Heartrending Novel "Spirit Woman" Wins New Apple Book Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing

Dayton, OH, September 29, 2016 --(PR.com)-- "Spirit Woman" by Debra Shiveley Welch chosen as Medalist Winner in the Relationships category of the 2015 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing.

Book Synopsis
"Spirit Woman" builds off of the author's past and includes the true stories of three other women who suffered from domestic abuse. Wrapped into one, heart-rending story, "Spirit Woman" tells the tale of Nickie Bahiti (buy-a-tie - ghost or spirit) Greene. Desperate for love, she grabs it when she can and finds herself in a living hell. As the story unfolds, we are witness to Nickie's bravery and the loyalty and courage of her friend Beau. Does she escape and does Beau manage to save her, or will she ride the wing of Wakinyan Zitka (Wah-keen-yahn-zheet-kah – The Thunderbird) to the edge of the universe where she would walk the five steps to the Spirit Path and into the Spirit World?

About The Author
Award winning author Debra Shiveley Welch was born in Columbus, Ohio and has lived in the Greater Columbus area all of her life. She now resides in Central Ohio with her husband Mark and son Christopher, also a published author. Debra is a multi-award winning author of eight books. "Spirit Woman", "Cedar Woman", "Christopher Meets Buddy", "A Very Special Child", "Christopher Bullfrog Catcher", written by her son at eleven years of age, and scribed by Debra, who also wrote its introduction, "Son of My Soul – The Adoption of Christopher", “Jesus Gandhi Oma Mae Adams,” Debra’s first novel, co-authored with Linda Lee Greene, "Swinging Bridge", and "Circle of Time". All are available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

About The New Apple Book Awards
The Annual New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing was established to honor the creative achievements of the unsung books fighting for their place within the digital publishing world. Any English language book published within the last three years, currently available for sale by an independent author or small press that met the Awards' guidelines was eligible for entry. One book was chosen in each category as the Medalist Winner receiving the highest honors. In addition, the judges were permitted to choose up to three Official Selections for category distinction.

Contact Information
"Spirit Woman" is available in Paperback and eBook on Amazon. To find out more about the New Apple Book Awards, visit http://NewAppleBookAwards.com

Spirit Woman
Author: Debra Shiveley Welch
Publishing House: Red Road Books (eBook) / Saga Books (Paperback)
ISBN: 978-1-897512-76-0
Amazon: http://getBook.at/sWoman
Author website: http://DebraSheveleyWelch.com
Twitter: @DebraSWelch
Debra S Welch is available for public appearances, signings, interviews and blog tours. Contact the author at DebraSWelch@aol.com

New Apple Contact Information
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