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HHG to sell books at Scottsdale Book Festival Jan. 24, 2026

HillHelen Group Publishers is partnering with Arizona Professional Writers to sell books at the Scottsdale Book Festival Jan. 24, 2026 at the Scottsdale Civic Center, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jacque Hillman, HHG CEO, is incoming vice president of Arizona Professional Writers. Hope to meet you there! https://www.scottsdalebookfestival.com/

‘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”

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!”