Last night at the Gore Hotel in London, Sue Grafton received the Cartier Diamond Dagger, awarded by the Crime Writers’ Association for sustained excellence in crime writing. I’m a member of the CWA’s committee, and it was a huge kick to see my fellow Santa Barbaran pick up this award. BookTrade has the official press release, but here are a few photos from the event.
Ms. Grafton, speaking to the crowd:
Me with Ayo Onatade, who writes for Shots and Mystery Women, judges the CWA’s short story Dagger, manages the office of the high court at the House of Lords, and still finds time to attend literary events.
With David Headley of the wonderful Goldsboro Books.
With Sue Grafton, her charming husband Steven Humphrey, and my own charming husband, the Husband (also known as Paul Shreve, on the right).
5 responses so far ↓
Kate // May 8, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Aww…a little piece of Santa Barbara in London. It’s like a ghetto or a club or some sort.
Snart // May 8, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Coolness!!!!!
mimi // May 8, 2008 at 8:10 pm
I saw Sue Grafton when J is for Justice came out. The woman is an absolute mess as we say in Atlanta. She made me laugh so hard that milk came out of my nose. Ask her the one about the naked old guy on the bicycle. Boy howdy.
Meg // May 8, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Mimi, Ms. Grafton is indeed entertaining, but now I think I’d like to sit down in front of you with a pen and paper and just write down every expression you use. Boy howdy!
djpaterson // May 9, 2008 at 11:07 am
Looks like it was a great evening, Anita.
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