Novelist

Renowned Novelist Sarah Joseph Wins Ashitha Memorial Award for Exceptional Literary Contributions

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Kozhikode, India – Acclaimed author Sarah Joseph has been chosen as the recipient of this year’s Ashitha Memorial Award. This prestigious accolade includes a cash prize of Rs 25,000 and a citation. The award will be presented by renowned writer Kalpetta Narayanan at the Alakapuri auditorium in Kozhikode at 5 pm. The esteemed panel of judges for the award comprised of writers Rosemary, Shihabuddin Poythumkadavu, Santhosh Aechikkanam, and B Murali. The ceremony aims to recognize and honor outstanding literary achievements. In addition to Sarah Joseph’s recognition, several other literary awards will be presented during the … Read more

Breaking Barriers: Greek Novelist & Partner Make History as First Same-Sex Couple Married in Athens City Hall

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ATHENS, Greece – In a historic moment for Greece, a Greek novelist and his partner became the first same-sex couple to be married in Athens’ city hall, following the recent legalization of same-sex marriage in Orthodox Christian Greece. The civil wedding ceremony was officiated by Athens’ mayor, Haris Doukas. The couple, Petros Hadjopoulos, who writes under the pen name Auguste Corteau, and lawyer Anastasios Samouilidis, expressed their joy, with Hadjopoulos describing the event as “a dream that we didn’t dare entertain when we were in our teens.” This milestone holds great significance for many individuals … Read more

Musician and Novelist Richard Tuttle Brings Legal Expertise to Chestnut Hill Local Board

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Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia – Richard Tuttle, a former lawyer and multi-talented musician and novelist, has taken on a new role as a board member for the Chestnut Hill Local. Tuttle, who has practiced law for 41 years, joined the board after becoming a member of the Chestnut Hill Community Association. His decision to join the board was motivated by his affinity for the Local, which was named the best weekly paper in Philadelphia by Philadelphia Magazine when Tuttle moved to Chestnut Hill in 1979. With a background in journalism law, Tuttle felt that he could … Read more