In March, our authors continued to make waves in the literary world. From author events and public recognition to new opportunities to share their work, book awards, and glowing reviews, it’s been an exciting month.
Beyond that, authors have been gaining even more visibility, with features and mentions helping their stories reach wider audiences. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from their journey this month.
Awards
Tellwell author Nataly Restokian’s Her Masks & His Truth has won a Gold Award from Literary Titan, earning recognition for its gripping and emotional storytelling. Based on true-life events, the novel follows Anna as an unexpected encounter with a globally recognized influencer turns her world upside down, forcing her to navigate love, loyalty, and life-changing choices.
Nataly, a top life and wellness coach in Quebec with a background in journalism and television, brings depth and insight to her writing. Her Masks & His Truth is the second book in her Masks series and marks another milestone in her journey as an award-winning author.
Her Masks & His Truth is perfect for readers who actively seek Christian fiction, inspirational romance, faith-based contemporary drama, and redemption narratives, especially those who like spiritual mentorship threads and conversion-centered storytelling.
-Literary Titan Book Review
Events
Elena Casaneanu has launched her debut book, Alchemista: A Journey of Profound Transformation, a poetic memoir that traces one woman’s path from silence and wounds to voice and wisdom. Through reflection, poetry, and symbolic storytelling, the book guides readers on a journey of healing, forgiveness, and inner growth.
A healer, poet, and Reiki master, Casaneanu brings her experience and insight to the work, offering a story that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Alchemista is a companion for anyone ready to transform pain into purpose and discover the gold within.
Publicity
Philippa Mann recently sat down with Star 98.3 in Chilliwack, BC, to share the story behind her memoir, House of Cards: Surviving Munchausen by Proxy and a Mother’s Web of Lies. The book takes readers into a world where love and fear shared the same face, and silence became a means of survival. Through heartbreak, chaos, and betrayal, Mann’s journey is one of courage, healing, and reclaiming her life.
A Canadian author passionate about helping others find strength through shared experience, Mann draws inspiration from her family and creative pursuits. She is also working on a children’s book, Hop Hop and the Great Garden Adventure, inspired by the imagination of her grandchildren.
William J. Birrell was recently featured on the Inside Scoop Podcast, where he shared the inspiration behind his children’s book, The King and the Ogre: A Book About Kindness, Caring and Acceptance. The story follows an unlikely friendship between a king and an ogre who work together to care for the villagers in their kingdom, and find clever ways to handle the antics of mischievous dragons.
A longtime educator with over twenty years of teaching experience at a Canadian university, Birrell combines his love for storytelling with a passion for teaching important values like kindness and acceptance. He lives in the Niagara Region with his family and draws inspiration from his three adult children and six grandchildren.
Review
Vivek Verma’s debut, Mahatma Among the Revolutionaries: Disturbed India of the 1920s, received a glowing review from Kirkus. The book explores the turbulent decade after the 1919 massacre, highlighting India’s revolutionaries and Gandhi’s rise as a leader of nonviolent resistance.
A University of Delhi graduate, Verma brings history to life with engaging storytelling that showcases courage, conviction, and the struggle for freedom in India.
An impressively researched, nuanced, and engaging survey of a key era in India’s history.
Kirkus Book Review
