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Hollywood Gala Author of the Year 2025
Dear Emma,
It is with deep respect and admiration that we congratulate you — you’ve officially been selected as a Finalist for the Author of the Year 2025 at the International Impact Book Awards, in the category of Non-Fiction – Cultural & Historical Memoir.
Your work was reviewed among hundreds of exceptional entries, and your message rose to the top. This recognition is more than a ranking — it’s a reflection of the impact your voice has had on readers, on the judging panel, and on the world of thought leadership.
You’ve done something most people only dream about: you’ve written a powerful book, you’ve put your truth on paper, and you’ve created something that moved others. That is no small thing. This moment is yours.
The Author of the Year winner in your category will be announced live on stage at our Hollywood Gala on October 4th, 2025 — an unforgettable evening honoring thought leaders and changemakers from around the world.
We would be truly honored to celebrate this milestone with you in person. Finalists in attendance will receive:
A finalist certificate
An achievement medal
Recognition on stage during the ceremony among peers, media, and industry leaders.
More importantly, this is your moment, a chance to stand in a room of excellence and be acknowledged for the work you’ve already done.
We understand not everyone can attend, and we respect that deeply. However, in fairness to all finalists, if the winning author in any category is not present, the award will be presented to the next finalist in attendance.
The International Impact Book Awards Gala isn’t just a celebration — it’s a once-a-year opportunity to grow your brand, elevate your credibility, and be seen by the media, industry leaders, and potential collaborators.
Our team has poured every ounce of heart, labor, and intention into planning this event to honor you and every author selected. We would love for you to be part of it.
Explore the Gala details and reserve your ticket here:
👉 https://internationalimpactbookawards.com/hollywood-gala/
Whether you’re able to join us in person or cheering from afar, know this: you are already seen, already celebrated, and already a winner in our eyes.
With deep respect and warm congratulations,
Nim Stant
Founder, International Impact Book Awards
I would like to thank everyone for voting for me in the memoir category.
Copyright (c)2025. Emma Palova. All rights reserved.
I’m a contender in the International Impact Book Awards for author of the year for my book Greenwich Meridian Memoir.
The memoir tracks our two-generation saga about the escape from former Czechoslovakia to the USA.
What I consider unique about the book is that each family member gives his or her POV of what happened to us.
Copyright (c) 2025. Emma Palova. All rights reserved.
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Easter Monday spread
The Czech Republic celebrates Easter Monday with traditions such as “pomlazka” or the whipping of women and girls, mainly in villages.
Men and boys braid whips from willow branches during the Holy Week before Easter Monday. They gather in groups and go from household to household to get ribbons, shots, colored eggs, and desserts in exchange for whipping.
This elaborate holiday starts early in the morning and runs into late afternoon until there are no shots or colored eggs left. The results vary from village to village.
Plum brandy or slivovitz flows freely because many households make their own brandy. Our @Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com honors this tradition with our own brand made in Michigan from Michigan Castleton and Stanley plums.
This Easter, we combined the old and the new. We served shots of slivovitz and blue jello shots in cups. Mom Ella made a delicious walnut cake, and we had Louisiana-style ribs.
There is a Monday Easter mass in the Czech Republic. And that brings to mind the sad news of the day. The Pope has died today on Easter Monday. I pray for him and our Catholic church to elect a new leader.
Copyright (c) 2025. Emma Palova. All rights reserved.
The Passion of the Lord at St. Pat’s Church in Parnell started at 3 p.m. to the beautiful music of the choir.
A solemn celebration included the veneration of the cross.
Copyright (c) 2025. Emma Palova, LLC. All rights reserved.
The Easter Triduum starts this evening on Holy Thursday with the Lord’s Supper, continues with Good Friday into Easter Vigil on Saturday. This week is known as the Holy Week in the catholic religion.
The washing of the feet signifies humbleness and humility.
Before washing the feet, Fr. Cavera presented the oils.
Featured photo: Czech egg batik art. Watch for a post about Czech Easter starting this Sunday and running through Easter Monday.
Copyright (c) 2025.Emma Palova. All rights reserved.
I entered this award contest by public vote with my Greenwich Meridian Memoir about our immigration saga from former Czechoslovakia on the backdrop of two major historic events: Prague Spring 1968 and Velvet Revolution in 1989.. Vote for my book today. Author Emma Palova. Voting information is not public.
Thank you for your vote. I appreciate it.
Emma Palova
Public Voting Form
Copyright (c) 2025. Emma Palova. All rights reserved.
Easter egg display in Vizovice, Moravia in the Czech Republic. Stay tuned for full story.
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