adult fiction: contemporary / literary
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FLORIDA AUTHORS & PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION, INC
2016 FAPA President’s Award Winners!
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FLORIDA AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION, INC1702 N Woodland Blvd • PO Box 116145 • Deland, FL 32720
Gold Medal Winner The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee by Talya Tate Boerner, Southern Yellow Pine Publishing
Silver Medal WinnersThe Loss of All Lost Things by Amina Gautier, Elixir Press. Clemenceau’s Daughters by Rocky Porch Moore, Southern Yellow Pine PublishingA Rising Tide of People Swept Away by Scott Archer Jones,
Fomite PressBronze Medal Winner
Tropical Liaison by Richard S. Hillman, Brighton Publishing
Adult Fiction: General
Gold Medal Winner The Year Mrs. Cooper Got Out More by Meredith Marple, Cinder Path Press
Silver Medal WinnersBaby Girl by Bette Lee Crosby, Bent Pine Publishing Waving Backwards by Vickilynn Brunskill, Southern Yellow Pine Publishing
Bronze Medal WinnerPaisley Memories by Zelle andrews, Southern Yellow Pine Publishing
Adult Fiction: Chic Lit
All books listed are finalists/medalists in this year’s contest. They will receive either a Gold, Silver, or Bronze medal at the 2016 FAPA President’s Awards Banquet on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Hilton Orlando/Lake Buena Vista Hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort. Banquet information is found on the 2016 Annual Conference website or by following the reservation link provided in the finalist’s email notice.
Gold Medal Winner The Loss of All Lost Things by Amina Gautier, Elixir PressPerfectly Good Crime by Dete Meserve, Melrose Hill Publishing
Silver Medal WinnersClemenceau’s Daughters by Rocky Porch Moore, SYP PublishingA Rising Tide of People Swept Away by Scott Archer Jones,
Fomite Press
Gold Medal Winner Heaven Cries by Stephan A Silva, Penmore PressSummerton by Becca St. John, Winterbourne Farm Publishing
Silver Medal WinnersLantern in the Mist by Liliana Shelbrook, GarnetDream Entertainment LLCConcealed In Ash by Gwen Mayo, Mystery and Horror LLC
Forbidden Chronicles of a Roman Centurion by John Chaplick, SYP Publishing
Bronze Medal WinnerStruggles of the Women Folk by TM Brown, CreateSpace
Gold Medal Winner Clemenceau’s Daughters by Rocky Porch Moore, SYP Publishing
Silver Medal WinnersShadows and Teeth (Volume 1) by Various Authors, Darkwater Syndicate Inc.The Boys on the Mountain by John Inman, DSP Publications
Adult Fiction: Contemporary / Literary
Adult Fiction: Historical
Adult Fiction: Horror
Gold Medal Winner Dawn Over Dayfield by Karenna Colcroft, DSP Publications
Silver Medal WinnersTaming the Telomeres by R.N. Shapiro, Challedon PublishingSummerton by Becca St. John, Winterbourne Farm
PublishingBronze Medal Winner
PreMedicated Murder by Charles Berkoff, First Person Publications
Gold Medal Winner Big Love by Rick R. Reed, Dreamspinner Press
Silver Medal WinnersSummerton by Becca St. John, Winterbourne Farm PublishingIn the Middle of Somewhere by Roan Parrish, Dreamspinner Press
Bronze Medal WinnerSutphin Boulevard by Santino Hassell, Dreamspinner Press
Gold Medal Winner Withered + Sere by TJ Klune, DSP Publications
Silver Medal WinnersArmageddon and the 4th Timeline by Don Mardak, Grand Circle Publications LLCEarthshatter by Albert Nothlit, DSP Publications
Bronze Medal WinnerDrone Warrior: A James Barlow Adventure by Captain Jack Watson, Atlantic Publishing Group
Adult Fiction: Mystery
Adult Fiction: Romance
Adult Fiction: Sci-Fi / Fantasy
Gold Medal Winner What Doesn’t Kill Her by Carla Norton, Minotaur BooksCrossing the Blue Line by William Mark, SYP Publishing
Silver Medal WinnersTaming the Telomeres by R.N. Shapiro, Challedon PublishingFraccidental Death by Donna Meredith, Wild Women Writers
Bronze Medal WinnerArmageddon and the 4th Timeline by Don Mardak, Grand Circle Publications LLC
Silver Medal WinnersLantern in the Mist by Liliana Shelbrook by GarnetDream Entertainment LLC
Gold Medal Winner Auschwitz #34207 by Nancy Sprowell Geise, Merry Dissonance Press
Silver Medal WinnersInsatiable: A Memoir of Love Addiction by Shary Hauer, She Writes PressDeath Defied, Life Defined by Paul E Perkins, Clovercroft
Bronze Medal WinnerManaging Bubbie by Russel Lazega, Createspace
Adult Fiction: Suspense / Thriller
Adult Fiction: Western
Autobiography / Memoir
Gold Medal Winner Auschwitz #34207 by Nancy Sprowell Geise, Merry Dissonance Press
Silver Medal WinnersInsatiable: A Memoir of Love Addiction by Shary Hauer, She Writes PressPossible Miracle: A Caregiver’s Experience Coping with Her Husband’s Struggle Through Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Disease and a Liver Transplant by Susan Fayne, Atlantic Publishing Group
Gold Medal Winner The Inventor’s Complete Handbook: How To Develop, Patent, and Commercialize Your Idea by James L. Cairns, Ph.D., Atlantic Publishing Group
Silver Medal WinnersBrand Yourself Royally In 8 Simple Steps by Nancy Blanton, Ellys-Daughtrey Books
Quantum Inventing by Stephen Malak, Bardolf & CompanyBronze Medal Winner
2016 Weird & Wacky Holiday Marketing Guide by Ginger Marks, DocUmeant Publishing
Gold Medal Winner It’s a Seashell Day by Dianne Ochiltree, Blue Apple Books
Silver Medal WinnersWhat a Bragger! by Lee Ann Mancini, GLM Publishing LLCI’m Not Afraid! by Lee Ann Mancini, GLM Publishing LLCBode the Beach Dog: Life is Ruff by Tara and Geoffrey Moser,
Halo PublishingBronze Medal Winner
Over on the Farm by Marianne Berkes, Dawn PublicationsMice & Spiders & Webs ... Oh My! by Sherrill S. Cannon, SBPRA
Biography
Business
Children’s Picture (Age 4-7)
Gold Medal Winner Burgundy Briefcase by Roberta Burton, SYP Publishing
Silver Medal WinnersThe Other Brooklyn (Joey Toranetti Series) by Bob Ieva, DocUmeant PublishingA Rising Tide of People Swept Away by Scott Archer Jones, Fomite
PressBronze Medal Winner
Mayflower (Fly on the Wall Series) by Linda Smigaj, Mark Wayne Adams Inc.
Gold Medal Winner The Color of Fear (Once Upon a Zombie Bk one) by Billy Phillips, Toon Studio Inc.
Silver Medal WinnersThe Latama Legend by Charles Cioffero, Neal Punchard, Dan Fuller, Walt Halucha, Pleasant PublishingBlack and White Cat, White and Black Dog by Marlaena Shannon,
Muse DirectBronze Medal Winner
The First Book of Gabriel / Seeker of the Light by Gabe Rispoli Jr, Xlibris
Gold Medal Winner Auschwitz #34207 by Nancy Sprowell Geise, Merry Dissonance Press
Silver Medal WinnersThe Rainbow, El Arco Iris by Dr. Robert H. Krupp, Laura & Grandpa Inc.Creativity: A Reader for Writers by Ryan G. Van Cleave, Oxford UP
Cover Design: Small Format
Cover Design: Large Format
Education
Gold Medal Winner Second Chances by Lincoln Cole, LC Publishing
Silver Medal WinnersThe Exciting Story of Cuba by Captain Hank Bracker, AtoZPublishersCamino Tips: Getting the Most Out Of “The Way” by Jane V. Blanchard
Bronze Medal WinnerDeveloping Minds: An American Ghost Story by Jonathan LaPoma, Laughing Fire Press
Gold Medal Winner The Color of Fear (Once Upon a Zombie Bk one) by Billy Phillips, Toon Studio Inc.
Silver Medal WinnersThe Castle Across The Street: Prince Jackson Goes to School by C.K. Carter, C.K. CarterThe Tremendous Tale of the Terrifying Toynado! by C.K. Carter, C.K. Carter
Gold Medal Winner My Daughter’s Army by Greg Hogben, DSP Publications
Bronze Medal WinnersAmazing Grace by Karen J McKay, Tate Publishing
eBook: Adult
eBook: Children
Fiction: Christian
Gold Medal Winner Little Miss Grubby Toes, Steps on a Bee! by Eddie Price, Mark Wayne Adams Inc.
by D.G. Stern, Neptune PressSilver Medal Winners
Mayflower (Fly on the Wall Series) by Linda SmigajOutback: Bothers & Sinisters by M. W. Adams
Bronze Medal WinnerThe Color of Fear (Once Upon a Zombie, Bk one) by Billy Phillips, Toon Studio Inc.
Gold Medal Winner Tortuga Bay by SR Staley, SYP Publishing.
Silver Medal WinnersA Winter Without (the Past Lives of Lola Ray, Bk three) by Leslee
Horner, CreateSpacerJumpin’ The Rails! by Sheila W. Slavich, Xlibris
Bronze Medal WinnerFaencina’s Hope Water’s Maiden by Rebekah Aman, CreateSpace
Gold Medal Winner Tortuga Bay by SR Staley, SYP Publishing.
Silver Medal WinnersSpring Returning (the Past Lives of Lola Ray, Bk four) by Leslee Horner, CreateSpacePaisley Memories by Zelle Andrews, SYP Publishing
Bronze Medal WinnersUnicorn Tracks by Julia Ember, Harmony Ink Press
Fiction: Juvenile (Age 7–12)
Fiction: Young Adult
Fiction: YA, Romance/Coming of Age/New Adult
Gold Medal Winner Little Miss Grubby Toes, Steps on a Bee! by Eddie Price, Mark Wayne Adams Inc.Tip Top by D.G. Stern, Neptune Press
Silver Medal WinnersMayflower (Fly on the Wall Series) by Linda SmigajOutback: Bothers & Sinisters by M. W. Adams
Bronze Medal WinnerThe Color of Fear (Once Upon a Zombie, Bk one) by Billy Phillips, Toon Studio Inc.
Gold Medal Winner Tortuga Bay by SR Staley, SYP Publishing.
Silver Medal WinnersA Winter Without (the Past Lives of Lola Ray, Bk three) by Leslee
Horner, CreateSpacerJumpin’ The Rails! by Sheila W. Slavich, Xlibris
Bronze Medal WinnerFaencina’s Hope Water’s Maiden by Rebekah Aman, CreateSpace
Gold Medal Winner Tortuga Bay by SR Staley, SYP Publishing.
Silver Medal WinnersSpring Returning (the Past Lives of Lola Ray, Bk four) by Leslee Horner, CreateSpacePaisley Memories by Zelle Andrews, SYP Publishing
Bronze Medal WinnersUnicorn Tracks by Julia Ember, Harmony Ink Press
Fiction: Juvenile (Age 7–12)
Fiction: Young Adult
Fiction: YA, Romance/Coming of Age/New Adult
Gold Medal Winner Living With the Fall by Hannah Thompson, Harmony Ink Press
Silver Medal WinnersLyla’s Song by Jennifer Christiansen, Ed.S., Guardian PublishingjThe Rain of Blood by S.P. Kumar, Telemachus Press
Bronze Medal WinnerFaencina’s Hope Water’s Maiden by Rebekah Aman, CreateSpace.
Gold Medal Winner It’s a Seashell Day by Dianne Ochiltree, Blue Apple Books.
Silver Medal WinnersI’m Not Afraid! by Lee Ann Mancini, GLM Publishing LLCFrancesca Flamingo Flight With Fritz by Libby Rammage and Linda Carr, Onlinebinding
Bronze Medal WinnerWhat A Bragger! by Lee Ann Mancini, GLM Publishing LLC
Gold Medal Winner Crossing the Blue Line by William Mark, SYP Publishing
Silver Medal WinnersThe Hooker, The Dancer and the Nun by John D. Mills, Pono PublishingA Slice of Moon by J.S. Lavallee, Createspace
Fiction: YA Paranormal / Sci-fi / Fantasy
Florida: Children’s Picture Book (Age 4–7)
Florida: Adult Fiction
Gold Medal Winner The Adventures of Charlie Pierce: The Barefoot Mailman by Harvey E. Oyer III, Middle River Press
Silver Medal WinnersThe Color of Fear (Once Upon a Zombie Bk one) by Billy Phillips, Toon Studio Inc.The Poetry of Animals by Gayle Paben, Peppertree Press
Bronze Medal WinnerTip Top by D.G. Stern, Neptune Press.
Gold Medal Winner It’s a Seashell Day by Dianne Ochiltree, Blue Apple Books.
Silver Medal WinnersI’m Not Afraid! by Lee Ann Mancini, GLM Publishing LLCFrancesca Flamingo Flight With Fritz by Libby Rammage and Linda Carr, Onlinebinding
Bronze Medal WinnerWhat A Bragger! by Lee Ann Mancini, GLM Publishing LLC
Gold Medal Winner Managing Bubbie by Russel Lazega, Createspace
Silver Medal WinnersCedar Key Fiber and Brush Factory: From the Tree to Thee by John W. Andrews, M.D., Atlantic Publishing GroupHistoric Jacksonville Theatre Palaces, Drive-ins and Movie Houses by Dorothy K. Fletcher, History Press/Arcadia Press
Fiction/Non-Fiction: Juvenile (Age 8–13)
Florida: Children’s Picture Book (Age 4–7)
Florida: Adult Non-Fiction
Silver Medal WinnersA Slice of Moon by J.S. Lavallee, Createspace
Gold Medal Winner Hard Choices for Loving People, Sixth Edition by Hank Dunn, Quality of Life Publishing Co..
Silver Medal WinnersElegy for Mom by Vicki M. Kaufmann, Middle River PressGetting Through What You Can’t Get Over by Anita Agers Brooks, Barbour Publishing
Bronze Medal WinnerProfessor Birdsong’s Law School Guide: Techniques for Choosing & Applying to Law School by Leonard Birdsong, Winghurst Publications
Gold Medal Winner Elegy For Mom by Vicki M. Kaufmann, Middle River Press
Silver Medal WinnersHealthy Eating, Healthy Living, Healthy You by Dr. Samadhi Artemisa, In Joy HealthcareThank God I Got Cancer...I’m Not a Hypochondriac Anymore! by Angelina Assanti, The City of Palms Publishing Co.
Fiction/Non-Fiction: Young Adult
How To / Self-Help
Health & Fitness
Gold Medal Winner Does Grandma Have a Mustache? by Rita Ann Fleming, Spring & Maple Books LLC
Silver Medal WinnersManaging Bubbie by Russel Lazega, Createspace
Thank God I Got Cancer...I’m Not A Hypochondriac Anymore! by Angelina Assanti, The City of Palms Publishing Co.
Bronze Medal WinnerPreMedicated Murder by Charles Berkoff, First Person Publications
Humor
Gold Medal Winner Hard Choices for Loving People, Sixth Edition by Hank Dunn, Quality of Life Publishing Co..Auschwitz #34207 by Nancy Sprowell Geise, Merry Dissonance Press
Silver Medal WinnersThe Body Blog: Explorations in Science and Culture by Rachel K. Wentz, CreateSpace
The Latama Legend by Charles Cioffero, Neal Punchard, Dan Fuller, Walt Halucha, Pleasant Publishing
Bronze Medal WinnerWhat Happened to Ochopee by Jeff Whichello, JFLU Publishing
Gold Medal Winner Does Grandma Have a Mustache? by Rita Ann Fleming, Spring & Maple Books LLC
Silver Medal WinnersThe Poetry of Animals by Gayle Paben, Peppertree Press
Bronze Medal WinnerThee & Me in a Mellow Thine by Walter Joseph Schenck, Jr, CreateSpace.
Non-Fiction: Adult
Poetry
Silver Medal WinnersThe Exciting Story of Cuba by Captain Hank Bracker, AtoZPublishers
Political / Current Events
Gold Medal Winner Marinas: The Complete Guide for Marina Selection, Storm Awareness and Living Comfortably Aboard Your Yacht by Scott E McDowell, Ph.D., Atlantic Publishing
Gold Medal Winner 40 Days in the Wilderness by Dale Clem, Bardolf & Company
Silver Medal WinnersArmageddon and the 4th Timeline by Don Mardak, Grand Circle Publications LLC
Gold Medal Winner The Loss of All Lost Things by Amina Gautier, Elixer Press
Silver Medal WinnersWhen Giraffes Flew by Jeff Weddle, SYP Publishing
Sports & Recreation
Religion
Short Fiction—Including Short Stories
Gold Medal Winner The Dysautonomia Project by Kelly Freeman, David Goldstein, Charles Thompson, Bardoff & Company
Silver Medal WinnersBefore You Even Open Your Mouth: Business Writing For Professional Speakers by Elizabeth Huntoon Coursen, First Person Publications
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