Recent Authors in the News
Dawn of a Dynasty Appears in County Times
Posted on May 09, 2008
Frank Strauss' book, Dawn of a Dynasty, was featured in the Litchfield County Times (New Milford, Conn.) The book captures the excitement surrounding the 1947 New York Yankees winning the pennant and world championship and launching a new dynasty which would result in 15 pennants and 10 world championships in the ensuing 18 years.
Newspaper Interview with Lund
Posted on May 09, 2008
Sharon Lund, the author of Sacred Living, Sacred Dying: A Guide to Embracing Life and Death, was interviewed in the San Diego Union Tribune. The story showed adult children how to create their parents legacy and then create a unique memorial or funeral honoring their life story. Examples were included.
The Window Shop Earns Notable Recognition at Eric Hoffer Award
Posted on May 09, 2008
The Window Shop: Safe Harbor for Refugees by Ellen Miller, Ilse Heyman and Dorothy Dahl, has been named a notable book in the culture category of the 2008 Eric Hoffer Award competition. It will be recognized in "Best Writing 2008."
Falcon's Prey Named Miss O & Friends Book of the Month
Posted on May 09, 2008
Miss O & Friends, a site for young girls, has chosen Falcon's Prey as its "Book of the Month Club" book for May 2008.
The Adventures of Mom Receives Five-star Review
Posted on May 09, 2008
Midwest Book Review has honored The Adventures of Mom with a 5-star rating. The debut novel by former stand-up comedian, J. Kaspar Barnes, has been steadily gaining attention since its publication in February. This latest review praises the novel as "deftly written" and "highly recommended."
How To Mediate Winner Best ebook Indie Award
Posted on May 09, 2008
Mary Greenwood's book, How To Mediate Like A Pro, is the winner of the best ebook nonfiction award in the National Indie Excellence Awards announced May 7, 2008. The awards ceremony will be held at the Book Expo America 2008. This is the second book award for How To Mediate Like A Pro.
The Brides of March Wins NIEA
Posted on May 09, 2008
The Brides of March: Memoir of a Same-Sex Marriage by Portland, Ore., author Beren deMotier won the National Indie Excellence Award yesterday in the current events: politics/social category. The book details the author's giddy leap through a legal window, straight into the pit of public debate.
Coia Featured Author on Polka Dot Banner
Posted on May 07, 2008
Kristina Coia, author of Lymeria and Falcon's Prey, is featured as an author of the month on Polka Dot Banner. The 15-year-old author discusses her books and her life as a motivational speaker.
Mayeux Grand Prize Winner of 2008 Book Contest
Posted on May 06, 2008
Craig Mayeux is the 2008 Santa Fe Trail Creative Arts Guild grand prize winner for his novel Brothers Forever: An Orphan Story. His first novel is set deep in the Cajun and Creole culture of Louisiana and relates the saga of the early 20th century orphan trains.
Toalson Receives Positive Review
Posted on May 06, 2008
A review of Jeff Toalson's No Soap, No Pay, Diarrhea, Dysentery & Desertion appeared in The Free Lance-Star. The reviewer said, "Perhaps the greatest contribution of this endeavor is found in the 'voice' that has been given to the personal memories of these 270 courageous men and women, who lived through the darkest of times in our nation's history."
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