Published History Murder in St. Augustine An interesting, fact-based historical perspective of a notorious unsolved murder mystery in Florida’s oldest city: St. Augustine. Elizabeth Randall is a widely published freelance writer and the author of four books. She works as an English teacher in Seminole County, Florida. At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet, author Elizabeth Randall won First Place for her published history book, Murder in St. Augustine. Each year at the RPLA Banquet, authors experience the joy … Read More »

Published Short Story Chris Hamilton At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet, author Chris Hamilton won First Place for his published short story: The Bathroom Door. 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 does RPLA recognize extraordinary talent, … Read More »

Published – Educational At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet, author Samuel Staley won First Place for his published educational book, Unsafe on Any Campus. 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 does RPLA recognize extraordinary talent, but … Read More »

Published Biography At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet, author Walter J. Schenck won First Place for his published biography, Catharine’s Horses. 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 does RPLA recognize extraordinary talent, but we’re giving readers … Read More »

Unpublished Autobiography Stolen The true story of a mother’s struggle to save her daughter from an abusive family and corrupt police department. Click here to read an excerpt from Stolen. Caroline Tillotson Caroline Tillotson lives in Tallahassee, Florida, with her family and devoted canines. Stolen is her first manuscript. At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet, author Caroline Tillotson won First Place for her unpublished autobiography, Stolen. Each year at the RPLA Banquet, authors experience the joy of earning … Read More »

Short Published Nonfiction Rachel Elizabeth Printy At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet, author Rachel Elizabeth Printy won First Place for her (short) published creative nonfiction book, Polepole. 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 does RPLA recognize extraordinary … Read More »