To Squeeze a Prairie Dog - 2019 Texas Author Project Winner for Adult Fiction
For Immediate Release
I'm pleased to announce that my book, To Squeeze a Prairie Dog: An American Novel, was selected as the Winner for Adult Fiction of the Texas Author Project in collaboration with Library Journal, IngramSpark, and Biblioboard. I am honored that my book is the Texas Winner for the Indie Author Project, a publishing community that includes public libraries, authors, curators, and readers working together to connect library patrons with great indie-published books.
A reception honoring all of this year's winners will be at the 2020 Public Library Association Conference in Nashville on Thursday, February 27th. The Library Journal Best of Books issue will feature a full-page promotional spread of all of this year's winners.
The official announcement from the Indie Author Project: https://indieauthorproject.com/iap-2019-contest-winners/
To Squeeze a Prairie Dog is a comic sendup of state government - an entertaining slice-of-life story that's humorous yet uplifting at the same time - about five under-appreciated bureaucrats who forge a bond of love and respect. It’s is an American, modern-day tale with working-class folks—part fable, part satire, and part comedy—revealing that camaraderie amongst kind-hearted friends wins the day over evil intentions. It is available in paperback, hardcover, eBook, and audiobook. Read more about To Squeeze a Prairie Dog here: https://scottsemegran.com/books/to-squeeze-a-prairie-dog.html
Library Journal is an American trade publication for librarians. It was founded in 1876 by Melvil Dewey. It reports news about the library world, emphasizing public libraries, and offers feature articles about aspects of professional practice. It also reviews library-related materials and equipment. Each year since 2008, the Journal has assessed public libraries and awarded stars in their Star Libraries program. Its "Library Journal Book Review" does pre-publication reviews of several hundred popular and academic books each month. Library Journal has the highest circulation of any librarianship journal—approximately 100,000.
Biblioboard is an eBook lending platform for libraries created by BiblioLabs. Compared to Netflix by USA Today, the platform gives users instant access to library eBooks via web and mobile channels, enabling libraries to compete in an increasingly digital world. BiblioLabs, LLC is a hybrid software-media company focused on helping libraries stay relevant in the digital age by providing the best patron experience at a sustainable cost to the library. They provide community engagement tools for libraries to help them connect with their local creative community.
Scott Semegran is an award-winning writer of humorous fiction with a dose of heart. BlueInk Review described him best as “a gifted writer, with a wry sense of humor.” His latest book is a comic sendup of state government—an entertaining slice-of-life story that’s humorous yet uplifting at the same time—titled To Squeeze a Prairie Dog: An American Novel, which was the 2019 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Winner: Silver Medal for Fiction - Humor/Comedy and the 2019 Texas Author Project Winner for Adult Fiction. His previous novel, Sammie & Budgie, was the first place winner for Fiction in the 2018 Texas Authors Book Awards. His book BOYS was the 2018 IndieReader Discovery Awards winner for Short Stories. His other books include The Meteoric Rise of Simon Burchwood, The Spectacular Simon Burchwood, Modicum, and Mr. Grieves. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, four kids, two cats, and a dog. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in English.
Scott Semegran is one of the hosts of the web series Austin Liti Limits along with fellow award-winning writer Larry Brill.
Book Information
Title: To Squeeze a Prairie Dog
Subtitle: An American Novel
Author: Scott Semegran
Publication Date: February 1, 2019
Publisher: Mutt Press
Category: Humorous Literary Fiction
ISBN: 978-0999717387
Paperback: 330 pages, 6" x 9" Black & White Interior on Cream Paper, Full-color Matte Cover, $15.99
Additional Formats
Hardcover: $37.99
ISBN: 978-0359261024
Audiobook: $9.50
ISBN: 978-0999717394
Narrated by: Scott Semegran
eBook: $3.99
ISBN: 978-0578409924
Word Count: 84,100
Related Links
Top Texas Indie Authors to be Honored at Texas State Library and Archives Commission - Indie Author Project
Top Texas Indie Authors to be Honored at Texas State Library and Archives Commission - Texas State Library and Archives Commission