11th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards Announced

Historical novelist, Annette Oppenlander, wins National Indie Excellence Award for "Surviving the
Fatherland: A True Coming-of-age Love Story Set in WWII Germany."

Bloomington, IN, May 22, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Historical novelist Annette Oppenlander receives national
recognition from the 11th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards.

The 11th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards recognized "Surviving the Fatherland: A True
Coming-of-age Love Story Set in WWII Germany" by Annette Oppenlander in the category of "Faction"
as a winner in this year's competition.

This prestigious National award is open to all English language books in print from small, medium,
university, self and independent publishers.

The National Indie Excellence Awards exist to help establish independent publishing as a strong and
proud facet of the publishing industry. Recognizing authors that put their heart and soul into their work,
the NIEA is a champion of self-publishers and the small, independent presses that go the extra mile to
produce books of excellence in every aspect. Established in 2007, the NIEA competition is judged by
experts from all aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers
and professional copywriters.

Winners and finalists are determined based on "overall excellence of presentation - a synergy of form and
content." Spanning thirteen years from 1940 to 1953 and set against the epic panorama of WWII,
"Surviving the Fatherland" is a sweeping saga of family, love, and betrayal that illuminates an intimate
part of history seldom seen: the children's war.

"Surviving the Fatherland" tells the true and heart-wrenching stories of Lilly and Gnter struggling with
the terror-filled reality of life in the Third Reich, each embarking on their own dangerous path toward
survival, freedom, and ultimately each other. Based on the author's own family and anchored in historical
facts, this story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the strength of war children.

We are proud to announce the winners & finalists whose books truly embody the excellence that this
award was created to celebrate, and we salute you all for your fine work. -Ellen Reid, Founder NIEA

For more information please visit: www.indieexcellence.com

About the Author

Annette Oppenlander is an award-winning writer, literary coach and educator. As a bestselling historical
novelist, Oppenlander is known for her authentic characters and stories based on true events, coming
alive in well-researched settings. Having lived in Germany the first half of her life and the second half in
various parts in the U.S., Oppenlander inspires readers by illuminating story questions as relevant today
as they were in the past. Oppenlander's bestselling true WWII story, Surviving the Fatherland, was

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elected to IWIC's Hall of Fame. Her historical time-travel trilogy, Escape from the Past, takes readers to
the German Middle Ages and the Wild West. Uniquely, Oppenlander weaves actual historical figures and
events into her plots, giving readers a flavor of true history while enjoying a good story. Oppenlander
shares her knowledge through writing workshops at colleges, libraries and schools. She also offers vivid
presentations and author visits. The mother of fraternal twins and a son, she lives with her husband and
old mutt, Mocha, in Bloomington, Ind.

Contact: Annette Oppenlander/812.391.6310/Annette.oppenlander@yahoo.com

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Contact Information:
Oppenlander Enterprises LLC
Annette Oppenlander
812-391-6310
Contact via Email
www.annetteoppenlander.com

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