'POWER'S GARDEN' WINS ESTEEMED LITERARY FICTION AWARD

CHANDLER, AZ (May 4, 2010) - Dianne Ebertt Beeaff's debut novel, Power's Garden, a masterfully woven tale of two southeastern Arizona families - one Texan and one Mormon - whose cultures collide during trying economic times, received the 2010 Glyph award for "Literary Fiction."

The Glyph is the most prestigious honor the Arizona Book Publishing Association (ABPA) bequeaths for excellence in publishing. Any book produced by an Arizona publisher, written by an Arizona author, written about Arizona or set in Arizona was eligible to enter, making Power's Garden a standout in a contest known for its stiff competition.

Power's Garden, a product of Five Star Publications, takes place during World War I. As war rages in Europe, a crippling drought engulfs the Gila Valley desert, the hope of the area's ranchers wasting away with their livestock. With candor and courage, the Brennick and Beecham families develop an embattled, but gripping, relationship. While they navigate uncertainties and challenge traditions, they learn to love.

"Power's Garden takes us back in time to 1917 with vivid imagery, heartfelt emotion and rich historical detail. Teaching us lessons of times past that are equally applicable today, Dianne Ebertt Beeaff paints a stunning portrait of love and betrayal, belief and deception that transcends contemporary fiction ... An excellent read!" says Utah Public Radio correspondent Jennifer Steele Christensen.

Although Power's Garden is Beeaff's first novel, her poetry and articles have been featured in magazines throughout the United States and Canada. She has also published two pieces of nonfiction, a bestselling account of her road-trip experiences with the legendary Irish rock band U2, and a collection of self-illustrated poetry. Beeaff, an acclaimed artist and native of Kitchener, Ontario Canada, majored in history at the University of Arizona and currently resides in Tucson, Ariz.

Power's Garden (ISBN: 978-1-58985-124-5) retails for $15.95 and can be purchased through BarnesandNoble.com, Borders.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Target.com, indiebound.org and www.fivestarpublications.com. Visit www.PowersGarden.com for more details.

Five Star Publications is approaching its 25th year of doing business in Chandler, Ariz. Visit www.FiveStarPublications.com, email info@FiveStarPublications.com, or call 480-940-8182 for information.