James Jones First Novel Fellowship
1 appearances
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Edition 15 (2006) Winner
Herta Feely
ヘルタ・バーバッハ・フィーリー
Herta Feely
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- Yugoslavia
- Nationality
- Germany, United States
- Languages
- English, German
- Residence History
- Yugoslavia (birthplace) → Germany (raised) → United States (Washington, D.C. area, since 1982)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Editor, Child safety activist, Public relations consultant, Ghostwriter
- Active Years
- 1980-
- Affiliations
- Safe Kids Worldwide (co-founder), Chrysalis Editorial Services (founder)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Parkway High School (Chesterfield, Missouri) | — | — | — | — | United States |
| University of California, Berkeley | — | Journalism (completed all coursework toward a master's degree) | — | — | United States |
| Johns Hopkins University | — | Writing (M.A.) | M.A. | — | United States |
Brentwood High School
Country:
United States
Attended high school in Brentwood, Missouri
Parkway High School (Chesterfield, Missouri)
Country:
United States
Graduated from Parkway High School
University of California, Berkeley
Journalism (completed all coursework toward a master's degree)
Country:
United States
Completed all coursework toward a master's degree in journalism; degree conferral not specified
Johns Hopkins University
Writing (M.A.)
Degree:
M.A.
Country:
United States
Received an M.A. in writing (year not specified)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | James Jones Literary Society First Novel Fellowship | The Trials of Serra Blue | — | James Jones Literary Society | winner |
| 2006 | D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities Artist Fellowship | The Trials of Serra Blue (novel in progress) | — | D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities | recipient |
| 2010 | American Independent Writers Award (Best Personal Essay) | The Wall: A Memoir | — | American Independent Writers | winner |
| 2011 | USA Book News Best Anthology (finalist) | Confessions: Fact or Fiction? (co-editor) | — | USA Book News | finalist |
James Jones Literary Society First Novel Fellowship
2006
Work:
The Trials of Serra Blue
Organization:
James Jones Literary Society
Result:
winner
D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities Artist Fellowship
2006
Work:
The Trials of Serra Blue (novel in progress)
Organization:
D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Result:
recipient
American Independent Writers Award (Best Personal Essay)
2010
Work:
The Wall: A Memoir
Organization:
American Independent Writers
Result:
winner
USA Book News Best Anthology (finalist)
2011
Work:
Confessions: Fact or Fiction? (co-editor)
Organization:
USA Book News
Result:
finalist
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Saving Phoebe Murrow
2016 NovelA novel published in 2016. Detailed synopsis is not specified in available sources.
FamilyPersonal redemption
The Trials of Serra Blue
2006 Novel (in progress/award-winning manuscript)Manuscript that won the James Jones First Novel Fellowship. Detailed information not specified.
The Wall: A Memoir
2010 Memoir/EssayA collection of personal memoir/essay material; recipient of an American Independent Writers award.
MemoryPersonal history
Confessions: Fact or Fiction? (co-editor)
2010 Anthology (mix of memoir and short fiction)An anthology mixing memoir and short fiction. Appeared on a St. Louis best-sellers list and was a USA Book News finalist.
MemoryBoundaries between fact and fiction
Bibliography
- Saving Phoebe Murrow (2016)
- The Trials of Serra Blue (award-winning manuscript)
- The Wall: A Memoir (2010)
- Confessions: Fact or Fiction? (co-editor, 2010)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Memoiristic narrationPersonal essay–like voiceContemporary fiction techniques
- Recurring Motifs
- Family relationshipsChildhood and memorySafety and protection
Legacy
Co-founder of the National Safe Kids Campaign (later Safe Kids Worldwide), contributing to child safety advocacy. Also recognized as a writer and editor for novels, memoirs and anthologies.
Academic Societies
- James Jones Literary Society (organization granting the fellowship)
Trivia
- Co-founded the National Safe Kids Campaign (later Safe Kids Worldwide) in 1987.
- Launched Chrysalis Editorial Services in 2007 offering manuscript critique, ghostwriting and editorial support.
- Holds an M.A. in writing from Johns Hopkins University.
- Won the James Jones First Novel Fellowship in 2006 (selected from 594 applicants).
- Received an American Independent Writers award in 2010 for Best Personal Essay.