OUTSIDE THE LIMELIGHT, nominee for Kirkus Prize, named to Kirkus’ Best Indie Books of 2017
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. – Nov. 1, 2017 – PRLog — Classical Girl Press is proud to announce that OUTSIDE THE LIMELIGHT, Book 2 of the Ballet Theatre Chronicles, a nominee for the prestigious 2017 Kirkus Prize, has been named to Kirkus’ Best Indie Books of 2017 list. The Ballet Theatre Chronicles are part of Classical Girl Press’ contemporary adult fiction line.
In OUTSIDE THE LIMELIGHT, two talented dancer sisters beset by professional rivalry and bound by love must reexamine loyalties when a devastating medical condition leaves one fighting for her career. Opportunity, betrayal and passion color this behind-the-scenes glimpse of the professional ballet world, in what Kirkus Reviews calls “a lovely and engaging tale of sibling rivalry in the high-stakes dance world.” (Starred review)
“The novel has found a larger audience beyond the dance world,” says author Terez Mertes Rose, herself a former ballet dancer. “I’m so pleased. People of all walks of life can understand and appreciate the perils that infirmity can bring to one’s career, one’s entire world. And the theme of sisters helping sisters has resonated with so many readers. I’m thrilled this novel was chosen for Kirkus’ Best Indie Books of 2017 list.”
The Kirkus Prize is one of the richest literary awards in the world, with a prize of $50,000 bestowed annually to authors of fiction, nonfiction and young readers’ literature. It was created to celebrate the 81 years of discerning, thoughtful criticism Kirkus Reviews has contributed to both the publishing industry and readers at large. Winners will be selected on November 2, 2017. The Best Indie Books of 2017 list, as well as other 2017 Best Books categories, will be featured in the Kirkus Reviews magazine, email newsletter, and website.
OUTSIDE THE LIMELIGHT is available electronically through Amazon, and in print through Ingram Book Company, Bookshop Santa Cruz, as well as other local booksellers.
Classical Girl Press was established in 2014. It specializes in upmarket women’s fiction that presents an inside look on the performing arts, classical music, women’s relationships with each other and the people in their lives, and, most of all, their journey within. For more information, visit: www.theclassicalgirl.com
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OUTSIDE THE LIMELIGHT has been named a Kirkus Indie Books of the Month Selection for Jan 2017
Classical Girl Press announces the selection of Book 2 of the Ballet Theatre Chronicles for January 2017 Kirkus Indie award
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. – Dec. 15, 2016 – PRLog — Classical Girl Press is proud to announce OUTSIDE THE LIMELIGHT, Book 2 of the Ballet Theatre Chronicles, has been chosen as a Kirkus Indie Books of the Month Selection for January 2017. The Ballet Theatre Chronicles are part of Classical Girl Press’ contemporary adult fiction line.
In OUTSIDE THE LIMELIGHT, two competing professional dancer sisters must reexamine loyalties when a devastating medical condition leaves one fighting for her career. Opportunity, betrayal and passion color this behind-the-scenes glimpse of the professional ballet world, in what Kirkus Reviews calls “a lovely and engaging tale of sibling rivalry in the high-stakes dance world.” (Starred review)
“It’s a novel not just about dance,” says author Terez Mertes Rose, a dance writer, reviewer and former ballet dancer. “It also explores the hidden realities of infirmity that imperil a dancer’s career. I’m thrilled it was chosen to be a Kirkus Indie Books of the Month Selection.” Books in the Ballet Theatre Chronicles present stories that take the reader beyond the glitter of the professional stage to expose the sweat and struggle, amid the mandate to sustain the illusion at all cost.
Kirkus Reviews highlights only a few of its Kirkus Indie reviews every month. Those earning a starred review are considered for publication in Kirkus Reviews‘ print edition, and from the hundreds of books reviewed each month, one Kirkus Indie review per category is chosen as a “books of the month” selection. OUTSIDE THE LIMELIGHT was published in the 11/15/16 print issue and will be featured in the 1/15/17 print edition as well.
Released on October 30, 2016, OUTSIDE THE LIMELIGHT is available through Ingram Book Company and Amazon. Review copies are available through NetGalley or the publisher. Media kits are available through Classical Girl Press.
Classical Girl Press was established in 2014. It specializes in upmarket women’s fiction that presents an inside look on the performing arts, classical music, women’s relationships with each other and the people in their lives, and, most of all, their journey within.
Kirkus Reviews, founded in 1933, has been one of the most trusted and authoritative voices in book discovery. Kirkus Reviews covers more than 7,000 books published by traditional houses and more than 3,000 self-published books every year. The magazine is published on the 1st and 15th of every month. Kirkus Reviews is revered by many as the first indicator of a book’s potential. For more information, visit www.kirkus.com
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Terez Rose
admin@theclassicalgirl.com