LONDON BOOK FESTIVAL ISSUES "WRIT OF MANDAMUS" TOP HONORS
London (January 1, 2012) - Rick Robinson's political thriller "Writ of Mandamus" has been named the grand prize winner of the
London Book Festival, which honors the best of international publishing.
Robinson's fourth novel, which will be published later this year by Headline Books Inc., weaves from Washington, DC to the countryside of Ireland, following Congressman Richard Thompson and
the CIA as they chase Middle Eastern conflict and Kentucky horses.
Its page-turning prose and intriguing plot makes it an instant classic in Robinson.s series and promises to be optioned for other media.
Remember Congresswoman
Giffords's staff
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2011 . The year in review
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By Rick Robinson Alright, with only seven days gone by in 2011, it does seem a bit early for a .Year in Review. column. But, so much has happened in the ...
Why isn't there any mention of Alan Gross on EcuRed?
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By Rick Robinson The founding of the website EcuRed - Cuba's newest propaganda tool - reaffirms one
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Things that pissed me off in 2010
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By Rick Robinson When historians look back at 2010, they will write that it was the year when people were exasperated.
Voters were angry at politicians. ... Bailout NPR now!
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By Rick Robinson Most folks fifty or older fondly remember the ritual of the family dinner. They remember them because, what with working late and rushing ...
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Who's controlling the message at the White House?
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By Rick Robinson Anyone who has worked in a political operation has heard that question and knows the drill. Someone who is up on the campaign's polling ...
A tale of two PJs
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By Rick Robinson The latest offering from conservative humorist PJ O'Rourke, Don't Vote . It Just Encourages the Bastards, is a real page turner. ...
Tea Party v. GOP establishment . civil war or family feud?
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For Portman, Fisher's negative is a positive
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By Rick Robinson In 1986, when Jim Bunning was running his first race for United States Congress, his general consultant was Lee Atwater. ...
Glenn Beck is "right" on gay rights
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By Rick Robinson The revelation that former GOP chairman Ken Mehlman is gay was as shocking to the Republican inner circle as was the news that Lincoln had ...
Castro chic
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By Rick Robinson And whenever "old" is "new," people beat a path to second-hand clothing stores and the internet for an authentic look. ...
No fear, but plenty of
loathing in Las Vegas
By Rick Robinson Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream is Dr. Hunter S. Thompson's definitive novel.
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Manifest Destiny Wins Best Fiction at New York Book Festival
Terra Alta - Manifest Destiny, new novel by political thriller author Rick Robinson, takes two more national awards this week! A Win for Best Fiction in the prestigious New York Book Festival competition and an Honorable Mention at the Beach Book Festival continue the acclaim his newest novel has generated.
Also named Winner for Best Fiction at the Paris Book Festival, Finalist for Best Fiction Indie Next Generation Book Awards, Finalist for Best Thriller Indie Excellence Book Awards and Honorable Mention for Best Fiction at the San Francisco Book Festival.
Robinson just returned from New York and a round of book signings at the New York Times airport bookstore and Book Expo America at the Jacob Javits Convention Center last week. Featured in the Author Autographing Area along with Bernadette Peters, R. L. Stein and Sarah Ferguson, Robinson had some of the longest lines of fans on the floor.
"Rick's popularity continues to soar," said Headline Books president Cathy Teets. "Rick did several media interviews at BEA including Sirius Radio. His new book is flying off the bookstore shelves as he continues his East Coast book tour. I am very proud of Rick; he is one of the hardest working authors I have!"
Robinson will be speaking on a panel at ThrillerFest in July. Check Rick's event schedule for more information.
Manifest Destiny Gets Excellent Start Out of the Gate
New title takes four awards the first six weeks
Manifest Destiny Wins Best Fiction in Paris
Finalist Indie Book Awards for Best Fiction
Finalist Indie Excellence Book Awards Best Thriller
San Francisco Book Festival Honorable Mention for Best Fiction
Terra Alta - Headline Books author Rick Robinson is on a rollercoaster ride of national awards since the release of his newest book, Manifest Destiny. The title enjoyed a special pre-release the month of April with Paradies airport shops nationwide and made its way into the marketplace on May 1 to local and internet book stores. Robinson is currently on an East Coast book tour with Paradies Shops.
Rick Robinson will be a featured author at Book Expo America in New York City, May 26-27. His first two novels, The Maximum Contribution and Sniper Bid have garnered nine national awards over the past two years and have both been in the Top 100 Best Seller list on Amazon.com numerous times.
A Kentucky native, Robinson is no stranger to the 'Run for the Roses' and appears as if he has his sights set even higher. "I am humbled by the national acclaim and honors," said Robinson in an interview this week. "I just got back from a book signing in Atlanta and the store manager said no one had sold as many books as we did this weekend. I am really looking forward to New York next week. If you are traveling, stop at the New York Times Bookstore at LaGuardia and say hello. I will be there Tuesday and Friday, May 25 and 28, for book signings. I love meeting my readers and look forward to this summer.s book tour."
Robinson is slated to sign books at Borders, Crestview Hills, KY this Saturday, May 22. Karl Rove will be there the same day signing copies of his new book, Courage and Consequence.
Manifest Destiny is Robinson's third novel in a series of riveting award winning political thrillers. "Taut and tense political drama wrapped in American history and tradition. A solid and compelling journey," writes J. A. "Jack" Kerley, author of The Hundredth Man.
"Rick Robinson is a paragon among Capitol Hill staffers and maybe the only person on Earth who both understands the civics book chapter on 'How a Bill Becomes a Law' and knows how to get good seats at the Kentucky Derby," said P.J. O'Rourke, author, Parliament of Whores about Robinson.s first book, The Maximum Contribution.
2010 Paris Book Festival Announce Winners.
Manifest Destiny Wins Best Fiction!
PARIS (May 4, 2010) Rick Robinson's newest novel, Manifest Destiny is named Winner for Best Fiction at the 2010 Paris Book Festival.
Mary Osbourne's Nonna's Book of Mysteries was announced overall winner of the annual competition
The Paris Book Festival honors the best of international publishing.
Manifest Destiny is Robinson's third novel in a series of riveting award winning political thrillers. Currently on book tour with
Paradies Airport Shops nationwide, Robinson said, "I am honored and elated by this award. Manifest Destiny has only been out for
a few weeks and the response to my new book has been terrific! The book has just been released and is already in its second printing.
To have the book honored critically is fantastic." Also this week, Manifest Destiny was named Award Winning Finalist for Best
Fiction in the 2010 Indie Book Awards.
Rick Robinson will be a featured author at Book Expo America in New York City, May 26-27. His first two novels, The Maximum Contribution
and Sniper Bid have garnered nine national awards over the past two years and have both been in the Top 100 Best Seller list on
Amazon.com numerous times.
International Thriller Writer's Review by Milton C. Toby
