South Molton's Jo Blake Wins 2021 Global Author Elite Award For Her Book, Shy Skye Flies High!

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Oct. 28, 2021 - PRLog -- South Molton resident, Jo Blake, has won the 2021 Author Elite Award in the Children's and Middle-Grade category for her book, Shy Skye Flies High!  Blake was announced the winner at this year's Author Elite Awards Ceremony hosted from the Hilton Columbus/Polaris, in Columbus, Ohio.

Kary Oberbrunner, founder of Author Academy Elite and the Author Elite Awards says, "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."

Beginning in January of this year, over 1,000 authors worldwide were nominated for their work in one of the following 12 categories: Business & Economics, Children's & Middle Grade, Clean Romance, Fantasy & Science Fiction, General Fiction, Health & Wellness, History & Historical Fiction, Memoir & Biography, Mystery & Thriller, Religious Nonfiction, Self-Help and Young Adult.

Authors of all sorts—indie (self-published), traditional or collaborative published—were considered for an award. Entries were reviewed and evaluated based on popular vote, social contribution and overall presentation (cover, content, flow, and originality) by a panel of select judges.

Respectful of current COVID-19 restrictions and choices, the event was held both in person and as an innovative experiential conference, sharing all in-person aspects virtually. Blake was invited, along with the other top ten finalists in the Children's and Middle-Grade category, to present her book synopsis at the Author Elite Awards Red Carpet Sessions. Saturday evening included a Red Carpet Meet and Greet followed by the Author Elite Awards Ceremony.

Blake was invited to give an acceptance speech at the award ceremony and also received:

• The Academy Boon of Merit Award.
• 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.
• A recorded coaching session with YouTube consultant Brad Burke on how to leverage your book with video.

About the Author Elite Awards

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