Showing posts with label Award Winning Authors. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Literary Classics 2015 Book Awards Announced!

Literary Classics Announces Youth Media Top Book Award Recipients



Literary Classics announced its 2015 selection of top books for children and young adults today.  Award recipients were selected from entries received from around the globe.  The Literary Classics selection committee is proud to recognize the following titles in children’s and young adult literature which exemplify the criteria set forth by the Literary Classics Awards committee.

A list of the 2015 recipients follows:

TOP HONORS BOOK AWARDS

Enchanted Page
Pitter and Patter
written by Martha Sullivan
illustrated by Cathy Morrison
Dawn Publications

Eloquent Quill Book Award
Charley
by Donna Marie Seim
Illustrated by Susan Spellman
Peter A. Randall Publishing

Lumen Award
Hope is Here!
by Cristina Kessler
Illustrated by Marcos Castillo
Little Bell Caribbean

Words on Wings
Knights of Nevertheless
by R.A. McClure
Self Published

YOUNG AUTHOR AWARD (written by an author under 21 years of age):
Outdancing the Universe
Lauren Gilmore
Hell Press

BEST IN CATEGORY
Best Illustrator  -  Christmas Nevermore, by Marc Cadieux and Herve Bastien, illustrated by Christina Zakhozhay - SRF
Best First Picture Book  -  Penny the Palomino Quarter Horse, written by Gary Scogin, illustrated by Alex Ray - Sarah Book Publishing
Best First Chapter Book  -  Naji and the Mystery of the Dig, Vahid Imani - Stormtop Publishing
Best First Novel  -  Bristol Bay Summer, Annie Boochever - Alaska Northwest Books
Best Picture Book Series  -  I Feel..., written and illustrated by D.J. Corchin - PhazelFOZ Company, LLC
Best Chapter Book Series - Tales of Mr. Snuggywhiskers, C.F. Crawford - Lauco Press

PRESCHOOL/EARLY READER
Picture Book Preschool - Gold,  Sheila and the Magnificent Tail, by Jeremy Shapiro, illustrated by MaryDeaton Heldman - IngramSpark
Picture Book Preschool - Silver, Odie’s Best Friend, Kristen Mott, illustrated Lowell Hildebrandt - Author House
General Preschool - Gold, Wishing Away, by Ann Dwan - Tate Publishing
General Preschool - Silver, Can We Keep Him?,  by Ann Dwan - Tate Publishing
Picture Book Early Reader - Gold, Pancakes with Papa, by Dena Albergo Jayson, illustrated by Rainer M. Osinger - Feme Press
Picture Book Early Reader - Silver, We Are Whoooo We Are, by Melinda Chambers, illustrated by Sue Ann Maxwell Spiker - Headline Books
General Early Reader - Gold, Birds of a Feather, by Karen Chacek - TechStudios, LLC
General Early Reader - Silver, Two Hoots and a Holler, by Karen Chacek - TechStudios, LLC
Health / Self Esteem Early Reader - Gold, A Filly for Laura, Ashley Hotter - Tate Publishing
Health / Self Esteem Early Reader - Silver, Her Pink Hair, written and illustrated by Jill Dana - Guardian Angel Publishing

PRETEEN / TWEEN
Chapter Preteen  -  Gold, Naji and the Mystery of the Dig, by Vahid Imani - Stormtop Publishing
Chapter Preteen - Silver, Sir Princess Petra’s Talent, by Diane Mae Robinson -  Tate Publishing
General Preteen  -  Gold, The 11th Year of Christopher Arthur McDaniels, by Marc Kuhn - Create Space
General Preteen - Silver, I Live in a Doghouse, by Beverly Stowe McClure - Muse It Up Publishing
Fantasy Preteen  -  Gold, The Hunter Awakens, by J.R. Roper - Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing
Fantasy Preteen - Silver, The Gift of Sunderland, by J.E. Rogers, illustrated by Guy Atherfold - Arcadia Publishing Group, LLC
Mystery Preteen  -  Gold, Fiona Frost, Shillingstone Witch, by Dr. Bon Blossman - Create Space
Mystery Preteen  -   Silver, Search for the Stone of Excalibur, by Fiona Ingram, Biblio Publishing
Fiction Preteen  -  Gold, Star of the Team, by Beverly Stowe McClure - 4RV Publishing
Fiction Preteen  -  Silver, The Castle Blues Quake, by Linda Covella - Beau Coup Publishing

YOUNG ADULT
General Young Adult  -  Gold, Old Earth, by Gary Grossman - Diversion Books
General Young Adult - Silver, Grog Wars, by Anne Sweazy-Kulju - Tate Publishing
Fantasy Fiction Young Adult  -  Gold, Oathtaker, by Patricia Reding - Create Space
Fantasy Fiction Young Adult - Silver, The Universe Builders, by Steve Lebel - Argon Press
Science Fiction Young Adult   -  Gold, The Clay Lion, by Amalie Jan - Bermlord Publishing
Science Fiction Young Adult - Silver, Breeder, by K.B. Hoyle - Writer’s Coffee Shop
Fiction Young Adult   -   Gold, Knights of Nevertheless, by Rachel M. Hough - Self Published
Fiction Young Adult  -  Silver, Strays, by Jennifer Caloyeras - Ashland Creek Press
Historic Fiction Young Adult- Gold, Shadow of the Hawk, by K.S. Jones - Astraea Press
Historic Fiction Young Adult- Silver, The Crimson Emperor, by Wim Baren - Self Published
Poetry Young Adult  -  Gold, Outdancing the Universe, by Lauren Gilmore - Hell Press
Poetry Young Adult  -  Silver, Kinyamaswa, by Andreas Morgner - Apprentice House Press

SPECIAL INTEREST
Biography Preteen - Gold, Evelyn and the War Effort, by Evelyn Rothstein, illustrated by Elizabeth Uhlig - Marble House Editions
Biography Young Adult - Gold, The Violets are Mine, by Lester Morris - Javelina Books
Cultural Issues - Preteen - Gold, Naji and the Mystery of the Dig, by Vahid Imani - Stormtop Publishing
Cultural Issues Young Adult - Gold, Yakimali’s Gift, by Linda Covella - Clean Reads / Astraea Press
Educational  -  Gold, Tame Your Manners, by Loretta Neff - Elegant Way Publishing
Environmental Issues  -  Gold, Christmas Nevermore, by Marc Cadieux and Herve Bastien, illustrated by Christina Zakhozhay - SRF
Faith Based Picture Book  -  Gold, Adoptive Father, written & illustrated by Kayleen West - Etrinity Publishing
Faith Based Young Adult - Gold, The Castle, by Lorilyn Roberts - CreateSpace
Female Audience  - Gold, A Time to Love in Tehran, by C.G. Fewston - Black Rose Writing
Health / Self Esteem - Gold, Strays, by Jennifer Caloyeras - Ashland Creek Press
Holiday Picture Book -  Gold, Ten Little Tricksters, by Penelope Anne Cole - Guardian Angel Publishing
Holiday Book - Gold, Christmas Nevermore, by Marc Cadieux and Herve Bastien, illustrated by Christina Zakhozhay - SRF
Horror - Gold, Unreal City, by A.R. Meyering - Innisfree Press
Inspirational / Visionary - Picture Book  -  Gold, A Story of Becoming, Ayne Cates Sullivan, Ph.D., illustrated by Belle Crow DuCray - Infinite Light Publishing
Inspirational / Visionary  Preteen  -  Gold, Mystical Rules for my Magical Daughter, by D.J. Corchin - PhazelFOZ, LLC
Inspirational / Visionary Young Adult  -  Gold, Ripples Through Time, by Ryan Jordan - LC Publishing
Interactive Book - Gold, Sherlock and Me, by Jeff Nathan, illustrated by Liz Ball - Chucklebooks Publishing
Male Audience  -  Gold, My Big Tow, by Kyle Chirgwin, illustrated by Joshua Otero - TT Publications
Rhyme Book - Gold, Little Bird Lost, by Kate Larkinson, photos by Steve Larkinson - Create Space

The 2015 Literary Classics book award recipients will be recognized during an awards presentation to be held on April 2, 2016 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  A complete list, including links to Literary Classics' reviews of all award winning books, may be found at clcawards.org.

Literary Classics, an organization dedicated to furthering excellence in literature, takes great pride in its role to help promote classic literature which appeals to youth, while educating and encouraging positive values in the impressionable young minds of future generations.  Judging is based upon the criteria set forth by Literary Classics’ highly selective awards committee which honors books promoting character, vision, creativity and learning, through content which possesses key elements found in well-crafted literature.

The Literary Classics judging committee is comprised of experts with backgrounds in publishing, writing, editing, design, illustration, and book reviewing.   To learn more about Literary Classics, visit their website at www.literaryclassicsawards.com. 


LITERARY CLASSICS Book Awards & Reviews International Book Awards • Top Honors Youth Book Awards • Seal of Approval http://www.clcawards.org

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Without Me, by Kayleen West, earns the CLC Seal of Approval


Without Me, is the whimsical tale of a young boy who decides to run away from home.  But as he contemplates his departure, he begins to think of his pets and everyone in his family who needs him.  One at a time, he counts down the list of people, pets and things he will need to bring along with him on his journey.  Delightful illustrations depicting his exodus while joined by an ever-growing entourage are sure to incite a giggle or two as kids read along in this counting journey towards one boy's discovery of being loved, wanted and needed.

Without Me is an excellent book for youngsters and would be a terrific selection for home and school libraries.  

LITERARY CLASSICS Book Awards & Reviews International Book Awards • Top Honors Youth Book Awards • Seal of Approval http://www.clcawards.org

Thursday, July 3, 2014

When I See Grandma Earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval



Oh, what pure joy and delight we discovered within the pages of this lovely children's picture book.  Fans of Love You Forever, make room for a new favorite... and while you're at it, grab a box of tissues, because you're going to need it.  This book is so beautifully written and the illustrations are a perfect addition to author Debra Tidball's telling of a little girl's visits to her ailing Grandmother.  With the turn of each page, prepare to catch your breath as you see through the eyes of a beloved grandmother who may no longer be as full of life as she once was, but who is still very much alive in her dreams.

This book will offer insight and encouragement to youngsters while helping teach compassion.  When I See Grandma is a literary treasure that will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.  This book comes highly recommended and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

LITERARY CLASSICS Book Awards & Reviews International Book Awards • Top Honors Youth Book Awards • Seal of Approval http://www.clcawards.org

Friday, June 13, 2014

The Magician's Doll, by M.L. Roble, earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval


Having a psychic for a mother is not really something twelve year old Natalie wishes to advertise.  The neighbor ruffians tease her, and close friends are few and far between.  As uncomfortable as Natalie is with her mother’s unconventional behavior, it’s only natural that she would find it vexing when she begins “seeing” things herself.

Natalie’s life takes an interesting turn when Phillip, the shy neighbor boy, starts hanging around.  When they find themselves at a magician’s performance at the circus, Natalie and Phillip get the opportunity to go on stage to assist the magician in his show.  Natalie meets the magician’s doll and is drawn into a powerful world of magic and mystery.  She quickly learns that she has abilities she never imagined were possible.  Natalie resists her special powers, but Phillip wants to put them to use for their benefit and he pushes her to experiment and try new ways to exploit her gifts.

Author, M.L. Roble has created a well written and suspenseful mystery in The Magician’s Doll.  This unique story-line captures the reader, as well-developed characters become embroiled in a battle between good and evil.  Lots of unique plot twists, interspersed with a bit of  humor, help make this book an exciting and engaging read.  Subtle references to life messages that teach positive values to young readers are an added bonus to this book which comes highly recommended.


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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

2013 International Book Awards for Children and Young Adults - Finalists Announced

Literary Classics announced its 2013 selection of top book finalists for children and young adults today.  The list includes finalists from entries received all over the world.  The Literary Classics selection committee is proud to recognize the following titles in children's and young adult literature which exemplify the criteria set forth by the Literary Classics Awards committee.



A list of the 2013 award finalists follows:


Donna Arlynn Frisinger - Bink and Slinky's Ark Adventure
Sally Berenzweig & Cherie Benjoseph - Jack Teaches his Friends to be KidSafe!
Marianne Berkes - Over in the Forest
Marianne Berkes - What's in the Garden?
N. E. Castle - Loogie the Booger Genie

Braxton A. Cosby - School of Ministry
Jenèe Dana - Have Fun & Get it Done
Margo L. Dill - Finding My Place
Lynn Dove - Love the Wounded
Linda Elder - Fairminded Fran
Michele Elliott - Bullies, Cyberbullies and Frenemies
Renee Heiss - Woody's World
Bill Hiatt - Living with Your Past Selves
John Himmelman - Noisy Bug Sing-Along
Kevin D. Janison - Deputy Dorkface
Tanya Kilgore - The Grief Recovery Kit
Marc Kuhn - About a Farm

Carol Liu - Arlene, the Rebel Queen
Michelle Lord - Nature Recycles, How About You?
Dr. Jean A. Lukesh - Eagle of Delight
Cari Lyn - Molly the Mermaid
Lisa Manzione - The Bella & Harry Series

Emma Michaels - Owlet
Mary Michè - Nature's Patchwork Quilt
S.D. Nelson - Greet the Dawn the Lakota Way
W. Nikola-Lisa - Dear Frank
Gene & Iris Rotberg - Quinn's Search for the Samurai
Evelyn Rothstein - Evelyn and the Two Evas
Tracy Schuldt Helixon - Little Isaac's Big Adventure 

Cristiane Serruya - The Modern Man
 
N. M. Singel - The Wicked Passage
Nancy Stewart - Katrina and Winter
Beverly Stowe McClure - Life on Hold

Gustav Tjgaard - Windjamming to China 

Catherine Witek - The Trial of Misella Cross
 

All final award levels and categories will be announced October 15, 2013. 

Literary Classics, an organization dedicated to furthering excellence in literature, takes great pride in its role to help promote classic children's literature which appeals to youth, while educating and encouraging positive values in the impressionable young minds of future generations.  Judging is based upon the criteria set forth by Literary Classics' highly selective awards committee which honors books promoting character, vision, creativity and learning, through content which possesses the key elements found in well-crafted literature.

The Literary Classics judging committee consists of experts with backgrounds in publishing, writing, editing, design, illustration, and book reviewing.   To learn more about Literary Classics, visit their website at www.literaryclassicsawards.com.
LITERARY CLASSICS Book Reviews & Awards http://literaryclassicsreviews.com

Monday, October 15, 2012

The 2012 Literary Classics Children's Book Awards have been announced






 

Literary Classics Announces Youth Media Top Book Winners

SOUTH DAKOTA - Literary Classics announced its 2012 selection of top books for children and young adults today.  Award recipients were selected from entries received throughout the world.  The Literary Classics selection committee is proud to recognize the following titles in children's and young adult literature which exemplify the criteria set forth by the Literary Classics Awards committee.
A list of the 2012 recipients follows:

Best First Picture Book, PreSchool, A Box Story by Kenneth Kit Lamug
Best First Picture Book, Early Reader, Terple Always Dream Bigger by Richie Frieman
Best Illustrator, Bella & Harry, Let's Visit Athens, Illustrated by Kristine Lucco
Best Series, The Bella & Harry Book Series by Lisa Manzione
Best First Chapter Book, Shelby & Shauna Kitt and the Dimensional Holes by PHC Marchesi
Gold - Picture Book, Preschooler,  Fantastic Flight by Barbara Bockman
Silver - Picture Book, Preschooler, Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep by Kathy Stemke
Gold - Picture Book, Early Reader, Bella & Harry Let's Visit London by Lisa Manzione, Illustrated by Kristine Lucco
Silver - Picture Book, Early Reader, Bella & Harry Let's Visit Cairo by Lisa Manzione, Illustrated by Kristine Lucco
Gold - Educational, Early Reader, The Great Divide, Suzanne Slade
Silver - Educational, Early Reader, Animal Animalogies by Marianne Berkes
Gold - Environmental Issues, Early Reader, Sea Turtle Summer by Nancy Stewart
Silver - Environmental Issues, Early Reader, One Pelican at a Time by Nancy Stewart
Gold - Non Fiction Preteen, Clara's Great War by Evelyn Rothstein
Gold - General Preteen, the Casting by Joyce Shor Johnson
Silver - General Preteen, Return to Finkleton by KC Hilton
Gold - Fiction Preteen, the Reinvention of Moxie Roosevelt by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Silver - Fiction Preteen, Walking Through Walls by Karen Cioffi
Gold - Fantasy Preteen, Shelby & Shauna Kitt and the Dimensional Holes by PHC Marchesi
Silver - Fantasy Preteen, Shield Maiden by Richard Denning

Gold - Science Fiction Preteen, Shelby & Shauna Kitt and the Dimensional Holes by PHC Marchesi
Silver - Science Fiction - Preteen, The Crystal Ship by CJ Carter-Stephenson
Gold - Mystery Preteen, the Stone Child by Dan Poblocki
Gold - General Young Adult, Runaway Twins by Pete Palamountain
Silver - General Young Adult, Young, Funny & Unbalanced by David Smithyman
Gold - Fiction Young Adult, Caves, Cannons & Crinolines by Beverly Stowe McClure
Silver - Fiction Young Adult, Young Knights of the Round Table The King's Ransom by Cheryl Carpinello
Gold - Non-Fiction Young Adult, Black & White by Larry Dane Brimner
Gold - Fantasy Fiction Young Adult, Griffin Rising by Darby Karchut
Silver - Fantasy Fiction Young Adult, Drawn by Marie Lamba
Gold - Science Fiction Young Adult, the Limit by Kristen Landon
Silver - Science Fiction Young Adult, the Orphan Ship by Sterling R. Walker
Gold - Mystery Young Adult, Stalked by Kristiana Gregory
Cultural Issues, Clara's Great War by Evelyn Rothstein
Holiday, Santa & The Little Teddy Bear by Peter John Lucking
Self Esteem, Beautiful Wild Rose Girl by B. Magnolia
Female Audience, My Sister is my Best Friend by Nicole Weaver
Mature Issues, In Memory of Dad by Maranda Russell

Literary Classics, an organization dedicated to furthering excellence in literature, takes great pride in its role to help promote classic literature which appeals to youth, while educating and encouraging positive values in the impressionable young minds of future generations.  Judging is based upon the criteria set forth by Literary Classics' highly selective awards committee which honors books promoting character, vision, creativity and learning, through content which possesses key elements found in well-crafted literature.

The Literary Classics judging committee consists of experts with backgrounds in publishing, writing, editing, design, illustration, and book reviewing.   To learn more about Literary Classics, visit their website at www.literaryclassicsawards.com.
 




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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

AUTHOR, FIONA INGRAM
On her award winning book: THE SECRET OF THE SACRED SCARAB
 
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WRITING? I began by inventing stories to
entertain my 3 younger brothers when I was about 10. Later I 
graduated in theater studies, moved into journalism and have 
been writing ever since.
 
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BEGIN WRITING? I love the creative thrill 
from making something come alive; I also love entertaining people. 
I love the magical world between the pages of a book.
 
WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND YOUR AWARD WINNING TITLE 
THE SECRET OF THE SACRED SCARAB
I went to Egypt with my mother and my 2 young nephews (aged 
10 and 12)for a family holiday. Upon our return I decided 
to write them a short story about our adventures with my 
nephews as the young heroes. They never got to read the 
short story because it became a book. it changed my life and 
my career.
 
 
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR AND WHY? That's really hard 
to answer but I love Jane Austen for the wit and deceptive 
simplicity of her books; her perception of human nature 
is gifted. I also love JRR Tolkien's LORD OF THE RINGS for 
the grandeur and scope of the battle between good and evil 
within the heroes and within the context of his magical world.
 
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK... AND WHY? I am a fan of good 
detective novels, and THE MOONSTONE by Wilkie Collins has 
to be the perfect book. It has many layers, multiple narration 
and point of view which works amazingly; it has intrigue, 
mystery and again a great insight into human nature. It is 
also the forerunner of the great British detective novel.
 
WHAT OTHER BOOKS HAVE YOU PUBLISHED? 
I also like to write other genres for fun. I have co-authored 
THIS ENCHANTED LAND, a Viking adventure, 
(http://www.viking-sagas.com) with William P. Robertson who 
writes prolifically about the American Civil War. I have also 
written a Regency Romance entitled THE DANGEROUS DUKE for MUSA 
Publishing, a traditional style publisher, 
(http://www.musapublishing.com) under the pseudonym Arabella 
Sheraton. I am halfway through my next historical for MUSA 
Publishing entitled MARRIED AT MIDNIGHT.
 
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF: I love books, writing, art, 
the theater, movies and animals. I have an adopted African 
child, from a disadvantaged background, who has decided to 
become a writer (just like me!). She is about to graduate from 
high school. I care for my disabled Mom and live in a big, 
beautiful house in Johannesburg, South Africa, with 4 cats 
(Cuddles, Bertie, Pushkin and Oliver), 3 dogs (Chloe, 
Jasper and Pumpkin), a fierce duck called Charlemagne and 
a lively cockatoo called Cleopatra. The birds are in 
charge of everything!
 
DO YOU HAVE ANY NEW BOOKS IN THE WORKS? I have finished the 
second book in my MG adventure series The Chronicles of the 
Stone. This is the sequel to THE SECRET OF THE SACRED SCARAB. 
Book Two is called THE SEARCH FOR THE STONE OF EXCALIBUR. 
My two heroes are plunged into more adventure and mystery as 
they stumble upon the greatest sword of all - Excalibur! 
I am in the editing process and will update interested readers 
via my author site. I have planned and am about to start Book 
Three entitled THE TEMPLE OF THE CRYSTAL TIME KEEPER which takes 
my heroes to Mexico and embroils them in Mayan and Aztec legends 
and conflicts.
 
WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE AS AN AUTHOR? I have so many ideas 
jumping around in my head at one time that it's hard to write 
fast enough. Marketing also takes a lot of time. One has to get 
out there and let people know about one's work. There are so 
many books being published each year that the competition is 
fierce.
 
DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER ASPIRING AUTHORS? I have 4 
golden rules I discovered while I was writing and later 
marketing my first book. I have also written articles on 
how to get your book completed and out there (See my Media 
Page on my author site). THE FOUR GOLDEN RULES: 1. Never 
give up. 2. Make sure your book meets the industry standards 
and spend time and money on proper editing and achieving a 
final polished result. 3. Do something every day to market 
your book to the world. 4. Make sure you have a good author 
or book site with details on where to find your book, and 
information about you and your work.
 
DO YOU EVER SUFFER FROM WRITER'S BLOCK? IF SO, WHAT DO YOU 
DO TO OVERCOME THIS? No, I never have writer's block. I 
occasionally have a problem getting through a sticky patch 
but I tell my characters to sort themselves out while I move 
onto the next section. When I come back to the problem area 
I find the characters have worked it out. I think writers 
should trust the creative process more. If something is not 
working then leave it and work on something else. You will 
find that something has changed and you can continue.
 
CAN YOU OFFER ANY TIPS ON HOW TO GET PUBLISHED? I would have 
preferred the traditional route with my children's book but 
after 35 rejections from agents I was so naive I thought I 
had no options but to self-publish. I have done very well 
with my book in terms of reviews and book awards, but only 
because I have worked at getting the accolades. With 
e-publishing on the rise it seems that anyone can publish 
themselves. However, I would suggest going the agent route 
first to get an idea if your work has merit, what needs to 
be changed or cleaned up, and if there is a market for your 
book. Self-publishing can be expensive and writers can still 
fall into the trap of not paying enough attention to industry 
standards. E-publishing (DIY) holds even greater threats 
because a self-publishing company will at least cast an 
experienced eye over the book before going ahead.
 
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS? 
Persistence pays off. I have garnered great book reviews and 
book awards wins and nominations for THE SECRET OF THE 
SACRED SCARAB. I have also just signed a movie option for 
the book with a British movie company. They read a review 
I tweeted (is that a word, I wonder?) and contacted me, saying 
they had bought, read, and loved the book. I cannot emphasize 
strongly enough to make sure your book has merit. A good book 
will find its way to the right readers, and the right rewards 
will come from it.
 
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