PUBLISHER’S LETTER
As we approach mid-Summer, I find myself veering off my list of books in search of something new. Our editors have compiled a list of Summer Select Reads that will impress even the most bored reader. Turn to page 12 to find dozens of fiction, nonfiction, and young adult reads. GAB TALKS introduces us to Joseph Howse, a smashing debut author and interview. See page 6. Also, having a family member victim to cybercrime, you really should check out GAB TALKS with Todd Wade on this very important and timely topic posted on the www.theGABTALKS. com website as we couldn’t make the deadline for this publication. In the meantime, if you are looking to work on your own writing craft, be sure to save the date for the IPA Book Camp from June 23-25, 2024. No, it’s not a beer festival (although some might argue that), it’s the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD’s publishing conference where people connect, network and learn. Here you will find the business of writing, and all the products and services you will need for your next successful and professionally produced book. In addition, an Awards ceremony takes place Monday, June 24, 2024 to recognize top books of the past year. Open to all, you can find more details here: www.ipabookcamp.com To further our commitment to publishing education, I’m planning a special supplement on Master of Fine Arts Degrees next month. This will outline over 200 programs available nationwide; and highlight partial and fully funded programs of study that you can apply for. To get a copy, sign up for a subscription here: https://www.independentpressaward.com/subscribe Although many of you will be headed to the mountains or the beach, you just might find me in a nook at your local independent bookstore. Until next month,
Ted Olczak Publisher
The magazine Independent Press Award and NYC Big Book Award present is published six times per year and has been issued the following ISSNs by the U.S. ISSN Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.: Format: Online Format: ISSN 2836-9157; and the Print Format: ISSN 2836-9149. Any questions or comments, please contact the Publisher Ted Olczak at Ted@GabbyBookAwards.com. www.IndependentPressAward.com
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