# award winning (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover award winning. Page: Feed: --- ## [Wuthering the storm: flash mob goes ahead](https://waikatoindependent.co.nz/2026/08/wuthering-the-storm-flash-mob-goes-ahead/51833/) _2026-08-21 · Kai Creighton · The Waikato Independent_ A crowd of bright red dresses swarmed Hamilton Gardens last Sunday in an attention-grabbing flash... [Listen](https://waikatoindependent.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0741.mov) ## [Page 34](https://www.isleofelsi.com/comics/ioe8/page-434/) _2026-08-20 · Alec Longstreth · Isle of Elsi_ ## [Aliza Hava Turns a #1-Charting Album About Childhood Trauma Into a Book for Survivors](https://www.alizahava.com/post/aliza-hava-turns-a-1-charting-album-about-childhood-trauma-into-a-book-for-survivors) _2026-08-20 · Aliza Hava Music · Aliza Hava Music_ Into the Light: Ten Songs & Stories Transforming Trauma to Triumph arrives August 20, expanding the acclaimed album into a multimedia experience of memoir, music, reflection, and self-reclamation ASHLAND, Ore. — August 19, 2026 — Award-winning singer-songwriter and social-impact artist Aliza Hava releases Into the Light: Ten Songs & Stories Transforming Trauma to Triumph on Thursday, August 20,… ## [Certainty Is Often an Illusion—and Giancarlo Roversi Built a Universe to Prove It](https://readershouse.co.uk/certainty-is-often-an-illusion-and-giancarlo-roversi-built-a-universe-to-prove-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=certainty-is-often-an-illusion-and-giancarlo-roversi-built-a-universe-to-prove-it) _2026-08-19 · By Ben Alan · Reader's House_ The Sound Of A Boundless Imagination Giancarlo Roversi reveals how music, engineering, grief, philosophy and Venezuela shaped the Pulstarverse, an immersive science-fiction saga exploring memory, identity, consciousness, political collapse and humanity’s fragile certainties through ambitious storytelling. G iancarlo Roversi is a remarkably imaginative artist whose work refuses to be confined to a… ## [Songheng Sor – Lord of the Pies](https://waikatoindependent.co.nz/2026/08/songheng-sor-lord-of-the-pies/51807/) _2026-08-19 · Paul Michael · The Waikato Independent_ A Hamilton bakery has won a national pie award for the third consecutive year, taking... ## [Exploring Magic and Humanity with L.R. Braden](https://readershouse.co.uk/exploring-magic-and-humanity-with-l-r-braden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exploring-magic-and-humanity-with-l-r-braden) _2026-08-18 · by Dan Peters · Reader's House_ PHOTO: L.R. Braden, bestselling and award-winning author of imaginative urban fantasy tales, balancing darkness with light and humour in her storytelling. Award-Winning Urban Fantasy Author Inspires With Hope and Intricate Storytelling L.R. Braden discusses her creative process, the balance of light and dark in her writing, and the immersive world-building behind her acclaimed urban fantasy \[…\]… ## [Kevin M. Kraft Explores Faith, Action, and the Art of Storytelling](https://readershouse.co.uk/kevin-m-kraft-explores-faith-action-and-the-art-of-storytelling/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kevin-m-kraft-explores-faith-action-and-the-art-of-storytelling) _2026-08-18 · by Dan Peters · Reader's House_ PHOTO: Kevin M. Kraft, author and multi-talented creative, known for his inspired storytelling and cinematic vision. A Journey Through Thrills, Faith, And Creativity Award-winning author Kevin M. Kraft blends Christian faith with cinematic storytelling, martial arts, and adrenaline-fuelled action to create compelling novels that challenge, inspire, and captivate readers while exploring spiritual… ## [Anatomy of a City: The Hunterian Museum and London’s Dissection Past](https://jfpenn.com/hunterian-museum-london-dissection-past/) _2026-08-17 · J.F. Penn · J.F.Penn_ Where to trace London's dissection past: the Hunterian Museum, the Old Operating Theatre, the Wellcome Collection and Barts Pathology Museum, plus the resurrection men, the Murder Act and the Anatomy Act behind Desecration. ## [Books Like The Wicker Man: British Folk Horror and Pagan Fiction](https://jfpenn.com/books-like-the-wicker-man-british-folk-horror/) _2026-08-17 · J.F. Penn · J.F.Penn_ If you love The Wicker Man, here are 27 folk horror and pagan fiction novels to read next, from The Ritual and Harvest Home to The Loney, Starve Acre and Blood Vintage. ## [Best Creature Horror Books: Underground Monsters and Cave Thrillers](https://jfpenn.com/best-creature-horror-books-underground-monsters-cave-thrillers/) _2026-08-17 · J.F. Penn · J.F.Penn_ 23 of the best creature horror and confinement novels: cave monsters, underground thrillers, deep-sea terrors, parasites and isolated predators, from The Descent and The Ruins to The Luminous Dead and Catacomb. ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wWkDEFQI7vxE) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [30+ Best Medical Thrillers with Female Detectives](https://jfpenn.com/best-medical-thrillers-with-female-detectives/) _2026-08-17 · J.F. Penn · J.F.Penn_ A core list of 21 medical and forensic thriller series with female detectives, medical examiners and forensic experts, from Rizzoli & Isles and Kay Scarpetta to Ruth Galloway and the Dark London thrillers, plus bonus female-led crime series and related reads, with a guide to choosing your next series. ## [Lisa Opel Redefines Sexuality and Desire](https://readershouse.co.uk/lisa-opel-redefines-sexuality-and-desire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lisa-opel-redefines-sexuality-and-desire) _2026-08-17 · by Dan Peters · Reader's House_ PHOTO: Lisa Opel, writer and educator, known for her honest storytelling and dedication to helping others rediscover intimacy and connection. Rediscovering Intimacy Through Courage, Curiosity, And Creativity Lisa Opel shares her journey from losing her libido to championing self-discovery. Through storytelling and science, her work empowers readers to reclaim intimacy, connect deeply, and explore… ## [Kai maa ngaa Whanau – Food for Families](https://waikatoindependent.co.nz/2026/08/kai-maa-ngaa-whanau-food-for-families/51789/) _2026-08-17 · Paul Michael · The Waikato Independent_ A new social supermarket is opening this week in Kirikiriroa, Frankton. Kirikiriroa’s Cupboard, Te Kaapata... ## [Winning waiata brings Hamilton teen closer to her ‘dream job’](https://waikatoindependent.co.nz/2026/08/musics-a-dream-job/51714/) _2026-08-17 · Lachlan Eddie · The Waikato Independent_ Seventeen-year-old Hamilton student Meadow Mia McKinley Park is hoping to turn a win in the... ## [“Climate Change Is Real”: Vanuatu Students raise awareness during Bislama Language Week](https://waikatoindependent.co.nz/2026/08/climate-change-is-real-vanuatu-students-raise-awareness-during-bislama-language-week/51673/) _2026-08-16 · Morris Nafu · The Waikato Independent_ Vanuatu students have used their annual language week to highlight the effects of climate change... ## [Steven Heap’s Journey From Young Kitchen Apprentice To Award-Winning Author](https://readershouse.co.uk/steven-heaps-journey-from-young-kitchen-apprentice-to-award-winning-author/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=steven-heaps-journey-from-young-kitchen-apprentice-to-award-winning-author) _2026-08-14 · By Z. Roberts · Reader's House_ From Curry Kitchens To World Tours Steven Heap reflects on decades of culinary discovery, revealing how travel, competition, teaching and British Indian restaurant traditions shaped his award-winning career, ten books and enduring passion for accessible cooking. S teven Heap brings together the curiosity of a traveller, the discipline of an award-winning chef and the generosity of \[…\] The post… ## [Book Review from The Charter for Compassion](https://www.alizahava.com/post/book-review-from-the-charter-for-compassion) _2026-08-13 · Aliza Hava Music · Aliza Hava Music_ Into the Light: Ten Songs & Stories Transforming Trauma to Triumph The Charter for Compassion is a global movement dedicated to putting compassion at the heart of our relationships, communities, and institutions. Inspired by the Golden Rule shared across the world’s religious and ethical traditions, the Charter calls on people to reject violence and cruelty and to build a more compassionate,… ## [Page 33](https://www.isleofelsi.com/comics/ioe8/page-433/) _2026-08-13 · Alec Longstreth · Isle of Elsi_ ## [Emily Scott x Rick Stein Barnes celebrating my award winning book Home Shores A "POP UP" in London Town (Join us)](https://emilyscottfood.substack.com/p/emily-scott-x-rick-stein-barnes-celebrating) _2026-08-13 · Emily Scott · Shore to Shore_ Recipe: Raspberry Coconut Ice (for Waitrose) ## [Reaching wuthering heights](https://waikatoindependent.co.nz/2026/08/reaching-wuthering-heights/51727/) _2026-08-13 · Kai Creighton · The Waikato Independent_ A still from Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights music video. There is only one Kate Bush... ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CWVIaF6Sx7gF) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [Ditfort hits 50](https://waikatoindependent.co.nz/2026/08/ditfort-hits-50/51708/) _2026-08-13 · Elton Lonaratha · The Waikato Independent_ Jordan Ditfort celebrated a significant milestone when he won his 50th cap for the Futsal... ## [Book bonus](https://waikatoindependent.co.nz/2026/08/book-bonus/51688/) _2026-08-13 · Mathew Pearce · The Waikato Independent_ Te Awamutu Rotary’s annual book fair last week has been rated as one the best... ## [What it takes to make a Love Bite](https://waikatoindependent.co.nz/2026/08/what-it-takes-to-make-a-love-bite/51580/) _2026-08-12 · Holly O'Donnell · The Waikato Independent_ Chefs in Hamilton CBD’s daytime eateries have been inspired by nostalgia and culture to create... ## [Return of 2 hour parking ‘more relaxed’ for shoppers](https://waikatoindependent.co.nz/2026/08/return-of-2-hour-parking-more-relaxed-for-shoppers/51602/) _2026-08-12 · Holly O'Donnell · The Waikato Independent_ A month after the return of 2-hour free parking in the city centre, there are... ## [100 Days to Go: Are Young Voters Ready?](https://waikatoindependent.co.nz/2026/08/100-days-to-go-are-young-voters-ready/51597/) _2026-08-12 · Holly O'Donnell · The Waikato Independent_ Fewer than half of Hamilton’s eligble 18-24 year olds are enrolled to vote, with some... ## [Into the Light, Album Companion Book Coming August 20th](https://www.alizahava.com/post/into-the-light-album-companion-book-coming-august-20th) _2026-08-07 · Aliza Hava Music · Aliza Hava Music_ When I was placed in foster care at nine years old, my father, on one of his rare visits, gave me my very first journal. It was light blue, hardcover, and sealed with a small lock and key. Printed on the cover was a poem by an anonymous author, called What is a Dream? One of the lines in the poem stuck out to me: Your own secret corner where no one can go, where the path to fulfillment can start.… ## [Seeing pink, tiger prawns, chilli, good olive oil and parsley (holidazzze)](https://emilyscottfood.substack.com/p/seeing-pink-tiger-prawns-chilli-good) _2026-08-07 · Emily Scott · Shore to Shore_ Oh and the best cook books are the ones you take to bed ## [Page 32](https://www.isleofelsi.com/comics/ioe8/page-432/) _2026-08-06 · Alec Longstreth · Isle of Elsi_ ## [Jane Stevenson Illuminates the Secret Lives and Carefully Crafted Legends of Renaissance Italy](https://readershouse.co.uk/jane-stevenson-illuminates-the-secret-lives-and-carefully-crafted-legends-of-renaissance-italy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jane-stevenson-illuminates-the-secret-lives-and-carefully-crafted-legends-of-renaissance-italy) _2026-08-01 · By Ben Alan · Reader's House_ The World Is Full of Untold Stories Nobody Knows Are There Jane Stevenson explores Renaissance power, Federico da Montefeltro’s carefully constructed legacy, overlooked women, Siena’s curated past, and the research, curiosity and storytelling that bring forgotten history vividly to life again. J ane Stevenson is a distinguished historian, biographer and novelist whose writing brings the hidden \[…\]… ## [Love Gluten Free](https://emilyscottfood.substack.com/p/love-gluten-free) _2026-07-31 · Emily Scott · Shore to Shore_ Recipe Courgette Cake with Cream Cheese Icing ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mGIFZR4MuJIV) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [Page 31](https://www.isleofelsi.com/comics/ioe8/page-431/) _2026-07-30 · Alec Longstreth · Isle of Elsi_ ## [Michelle Ray Brings History And Classic Literature To Life With Imagination, Heart And Remarkable Authenticity](https://readershouse.co.uk/michelle-ray-brings-history-and-classic-literature-to-life-with-imagination-heart-and-remarkable-authenticity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=michelle-ray-brings-history-and-classic-literature-to-life-with-imagination-heart-and-remarkable-authenticity) _2026-07-27 · By Ben Alan · Reader's House_ Photo: Michelle Ray, acclaimed novelist and educator, whose richly researched historical fiction and inventive literary retellings continue to enchant readers across generations. The Past Never Truly Ends When A Great Story Refuses To Let It Go Michelle Ray discusses historical research, Shakespeare, Jane Austen, theatre, teaching and the creative process behind crafting emotionally powerful… ## [John Gilstrap Brings Authenticity, Heart and Unrelenting Suspense to Modern Thriller Fiction](https://readershouse.co.uk/john-gilstrap-brings-authenticity-heart-and-unrelenting-suspense-to-modern-thriller-fiction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=john-gilstrap-brings-authenticity-heart-and-unrelenting-suspense-to-modern-thriller-fiction) _2026-07-25 · Editor's Desk - London · Reader's House_ The Best Thrillers Aren’t About Explosions—They’re About People John Gilstrap discusses creating authentic thrillers, the evolution of Jonathan Grave, lessons from emergency services, the power of compelling characters, and why justice, courage and humanity remain central to his storytelling. J ohn Gilstrap stands among the most accomplished voices in contemporary thriller fiction, a master… ## [Page 30](https://www.isleofelsi.com/comics/ioe8/page-430/) _2026-07-23 · Alec Longstreth · Isle of Elsi_ ## [Two of my favourite ingredients tomatoes and peaches](https://emilyscottfood.substack.com/p/two-of-my-favourite-ingredients-tomatoes) _2026-07-22 · Emily Scott · Shore to Shore_ Dressed for success (thoughts on salad dressings) ## [Page 29](https://www.isleofelsi.com/comics/ioe8/page-429/) _2026-07-16 · Alec Longstreth · Isle of Elsi_ ## [Maria Johnson Says The Future Will Belong To Those Who Create What Machines Never Can](https://readershouse.co.uk/maria-johnson-says-the-future-will-belong-to-those-who-create-what-machines-never-can/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maria-johnson-says-the-future-will-belong-to-those-who-create-what-machines-never-can) _2026-07-13 · By Ben Alan · Reader's House_ Photo: Maria Johnsen, internationally acclaimed AI engineer, filmmaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author, continues to shape the future through innovation, creativity and fearless interdisciplinary thinking. Where Innovation, Storytelling And Human Creativity Become One Maria Johnsen discusses artificial intelligence, filmmaking, writing and entrepreneurship, revealing how curiosity, resilience… ## [John Everson Redefines Modern Horror with Fearless Imagination and Supernatural Mastery](https://readershouse.co.uk/john-everson-redefines-modern-horror-with-fearless-imagination-and-supernatural-mastery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=john-everson-redefines-modern-horror-with-fearless-imagination-and-supernatural-mastery) _2026-07-12 · by Dan Peters · Reader's House_ Photo: John Everson, Bram Stoker Award-winning author, continues to captivate readers with his masterful blend of supernatural horror, psychological suspense and gothic imagination. Award-Winning Horror, Supernatural Suspense And The Art Of Fear Bram Stoker Award-winning author John Everson discusses gothic horror, giallo cinema, supernatural terror, The Bloodstained Doll, creative inspiration,… ## [Nothing remarkable and yet somehow everything](https://emilyscottfood.substack.com/p/nothing-remarkable-and-yet-somehow) _2026-07-11 · Emily Scott · Shore to Shore_ Sunshine, markets, apero's & a simple lobster supper ## [Page 28](https://www.isleofelsi.com/comics/ioe8/page-428/) _2026-07-09 · Alec Longstreth · Isle of Elsi_ ## [Gently does it](https://emilyscottfood.substack.com/p/gently-does-it) _2026-07-04 · Emily Scott · Shore to Shore_ Summer days continue with Peach leaf ice cream ## [Page 27](https://www.isleofelsi.com/comics/ioe8/page-427/) _2026-07-02 · Alec Longstreth · Isle of Elsi_ ## [Page 26](https://www.isleofelsi.com/comics/ioe8/page-426/) _2026-06-25 · Alec Longstreth · Isle of Elsi_ ## [Cool down with my "French Pantry Essentials"](https://emilyscottfood.substack.com/p/cool-down-with-my-french-pantry-essentials) _2026-06-24 · Emily Scott · Shore to Shore_ Recipe: Courgettes, Mange tout, chilli, lemon, good olive oil, parmesan and basil ## [Bonus free issue and my Apricot and almond crisp with old fashioned ice cream sourdough crackers](https://emilyscottfood.substack.com/p/bonus-free-issue-and-my-apricot-and) _2026-06-21 · Emily Scott · Shore to Shore_ Bringing you sunshine ☀️ ## [Page 25](https://www.isleofelsi.com/comics/ioe8/page-425/) _2026-06-18 · Alec Longstreth · Isle of Elsi_ ## [A place to write, keeping up, falling behind, a reboot needed](https://emilyscottfood.substack.com/p/kettle-on-keeping-up-falling-behind) _2026-06-13 · Shore to Shore_ A place to write & Tinned fish magic ✨ ## [Oh hello June](https://emilyscottfood.substack.com/p/oh-hello-june) _2026-06-06 · Emily Scott · Shore to Shore_ Summer Coleslaw (on repeat) ## [5 Steps to Use Songwriting for Personal Growth (Even If You Aren’t a Musician)](https://www.alizahava.com/post/5-steps-to-use-songwriting-for-personal-growth-even-if-you-aren-t-a-musician) _2026-05-22 · Aliza Hava Music · Aliza Hava Music_ There is a sacred quiet that exists just before a song is born. It is a space of profound vulnerability, where the whispers of the heart finally find the courage to become a melody. ## [Winter Solstice Concert - Dec. 21](https://www.alizahava.com/post/winter-solstice-concert-dec-21) _2025-12-16 · Aliza Hava Music · Aliza Hava Music_ JOIN US IN PERSON OR VIA LIVESTREAM