About the Author:
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Richard Robbins
Family Sagas,
Contemporary Literary Fiction,
Historical Fiction,
Religious Fiction,
Social Commentary
Richard was named Louisiana Independent Author of the Year for 2020, and his works have won numerous awards, including Feathered Quill Book Awards and Readers’ Favorite Book Awards.
Featured Books by
Richard Robbins
LOVE, LOSS,
AND LAGNIAPPE
Contemporary /
Family Saga /
Literary Fiction
From New Orleans to the Appalachian Trail to New York City, at the heart of one man’s journey of self-discovery and rebirth, lies a love story that defied the laws of nature.
WINNER:
Feathered Quill Book
Award – Silver Medal:
Debut Author
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WINNER:
Feathered Quill Book
Award – Bronze Medal:
Adult Fiction
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WINNER:
Readers’ Favorite Book
Award – Bronze Medal:
Fiction – Southern
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WINNER:
Pinnacle Book Achievement
Award, Summer 2019 –
Best Literary Fiction
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WINNER:
Louisiana Author Project –
Best Adult Fiction
“Written with a genuine flair for originality, Robbins has created a cast of distinctive characters deftly embedded in a narrative-driven, exceptionally engaging story that holds the readers’ fully engaged attention from beginning to end. …very highly recommended, especially for community library Contemporary General Fiction…” ~ Midwest Book Review
PANICLES
Contemporary /
Family Saga /
Literary Fiction /
Political Fiction
Is it better to take the risk and pursue the glory of fame and fortune, or to live a simpler, more grounded life?
WINNER:
Pinnacle Book Achievement
Award, Winter 2020 –
Best Literary Fiction
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WINNER:
Readers’ Favorite Book
Awards 2020 – Bronze Medal:
Fiction-Drama
“Richard Robbins has presented a cast of interesting characters, and each one is fully explored. The plot engages the reader from the first page to the last. The writing style is fast-paced and flows smoothly. Author Richard Robbins has penned a captivating novel in Panicles. A fascinating read!” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Deborah Lloyd (5 STARS)
“Readers who enjoy novels steeped in a sense of purpose and psychological insight and inspection will relish this story because it doesn’t take the easy way out by following predictable social climbs, but includes plenty of serious inspection of purpose and personal responsibility as the characters hone their goals and test their values against life’s ups and downs.” ~ Midwest Book Review, D. Donavan, Sr. Reviewer
WE DO WHAT
WE MUST
Family Saga /
Historical Fiction /
Literary Fiction /
Organized Crime Fiction
An immigrant Sicilian family triumphs over The Mafia in turn of the century New Orleans, just not in the way they’d planned.
WINNER:
Pinnacle Book Achievement
Award, Fall 2022 –
Best Historical Fiction
“If you have not been to New Orleans, you’ll want to visit by the end of the novel; if you have, you’ll be ready to return. Richard Robbins writes his characters with great humanity, as if he was there with them when the events chronicled in the novel actually happened. The book even includes copies of newspaper reports from the time of the shootout and subsequent trial. Read the first chapter, and you’ll be hooked.” ~ Bill Capo, Great Grandson of Captain Thomas Capo, Author of ‘Lights, Camera, Kill’ and ‘Category 5’ (5 STARS)
“I’m a fan of Robbins. I’ve read all of his books. They’re all entertaining, but this one is my favorite. The story moves effortlessly. The characters are well drawn and compelling. I love how he handles the historical details. They flow threw out the story but they don’t slow done the pace. This novel should absolutely be made into a movie! I highly recommend.” ~ Jeff Altabef, Author of the ‘Red Death’ Series, the “A Nephilim Thriller” Series, and More (5 STARS)
“For me, historical fiction is hit or miss. Robbins new novel is definitely a hit. An engaging plot and characters that spin a solid page turner. From start to end, I was hooked. And what an ending! A truly American historical fiction novel. Keep an eye out for Robbins, his work has yet to disappoint.” ~ Shauna Thorstensen (5 STARS)
All Books by Richard Robbins
Highlights
October 2018: Richard Signs a Publishing Agreement with Evolved Publishing.
November 2018: Richard’s first book, Love, Loss, and Lagniappe, is released. It goes on to win wide critical praise and multiple awards, including the Readers’ Favorite Book Award (Bronze Medal: Fiction – Southern), the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award (Best Literary Fiction), and two Feathered Quill Book Awards (Silver Medal: Debut Author; Bronze Medal: Adult Fiction).
November 2019: Richard’s second book, Panicles, is released. It soon receives the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award (Best Literary Fiction), Readers’ Favorite Book Award (Bronze Medal: Fiction-Drama), and more extraordinary critical praise.
March 2021: Richard is named Louisiana Independent Author of the Year by the Indie Author Awards and Library Journal magazine.
April 2021: Richard’s third novel, The Tormenting Beauty of Empathy, is released to multiple five-star reviews.
October 2021: The Tormenting Beauty of Empathy becomes an Amazon #1 Bestseller in Historical Literary Fiction.
October 2022: Richard’s fourth novel, We Do What We Must, is released and debuts on Amazon’s Top 25 Best Seller List for Historical Fiction.
