AND THE WINNER IS...TYPICAL PIGS

Ausherman, who was also a finalist for the 2001 Peter Taylor Prize for the Novel, was awarded a publication package by Llumina Press for his novel Typical Pigs.

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AND THE WINNER IS...TYPICAL PIGS

In a group home for adults with severe developmental disabilities, where the staff is underpaid and unqualified, whats the worst thing that could happen? Ask Kenneth Godwin, whos on a quest to learn whats the worst thing he could do."
This is how Stephen Ausherman describes his first novel Typical Pigs, winner of the Llumina 2002 American Writers Contest. Deborah Greenspan, publisher for Llumina Press, chose this book as the because it was a great read and was brilliantly written."
Nationally acclaimed author Doris Betts describes this literary novel as Brilliant and full of dread... In very contemporary terms, it turns One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest on its head. This is an author with talent and an electrical rush of events."
Author Michael Knight (Dog Fight, Divining Rod) writes: This book is quick and hip... Its one of the funniest books I've read in a long time."
Ausherman, who was also a finalist for the 2001 Peter Taylor Prize for the Novel, was awarded a publication package by Llumina Press. Next years American Writers Contest is open for submissions through April 2003. To enter, visit Llumina on the web at www.llumina.com. The winner will be awarded in July 2003.
Unlike almost all print-on-demand and ebook publishers, Llumina insists that each book meet exacting editorial standards--even if that means publishing fewer books. Ausherman is typical of the authors published through Llumina Press. Our goal," says Ms. Greenspan, is to produce quality books. Although we can't afford to work like a traditional publisher, we still know a good book when we read one. And there are a lot of good books out there that just can't get through the gatekeepers of big business."
Media Creations Inc., Llumina's parent company, has devoted more than 10 years to providing professional writing services to business and industry, creating everything from television scripts to websites to newsletters. Today, with the creation of Llumina Press, the company plans to take its expertise in the printed word to a new level while maintaining its high standards of excellence.

About the Winner:
Stephen Aushermans stories and essays have appeared in Nerve, New Letters, Outpost and The Sun. He lives in New Mexico. Look for Typical Pigs in October 2002, through Llumina Press.

Title: Typical PigsAuthor: Stephen AushermanISBN: 1-932047-46-8Release Date: November 2002294 pagesPerfect bound$21.95                    Llumina Press                                             PO Box 772246        Coral Spring, FL 33071                 Toll-free: 866-229-9244                 www.llumina.com                ; orders@llumina.com

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