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General Aviation News writer turns to a life of crime

By General Aviation News Staff · November 2, 2022 ·

General Aviation News writer Joni M. Fisher has found her fortune in crime, recently winning an award for her fourth novel in the Compass Crime series.

The instrument-rated pilot’s latest book, “East of Evil,” won the Silver Award in the categories of unpublished Thriller/Suspense and unpublished Mystery/Crime in the 2022 Royal Palm Literary Awards on Oct. 30, 2022.

Joni’s Compass Crimes books have been recognized in the US Review, the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Clue Book Awards, the Royal Palm Literary Awards, the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the Kindle Book Awards, and others.

Congratulations Joni!

You can find out more at JoniMFisher.com.

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  1. Jim+in+TN says

    November 3, 2022 at 6:26 pm

    Way to go, Joni! That’s something to be proud of.

    • Joni M Fisher says

      November 15, 2022 at 5:37 am

      Thanks, Jim! Winning these awards feels like watching my baby take its first steps. I am so proud.

  2. Ted Luebbers says

    November 3, 2022 at 4:44 am

    Great news Joni, congratulations.

    • Joni M Fisher says

      November 15, 2022 at 5:39 am

      Thank you, Ted! These characters feel like they are part of my life. Alas, time to begin a new series. See you at the next airshow!

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