“Child of Stone” by Randy Carlton was nominated for the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award

Every year, everyone has been waiting for the great news. And now, the results for the Eric Hoffer Book Award have been released.

Randy Carlton’s “Child of Stone,” published by Author Reputation Press, participated in the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award. This masterpiece is the story of a teen who is cursed and transformed by a dragon’s tail. When an evil immortal discovers a realm created by light, the journey begins. Darkness descends, a kid is born, and a curse is cast.

The Eric Hoffer Book Award commemorates the memory of the famous American philosopher Eric Hoffer by honoring outstanding writing and the independent spirit of small publishers. Since its foundation, Hoffer has grown to become one of the most prestigious worldwide book awards for small, academic, and independent presses.

The Eric Hoffer Book Award committee has completed its judging process for another year. Each person who participated and submitted their entry is appreciated. Thank you for your support. The award is facilitated by The Eric Hoffer Project, dedicated to maintaining Hoffer’s work and legacy.

This heartwarming patronage has helped make the Eric Hoffer Book Award one of the world’s premium independent book awards. Every book was carefully read and evaluated. Being part of this is such an honor and privilege for many.

“Child of Stone” by Randy Carlton is highly praised by Michelle Jacobs of the US Review of Books, who highlights that “the battle scenes are expertly written, and the clash of enemies is thrilling and complex as each side strategizes and weaponizes for victory. In this New Realm, the encounters are varied and action-packed as characters train for battle, follow quests, and seek answers. Wonderfully captivating and perfectly paced, this fantasy adventure story is perfect for middle-grade readers and teens. Carlton imagines a sprawling world and inhabits it with interesting characters whose paths readers will want to follow until the last enchanting page.”

Randy Carlton, USMC, LTCOL (RET), grew up in Kansas on the exciting, wooded banks of the Arkansas River, where princes, princesses, and monsters became heroes. In the United States Marine Corps, his experiences continued in every climate and location. He led intrepid men of grit on exploits ranging from the American desert and coastline to the Far East’s jungles and bleak terrain, over turbulent seas, and across the dunes of Southwest Asia.

His exploits now continue with the heroes of the Child of Stone Series. A Distinguished Knight of the Order of St. George, he currently lives in Kentucky with his Princess, Marsha, and enjoys its forests, caves, and waterfalls.

The author was also interviewed by CBS Radio’s Benji Cole in the program People of Distinction. The program is one of the most wide-ranging radio shows in the United States, hosted by Benji Cole and Al Cole from CBS Radio. People of Distinction is the right fit for authors and readers to discover newly published books, mostly written by passionate and independent authors. Benji Cole, the host of the program, is a world-class interviewer, video formulator, Los Angeles actor, and filmmaker. He’s shared the acting stage with superstar Tom Hanks.

This link will take you to a page where you can learn more about the 2023 ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARD RESULTS: https://www.hofferaward.com/Eric-Hoffer-Award-winners.html#.ZFA7unbMKUk.