Everything You Need to Know About Book Contests and Awards
A great way to get your book’s name out there, win some titles, and earn some perks is to apply for awards.
For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, I’ll lay out, step-by-step, how you can start submitting your book to contests that can benefit you, and how to make the most of your wins afterward.
Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:
- Finding contests worth submitting to
- Preparing for the application process
- Marketing your wins after the fact
- and more!
Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:
Déjà View by Michael Thomas Perone reviewed on BookLife, Reader Views Kids, and The Prairies Book Review
Evocative, well-written, and emotionally stirring…
— The Prairies Book Review
Déjà View: A Kid Nightmare by Michael Thomas Perone has accumulated some great reviews on BookLife, Reader Views Kids, and The Prairies Book Review.
You can check out the review on BookLife here. Be warned that there may be some small spoilers in these reviews!
The review on Reader Views Kids can be read here. Finally, the review on The Prairies Book Review can be found here.
To learn more about Michael Thomas Perone and his books, you can visit his website.
Michael Thomas Perone interviewed on Pop Culture Affidavit podcast
Wheatmark author Michael Thomas Perone was recently interviewed on the Pop Culture Affidavit podcast.
In his episode, he talked about his latest book, Déjà View: A Kid Nightmare, as well as his previous novel, Danger Peak.
You can listen to the full episode here.
To learn more about Michael Thomas Perone and his books, you can visit his website.
Congratulations, Michael!
Navigating Book Fairs and Festivals
With the Tucson Festival of Books preparations ramping up, we thought it’d be a good time to explore the topic of book fairs and festivals and how you, as an author, can make the most of them!
For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about attending one of these events, manning your own booth, and more.
Join us next Wednesday to learn more about:
- How you can benefit from attending a large book event
- How to make your booth space enticing
- How best to plan your day at a book fair or festival
- and more!
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:
Ann M. Haralambie interviewed on Literary Titan
Congratulations to Wheatmark author, Ann M. Haralambie, who was interviewed by Literary Titan about her book, Not Nicholson: The Story of a First Daughter, An Adoption Search and Reunion Memoir.
You can check out her full interview here, which dives into why she was compelled to write her memoir and how her various personal experiences with adoption have added to her knowledge on the topic.
To learn more about Ann and her book, you can visit her website.
Congratulations again, Ann, for the great interview!
Not Nicholson by Ann M. Haralambie awarded Literary Titan Gold Book Award for November
Congratulations to Wheatmark author Ann M. Haralambie, whose book Not Nicholson: The Story of a First Daughter, An Adoption Search and Reunion Memoir, was awarded the Literary Titan Gold Book Award for November 2023.
You can find the full list of winners, including Ann, here!
To learn more about Ann and her memoir, you can visit her website.
Congratulations again, Ann!
Déjà View by Michael Thomas Perone featured in the South Bay’s Neighbor and The Islip Bulletin
Déjà View: A Kid Nightmare by Michael Thomas Perone was featured in two different articles this month.
On October 18, South Bay’s Neighbor announced the book’s release and, on October 26, The Islip Bulletin published an interview with Michael on the book and his work as an author.
You can learn more about Déjà View, as well as his other books, on his website.
Congratulations, Michael!
Boomsters by David Marks wins awards at The BookFest® Fall 2023
Congratulations to Wheatmark author David Marks for winning first and second place with Boomsters: An Unexpected Adventure at The BookFest® Fall 2023.
Boomsters won First Place in the Fiction category “Detective – Cozy” and Second Place under “Detective – Amateur Sleuths” and “Detective – Private Investigators.”
To learn more about the author and his book, check out his website. You can also learn more about his book and awards on BookFest’s website.
Congratulations again, David Marks!
Not Nicholson by Ann M. Haralambie receives 5-star review on Literary Titan
Congratulations to Wheatmark author Ann M. Haralambie for the 5-star review by Literary Titan!
You can check out the full review of her book, Not Nicholson: The Story of a First Daughter, An Adoption Search and Reunion Memoir, on the Literary Titan website here.
To learn more about Ann and her memoir, you can visit her website.
Ann M. Haralambie’s Not Nicholson reviewed by The Reading Bud
Congratulations to Wheatmark author Ann M. Haralambie on the lovely review of her book, published by The Reading Bud.
Here’s a snippet of the review, written by award-winning writer and editor Heena R. Pardeshi:
“Not Nicholson” is not just a memoir but a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring quest for self-understanding. It’s a deeply moving read, one that resonates long after the final page is turned.
You can check out the full review here. To learn more about Not Nicholson: The Story of a First Daughter, An Adoption Search and Reunion Memoir, you can visit Ann’s website.