CONTACT:
Linda Radke, Five Star Publications
Phone: 480-940-8182
E-mail: info@FiveStarPublications.com
CHANDLER, AZ (March 19, 2011) – The judges of the
Royal Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in literature, have spoken, and One Man’s Journey to Freedom, Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain, written by Gene X. Kortsha, has won four awards, in the memoir, historical non-fiction, new author, and cover design categories. Sharing in the celebration are Joseph Karl Publishing, which was honored with nine book awards overall, as well as cover designers Roseann Nieman of Niemanart Graphics and George Piliouras of George Piliouras and Associates.
“Winning any place in the Royal Dragonfly Contest is a huge honor because in order to maintain the integrity of the Dragonfly Book Awards, a minimum score is required before a 1st or 2nd place or Honorable Mention will be awarded to the entrant – even if it is the sole entry in a category,” explains Linda Radke, president of Five Star Publications, the sponsor of the Dragonfly Book Awards. “In addition, the competition is steep, because there is no publication date limit as long as the book is still in print.”
The miraculous story of One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain provides a gripping, powerfully moving account of the heroic resistance against the destruction of humanitarian principles and persecution behind the Iron Curtain, and reminds us that history could repeat itself at any time and in any place. The book is available in paperback, retails for $23.95, and can be purchased at www.josephkarlpublishing.com and www.amazon.com. Those looking for exceptional quality, life-changing reading can also ask for the book at their favorite store and library.
For a complete list of winners including all first and second place and honorable mention recipients, visit www.FiveStarBookAwards.com and click on “Winners.”
The second annual Royal Dragonfly Book Awards contest is already underway. Submissions postmarked December 1, 2011 or earlier are eligible for the Early Bird reward: a free e-copy of The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing or Promote Like a Pro: Small Budget, Big Show. Final deadline for submissions is February 1, 2012. The Chocolate Dragonfly Book Awards Contest, which is open to any and all books about or relating in some way to food, has also launched. Submissions postmarked June 1, 2011 or earlier are eligible for the Early Bird reward, with the final deadline for submissions on August 1, 2011. For complete rules and submission forms, visit www.FiveStarBookAwards.com.
The Royal and Chocolate Dragonfly Book Awards are part of the family of Five Star Dragonfly Book contests, which include the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, honoring children's books; the Green Dragonfly Book Awards, saluting books that create awareness of the environment and eco-friendly living; and the Dragonfly eBook Awards, which celebrate eBooks. For more details on all Five Star Dragonfly contests, access www.FiveStarBookAwards.com. Five Star Publications can be reached at info@FiveStarPublications.com or by calling 480-940-8182.
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