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Caskets From Costco Named Finalist in 10th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards

05-11-2016 06:33 PM CET | Arts & Culture

Press release from: Wilson Writes

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Contact: Kelly Wilson/425-305-8700/wilsonwrites@comcast.net

Local Author receives national recognition from the 10th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards!

Portland, OR -- The 10th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards recognized Caskets From Costco in the category of Grief as a Finalist in this year's competition.

This prestigious National award is open to all English language books in print from small, medium, university, self and independently publishers.

The National Indie Excellence Awards exists to help establish independent publishing as a strong and proud facet of the publishing industry. Recognizing authors that put their heart and soul into their work, the NIEA is proud to be a champion of self-publishers and small and independent presses that go the extra mile to produce books of excellence in every aspect. Established in 2007, the NIEA competition is judged by independent experts from all aspects of the indie book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters.

Winners and finalists are determined based on 'overall excellence of presentation in addition to the writing.' Caskets From Costco is a funny book about grief that demonstrates the certainty of hope and healing in an uncertain and painful world.

We are proud to announce the winners & finalists whose books truly embody the excellence that this award was created to celebrate, and we salute you all for your fine work, said NIEA Award sponsor, Ellen Reid, President & CEO.

For more information please visit: indieexcellence.com

Kelly Wilson is an author and comedian who entertains and inspires with stories of humor, healing, and hope. She is the author of Live Cheap and Free and Don’t Punch People in the Junk. Her latest book, Caskets From Costco, is a finalist in the 18th annual Foreword Reviews’ INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards.

As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Kelly writes and speaks about finding hope in the process of recovery. Through both stand-up and improv comedy, she brings laughter to audiences of all ages using a wide range of subject matter, including silly songs, parenting stories, and jokes and anecdotes revolving around mental health issues.

Kelly Wilson currently writes for a living and lives with her Magically Delicious husband, junk-punching children, dog, cat, and stereotypical minivan in Portland, Oregon. Read more about her at www.wilsonwrites.com.

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