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Local Writer Wins Big Honors for New Book
"It's a very funny look at what the process of acculturating to this state is," according to the man who bestowed the award.

Email: Kyle.Stucker@Patch.com Work Phone: (603) 531-9467 Hometown: Dover, NH
Birthday: May 8, 1987
Bio
I'm a lifelong Seacoast resident, and not long after graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 2009 with a degree in journalism, I had the honor of working for my hometown daily newspaper, Foster's Daily Democrat. I spent almost two years as the Somersworth, Rollinsford and Southern Maine beat reporter, forming some great personal and work relationships along the way.
I've won some journalism awards during my relatively short career — which also features several years in a variety of editorial roles at UNH's student paper, The New Hampshire — although I'm not the type of person to gloat about those achievements.
I became a journalist because I love talking with people. I really enjoy listening to their stories, joking around with complete strangers, and just being out in the community and writing about everything going on.
In addition to being a writer, I also happen to be a musician and a rabid hockey fan. I love playing out on stage and listening to music, watching and playing hockey, watching movies, reading novels, and spending time with friends and family.
Your Beliefs
Never take yourself too seriously, and enjoy what you do.
Politics
Respectfully non-political
Religion
Respectfully non-religious
Favorite Book
"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
Favorite Musician/Artist/Band
A four-way tie: Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Aerosmith, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Movie
If I had to pick just one, it would be "The Shawshank Redemption," although there are many.
"It's a very funny look at what the process of acculturating to this state is," according to the man who bestowed the award.

The annual awards night for the Salem Holiday Parade is this Wednesday, and a variety of honors will be bestowed on a very festive bunch.
These are the Top 10 stories that received the most web traffic this week across Patch's New Hampshire sites.
These are the Top 10 stories that received the most web traffic this week across Patch's New Hampshire sites.
The relatively new Salem business also recently helped Relay for Life, The Salvation Army Toy Shop, the Salem Boys and Girls Clubs Toy Drive and more.
The 2013 Hampton Christmas Parade was one of the most festive in recent memory thanks to the numerous bands, bagpipers and musically-themed floats that had many dancing and singing along on Lafayette Road.
Here's a sampling of photos from this weekend's various holiday events around the Hampton area, including the Hampton Christmas Parade.
The relatively new Salem business also recently helped Relay for Life, The Salvation Army Toy Shop, the Salem Boys and Girls Clubs Toy Drive and more.
A variety of free and festive activities will help the local animal shelter ring in the holiday season.
The relatively new Salem business also recently helped Relay for Life, The Salvation Army Toy Shop, the Salem Boys and Girls Clubs Toy Drive and more.
Big improvements for Interstate 93 between Exit 2 in Salem and Exit 3 in Windham have been approved.
Big improvements for Interstate 93 between Exit 2 in Salem and Exit 3 in Windham have been approved.
Multiple individuals in a gray 2007 Dodge Ram pickup truck have recently gone onto residential properties to steal scrap metal.
New Hampshire officials react to the news of the former South African president's death at the age of 95.
Body Armor Outlet, a police-friendly business, will soon hold an open house for its new store in Salem.
Brenna Solberg has been located, and her family thanks everyone for their concern and assistance.
The town of Salem's electricity bill will soon go up about $540 a year, although they say what they'll get is well worth it.
A judge has ordered a local man be held on high bail after a violent roadside encounter in which the man stabbed a police officer with a key.
A new eatery on the northern end of Route 1 has shuttered it doors, although company officials say they're not out of business.