Second Annual UtopYA 2013 Awards Announced

    NASHVILLE, TN, May 15, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- UtopYA, the first-of-its-kind convention for female writers and authors of the paranormal fiction genre in the young adult and new adult literature category and the fans who read it, announces CMT Insider host, Katie Cook, as their Awards Ceremony emcee for the second year in a row. Cook has made herself a go-to for celebrity interviews including ones with Taylor Swift, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon to name only a few will bring these same talents and skills to the second annual UtopYA awards on Saturday, June 29th at 8 PM.

Taking place at the beautiful Scarritt-Bennett Center in Nashville, Tennessee, UtopYA's primary purpose is to raise the profile and awareness of women writers of the genre and connect them with the fans who love them. Already home to the epic Southern Festival of Books, and known as the "Athens of the South," Nashville is the perfect place to embrace mythology, creativity and heart. Located right off legendary Music Row, Scarritt-Bennett Center is an oasis modeled after the universities in Oxford, England.

"I am thrilled to be part of the UtopYA awards again this year. Not only am I am fan of the YA genre, but I am also an author, and having a chance to meet and talk with some of the best writers this genre has to offer is invaluable to me. It isn't just a fun night of celebrating great writing, it's a great education for anyone hoping to break into this exciting world," Katie Cook, CMT Insider host, said of this opportunity.

Created to honor your favorite, bestselling authors, such as Shelly Crane, Samantha Young, and Jessica Sorensen, in 20 categories, this year the UtopYA Awards will be LIVE streamed at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/utopya as a special Pay-Per-View event! Pay-Per-View tickets for the interactive live stream go on sale June 1, 2013. Each Pay-Per-View ticket is only $9.99 and includes:
- Interactive commenting LIVE on the stream
- Special LIVE music collaborations by author Amanda Havard with authors Quinn Loftis, Amy Bartol, and Chelsea Fine.
- National red-carpet host, Katie Cook
- Your favorite authors, bloggers and experts
- Book cover model awards presenters

So grab your best friends and plan your UtopYA Awards watching party now! Find even more information on the UtopYA Awards by visiting http://utopyacon.com/second-annual-utopya-awards-2013/.

Janet Wallace and attending authors are available for quotes, video or podcast appearances, and all opportunities relative to UtopYA. Media inquiries please contact: Kelly P. Simmon, [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities please contact: Janet Wallace, [email protected], 347-460-2777.

ABOUT UtopYA
The purpose and mission of both the UtopYA Awards and the UtopYA Convention is to celebrate and raise the profile of female writers, who are trailblazing a new path in the world of publishing, young adult and new adult literature, and the bloggers and other experts whose innovative tactics are fertilizing the flourishing market.

UtopYA aims to bring together a community of writers and experts to help established and aspiring writers not only sustain, but create thriving careers.

Please visit http://utopYAcon.com for more information.

ABOUT Katie Cook
Katie Cook has gained success hosting CMT Insider, a weekly entertainment and news magazine show on CMT.

Cook became part of the CMT family in 2001 as host of the TRL spin-off Most Wanted Live (MWL). Since joining CMT, Cook has hosted many CMT specials, CMT original programming, and red carpets. In addition, Cook has made herself a go-to for celebrity interviews including ones with Taylor Swift, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon to name only a few.

Katie also co-hosted Nashville Star with Billy Ray Cyrus and has been a guest on CNBC, MSN, and CNN with Anderson Cooper. Last year Katie joined Sway Calloway and April Woodard for "A Conversation with President Obama" a special that aired on MTV, VH1, and CMT simultaneously.

Katie is also branching out into the world of television development and production, having completed two pilot projects in the last year which are now being shopped to networks. Katie has also completed a children's book that she hopes to see animated in the near future. There's always a lot happening in Katie's world!

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