Shepherdsville, KY Resident, Barb Webb's Book, "Getting Laid", Nominated for Global Award

SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. - July 21, 2018 - PRLog -- "Getting Laid: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Chickens, Gardening and Preserving" written by Barb Webb, Shepherdsville, Kentucky resident,  has been nominated for a 2018 Author Academy Award, an honor bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry.

Webb's book, up for an award in the General Non-Ficition category, is a heartfelt, cheeky and complete modern gal's almanac filled with Chick Tips and excellent advice you won't find anywhere else for gardening, cooking and preserving beautiful food.

"Hundreds of books from authors throughout the world are up for an Author Academy Award," said Kary Oberbrunner, founder of Author Academy Elite and the Author Academy Awards. "Our goal is to help further connect this global community of authors, maintain excellence and integrity of the book publishing industry, and raise awareness that the stories being told and the authors who write them are worth our attention."

Authors of all kinds—indie (self-published), traditional, or collaborative published—are being considered for the award in one of sixteen categories. Entries are being reviewed and evaluated on popular vote, social contribution, and overall presentation (cover, content, flow, and originality) by the Academy's voting membership comprised of best-selling authors, literary agents and industry leaders.

Founder of RuralMom.com and nationally known country living expert, Barb Webb, previously won the Green Book Festival first place award for "Getting Laid: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Chickens, Gardening and Preserving" in the category of Best How-To Guide.

Fans interested in supporting Webb and participating in the popular vote portion of the award evaluation may go to http://authoracademyawards.com/ and scroll to the "Ready to Vote?" section. Once there, click through to the General Non-Fiction category, then find and click on "Getting Laid: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Chickens, Gardening and Preserving"

The top ten finalists in each category will be invited to present their book synopsis at an Author Academy Awards Red Carpet Session on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Winners will be announced later that evening at the Author Academy Awards Ceremony where they will be invited to give an acceptance speech. Winners will also receive:

• The Academy Boon of Merit Award.
• Press release and media story presented to their hometown press by a professional PR firm.
• Their name and book highlighted on the Read to Lead Podcast (over 2 million downloads).
• A Private Group Coaching Session for all First Prize Winners with a YouTube Consultant on how to leverage your book with video.
• Traditional Media and Social Media press including features on select podcasts, shows, vlogs, blogs, and articles.
• Lifetime access to 30 Days to a Bigger Stage Experience, an online program helping authors get publicity for their book.
• The opportunity to present their book synopsis at the Igniting Souls Conference main stage on the days immediately following Author Academy Awards in front of a global audience.

About the Author Academy Awards

The Author Academy Awards is an award bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry. It is presented annually by Author Academy Elite, a premium service provider for authors, at the Author Academy Awards Ceremony. For more information on the awards, visit http://authoracademyawards.com.

About Author, Barb Webb

Barb Webb is a country living expert nesting in rural Kentucky. When she's not chasing chickens around the farm or engaging in mock Jedi battles, she's writing about country living and artisan culture.

An award-winning author, with a diverse publishing background ranging from curriculum design to social media, Barb has been featured in magazines such as Woman's World, Country Woman, Redbook, MSN Money, Women's Day, and Taste of Home Simple & Delicious.

Barb Webb is the Owner/Editor of the popular blog RuralMom.com a columnist for SheSavvy, blog partner with TheDailyMeal.com, Taste of Home blogger and a Better Homes and Gardens Pinterest Pro.