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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”

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”

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”

“Rescued” and its wonderful book cover!

Love this photo of our artistic director, Wanda Stanfill, with our author, Andy L. Vistrand, giving him the portrait of his dog, Dozer, used for his book cover, “Rescued.” Andy is a Marine veteran. His book relates the wonderful story of how Dozer rescued Andy from PTSD. Andy was a Marine helicopter gunner during threeContinue reading ““Rescued” and its wonderful book cover!”