Timpko's novel is the second in her Firma Twins Adventure series, and she hopes The Firma Twins and the Flute of Enchantment will be selected as one of the award's SF/F & Paranormal Middle Grade finalists.

Finalists will be announced June 25, 2022 at the Chanticleer Authors Conference. The Gertrude Warner Book Awards is a division of the Chanticleer International Book Awards (The CIBAs).

Timpko has been a Broad for more than 12 years. 

Interested in hearing more about The Firma Twins and the Flute of Enchantment? Read KIRKUS REVIEWS:

"In this middle-grade adventure, a half-alien twin ends up surrounded by bloodthirsty creatures while searching for a powerful artifact. . . . Adults who have attended SF conventions will recognize the broad parody presented by the plot, as Timpko details author readings and dealers’ rooms. . . . This endearingly strange tale with entertaining SF elements highlights the value of different viewpoints."