Known to fiction buffs for her romps through sci-fi, J. R. Brienza takes home an award for a strikingly different genre.

Pittsburgh, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/20/2019 -- J.R. Brienza announces that her new novella Zhu has been named the Best Medical Thriller by American Book Fest's American Fiction Awards. The recognition came for her novels, "The Belt of Orion: Nibiru Rising" and its sequel "The Belt of Orion II Ramirez Reveals Planet X." The first two novels used governmental cover-ups, tabloid journalism, and a looming cataclysmic collision as devices to bring suspense to the fore. This time, Brienza uses familial ties to put a spotlight on medical ethics. With the award-winning Zhu, Brienza brings the question of survival to readers in a new way; now life and death is a matter of obsession. Fans will find out what pig embryos and a shady research lab have to do with a powerful man trying to save his little girl's life.

When murder ends up to be the burning question fueled by an even greater conundrum, Zhu asks, "How far would you go to save a loved one?" This is what tycoon Maxwell Sutherland finds out with his ailing daughter Abigail. A widower who lost his wife to a ravenous disease, Sutherland will not stand by and watch his daughter suffer the same fate. Luckily, he has the means to do whatever he can to save her. Unluckily, he sidesteps morality with a research lab that specializes in producing human organs in inhuman ways. Enter the Chimera Collaborative.

"I was inspired by current medical research to briefly sidestep my astronomical science-fiction series. It was fun to work on and the award a breakthrough for me. I'm thrilled, and my readers are on the edge of their seat," the author said.

Science-fiction author Dwayne Twitchell who purchased the book on Amazon, adds, "Zhu is a fast-moving, thought-provoking story that will give you the creeps, from beginning to end. And the ending is one that Rod Serling himself would give an approving nod."

For more information, visit http://www.jrbrienza.com/. To download the book on Amazon, visit https://amzn.to/33Hcnac.

About J. R. Brienza
An interior designer and general contractor by trade, J. R. Brienza, is the author of The Belt of Orion: Nibiru Rising and its sequel The Belt of Orion II Ramirez Reveals Planet X as well as Zhu.

About American Book Fest
The American Book Fest is the sponsor of The Best Book Awards, and The International Book Awards, and the American Fiction Awards. It was founded by its President and CEO, Jeffrey Keen to bring attention to all book genres.

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Newly-minted sci-fi author, J. R. Brienza walks away with an International Book Awards Finalist nod for the second year running.

Pittsburgh, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/25/2019 -- Already recognized as an author adept at relaying the twists and turns of a well-written sci-fi story, J.R. Brienza is enjoying the recognition of her latest book. Most recently named as a finalist at the 2019 International Book Awards, "The Belt of Orion II Ramirez Reveals Planet X" is a veritable romp through governmental cover-ups, tabloid journalism, and an impending cataclysmic collision that forces everyone's hand. A vehicle to highlight the brains and brawn of the book's protagonist, Kelly Ramirez, the new science fiction book is a commentary on the growing need for people to take survival into their own hands.

Already honored as a finalist at last year's International Book Awards for her first novel, "The Belt of Orion: Nibiru Rising," new author J.R. Brienza said of topping the acclaimed list again, "Given the fact that one million books were self-published in 2017 alone, landing as a finalist in such a high-quality group of authors and publishers, both independent and traditional, sets my work apart from the crowd. I am grateful and honored to be acknowledged in such a competitive field."

As any good sequel does, The Belt of Orion II Ramirez Reveals Planet X picks up where the last award-winning book left off. This time it chronicles the heroine's rebel crusade to expose those who are hoarding and manipulating Earth's dwindling food and water supplies. A story of self-discovery and fortitude, the book is nothing if it's not a call to action regardless of what it may cost. In this case, choosing to blow the whistle on evil forces tasked with hiding the truth will cost nearly everything. After all, one person alone may hold the secrets to save Earth as she knows it.

For more information visit http://www.jrbrienza.com/. To download the book on Amazon visit https://amzn.to/2L3YE6n.

About J. R. Brienza:
An interior designer and general contractor by trade, J. R. Brienza, is also the author of the books The Belt of Orion: Nibiru Rising and its sequel The Belt of Orion II Ramirez Reveals Planet X.

About International Book Awards:
The International Book Awards is a competition whereby Simon & Schuster, St. Martin's Press, HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, John Wiley & Son, Rowman & Little Publishing Group, Taschen, New World Library, and Forge Books, are some of the national, international, and independent houses that contribute.

Contact:
Janet R. Brienza
Author
Info@jrbrienza.com
412-491-7138

Website:
http://www.jrbrienza.com/

Social Media:
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https://www.twitter.com/jrbelementals

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A finalist in the science fiction category at the 2018 International Book Awards, first-time author, J.R. Brienza’s book creates a firestorm of interest for a “not so far off place” conveniently called Planet X.

Pittsburgh, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/06/2018 -- Sponsored by American Book Fest, the International Book Awards (IBA) has announced The Belt of Orion: Nibiru Rising as a finalist for 2018. Taking its place among over 400 winners in more than ninety categories, the IBA awards were presented for book titles published over the last three years. This is the third honor the book written by J.R. Brienza has received since its release in the spring of 2017. The book got second place standing at the 2017 Mill City Press Author Awards as well. Additionally, at the American Book Fest Best Book Awards it was also a finalist.

The first-time effort for the book's author, it gives readers an otherworldly edge. A story about an impending collision with a planet called "X" or Nibiru, the book asserts the idea that one never really knows who or what they're looking at. Nor can they ever truly know what to believe. Brienza said of the most recent nod for her book, "The attention The Belt of Orion: Nibiru Rising has received has been somewhat unexpected because I'm so new to this field. But I have to say, that being a part of such a widely-recognized group of authors right out of the gate is a tremendous boon for me. I'm thrilled to have such a pivotal debut."

Jeffery Keen, the President, and CEO of American Book Fest said of May's event, "Results for 2018 represent a phenomenal mix of books from a wide array of publishers throughout the world. IBA's success begins with the enthusiastic participation of authors and publishers and continues with our distinguished panel of industry judges."

With 240-pages of engaging assertions, The Belt of Orion: Nibiru Rising tells its story via two women; Paranormal Network tabloid journalist Kelly Ramirez and an unknown citizen named Rachel. One is in search of fame and fortune, the other looks for the truth about her father's sudden and tragic death. Having thought of everything, the author keeps the fun going right down to posts on her fictional protagonist's Facebook page. Keeping readers entranced, it's soon found out that, regardless of what the government says, aliens are alive, well, and making changes on planet earth.

For more information visit http://www.jrbrienza.com/. To download the book on Amazon visit http://goo.gl/K3rH1N.

About J. R. Brienza
An interior designer and general contractor by trade, J. R. Brienza, is also the author of the book The Belt of Orion: Nibiru Rising.

Contact:
J. R. Brienza
Author
Info@jrbrienza.com
412-491-7138

Website:
http://www.jrbrienza.com/

Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/jrbrienza1/

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