I’m happy to announce that Is There Life After College? recently won First Place at The 2026 Firebird Book Awards in the category of Young Adult Romance! This is my fourth book in a row to win this award, albeit in different categories and not always in First Place. These awards are presented by Speak Up Talk Radio and support women and children in long-term shelters. As their website states:
The firebird is known as a magical helper and is believed to drop pearls from its beak when passing over peasant villages, to give the poor something to trade for food and other necessities. We hope, in some small way, that we too can help others via the donation aspect of these book awards.
Once again, I’m honored to support this noble cause—and it doesn’t hurt getting a little literary recognition, too. 😊
You can see the full list of winners at the link below:
I’ve already updated the Is There Life After College? homepage with the award seal.
Sorry for sending two blogs in a row this week (that hardly ever happens), but I felt this news warranted another post.
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In other MTP news, this is just a reminder that I have two events coming up. I’ll be speaking at the Jericho Public Library on Sunday, October 18th from 1:30 to 4 p.m. as part of a panel of the library’s annual Local Author Showcase. Then on Wednesday, October 21st, I’ll be signing copies of my books at The Dark Horse Tavern in Massapequa Park from 7 to 10 p.m. Come for the discounted books; stay for the half-priced bottles of wine. See the flyers below for more info:
Until next time!
MTP
P.S.: Next blog: Is There Life After College? is going on a blog tour!
P.P.S.: The Danger Peak audiobook is available!
P.P.P.S.: Is There Life After College? is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble:
