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EVVY Book Awards

Outskirts Press Self-Publishing Authors Impress EVVY Awards Judges—Here Are the 2019 Finalists

Outskirts Press self-publishing authors continually impress the judges at the annual CIPA EVVY Awards and this year is no different. In fact, our authors garnered 23 spots as finalists for the 2019 awards and we couldn’t be prouder!

Now in its 25th year, the EVVY Awards, sponsored by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA) and the CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation (ELF), recognize the works of independent authors in dozens of book categories.

First-, second- and third-place winners will be revealed and recognized at an awards banquet on Saturday, Aug. 17, in Denver, Colorado. Outskirts Press would love to see as many of these amazing authors at the ceremony as possible. If you can’t make it, no worries: Outskirts Press executives will be on hand to accept the awards on behalf of authors not able to appear in person.

At last, here are the Outskirts Press books that have been selected as finalists in the 2019 EVVY Awards:

And Come Day’s End by Gabriel F.W. Koch
Dance Because You Can by Amy Jordan
Dropping My Lines by Dan O’Neil
Eyes On Track: Ages 4-Adult by Kristy Remick
Forger of Empire by Jeanne Blanchet
Healing the Wounds of War by Amnon Ben-Yehuda
Journeys of Discovery by Lawrence J. Marcus
LUNAR 3097: Bk 1 The AI Chronicles by Gary Timbrell
Mr. Chance Collins by Daniel E. Brown
Out of the Storm: A Legacy by Anthony B. Cochran
Seeking Glory by Patricia Hamilton Shook
Something Happened Today: A Collection of the Unexpected by Paul E. Kotz
Tales of Invasions and Empires: Our Place in Time (c. 1100-1400)
by Kent Augustson
The Darker Side of Hope by David G. Fambrough
The Gang by M.J. Biersbach
The Mind of a Deviant Woman by Paula Paul
The Town of Alpaca by Patricia Ann Schoch
Through the Green: Golf Shots, Spots and Stories, Inspirations and Aspirations
by Joseph Bronson
To Paint A Murder: A Veronica Howard Vintage Mystery by E.J. Gandolfo
Why Should Anyone Follow You? Supervision through Aphorism
by Peter Smergut
You Cannot Imprison an Eagle’s Dream by Alba Era
The Paymaster by Adeed Dawisha
The Red Shore by Andrew Ceroni

Congratulations to all our EVVY Award finalists! We are so proud of your impressive achievements in this awards cycle.

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Book Summary

From Bandon Dunes to Ireland and Pebble Beach in Between

Shots in Spots from all over the World

Through the Green is Joseph Bronson’s second book on the game of golf.  Joe’s writing about golf is to bring the game to the amateur with insights that really impact all players.  Joe comments on the current state of the game and then immediately delves into playing Pebble Beach hole by hole.  Many golfers from all over the world have Pebble Beach on their bucket list.  The book proceeds hole by hole how an amateur or a professional would play the course.  There is an entire section on Bandon Dunes and selected courses in Ireland.  The book then provides an in-depth commentary of the major championships of 2017 in a very unique and detailed manner.  A big surprise is the section on driving ranges and practice areas.  An entire section discloses the hardest, most enjoyable and worst golf holes he has ever played.

The book concludes with a fictional short story of a senior amateur player trying to qualify for a USGA championship. This may have been a one-time personal goal that will remain unfulfilled.

About the Author

Joe is a member of Monterrey Peninsula Country Club in Pebble Beach, California and Cordevalle Golf Club in San Martin, California.  He and his wife, Linda, live in San Jose, California with another home on the Spyglass Hill Golf Club in Pebble Beach.  Joe’s love for the game shines through in his second book.   Through the Green takes this passion for the game of golf to another level from his first book, Golf Chronicles.  Joe’s resume includes playing golf for over 40 years at courses all over the world—88 of the top 100 US venues to England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, China, Japan, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Israel.  He has a website with a corresponding blog at josephbronson.com which discusses various professional and amateur tournaments.

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New York Times Features Outskirts Press Self-Publishing Author Joseph Bronson

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This holiday season, we continue to feature authors who have taken advantage of the 2016 Holiday Bundle and the benefits of the New York Times Holiday Edition ad. Co-op ads offer authors effective exposure through a well-known, established publication with millions of motivated book lovers!

The New York Times Holiday Edition features self-publishing author Joseph Bronson.

About the Author

His successful business with global responsibilities has enabled Joseph Bronson to enjoy a unique set of golfing experiences throughout the world. Joe is a member of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club in Pebble Beach, and Cordevalle Golf Club in San Martin California (Host of the 2016 US Women’s Open). He plays golf and practices at least twice a week. He and his wife, Linda, live in San Jose and Pebble Beach, and they have two grown children who also reside in California. Golf Chronicles is his first book.

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Golf Chronicles:
An Amateur’s Lifelong Dedication to the Game

Join the fun in this celebration of all things golf—a series of life stories, vignettes, and essays from the perspective of an ordinary player who simply loves the game. Joe Bronson has played golf for the past 40 years at courses all over the world—from 84 of the top 100 US venues to England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, and even Israel. His book includes an account of the hardest holes and the most enjoyable holes he has played, as well as insights into the current state of the game. From his first round of golf at age 25 to reaching a handicap of four, this dedicated player’s passion for the game shines through in his entertaining yet informative collection of Golf Chronicles.

The book also discusses the current state of the game and some recommendations as to how it can be improved. A surprise ending is also in store for the reader who dares to dive into the final story.

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