Published – General Catch-All Baseball’s Greatest Hits and Misses   This book contains many history-making nuggets about things that took place on and off Major League Baseball fields. They all have one thing in common—they’re true! Jack L. Hayes is a multiple award-winning author, producer of 180 minutes of award-winning training videos, columnist for two trade magazines, and publisher of a subscription newsletter for 22 years. At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet, author Jack L. Hayes won First … Read More »

Unpublished Poetry I Remember: A reflection on the hidden lessons taught by an exceptional teacher At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet, author Virginia Nygard won First Place for her unpublished poem, I Remember. Each year at the RPLA Banquet, authors experience the joy of earning accolades for all the hard work that is often done in the privacy of the home with little to no recognition. We’re showcasing the best of the best with our First Place winners spotlight. … Read More »

Unpublished Middle Grade Fiction Ann Meier At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet, author Ann Meier won First Place for her unpublished Middle-Grade book, Buddy and the Big Stinking Box of Revenge, now retitled, Buddy and the Bacon Cupcake. A kid detective, hoping to gain early entry into the police teen academy, faces off with a rat-killing revenge-seeker in a theme park based on horror films and disasters. Each year at the RPLA Banquet, authors experience the joy of earning accolades for … Read More »

Published Picture Book Big-Hearted Charlie Runs The Mile Based on a true story. A small boy joins a track team, overcomes his size by hard work, becomes a champion in running and, later in life, a Navy SEAL. Krista Keating-Joseph is a Gold Star Mom and track and field coach. The story is about her son, Charles Keating IV, who was a competitive runner in college, then a heroic Navy SEAL. At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet, author … Read More »

Published Travel A New Guide to Old Florida Attractions: From Mermaids to Singing Towers Many of Florida’s classic attractions still exist – and even thrive – in the shadow of mega-theme parks and interstate highways. A New Guide to Old Florida Attractions takes you to these places and more on an unforgettable journey across the Sunshine State. At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet, author Doug Alderson won First Place for A New Guide to Old Florida Attractions: From Mermaids … Read More »

Unpublished Flash Fiction What’s Wrong with Mike? Joan North At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet, author Joan North won First Place for her flash fiction story:  What’s Wrong with Mike?. Each year at the RPLA Banquet, authors experience the joy of earning accolades for all the hard work that is often done in the privacy of the home with little to no recognition. We’re showcasing the best of the best with our First Place winners spotlight. Not only … Read More »