To Squeeze A Prairie Dog by Scott Semegran
Synopsis: This is the story of J. D. Wiswall, a sincere young man from a small town, who joins a state government agency in a data entry department comprised of quirky clerks. Quickly endearing himself to the diverse group in Unit 3, J. D. learns his coworkers have a pact to share the $10,000 prize if they win a cost-savings program for a suggestion that could save the government money, in turn helping them rise above their own personal struggles.
Author bio: Scott Semegran is an award-winning writer of humorous fiction with a dose of heart. BlueInk Review described him best as “a gifted writer, with a wry sense of humor.” His latest book is a comic sendup of state government—an entertaining slice-of-life story that’s humorous yet uplifting at the same time—titled To Squeeze a Prairie Dog: An American Novel. […] His previous novel, Sammie & Budgie, was the first place winner for Fiction in the 2018 Texas Authors Book Awards. […] He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, four kids, two cats, and a dog. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in English.
Awards: Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Winner: Silver Medal for Fiction (Humor/Comedy); 2019 Texas Author Project Winner for Adult Fiction
On February 6th, Scott Semegran will be honored by the library and publishing communities for his accomplishments at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission in Austin.