Author Daniel Bayard wins International Book Award for Historical Fiction
Official Ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona in November
International Impact Book Awards has awarded Triumph To Tragedy author, Daniel JD Bayard, the 2024 Historical Fiction Award for his Triumph To Tragedy - Book Three. “Our mission is to celebrate and recognize the exceptional work of authors from around the world,” stated Nim Stant, Director of the awards organization. “We are dedicated to elevating the voices of independent authors, traditional publishing houses, and forward-thinking publishers, acknowledging their dedication and passion for storytelling.”
“To say I was shocked, humbled, and grateful is truly an understatement,” stated Bayard. “I knew that the series was a winner and that Book Three was a special book, but I didn’t think it would have this sort of worldwide appeal,” he stated.
In an official letter to the author, Director Nim Stant wrote; “I'm thrilled to reach out and extend my heartfelt congratulations on your remarkable win at the International Impact Book Awards! Your exceptional talent and unwavering commitment have rightfully earned you this prestigious recognition. It's with great pleasure that I extend a formal invitation to you for our upcoming grand Book Awards Gala, scheduled to take place on November 2, 2024, to honor your exceptional achievement alongside fellow authors and industry leaders.
Book Four in the saga follows in October
TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY Book Three continues the riveting saga in 1799 by introducing the protagonist Jean-Jacques Dessalines ... the Haitian Civil War ... the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte ...and the birth of Haiti's Republic on January 1, 1804. It follows the events of Book One (1771-1793) and Book Two (1793-1799).
“This award means a lot to me,” Bayard stated. “After ten years of research, writing, and shepherding this mostly unknown story to the limelight, I feel a sense of accomplishment like nothing before. Thank you to the judges at Impact Book Awards for the recognition!
The next installment of Triumph To Tragedy will be Book Four, scheduled for release at a swanky New York 5th Avenue event hosted by Quest Magazine. Book Four - The Clash of Pétion and Christophe begins where Book Three left off on January 1st, 1804, the beginning of a new era for the island of Ayiti (Haiti). After 13 years of constant turmoil, the island was finally on the brink of freedom. Jean-Jacques Dessalines had taken up the mantle as the Commander of the Revolutionary Army after the death of his mentor, Toussaint Louverture. He masterfully assembled a mighty army of 40,000 men and women to defeat Napoleon’s French army and declared Ayiti a free nation. Dessalines was joined by two other notable generals, also considered as founding fathers; Henry Christophe and Alexandre Pétion.
The main characters and principal protagonist begin to navigate their way through the aftermath of liberation, not knowing that their paths will soon cross at dangerous intersections. As they strive to establish stability and peace in their homeland, they will soon realize that this may be even more challenging than fighting for their freedom.