Author Kay A. Oliver has secured First Place at BookFest Spring 2024 for her novel 'Whispering Lessons,' with her work 'Ice Cream Moments' earning an Honorable Mention. This recognition follows a series of literary achievements for Oliver, including her recent induction into the Marquis Who's Who biographical directory, which selects individuals based on current reference value, position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in their field.
The BookFest awards celebrate outstanding works of fiction and nonfiction, with founder Desireé Duffy emphasizing the importance of recognizing authors for their contributions to society through storytelling. Oliver's success at the event underscores the competitive nature of literary recognition and the platform such awards provide for authors to reach wider audiences.
'Whispering Lessons' is set in the Old West after the Civil War, following frontier educators navigating lawlessness and intrigue with elements of romance. 'Ice Cream Moments' explores themes of love and family, featuring a character inspired by award-winning country artist Ty Herndon, a Dove award-winner and Grammy-nominated musician who contributes to the book's emotional depth. Oliver's previous novel, 'Road to Elysium,' won three First-Place awards at BookFest Spring 2023, a Silver Medal at the Readers' Favorite Book Awards 2023, a Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review Award, a Top 100 Best Reads Award from Shelf Media Group, and was named Book of the Year 2023.
Her series 'Grave Disturbances' recently earned three awards, including 2nd Place in Fiction & Historical – Mystery, Fiction & Sci-Fi – Action & Adventure, and Fiction & Supernatural – Paranormal & Psychic Phenomenon categories. The first novel in that series, 'Disturbed Tombs,' won first place in 2022 and was also named Book of the Year that year. Oliver's books are noted for their easy readability, fast-paced narratives, wholesome themes, and unexpected twists.
Readers can find 'Whispering Lessons' at https://kayaoliver.com and 'Ice Cream Moments' on Amazon. Oliver, a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, draws on her entertainment industry experience to craft compelling narratives that have cemented her reputation as a significant contemporary storyteller.
