Emperor Dad Takes the 2008 Darrell Award for Best Novel
Memphis, TN (PRWEB) April 4, 2008 -- Emperor Dad, the first title of the new science fiction series, Small Towns, Big Ideas by Henry Melton was awarded the Best MidSouth Novel at the Darrell Awards Banquet in Memphis, Tennessee during the 26th MidSouthCon science fiction convention.
In Emperor Dad, James Hill's life as a high school athlete was upended in an auto accident that was much more than it seemed. But hacking the family computer led him to discover the mysterious and dangerous life hidden behind his father's 'consulting' business. Dad had invented teleportation, and was on a collision course with all the world's governments. Only James and his wristwatch had a chance to avert world wide catastrophe and the destruction of his family.
The Darrell Awards were begun in 1996 by the Memphis Science Fiction Association (MSFA) and are now sponsored by the Mid-South Science Fiction & Fantasy Association (MSSFFA). They were named in honor of Dr. Darrell C. Richardson, a member of First Fandom and one of the founding members of MSFA. The focus of the award is on the work itself and not the author.
Henry Melton has been a contributor to premier science fiction magazines such as Analog, and well known anthologies such as Christmas Stars and There Will Be War since the 1970's. In recent years he has concentrated on science fiction novels inspired by the juveniles of Heinlein and Norton that brought him into the field in the first place. A second novel in the Small Towns, Big Ideas series, Roswell or Bust is being released April 1, 2008.
With his nature-photographer wife, Mary Ann Melton, it's "have laptop, will travel", and often his writing is done with his computer resting on the steering wheel while she frames her photos. "We've been on the road more than half the time, attending science fiction conventions and visiting wildlife refuges. Last fall we took a month touring and teaching in Africa."
Feeling very welcomed at his attendance at the MidSouthCon, Melton said, "This is a wonderful group of fans, with the wide range of ages and enthusiasm that should be a model for all."
Emperor Dad is currently available at Amazon and other on-line bookstores. Links can be found at http://WireRimBooks.com.
Information about the Darrell Awards can be found at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell_Awards
URL: http://www.wirerimbooks.com/emperordadbyhenrymelton
Contact:
Debra Andrews
(debra.andrews @ wirerimbooks)
Wire Rim Books
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3720 Gattis School Ste 800
Round Rock TX 78664
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