are my nominees! Below are the links to their blog, along with the names they suggested. To celebrate, I say we all meet at Reverie for a drink and a bite to eatl.
This a talented bunch. Please check out their blogs; you won’t be disappointed!
One Writing Life ~ Reverie
Laura Stanfill ~ Cherie, The Snuggery, The Snug Eatery, Adam’s Corner, The Cozy Fox, Rustic, Rustica
4 am Writer ~ The Chef’s Table
Polly Robinson ~ LHAT (The acronym for “Life Happens Around the Table,” a sign over the restaurant’s fireplace.)
Vanessa Chapman ~ La Nappe Blanche (The White Tablecloth)
Ella Dee ~ Adamantine
Freelance Writer and Author ~ Interdit Desirs (French) or in English, Forbidden Desires
The Wanderlust Gene ~ Adam’s Table, Adam’s Kitchen, Round the Table
JM McDowell ~ Temptations
Richard Coyle ~ Bistro Richard (Ha ha, very funny honey. Just because your are my husband, it doesn’t mean I am naming Adam’s restaurant after you.)
The View Outside ~ The Fishbowl, The Alchemist, Enchanted, Valentines, Ravenous, Eve’s, Wicked
Zen Scribbles ~ Le Fruits du Paradis, Sinful Fruits
Legion Writer ~ Baby Lucy’s Bistro
Fly Away Home Book ~ Adam’s Place
Just Words ~ Felicia’s (or Alma’s) Tabella (She tells me the name Felicia in Italian means happy and Alma means giving nature.), Adam’s Tabella, Adam’s Basket
The Write Transition ~ Pain du Paradis
John the Aussie ~ Magirepse Me Tin Kardia Sou which is Greek for Cook with Your Heart.
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Congratulations to both of you: Jodie for winning the book and Robin for another fabulous idea.
It is a dandy, isn’t it!
Spectacular!
Did you see I am throwing a party at Reverie for all the contestants? Can you make it?
Thanks for picking my entry. It was fun thinking up names.
No, no, no. Thank YOU for submitting Reverie. The name is perfect. There were some great entries, but yours stood out. I see you sent your address to me so I will get the book off to you right away. I’ll let you know when it ships.
Thanks Jodie! Let’s meet at Reverie for dinner sometime.
Sounds good.
Congrats Jodie. a well thought name.
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Thanks for the nod, my friend 🙂
You betcha!
Good choice honey, and thanks for the nomination 🙂
Xx
You are welcome. Well deserved. Can you make the party at Reverie to celebrate?
Definitely! 🙂
Xx
Reverie is definitely a nice name for the restaurant. =]
Thank you for the nomination, by the way!
I see the sign for the restaurant in a lovely script font. And you are welcome for the nomination. Since I didn’t include the “rules,” have fun with it!
Reverie, perfect!
And congrats on all your awards.
They are ALL winners. Dang. Hard to pick. But Reverie is perfect.
Great choice. I think it’s providential due to the segment in your book. Good for you to remember that tidbit!
It is like she ate at the restaurant, read my book, and fell in love with Adam too. Oh, and I love the word “providential.” There MUST be a place for it in “In Search for Beef Stroganoff.”
Great choice for the restaurant name! And I think it would be fun for all of us to sit over a great meal and drinks. I think the conversation would be fascinating and fun!
Wouldn’t it tho? It would be the best party ever. I want to meet all of you and give you a hug.
Selecting the name was hard. So many good ones.
Hi,
Well done Jodie. 🙂
What a great name for the restaurant in your book, fits beautifully I feel.
Congrats also on your awards also.
The word Reverie rolls off your tongue in a musical way. The name does fit the restaurant perfectly.
I agree, “Reverie” is perfect. I couldn’t think of anywhere more suitable for our Nominees Dinner, thanks for the invitation, Robin:).
OK – see you at 6:00. I’m buying.
Oh dear, am I late? Are you all still there, shall I come anyway? 🙂
Was around 3 in the morning … Dropped off!
Yup! We are still here. Just making our way through appetizers but haven’t ordered our dinner yet. Come!
What fun! I’ just have to find my shoes …
Wear your red shoes. They look so cute on you.
Red then, it is! But I’ll be drinking white. Be sure there’s a lovely Sauvignon Blanc in the ice bucket – I love it really (underlined) chilled. I know, I know, I’m an Aussie, what can I say? 🙂
We Californian’s drink it chilled too.
Oh good, so I won’t be spoiling it for you, at least! Hope you have a good day, Robin.
“Reverie”. Perfect. I love it. I wish I could book a table for 2 for the G.O.’s birthday next week! Thank you for the nomination 🙂
Isn’t the name lovely? I’ll put your name down for two. What time would you like to dine.
Oh, and you are welcome for the nomination!
Congrats to the winner. “Reverie” is a great restaurant name! I would dine there myself, but since I can’t, I guess I better go get dinner started. Sigh…
By the way, thanks for the mention. 🙂
Great. What time should I be over? Should I bring a bottle of white or red wine? Or both?
Well, considering I made turkey burgers and fries, both would have been overkill. 🙂
Then beer it is!