Local author Teri Fink wins multiple literary awards

WENATCHEE — Local author Teri Fink, who has spent most of her life in Wenatchee, has received several prestigious literary honors for her novels, including the Legacy Fiction Award from the 15th Annual International Book Awards.

Fink's second novel, "The Clovis Dig," which tells the story of an East Wenatchee orchardist who discovers ancient artifacts beneath the orchard, earned the top prize in the Legacy Fiction category. Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of American Book Fest, which manages the award, said this year's contest yielded thousands of entries from authors and publishers around the world before being narrowed down to the final results.

Her third novel, "The Restless Lake," has been named a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Award, which honors the memory of the American philosopher by highlighting excellence in writing and the independent spirit of small publishers. The novel, which chronicles the meeting of a tech executive and an Olympic gold medalist in the wilderness community of Stehekin at the head of Lake Chelan, has also been nominated by Eric Hoffer judges for the Montaigne Medal, recognizing it as one of the most thought-provoking books that "either illuminate, progress, or redirect thought."

Additionally, the audiobook version of Fink's first novel, "Invisible by Day," a historical fiction work in the vein of Downton Abbey, has been named a finalist in The Wishing Shelf Audiobook Awards. Narrator Grace Gray, a professionally trained actress, brings the audiobook to life. The Wishing Shelf is an organization based in the United Kingdom founded by children's author Edward Trayer.

"We always knew Teri Fink was a talented writer, a real pro, which is why we were thrilled to bring her on board," says Fink's publisher Dave Lane of Evolved Publishing LLC. "Nonetheless, the responses to all of her books by award sites, professional reviewers, and book consumers alike have exceeded even our high expectations. Her books leave a lasting impression in the best way for readers."

"I'm thrilled that all three of my novels are receiving recognition," says Fink.

Fink's novels are available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats. They can be purchased locally at A Book for All Seasons in Leavenworth, Ye Olde Bookshoppe in Wenatchee, and Riverwalk Books in Chelan. The novels and audiobooks are also sold online wherever books and audiobooks are sold.