Released on: January 31, 2008, 8:26 am

Press Release Author: David E. Johnson/ Strategic Vision

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Book Is Second By Fifteen Year Old Author Kristina Coia
Hoffer Award Honors The Best In New Independent Books


Press Release Body:
Atlanta, GA/January 31, 2008 - The teen fantasy novel LYMERIA (ISBN
978-0-595-45268-2, iUniverse, 2007) and its 15 year old author, Kristina Coia, were
nominated for the Eric Hoffer Book Award. The Eric Hoffer Award was established in
the memory of the philosopher, Eric Hoffer and recognizes the best in independent
books. The Award is given annually and winners will be announced in April 2008.

"I am honored that LYMERIA has been recognized by the nomination for the Hoffer
Award," said Kristina Coia. "This nomination is really humbling. I never thought
when I began writing that my books would receive the audience and attention that
they have.

"I have always loved reading and writing since I was in Kindergarten and want to
share those gifts with others," continued Coia "LYMERIA is fantasy novel that is
designed to give the message of self-esteem and friendship to readers. I hope that
everyone who reads LYMERIA will be able to escape for a moment into a fun-filled and
exciting read."

LYMERIA is a novel is about a young girl who finds a mysterious silver bauble hiding
beneath a cabinet in her grandmother's house. When she does, a spellbinding epic
tale begins to unfold.Wynne, a humble kitchen maid, and her friends, Princess
Avariella, Prince Jared, and Aric, a stable hand, find adventure and wonder in the
world of Lymeria. The four friends are pulled into a labyrinth of riddles and
trickery in their desperate attempt to stop the evils of the dreaded wizard Cepheus.

Kristina has written a captivating tale full of twists and turns, in which four
friends work together to outwit the forces of evil while discovering the power of
love and the bond of friendship. The book opened to critical reviews across the
nation and has been nominated for numerous literary awards.

The Eric Hoffer Award was started in 2000 in memory of author, philosopher, and
Presidential Medal of Freedom Award Winner, Eric Hoffer to honor freethinking
authors and their works. The Award is administered by Hopewell Publications in
Titusville, New Jersey and attracts over 1500 entries from throughout the world.
LYMERIA is being accepted for its creative flair and independent writing style of
its author.

In addition to her writing career, Kristina is also a talented singer and has
developed the nationally acclaimed program "Shine Through" that teaches young girls
self-esteem and how to resist peer pressure. Kristina has been featured on FOX &
Friends and countless other shows across the country for her novels and the "Shine
Through" program.

Additional information on Kristina and LYMERIA may be obtained at www.lymeria.com.

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