Neena Gaynor, who belongs to St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro and is the author of “The Bird and Bees,” is shown in a March 6, 2020 photo. ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD|WKC / FILE PHOTO
Local author wins second place in book awards, prays novel is ‘blessing to all who read it’
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC
Neena Gaynor’s book, “The Bird and the Bees,” was released in April 2020 by Scrivenings Press. COURTESY OF NEENA GAYNOR
A novel by a local Catholic author has received second place in the Catholic Media Association’s 2021 Book Awards “Catholic Novels – Inspirational” category.
“The Bird and the Bees” was written by Neena Gaynor, a local author and parishioner of St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro. Released in April 2020 by Scrivenings Press, “The Bird and the Bees” is a Christian romance suspense novel set in the foothills of Appalachia.
Gaynor said in a press release that, “No writer dreams of releasing their debut novel during a global pandemic, but I can’t help but think God was able to use this story of hope and redemption during some different, difficult days. I pray it’s a blessing to all who read it.”
The Catholic Media Association provides educational services and networking opportunities for its members across the world, and has served the Catholic press for more than one hundred years. Its annual book awards program recognizes the outstanding work of publishers, authors and book editors. These books promote exceptional Catholic material to the public and their writing supports readers in their journey to live a faith-filled life.
“The Bird and the Bees” is available wherever books are sold. To learn more about Gaynor, her novel, or to follow her blog, check out www.wordslikehoney.com. To learn more about the Catholic Media Association, visit www.catholicpress.org.
