CBS LA Names Best-Selling Children’s Author Sheri Fink One of the "Best Local Authors in OC"

LOS ANGELES - Aug. 5, 2013 - PRLog -- LOS ANGELES -- Local author, Sheri Fink, has recently been named a top local Orange County author by CBS Los Angeles.

"What an incredible feeling it is to be named a top author in Orange County!" says Fink. "Part of my inspiration for my books stems from my environment and those around me, so it is wonderful to be honored by my local community," says the author.  

Also on the list are the following local authors: mystery writer Dean Koontz, historical writer Martin Dugard, and children's authors Garett Gruber and Michael Madlener.

Fink writes children's books that inspire children while planting seeds of self-esteem. Fink's books, which include 'The Little Rose', 'The Little Gnome', 'Exploring the Garden with the Little Rose', and 'The Little Firefly,' have all topped the Amazon.com best-seller lists. Each book provides essential themes such as love, acceptance, and tolerance, and leaves the reader with important motivational messages.

Fink has a personally motivational story herself. In 2010, she decided to leave the comfort of her award-winning marketing career and pursue her passion for making a difference in the lives of others through her uplifting children’s stories.

Recently, Fink’s works have been celebrated with several prestigious literary honors, including a KART Kids Book List Award©, a B.R.A.G. Medallion Award©, and the esteemed Gold Medal Medallion from the Mom's Choice Awards©. Fink has previously received a Reader's Favorite International Book Award© for her first best-selling work, 'The Little Rose.'

Fink enjoys giving back to her community, and is a proud supporter of organizations that make a difference in the lives of children, including Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) and the Girl Scouts of America.

Fink frequently speaks at local events, schools, and libraries. To learn more about Sheri Fink, or to book her for an appearance or interview, please visit www.WhimsicalWorldOfSheriFink.com.

About the Author
Sheri Fink is a #1 best-selling, award-winning children’s author, creator of "The Whimsical World of Sheri Fink" children's brand, and an international speaker. Sheri writes books that inspire and delight children while planting seeds of self-esteem. Her first children's book, The Little Rose, was a #1 best-seller on Amazon for over 60 weeks, became the #1 top-rated ebook on Amazon, and received a gold medal in the 2012 Readers Favorite International Book Awards. Her subsequent books have all been #1 best-sellers. Her children's book series recently received the Gold Mom's Choice Award© for excellence in family friendly entertainment. Sheri was recently selected by CBS Los Angeles as one of the top 3 authors in her local area, a distinction she shares with Dean Koontz.

About the Illustrator
Mary Erikson Washam is a freelance illustrator living in Dallas, Texas. Exploring the Garden with the Little Rose is her fourth illustrated children’s book. Her first, Spencer’s Silly Space Adventure, was a collaborative custom-made book with proceeds donated to children with cancer. Her subsequent books, The Little Rose, The Little Gnome, The Little Firefly, and Exploring the Garden with the Little Rose, have become international successes. Mary’s work has garnered attention because of her uncanny ability to engage an audience with her delightful innovative style.