book awards

Through Frankie’s Eyes Awarded Indie Excellence Finalist!

Posted by Barbara Techel

Through Frankie's Eyes w award stickerReceived wonderful news today that Through Frankie’s Eyes was awarded Indie Excellence Finalist from The National Indie Excellence Book Awards for the category of Inspiration!  In their email to me and others they had this to say:

Never in the history of our contest have we had such a difficult time arriving at the choices for Winners and Finalists in each category.  Not only did we receive an unprecedented number of entries, but the quality and sophistication of the books submitted were at a whole new level of excellence. You are awesome!

Because they also had an unprecedented number of entries they couldn’t personally contact each person who won, so we were notified to check the listing today. I was a nervous wreck!  LOL.  But alas, I saw my cover and was happy to be among those chosen as a finalist.  A big congratulations to all the winners, as well as other finalists.

I must say, it is quite fun to see a gold award sticker on my book! Hot diggity dog!… and my heart whispers, “Thank you, Frankie.”  Read official press release here.

Not a Used Dog, At All by Carol Erickson

Posted by Barbara Techel


The Dog Writer’s of America Association once again held their yearly prestigous awards banquet in New York on Feb. 13th, 2011.  While my author mom, Barbara Techel and I were nominated in the category of best children’s book for Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House, along with author Carol Erickson and Carol Rauch, we did not attend this years event.  But we wanted to shout out a big congratulations to Carol Erickson for winning in the children’s book category for Not a Used Dog, At All.

What a wonderful book to shine a positive light on animals in shelters and resuce.  I have no doubt this book will help many animals find loving homes.  Bravo, Carol!  Bravo!  All profits from this book will be donated to animal rescue and shelters groups.

Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House Nominated for Award!

Posted by Barbara Techel

It is with great excitement and honor that I annouce my newest book, Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House has been nominated for an award from Dog Writer’s of America Association in the children’s book category.  It is also in the running for the coveted Maxwell Medallion.

Thank you so much Dog Writer’s of America Association for this great honor!