Richter Publishing is proud to announce that five of our authors have been recognized by the Florida Authors & Publishers Association (FAPA) in the 2026 President’s Book Awards competition.
We were thrilled to receive notification this morning that the following titles have officially made this year’s award list:
- Lamenting Sam — Kelly Jo Terry
- Still His Mama — Terrell Hatzilias
- Work & Live Anywhere: Peru Unplugged — Tara Richter-Hatzilias
- Fouled Anchor Chronicles — George L. Trowbridge
- The Man from Rock Bottom — Stephen Eric Johnson
Each of these books represents countless hours of dedication, storytelling, editing, collaboration, and courage from their authors. We are incredibly honored to work alongside writers who are willing to share their experiences, expertise, and personal journeys with the world.
At Richter Publishing, our mission has always been to help authors bring meaningful stories to life — stories that educate, inspire, heal, and connect with readers. Seeing five of our titles recognized by FAPA this year is a tremendous accomplishment not only for the authors themselves, but for our entire publishing team.
The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 1st 2026 to find out if each authors book takes the Gold, Silver or Bronze medal in their respective category! We are looking forward to celebrating with fellow authors, publishers, and creatives from across Florida at this year’s event.
Congratulations again to all of our talented authors on this incredible achievement. We are proud of each and every one of you and grateful to be part of your publishing journey.
Stay tuned for updates following the awards ceremony in August!
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