FORTY THORNS Winner International Book Awards 2012 Literary Fiction, Finalist Historical Fiction

Jpx media group announces winners and finalists of the 2012 international book awards
By: Remzi Kitabevi, Publisher
 
May 25, 2012 - PRLog -- Los Angeles, May 23, 2012

JPX MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES
WINNERS AND FINALISTS OF
THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS


Remzi Kitabevi author of Forty Thorns/Kirk Diken Judy Light Ayyildiz WINNER for Literary Fiction and FINALIST for Historical Fiction  

Over 300 winners and finalists were announced in over 100 categories covering print, e-books and audio books. Awards were presented for titles published in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of JPX Media Group, said this year’s contest yielded a large number of entries from authors and publishers around the world, which were then narrowed down to the final results.
Judy Light Ayyildiz’s Forty Thorns blends past with present in a war-torn love story that parallels the new nation during the critical years of the emerging state. With illuminating changes, dramatic events, and Ataturk’s positive role in the universal women’s struggle for self-determination, Adalet maintains wisdom, humor, and hope despite great upheaval. What drives her? Within Forty Thorns and its comprehensive history, Adalet’s narrative crosses the Asian Steppes, the Ottoman Empire and on through the varied lives and landscapes situated at the heart of the challenge to establish modern Turkey. Her passion becomes clear: The Dream of the Republic, an astounding triumph of human spirit led by one of the world’s outstanding visionaries of the last century. For the sake of the future, Adalet and her contemporaries embrace and commit their lives to ideals of Justice and Equality—and establish an enduring strength.
“Adalet is spirited; she leads with her heart; her strength becomes the backbone of the new nation. Right from the very first pages of this memoir of the life of a remarkable woman, it is clear this is not going to be a history lesson, but a feast for the senses. Ayyıldız’s skill as a poet brings an added facet of deep description to her story...”
2/2012 review, Sunday’s Zaman, Istanbul, Marion James
I loved this book. Couldn't put it down. No need to read a Turkish history book now. I loved the pacing. If I read passages too fast, I made myself go back and reread them. I don't think I have ever done this with a book before. Iits like a fine wine. You need to sip slowly.
Jackie Harty Kazanci (one of many written comments from readers)

Award Highlights Include authors from publishers KA Connect, LLC, Portfolio/Penguin, WW Norton, Black Plume Books, Howard Books-Simon & Schuster, Turner Publishing, O-Books, Coconut Press, Peppertree Press, Galaxy Press, W.W. Norton, Inkwell, Tate Publishing, Turner Publishing, Ian Alexander, Syracuse University Press, Epigraph, Bancroft Press, Two Harbors Press, DaCapo Press-Perseus Books, Virginia Martin  Press, HarperCollins Canada, University of Wisconsin Press, Tendril Press, Thornton Publishing, The Gilchrist Institute, Shiffer Publishing, Maven Publishing, with authors such as L. Ron Hubbard, Marilyn Foote, Peter D. Kiernan,  Ann Chamberlin, Janet K. Shawgo, Brandon Royal, Meg Stafford, Paul M. Kindle, Stan Goldberg, Rob Quillen, Gale Swift, Judith Laura, Robert J. Flower, John Firth, Michael Thomas Barry
Each award comes from a panel of seven-ten judges who are experts in the writing and publishing fields. 70-80% of submission to these awards do not win or receive “Finalists.” International Book Awards is in its fourth year. JPX Media Group has sponsored Best Books Awards since 2004. The awards for this year will be presented at the NYC International Book Fair in June 2012.
Full results listing for all categories are available online at http://www.InternationalBookAwards.com
Keen says of the awards, “The 2012 results represent a phenomenal mix of books from a wide array of publishers throughout the world. With a full publicity and marketing campaign promoting the results of IBA, this year’s winners and finalists will gain additional media coverage for the summer season.”
Keen adds, “IBA’s success begins with the enthusiastic participation of authors and publishers and continues with our distinguished panel of industry judges who bring to the table their extensive editorial, PR, marketing, and design expertise.”
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