Category Archives: inspirational

‘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 MSWA national bronze medal

We are so excited! Andy Vistrand’s book, “Rescued,” won the bronze medal at the Military Writers Society of America national book awards! He received his award at the awards banquet in September held in San Diego, California! What a great honor for a debut author! Andy was a USMC helicopter gunner. His book is aboutContinue reading ““Rescued” wins MSWA national bronze medal”

‘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”

For Father’s Day, “Turnaround,” an inspirational novel

Harbert Alexander, author, father and grandfather, wrote his first inspirational novel, “Turnaround,” before his death. The five-star reviewed book is up for a national award! If you’re looking for a heart-warming story about faith, baseball, and families, your heart will be lifted when you read “Turnaround.”

HHG books win 3 national finalist ABF Legacy Awards

  American Book Fest, based in Los Angeles and Phoenix, has announced the winners and finalists of 2024 American Legacy Book Awards. Over 500 winners and finalists were announced in more than 100 categories with thousands of entries from around the world.   “Captain of the Tides Gunner Morgan” by Charlie Morgan with Jacque Armstrong Hillman, won in military fiction.Continue reading “HHG books win 3 national finalist ABF Legacy Awards”

HHG 5-starred books!

Great reviews for our final books of 2023! Fiction: “Burn Bright” by Nancy Hall. Nonfiction: “The Other Fellow May Be Right: The Civility of Howard Baker” by Bill Haltom. “It’s All About a Story” by Dr. Frank McMeen. “Light for Your Journey: A Christ-Filled Guide Through Cancer” by Donne Smith. “Rescued” by Andy Vistrand. OurContinue reading “HHG 5-starred books!”

Busy time for HHG!

Uploading books! Uploaded four books the past two weeks.   Reading Andy Vistrand’s eproof from Ingram today for “Rescued,” which is about his rescue dog saving him from PTSD. He was a Marine helicopter gunner. He’ll have his book order in about six weeks. What a great cover illustration by Wanda Stanfill! Uploaded Donne Smith’sContinue reading “Busy time for HHG!”