It was a few months ago that I learned that I had won a Readers’ Favorite gold medal for my novel The Wanderer and the New West in the Dystopia Fiction category. But I don’t know if it really clicked until I got to the award ceremony in Miami and this happened…
Check out those medals! Can I have one? 
Well, okay, if you insist! 
Wearing it proud! 
Posing like a celeb with my book and gold medal!
Ego trip aside, it was really great to meet so many other cool indie authors who won awards. We talked about our books, compared notes on marketing tricks, and generally had a good time. We learned from other creators like R.J. Tolson and Eddie Price, as well as media expert Burke Allen and legendary literary agent Frank Weimann.
Readers’ Favorite displayed our novels at the Miami Book Fair, with money from the sales going to St. Jude’s Hospital. Here are some pictures from the booth…
At the booth… 
Hangin’ with authors Eddie Price, Jalpa Williby and Glede Browne Kabongo 
Shooting a promo video
Incidentally, you should really check out the Miami Book Fair next year! I had a really good time perusing the abundance of books on display, and seeing White House reporter April Ryan talk about what it’s like to cover President Trump (whew)! Miami itself is a fun city with a great beach, vibrant culture and exceptional Latin food and drinks.
White House reporter April Ryan talks Trump 
C-SPAN was there 
The Remyz rocked out 
Got some swag and a graphic novel!
Oh, and it sure was nice to soak in some sun in the middle of November. It was snowing back home in Philly! Right now outside my window, it’s a gray morning… wouldn’t mind a return to the Sunshine State soon!
Learn more about The Wanderer and the New West at www.whoisthewanderer.com
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