May 10th, 2011
Good news came in this morning via email. A NEW PROSPECT won 1st place for a mystery at the 2011 Independent Publisher’s Book Awards. So, what does that mean? I get a cash prize, a certificate (suitable for framing) and a gold medal with a red, white and blue ribbon. Other than that, I now have to go around and find every unsold book on a shelf and add a small gold sticker from the IBPA. After May 20th, The 2011 contest results will be published and posted at www.IndieBookAwards.com .