For Peace Through Fiction by Nicole Hunter
“Your activities and your story are both remarkable. Obviously I’m flattered to see my work enlisted in your project. You write with clarity and power, and you succeed in blending together very different kinds of things: literature, life (in general and your own in particular, in a moving to-and-fro, moving in every sense of the word).
“I should think there is a huge public out there for what you are attempting - and have already done for some time now. The specifics of the autobiography itself are themselves gripping - you’ve had quite a life, virtually picaresque in its up’s and down’s and dark shadows - as are the ways you use particular books as mirrors and thresholds and launch pads.”
—Arnold Weinstein
Arnold Weinstein is the Edna and Richard Salomon Distinguished Professor of Comparative Literature at Brown University.
For the novel Waiting for the World to End
by Nicole Hunter
and classroom, library, and book club discussions ~
Book of the Year Silver Award from ForeWord Magazine
Judged by librarians and booksellers
Independent Publisher Book Awards, Honorable Mention
Judged by trade professionals
Adult Fiction Winner, The Mom’s Choice Awards
The Mom’s Choice Awards are a program of the Just For Mom Foundation
The Akron Beacon-Journal’s Top Recommendation for 2005 Books by Northeast Ohio Authors - Akron Beacon-Journal, January 1, 2006
Medina County District Library, Hinckley Community Branch ~ “That was one of the best discussions we’ve ever had. Your book brought out so many interesting topics to delve into. I’ve already heard many positive comments. Thank you for the memorable evening. We will certainly look forward to Fractures.”
Westlake Porter Public Library ~ “Thank you so much for the marvelous book discussion of Waiting for the World to End. We had excellent attendance and wonderful sharing of insights into your book. I loved the quote from our newest member, ‘This discussion was better than two hours of therapy.’ Thanks again and good luck on your next book. I’ll be watching for your name in Publisher’s Weekly.”
North Canton Public Library ~ “Thank you so much for attending our discussion group-you were terrific! Our group was so pleased to be able to discuss your book freely, and then gain insight into ‘the mind of the author.’ It was a very positive experience for us, and I hope for you also! We’d love to have you come for a return visit when your next book is published. Please keep me informed about the book’s status.”
Shaker Heights Public Library ~ “Thank you so much for sharing your time and talents with us. We certainly appreciated your participation in our Reading Group Round-Up Weekend. It was quite a thrill for us to have the author in attendance at the discussion and we appreciated your insights.”
Max Byrd, award-winning author and president, Board of Directors of the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley - “A wonderful narrative voice, a strong, steady focus on character - this is a lovely novel that clearly springs from a deep well of feeling.”
Akron Beacon-Journal, March 20, 2005 - “An elegant story reminiscent of the work of Anne Tyler…it’s a terrific book.”
Girl on Demand - “One of the best books I have read - and certainly one I repeatedly recommend to friends and family.” Click here to read the entire review.
Rachel’s Vineyard Book of the Month, featured in February 2006 and August 2005 “Vine & Branches” Newsletter
Randy Stelter, Wheeler High School, Valparaiso, Indiana, Who’s Who Among American Teachers, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2005 and 2007 - “As a high school administrator, English teacher, and coach for over a quarter of a century, the highest compliment I can pay Ms. Hunter is that upon completion of reading her novel, I immediately purchased a classroom set for my students.”
St. Raphael Guild Book Club - “I have seen many of the members since our meeting and they have all raved about how much they enjoyed the discussion. They especially appreciated how frank the discussion was - everyone felt very free to express their opinion. Thank you so much for sharing your time and great talent. We are looking forward to your next book!”