The Truth About Unspeakable Things is Recognized as a Top Title
I've always known The Truth About Unspeakable Things is a genre-bending/blending book. It is anchored in contemporary conflict most often experienced by females as Emma tries to overcome the emotional torment of being sexually assaulted. Julian, Emma's new neighbor, opens Emma's heart to the possibility of love after trauma and instills a sense of hope in her that she felt she'd lost forever. This hope sends her on a quest for justice. As Emma comes face to face with her ex, the man who assaulted her, things become more complicated and dangerous than Emma ever could've imagined. And thus, the suspense takes over, plummeting Emma into a dark and dangerous side of New Orleans she never knew existed.
This novel is filled with unspeakable truths that are realistic, haunting, and yet still unexpected and seemingly otherworldly. But, in fact, the events that take place in this novel are part of our world. Are instances elevated due to the fictional nature of the novel? Yes. But the core of the issue--violence against women--still rings true.
The more I think about this book, the prouder I am that I wrote it. Today, I share with you the complexity of The Truth About Unspeakable Things as it is recognized for its third and final award this year.
Chanticleer Book Reviews has recognized the complex, genre-blending nature of my debut, long-listing it for three awards.
The Somerset Award for Literary and Contemporary Fiction (Women's Fiction + Family Themes)
The Chatelaine Award for Romantic Fiction (Romantic Adventure & Suspense)
The Clue Award for Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense Fiction (Suspense/ Thriller)
Judging continues to Short-List, Semi-Finalists, Finalists, and more as the CIBAs are narrowed down. Final results will be announced in the Spring of 2022. But truly, I could not be happier with these results. I'm so happy all the elements of this story are being recognized.
Thank you to everyone who has reviewed my novel on Goodreads and/or Amazon. If you've read it and loved it and haven't posted a review yet, please do so. Every review, just like every award, helps me reach new readers!
This novel is filled with unspeakable truths that are realistic, haunting, and yet still unexpected and seemingly otherworldly. But, in fact, the events that take place in this novel are part of our world. Are instances elevated due to the fictional nature of the novel? Yes. But the core of the issue--violence against women--still rings true.
The more I think about this book, the prouder I am that I wrote it. Today, I share with you the complexity of The Truth About Unspeakable Things as it is recognized for its third and final award this year.
Chanticleer Book Reviews has recognized the complex, genre-blending nature of my debut, long-listing it for three awards.
The Somerset Award for Literary and Contemporary Fiction (Women's Fiction + Family Themes)
The Chatelaine Award for Romantic Fiction (Romantic Adventure & Suspense)
The Clue Award for Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense Fiction (Suspense/ Thriller)
Judging continues to Short-List, Semi-Finalists, Finalists, and more as the CIBAs are narrowed down. Final results will be announced in the Spring of 2022. But truly, I could not be happier with these results. I'm so happy all the elements of this story are being recognized.
Thank you to everyone who has reviewed my novel on Goodreads and/or Amazon. If you've read it and loved it and haven't posted a review yet, please do so. Every review, just like every award, helps me reach new readers!
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