ST. PAUL — A novel by Minnesota author and Pequot Lakes High School graduate Fredrick Soukup received the NYC Big Book Award in the categories of literary fiction.
“Blood Up North” is about a young Minnesota woman who agrees to help her brother hide cash he stole from a drug dealer. To protect herself, she must employ the very evil she has grown up despising.
The NYC Big Book Award competition is judged by experts from different aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters.
Winners are selected based on overall excellence.
A large number of authors participated from around the world with entries received from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.
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“We are elated to highlight these authors’ books, recognize their excellence and share their achievements,” awards sponsor Gabrielle Olczak said in a news release. “(With our new website) we look forward to showcasing these titles to a larger audience.”
To learn more about Soukup’s novel, visit www.fredrick-soukup.com/blood-up-north . To see the list of NYC Big Book winners, visit www.nycbigbookaward.com.
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