Here's some good news: Got this email from Bill Pack. His book has been nominated for the National Best Book 2009 Award.
Hi, There will be more news on this later, but I am forwarding you this message regarding the National Best Book 2009 Awards. I am on the road for another week or so, then back in California. Feel free to let folks know. Thank you. Best always, Bill
Congratulations!
The epic results are in for the National "Best Books 2009" Awards!
Your book has been honored as a "Finalist " in the "Fiction & Literature: General Fiction" category!
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The Bottom of the Sky by William C. Pack
Finalist
Fiction & Literature: General Fiction
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Your title will be listed live on USABookNews.com for an additional six (6) months.
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“Award-Winner in the (your category) category of the National Best Books 2009 Awards, sponsored by USA Book News” or something similar to this statement.
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A major publicity campaign announcing the award results is already underway and will continue throughout the holidays. We also encourage you to promote your award to your media and company contacts. Past winners and finalists have maximized their media exposure and holiday sales by sending out their own press release.
AWARD RESULTS CHECKLIST:
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7. CONTINUE THE MOMENTUM: FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES! THE 2010 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS (IBA 2010)
Your title is eligible to enter the 2010 International Book Awards (IBA 2010)
-Sponsored by JPX Media, the parent company of USA Book News and the 7th Annual National Best Books Awards!
-Enter before December 30, 2009 and receive an Independent Bookstore Database (a $300.00 Value!) for select stores in the United States.
-2007-2010 Published Titles are Eligible.
-Over $10,000.00 in Cash & Prizes will be Awarded.
-Global Industry Coverage: London, New York, Frankfurt, Beijing!
-Unprecedented National and International Media Exposure!
-Winners & Finalists will be Announced May 2010 at BEA New York!
-All Entries are due by April 30, 2010.
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Thank you for making the National Best Books 2009 Awards one of the most successful mainstream book award programs in the United States.
We welcome your comments and testimonials!
Have a fantastic holiday selling season and once again, congratulations!
Regards,
Jeff Keen President & CEO JPX Media
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