Winners & Finalists TPBP 2015 - 2016
TPBP FICTION
The Road to Donetsk by Diane Chandler published by Blackbird Digital Books
Love story set in a community of Donetsk mining wives. In a world where millions of dollars can either wash away in a moment’s corruption, or transform the lives of the neediest, Vanessa must pit her own desire to make a difference against the chaos of a country in transition.
TPBP NON FICTION
Finding The Rainbow by Rachel McGrath Published by Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd
Finding the Rainbow is a fascinating and honest insight into a world that most would find difficult to understand, and many would be quietly thankful not to need to. McGrath tells the story of her battle to conceive and carry a baby, with unrestricted honesty.
TPBP CHILDREN
Milky Moments by Ellie Stoneley Published by Pinter & Martin
A beautiful book for children and their families, Milky Moments celebrates the joy of childhood and mothering, and normalises breastfeeding as a part of day-to-day life. Inspirational, intimate and fun, it is not only a book to treasure, but also one that will educate and inform — however old you are.
TPBP Beryl Bainbridge Award for Best First Time Author
The Speaker’s Wife by Quentin Letts Published by Little Brown Book Group
England which has neglected its beliefs. Laugh-aloud satire is mixed with moving passages about the human condition and even a fairytale love story.
BEST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Sustainable Medicine Subtitle Whistleblowing on 21st century medical practice
By Dr Sarah Myhill Published by Hammersmith Books Limited
Based on the understanding that symptom-suppressing medication and crisis interventions are not a sustainable model of healthcare, Dr Myhill empowers readers to heal themselves through addressing the underlying causes of disease. She explains underlying mechanisms and provides tools, tests and evidence-based approaches to keep her readers healthy.
BEST PUBLISHER AWARD
Percy Publishing
Clifford Marker – Director Email: clifford@percy-publishing.com
Contact phone number – business 02085042570
Contact phone number – mobile 07539833852
Contact email address clifford@percy-publishing.com
Finalists for Spring 2016 (March, April, May)
Fiction:
The Good Son by Paul McVeigh published by Salt Publishing Ltd
The Last Fiesta by Andy Rumbold published by Red Door Publishing
The Speaker’s Wife by Quentin Letts published by Little Brown Book Group
Non Fiction:
Pavel is a Geordie by Pavel Srnicek and Will Scott published by Mojo Risin’ Publishing
Re-enchanting the Forest by William Ayot published byVala Publishing Cooperative Ltd
On the Nature of Love by Arthur Farndell published by Shepheard-Walwyn (Publishers) Ltd
Children’s:
The Tragickall History of Henry Fowst by Griselda Heppel published by Matador
Share Some Secrets by Christina Gabbitas published by Poems and Pictures Ltd
The Gift by Rebecca J. Hubbard published by Ravenswood Publishing
Finalists for Winter 2015 (December, January, February)
Fiction:
That Special Someone by Tanya Bullock published by Blackbird Digital Books
16mm of Innocence by Quentin Smith published by Matador
Deadly Determination by Ian Jackson published by Percy Publishing
Non Fiction:
Swallows & Robins by Susie Kelly published by Blackbird Digital Books
Love Your Bones by Max Tuck published by Hammersmith Books Limited
The No-Nonsense Guide to Green Parenting by Kate Blincoe published by Green Books
Children’s:
Everybody’s Special byTamara Rattigan published by Burst Universe Publishing
The Tiny Tree by Allan Plenderleith published by Ravette Publishing Ltd
Madeleine Goes to the Moon by Peter Lynas published by English Rose Publishing
Finalists for Autumn 2015 (September, October, November)
Fiction:
A small price to pay, sir? by Dennis Talbot published by Olympia Publishers
The Art of Letting Go by Chloe Banks published by Thistle Publishing
The Diamond Connection by Josie Goodbody published by Heddon Publishing
Non Fiction:
Finding the Rainbow by Rachel McGrath published by Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd
Sustainable Medicine by Dr Sarah Myhill published by Hammersmith Books Limited
Grumpies on Board by Carol E Wyer published by Delancey Press Ltd
Children’s:
Milky Moments by Ellie Stoneley published by Pinter & Martin
The Christmas Truce by Hilary Robinson (Illustrator: Martin Impey) published by Strauss House Productions
The Bucket by D.J. Cattrell published by Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd
Finalists for Summer 2015 (June, July, August)
Fiction:
The Road To Donetsk by Diane Chandler published by Blackbird Digital Books
Foul Trade by BK Duncan published by Andrews UK Limited
L U S I T A N I A R. E. X by Greg Taylor published by Filament Publishing Ltd
Non Fiction:
Algarve Travel Guide: 54 Cities/Towns/Villages by Karl Bradshaw-White published by Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd
Overcoming Self-harm and suicidal thoughts by Liz Quish published by Hammersmith Books Limited
The Story of the Fly by Jason Drew & Justine Joseph published by Change Agent
Children’s:
Little Bell And The Moon by Giles Paley-Phillips published by Fat Fox Books
Stonely’s Pet Dinosaur by Naomi Burman-Shine published by Rowanvale Books Ltd.
The Somewhat Bumpy Story Of The Bath On Legs by Francine Bowden published by Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd