Trabuco Canyon, CA -- Stoney Creek Press announced today that author and firefighter Curt Yoder, and his wife Karen, are recipients of an Honorable Mention in this year's Writer's Digest National Self-Published Book Awards. The award acknowledges their touching compilation of firefighter stories in "The Heart Behind the Hero: A Heartwarming and Inspirational Collection of True Firefighter and Paramedic Stories from Across America".
"The Heart Behind the Hero" has received dozens of glowing print reviews, including an endorsement by Mary Ellis, Managing Director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, who was most touched by the "special tribute to the fallen heroes who gave their lives in service to their communities" Power! Talk Radio host, John St. Augustine, concurred, saying "Curt and Karen Yoder have brought us into the world of hope and pain and deliver an impact that is sorely needed in the world."
"The Heart Behind the Hero" was published in July, 2000.
"We published this book because we wanted to share the voices and stories of firefighters and paramedics across America," said co-author, Karen Yoder. "Through these emotionally driven stories, our contributors helped to reveal the true emotions, feelings and spirit of today's American firefighters and rescue workers."
"Receipt of this award is indeed an honor, not just for us, but for the entire firefighter community," added co-author, Curt Yoder. "It indicates that America has not forgotten the sacrifices made everyday by firefighters, paramedics and rescue workers across the country." Curt Yoder is a 27-year veteran firefighter with the City of Costa Mesa in California.
"The Heart Behind the Hero" will receive mention in the August edition of Writer's Digest.
The book is currently available here.
