Two iUniverse Titles Win Top Prize in USA Book News Best Books 2007 Awards
New York, NY, November 21, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Two iUniverse titles were recently announced winners at the USA Book News Best Books 2007 Awards, while iUniverse titles also received finalist honors in 10 additional categories. The 7 Pitfalls of Single Parenting by Carolyn Ellis was the winning title Parenting/Family: Divorce category; and Kermit Lopez’ Cibolero walked away as the winning title in the Fiction & Literature: Western category.
The Best Books Awards was established by USABookNews.com, an online magazine and review Web site for mainstream and independent publishing houses. More than 500 winners and finalists were announced in over 140 categories ranging from print, audio books and courses, e-books and interactive CD-ROMs. Awards were presented for titles published in 2007 and late 2006.
The 7 Pitfalls of Single Parenting was also listed as a finalist in two additional categories: Parenting/Family: Reference and Health: Psychology/Mental Health. In regards to her award-winning title, Ellis is using the multiple honors in her efforts to reach her goal. “I want to get my message out to at least 1 million potential readers,” said Ellis.
“I am thrilled for Carolyn, Kermit and for the other seven iUniverse authors who were recognized from the USA Book News Best Books 2007 Award for their work,” said Susan Driscoll, president and CEO of iUniverse. “The fact that this many iUniverse authors were recognized is further proof of our commitment to quality publishing and to providing the services that help authors to achieve success.”
Other iUniverse finalists for the USA Book News Best Books 2007 Awards include (alphabetically by author’s last name):
• Mary Greenwood, How to Negotiate Like a Pro, Self-Help: General
• Bruce Hennigan, The 13th Demon, Fiction & Literature: Religious Fiction
• Dr. Kenneth Herman, Secrets from the Sofa, College Guides and Health: Psychology/Mental Health
• Carol Hoenig, The Author's Guide to Planning Book Events, Business: Writing/Publishing
• Dr. Melissa Langone, The Health Plan for Overweight Children, Health: Diet & Weight Loss
• Louise Lewis, No Experts Needed, Spirituality: Journals & Quotes
• Steve Pieczenik, Terror Counter Terror, Fiction & Literature: Historical Fiction
The winners were announced on Nov. 1, 2007.
For more information on the winners of the USA Book News Best Books 2007 Awards, or for instructions on how to qualify for next year’s awards, visit http://www.usabooknews.com.
About iUniverse
iUniverse offers a variety of publishing services to help individuals publish, market and sell fiction, poetry and nonfiction books. The company utilizes print-on-demand technology, and is one of the largest self-publishing companies in the United States, publishing more than 5,000 new titles each year. The iUniverse management team has extensive editorial and managerial experience with traditional publishers such as HarperCollins, Putnam, Simon & Schuster and Holtzbrinck. iUniverse partners with industry leading author organizations, including the Authors Guild, the Harlem Writers Guild and the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) to bring innovative programs to their members. iUniverse has strategic alliances with Barnes & Noble, Inc. in the U.S. and Chapters Indigo in Canada and has offices in New York, Shanghai and Lincoln, Neb. For more information, please visit www.iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS
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The Best Books Awards was established by USABookNews.com, an online magazine and review Web site for mainstream and independent publishing houses. More than 500 winners and finalists were announced in over 140 categories ranging from print, audio books and courses, e-books and interactive CD-ROMs. Awards were presented for titles published in 2007 and late 2006.
The 7 Pitfalls of Single Parenting was also listed as a finalist in two additional categories: Parenting/Family: Reference and Health: Psychology/Mental Health. In regards to her award-winning title, Ellis is using the multiple honors in her efforts to reach her goal. “I want to get my message out to at least 1 million potential readers,” said Ellis.
“I am thrilled for Carolyn, Kermit and for the other seven iUniverse authors who were recognized from the USA Book News Best Books 2007 Award for their work,” said Susan Driscoll, president and CEO of iUniverse. “The fact that this many iUniverse authors were recognized is further proof of our commitment to quality publishing and to providing the services that help authors to achieve success.”
Other iUniverse finalists for the USA Book News Best Books 2007 Awards include (alphabetically by author’s last name):
• Mary Greenwood, How to Negotiate Like a Pro, Self-Help: General
• Bruce Hennigan, The 13th Demon, Fiction & Literature: Religious Fiction
• Dr. Kenneth Herman, Secrets from the Sofa, College Guides and Health: Psychology/Mental Health
• Carol Hoenig, The Author's Guide to Planning Book Events, Business: Writing/Publishing
• Dr. Melissa Langone, The Health Plan for Overweight Children, Health: Diet & Weight Loss
• Louise Lewis, No Experts Needed, Spirituality: Journals & Quotes
• Steve Pieczenik, Terror Counter Terror, Fiction & Literature: Historical Fiction
The winners were announced on Nov. 1, 2007.
For more information on the winners of the USA Book News Best Books 2007 Awards, or for instructions on how to qualify for next year’s awards, visit http://www.usabooknews.com.
About iUniverse
iUniverse offers a variety of publishing services to help individuals publish, market and sell fiction, poetry and nonfiction books. The company utilizes print-on-demand technology, and is one of the largest self-publishing companies in the United States, publishing more than 5,000 new titles each year. The iUniverse management team has extensive editorial and managerial experience with traditional publishers such as HarperCollins, Putnam, Simon & Schuster and Holtzbrinck. iUniverse partners with industry leading author organizations, including the Authors Guild, the Harlem Writers Guild and the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) to bring innovative programs to their members. iUniverse has strategic alliances with Barnes & Noble, Inc. in the U.S. and Chapters Indigo in Canada and has offices in New York, Shanghai and Lincoln, Neb. For more information, please visit www.iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS
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