Two Tewksbury Authors Win
Winnie Literary Awards
Novelist Andie Andrews (Eisenberg) and animal book author, Loren Spiotta-
DiMare, both of Tewksbury, NJ, received Winnie Awards in the 2019 seventh
annual EQUUS Film & Arts Festival – Literary Division. The Festival is the
leading showcase for domestic and international equestrian content including
feature films, shorts, documentaries, music videos, commercials, training,
educational materials, and art and literature. The prestigious equine film and
arts event was held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.
Andrews’ poignant novel, Ephemeral received a first-place award in the
Equine Fiction (Western) category. She also received a Winnie for her rom-com
screenplay, Spring Fling. Spiotta-DiMare’s picture book, Sergeant Reckless:
Hero War Horse received a first-place award in the Children’s Historical
category.
Spiotta-DiMare was a Board Member of the Tewksbury Trail Association for
10 years. She’s also the former Chair and a current member of the Tewksbury
Equestrian Committee. “When a member of the Committee told me about
Andie I couldn’t wait to meet her and read her novel,” Spiotta-DiMare says.
“We’re both Western riders and hit it off right away. I loved Ephemeral. Andie is
such a gifted author. She truly understands horses and I was literally laughing
out loud reading some of her passages. That we both received Winnie Awards
is so special.”
Spiotta-DiMare has been writing nonfiction animal books for adults and
children for many years. She’s had 20 books published to date. Several new
titles are underway. The author’s work has been recognized by the Dog Writers
Association of America, USA Book News, Humane Society of the United
States, and the Doris Day Animal Foundation.
In Ephemeral, jaded romance
writer Clarissa takes up riding
lessons as research for her new
novel. In the saddle, she finds
relief from her troubled marriage and her darkest secrets in the company
of horses who offer an intoxicating sense of freedom and daring. One
part romance novel, one part literary fiction, one part love-affair-withhorses,
who not only invites you into his world, but also shares his sensible and
soulful outlook on human hearts and the meaning of true horsemanship.
Spiotta-DiMare’s children’s book, Sergeant
Reckless: Hero War Horse is the true story of
an amazing pack horse who served with the Marines during the Korean
War. Her job was to carry ammunition up steep, rugged terrain to the
Recoilless Rifle firing station and then bring wounded Marines back down
to safety.
For her valiant efforts, Reckless was awarded two Purple Hearts, the
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and a United Nations Service Medal.
She retired with the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Rider’s Pain-Free Back Book
Overcome Chronic Soreness, Injury and Aging,
and Stay in the Saddle for Years to Come
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Ephemeral is told from the viewpoint of a quirky, old cow horse
To order autographed copies of Ephemeral, contact Andrews at
andieandrewsauthor.com. To order Sergeant Reckless, contact
Spioa-DiMare at author@LorensReadingRoom.com. Both books are
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