RealTime Publishing author, Shirley A. Roe, is short-listed in the 2009 Indie Excellence Awards

RealTime Publishing are delighted to announce that Shirley A. Roe’s book ‘The Whittaker Family Reunion’ has been short-listed in the 2009 Indie Excellence Awards. “Shirley introduced us to the Whittaker family in Of Dreams and Nightmares” states Richard O’Brien, founder of RealTime Publishing. “The second book in the series, ‘The Whittaker Family Reunion’ takes readers back to 1881 where the family is reunited once again. Fans of Roe’s claim her characters are so real, they become family and friends in their minds. Readers feel their pain, their fear and their happiness. Roe’s books are written to appeal to young adults as well as older readers. Christian readers appreciate the references to the family’s never ending faith in God and each other. Well received by readers of romance, adventure and mystery as well as historical fiction.”

Fans are happy to hear that a screenwriter is currently working on bringing the Whittaker family to the big screen. The next book in the series, Return to Whittakerville will be released in summer of 2009. Author, Shirley A. Roe divides her time between Southern Ontario, Scotland and Florida. In addition to being an author, Shirley A. Roe is the Managing Editor and founder of Allbooks Review, an author promo and review source. Her credentials speak for themselves. Often a guest speaker at Writer’s guilds, conferences, libraries and schools, she is a sought after guest on many radio interview programs. Roe’s syndicated column for the California Chronicles is well received. She is a regular reviewer for Foreword Magazine, Midwest Reviews, Mystique Books, Poetic Voices and several other prestigious review publications.

The Indie Excellence® Awards are sponsored by Smarketing, LLC. President & CEO Ellen Reid has been a respected executive in the publishing industry for over ten years. The Indie Excellence® Awards competition is judged by an independent panel of experts from all aspects (editing, marketing, publicity, and design) of the publishing industry. It is an annual competition dedicated to celebrating and promoting the outstanding work of independent publishers and authors. The 2008 competition, showcased over 200 winners and finalists in over 65 categories.

RealTime Publishing is delighted with the announcement. “Shirley is one of our finest authors”, concludes Mr. O’Brien, “we believe she can go all the way and can count on our total support throughout”. Books can be ordered from the publisher, amazon.com and most bookstores including Borders, Waterstones and Books A Million. Also available in ebook and Kindle format.

Contact information, info@realtimepublishings.com or contact Shirley SRoebooks@aol.com

RealTime Publishing and TheEbookSale Publishing are Book/eBook publishers and promotion experts of fiction and non-fiction novels and stories. The company is both Irish owned and ran.

Richie O'Brien
Ballycummin Village
Raheen
Limerick
Ireland

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