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Authors Given Awards | Posted May 13, 2013
Several Trafford authors brought home the bacon as they were recognized for their work in the prestigious 2013 Eric Hoffer Awards—an award-giving body established at the turn of the century that honors the memory of American philosopher Eric Hoffer by highlighting salient merits as well as the independent spirit of indie publishers.
Leading the pack is Trafford author Terrence King, whose work entitled The Silent Partner bagged top honors in the Commercial Fiction category. Also winning the top prize is Marjorie Irish Randell, whose book Searching For Friday’s Child won in the Legacy Non-Fiction class. Roger Longpre’s A Place in Time was also an honorable mention in the aforementioned category.
Also gaining acclaim was J. L. Mayes and his book, Tinnitus Treatment Toolbox, which won runner-up honors in the Health category.
Read complete list of winners here.
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Author Feature | Posted May 4, 2013
It may have taken a decade, but Trafford author John Avinson finally realized a lifelong dream of publishing a novel with his fantasy book entitled Out of the Earth. A journalist for many years, Avinson conceived the book’s concept 10 years ago. However, the story got developed further after his retirement from journalism just recently.
In an interview with the Huddersfield Examiner, Avinson talks about his fascination with mythical figures and how Trafford helped him tremendously in publishing his cherished work.
Read the full story here.
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Author Feature | Posted April 14
Trafford author Jill Criscuolo redefines the concept of artist as she launches her very first book, the illustrated children’s book I Want To... A multifaceted entertainer having also delved in television and music, Criscuolo hopes to inspire young minds to read and explore their potential.
In a feature that was posted on Yahoo!, Criscuolo talks at length about her book and her aspirations to encourage kids of all ages to follow and achieve their dreams.
Read full article here.
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Author Feature | Posted February 7, 2013
In between going to school, playing sports, and growing up as a teenager, Trafford author Billy Wetzel found the time to fulfill his dream of publishing his very first book entitled, Michael Durbin: An Olympian Tale. In an interview with Tri-Town News, the seventeen-year-old Wetzel talks about how youth is never an impediment to carving out a literary career.
Read the full story here.
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