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J.R. Brienza announces that her new novella Zhu has been named the Best Medical Thriller by American Book Fest's American Fiction Awards. The recognition came for her novels, "The Belt of Orion: Nibiru Rising" and its sequel "The Belt of Orion II Ramirez Reveals Planet X." The first two novels used governmental cover-ups, tabloid journalism, and a looming cataclysmic collision as devices to bring suspense to the fore. This time, Brienza uses familial ties to put a spotlight on medical ethics. With the award-winning Zhu, Brienza brings the question of survival to readers in a new way; now life and death is a matter of obsession. Fans will find out what pig embryos and a shady research lab have to do with a powerful man trying to save his little girl's life.

Already recognized as an author adept at relaying the twists and turns of a well-written sci-fi story, J.R. Brienza is enjoying the recognition of her latest book. Most recently named as a finalist at the 2019 International Book Awards, "The Belt of Orion II Ramirez Reveals Planet X" is a veritable romp through governmental cover-ups, tabloid journalism, and an impending cataclysmic collision that forces everyone's hand. A vehicle to highlight the brains and brawn of the book's protagonist, Kelly Ramirez, the new science fiction book is a commentary on the growing need for people to take survival into their own hands.

Sponsored by American Book Fest, the International Book Awards (IBA) has announced The Belt of Orion: Nibiru Rising as a finalist for 2018. Taking its place among over 400 winners in more than ninety categories, the IBA awards were presented for book titles published over the last three years. This is the third honor the book written by J.R. Brienza has received since its release in the spring of 2017. The book got second place standing at the 2017 Mill City Press Author Awards as well. Additionally, at the American Book Fest Best Book Awards it was also a finalist.