When Steve Physioc was told he was our 9th Annual WD Self-Published E-book Awards Grand Prize winner, the reaction was one of utter disbelief. “I am shocked,” he says with a laugh, his flabbergast for considering himself something of a publishing newcomer. “I’m so new to this industry. I can’t thank WD enough. I’m totally honored and surprised.” But with a lifelong love of reading, three books under his belt, and a years-long friendship with Outlander’s Diana Gabaldon, the sports broadcaster is more in his element than he’s willing to admit.
Physioc grew up with a teacher and librarian for a mother, someone who validated his love of books. “I had a fantastic mom,” he says. “Even though my grades were bad, she said, ‘I know you’ll do fine because you like to read. And if you
