Category Archives: authors

Congrats to HHG’s bestselling author Bill Haltom

“The Other Fellow May Be Right: The Civility of Howard Baker” by Bill Haltom is HHG’s bestseller for the last two quarters of 2026! His book is given to all Baker Scholars at the Baker School for Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. His book has also received international inquiries.Continue reading “Congrats to HHG’s bestselling author Bill Haltom”

Enjoyed White Mountains Writers Conference

When I was invited to speak at the White Mountains Writers Conference in Show Low, AZ. on July 31, 2026, I had so much fun talking with writers, authors and other speakers! I had good information to share at the conference. That’s fact. For an hour I shared stories of our HillHelen Group authors’ successesContinue reading “Enjoyed White Mountains Writers Conference”

Looking forward to Tucson Book Festival March 14-15!

I know it’s going to be a bear to load in and set up at the University of Arizona Mall. And visit with some 100,000 visitors! But it will be fun to talk to so many authors and see the booths while selling our outstanding award-winning books! Can’t wait! I don’t have our booth numberContinue reading “Looking forward to Tucson Book Festival March 14-15!”

HHG at Scottsdale Book Festival: Sold books, met new authors

I enjoyed the Scottsdale Book Festival on Saturday at the Scottsdale Civic Center with Arizona Professional Writers! 66 degrees and sunshine! I was thrilled to sell books and be invited to speak at the White Mountain Writers Conference on July 31! I enjoyed talking to many people and meeting new authors. I changed my bookContinue reading “HHG at Scottsdale Book Festival: Sold books, met new authors”

American Book Fest Best Book Award 2025 top five to Bill Haltom in biography

Exciting news! Author Bill Haltom’s book, “The Other Fellow May Be Right: The Civility of Howard Baker,” won top five international finalist in the American Book Fest 2025 Best Book Awards in the Biography category! The book was also chosen by UT Knoxville for their Baker Scholars in the Howard H. Baker J. School ofContinue reading “American Book Fest Best Book Award 2025 top five to Bill Haltom in biography”

‘Rescued’ nominated for American Book Fest award

Congratulations to our HillHelen Group author, Andy Vistrand, whose book, “Rescued,” about his rescued dog Dozer, has been nominated for the American Book Fest Best Book Award in Nonfiction/Inspirational and for Best Nonfiction Book Cover! Wanda Stanfill of Jackson, TN, painted the cover of “Rescued.” We will find out in November who the finalists are!Continue reading “‘Rescued’ nominated for American Book Fest award”

Great review for “Life Stories”

HillHelen Group Publishers thanks renowned author Niles Reddick for his noteworthy review of “Life Stories: Educator, Painter, Pilot, Stained-Glass Artist” by Dr. Robert Canady! We’re so glad you enjoyed the book, Niles! The book is up for a national award. Thanks again! If the colors of the stained-glass art on the book cover are strikingContinue reading “Great review for “Life Stories””

HHG books sell in England

Congratulations to our authors whose books sold in England in November! “Let Me Tell You a Story” by Frank McMeen; “Glove Letters: A Father Recalls His Son’s Greatest Game” by Taylor Wilson; “A Pictorial History of Wedding Photography” by Jan Shivley; “Rescued” by Andy Vistrand; “Life Stories: Educator, Painter, Pilot, Stained-Glass Artist” by Dr. RobertContinue reading “HHG books sell in England”

‘Rescued’ wins national medal from MWSA

We are so excited! The Military Writers Society of America has announced that Andy Vistrand’s book, “Rescued,” is a finalist in the MWSA national book awards! This means he will receive a gold, silver or bronze medal at the awards banquet in September held in San Diego, California! What a great honor for a debutContinue reading “‘Rescued’ wins national medal from MWSA”