Author Anita M. McLaurin Finalist for Global Book Award

SAN ANTONIO - Aug. 23, 2018 - PRLog -- "My Father Said I Could", written by Anita McLaurin of San Antonio was nominated in April for a 2018 Author Academy Award, an honor bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry. McLaurin is now among the top 10 finalists.

"My Father Said I Could" is up for an award in the children's literature category, which tells the story of four African-American siblings who have big dreams and how they overcome doubt, fear, and naysayers by listening to one steady, comforting voice.

"Hundreds of books from authors throughout the world are up for an Author Academy Award," said Kary Oberbrunner, founder of Author Academy Elite and the Author Academy Awards. "Our goal is to help further connect this global community of authors, maintain excellence and integrity of the book publishing industry, and raise awareness that the stories being told and the authors who write them are worth our attention."

Authors of all kinds—indie (self-published), traditional, or collaborative published—are being considered for the award in one of sixteen categories. Entries are being reviewed and evaluated on popular vote, social contribution, and overall presentation (cover, content, flow, and originality) by the Academy's voting membership comprised of best-selling authors, literary agents and industry leaders.

If interested in supporting McLaurin and participating in the popular vote portion of the award evaluation, go to https://authoracademyawards.com/finalists2018/ and scroll to the "Ready to Vote?" section. Once there, find and click on "My Father Said I Could" book cover.

The top ten finalists in each category will be invited to present their book synopsis at an Author Academy Awards Red Carpet Session on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Winners will be announced later that evening at the Author Academy Awards Ceremony where they will be invited to give an acceptance speech. Winners will also receive:

The Academy Boon of Merit Award.

•        Press release and media story presented to their hometown press by a professional PR firm.

•        Their name and book highlighted on the Read to Lead Podcast (over 2 million downloads).

•        A Private Group Coaching Session for all First Prize Winners with a YouTube Consultant on how to leverage your book with video.

•        Traditional Media and Social Media press including features on select podcasts, shows, vlogs, blogs, and articles.

•        Lifetime access to 30 Days to a Bigger Stage Experience, an online program helping authors get publicity for their book.

•        The opportunity to present their book synopsis at the Igniting Souls Conference main stage on the days immediately following Author Academy Awards in front of a global audience.

About the Author

Anita M. McLaurin is an author, speaker, and coach owns and operates A. McLaurin Group, which specializes in the restoration of individuals' hopes and dreams. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management and Economics, a Master of Education (MEd) in Training, Development, and Instructional Design, and is a member of Kappa Delta Pi, an International Honors Society for educators. She and her husband Eric have one child and live in San Antonio, Texas. For more information, visit https://myfathersaidicould.com/.