The Pulitzer Prizes

I promised I would update everyone when I learned the results of the Pulitzer Prizes. I was convinced that "The Mango Tree Cafe, Loi Kroh Road" would be listed at #1. I was wrong. We have both walked Loi Kroh Road and now we must walk a new Road leading us to new experiences and a new novel.

I have to admit, I was devastated when I found out the book didn't win. This has been such an incredible experience for me and everyone and I do mean everyone stated that they LOVED this book. The Indie Book Awards are in May. I again, will post if the book wins in any category.


If it doesn't, Alan and I bid you a fond farewell and adieu. We ask that you continue to tell your friends, family and others about "The Mango Tree Cafe, Loi Kroh Road." But, Alan and I are moving on to the next novel which we are in the process of writing.

Please visit the blog to accompany the book: http://www.heplayedthegame.blogspot.com/ .

If you have ever felt different in your life....you will love this book. And, that's a promise.

Thank you to all that bought the book and wrote in to tell us how much you loved it. It means more than you know.
Cheers-


Alan Solomon and Taryn Simpson

The Mango Tree Cafe, Loi Kroh Road is up for another award!

Yep, our book is nominated for two categories in the 2008 Indie Book Awards!


First for "Best Fiction" and Second for "Most unique online marketing of a book"

1. What are the Indie Book Awards?
The Next Generation Indie Book Awards (the "Indie Book Awards") is the most rewarding and exciting book awards program for independent publishers and authors worldwide.The Indie Book Awards was established to recognize and honor the most exceptional independently published books in 70 different categories, for the year, and is presented by Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group (http://www.ibppg.com/) in cooperation with Marilyn Allen of Allen O'Shea Literary Agency.

2. Who can enter the 2008 Indie Book Awards?
The 2008 Indie Book Awards is open to all indie publishers including independent publishers (small, medium or otherwise), university presses, self-published authors, e-book authors, seasoned authors and even first time authors based in the U.S., Canada or internationally who have a book written in English and released in 2007 or 2008 or with a 2007 or 2008 copyright date.
3. What makes the Indie Book Awards so special?
The Indie Book Awards is the only awards program of its kind because cash prizes and/or awards and maximum exposure (even possible representation) with a leading New York literary agent are given to the top 70 books entered.



Be sure to keep reading our blog to see if we won! Winners will be announced May 15, 2008.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

If you started reading this blog early in the year of 2007, it has all culminated into this announcement.

Are you ready?

The Pulitzer Prize Winners and Finalists will be announced

APRIL 7, 2008.

Alan Solomon & Taryn Simpson are proud to announce that

"The Mango Tree Cafe, Loi Kroh Road" is nominated for

BEST FICTION

And The Reviews Keep Rolling In!

Dear Alan
I read the novel Mango Tree Cafe, Loi Kroh Road and I am a harsh critic when it comes to what I enjoy, well I can tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed the novel and hope that you write another soon.

This novel should be pitched to some publishers worldwide as it has courage and real human moments of achievement and failings in life.

Thanks for a good read.

Ross Kilmister
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Incidentally, this book WAS pitched to publishers all over the world. It was passed over and now the book is nominated for numerous awards as well as a PULITZER PRIZE.


Special note to the publishers and agents that passed on this book: I bet you're just kicking yourself right about now, aren't ya?

I Got An Email Yesterday

Dear Ms. Simpson:

We have received THE MANGO TREE CAFE for entry in the 2008 PulitzerPrize competition.

The entry is complete with books, entry form,entry fee, bio and photo.

Thank you for your entry.

Sincerely,Claudia Weissberg
-- Claudia Stone Weissberg
Website Manager
The Pulitzer Prizes
Columbia University
2950 BroadwayMail Code 3865
New York, NY 10027 USA
212-854-3841
www.pulitzer.org

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It was the best email of my life.

HUGE NEWS!

Not only is the book reading like a Who's Who, read below for the HUGE NEWS!

"The Mango Tree Cafe, Loi Kroh Road" is....

* Being shown at the Beijing, China International Book Fair at the end of this month

* Competing for Best Fiction Novel according to USABookNews.com

* Accumulating Interview Requests from

- Linda Della Donna (http://www.griefcase.blogspot.com/)
- Revvell (http://www.revvellations.com/)
- Virtual Book Review (http://www.virtualbookreview.com/)

* Selected as Book of the Month to read by an Australian book club

* Advertised heavily in "Ideas, Goals and Dreams" Magazine to premier in Sept 2007

* Scheduled to be translated into Chinese and Mandarin languages

AND THE HUGE NEWS

"The Mango Tree Cafe, Loi Kroh Road" will compete for

Best Fiction Novel for the Pulitzer Prize!!!!

All I can say to Alan Solomon is, "Cheers, Mate!"