Popular bestselling Canadian author, a well-known face at local markets and craft shows where he sells his books, is rewarded a Gold Medal in the presigious Independent Publisher book contest.
May 19, 2007 (Press Release) --
VICTORIA, BC—Whitlands Publishing's Loyalty's Haven, bestselling author, J. Robert Whittle's final book in his Victoria Chronicles Trilogy, has received the Gold Medal Award in the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs) Regional Category: Canada West for 2007.
"We are extremely honored that Loyalty’s Haven was chosen for this award," said editor and publisher Joyce Sandilands. "Mr. Whittle’s unremitting efforts to keep this series and, Loyalty's Haven in particular, true to the history of the times and, especially as it pertains to WW1 and the 1918 Spanish Influenza Epidemic, makes this a fitting reward."
Loyalty’s Haven and the two earlier books in the Victoria Chronicle Trilogy, Bound by Loyalty (Whittle’s second bestselling novel) and Loyalty’s Reward, are rich with historical detail . "Loyalty’s Haven is "a magnificent and compelling epic of bravery, commitment, loyalty and love," says one reviewer.
Teachers across North America recognize the value of 'painless history' for teaching students through reading appropriate fiction. "This award gives even more credibility to the reviews of our readers and critics, many of which are teachers who utilize Whittle’s books in their history classes for both Canadian and US history," said Sandilands.
Whittle, a former mining engineer, began writing fiction as a diversion while undergoing six knee surgeries back in 1994-7. His first book, Lizzie: Lethal Innocence (pub. 1998) became his first Canadian bestselling novel and helped establish him as the writer of adult-length novels suitable for readers of all ages.
Whitlands Publishing was founded in 1998 to publish the books of Whittle and Sandilands. Although classed as self-publishers, this husband and wife team has gained the respect of the publishing world for their unceasing efforts in producing quality products in the traditional manner, publishing at least one title per year.
Lizzie began Whittle's popularity as the writer of Whittlesque fiction ... a term coined by his wife because she couldn’t find a fitting parallel to any other novel for promotional purposes. Who would have thought light-hearted, family friendly books that families, academics, grandparents and teens all read, would be so popular!
Whittle’s popularity, it is said, is due in part to the fact he is available to his public. He can be found selling his books at the Bastion Square Market or crafts shows in and around his home of Victoria, BC.
The Independent Publisher Book Awards were launched in 1996 to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and self-published titles published each year. Over 1,500 publishers participated in the 2007 Awards and 3,378 entries came from all 50 U.S. states, 8 Canadian provinces, and 17 countries overseas.
Books may be purchased at their websites, by phone 250-477-0192, and at select craft shows and Vancouver Island bookstores.
"We are extremely honored that Loyalty’s Haven was chosen for this award," said editor and publisher Joyce Sandilands. "Mr. Whittle’s unremitting efforts to keep this series and, Loyalty's Haven in particular, true to the history of the times and, especially as it pertains to WW1 and the 1918 Spanish Influenza Epidemic, makes this a fitting reward."
Loyalty’s Haven and the two earlier books in the Victoria Chronicle Trilogy, Bound by Loyalty (Whittle’s second bestselling novel) and Loyalty’s Reward, are rich with historical detail . "Loyalty’s Haven is "a magnificent and compelling epic of bravery, commitment, loyalty and love," says one reviewer.
Teachers across North America recognize the value of 'painless history' for teaching students through reading appropriate fiction. "This award gives even more credibility to the reviews of our readers and critics, many of which are teachers who utilize Whittle’s books in their history classes for both Canadian and US history," said Sandilands.
Whittle, a former mining engineer, began writing fiction as a diversion while undergoing six knee surgeries back in 1994-7. His first book, Lizzie: Lethal Innocence (pub. 1998) became his first Canadian bestselling novel and helped establish him as the writer of adult-length novels suitable for readers of all ages.
Whitlands Publishing was founded in 1998 to publish the books of Whittle and Sandilands. Although classed as self-publishers, this husband and wife team has gained the respect of the publishing world for their unceasing efforts in producing quality products in the traditional manner, publishing at least one title per year.
Lizzie began Whittle's popularity as the writer of Whittlesque fiction ... a term coined by his wife because she couldn’t find a fitting parallel to any other novel for promotional purposes. Who would have thought light-hearted, family friendly books that families, academics, grandparents and teens all read, would be so popular!
Whittle’s popularity, it is said, is due in part to the fact he is available to his public. He can be found selling his books at the Bastion Square Market or crafts shows in and around his home of Victoria, BC.
The Independent Publisher Book Awards were launched in 1996 to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and self-published titles published each year. Over 1,500 publishers participated in the 2007 Awards and 3,378 entries came from all 50 U.S. states, 8 Canadian provinces, and 17 countries overseas.
Books may be purchased at their websites, by phone 250-477-0192, and at select craft shows and Vancouver Island bookstores.
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