100 Award Genres
Children
- Children - Action
- Children - Adventure
- Children - Animals
- Children - Coming of Age
- Children - Concept
- Children - Educational
- Children - Fable
- Children - Fantasy/Sci-Fi
- Children - General
- Children - Grade 4th-6th
- Children - Grade K-3rd
- Children - Mystery
- Children - Mythology/Fairy Tale
- Children - Non-Fiction
- Children - Picture Book
- Children - Preschool
- Children - Preteen
- Children - Religious Theme
- Children - Social Issues
Christian
- Christian - Amish
- Christian - Biblical Counseling
- Christian - Children
- Christian - Devotion/Study
- Christian - Fantasy/Sci-Fi
- Christian - Fiction
- Christian - General
- Christian - Historical Fiction
- Christian - Living
- Christian - Non-Fiction
- Christian - Romance - Contemporary
- Christian - Romance - General
- Christian - Romance - Historical
- Christian - Thriller
Fiction
- Fiction - Action
- Fiction - Adventure
- Fiction - Animals
- Fiction - Anthology
- Fiction - Audiobook
- Fiction - Chick Lit
- Fiction - Crime
- Fiction - Cultural
- Fiction - Drama
- Fiction - Dystopia
- Fiction - Fantasy - Epic
- Fiction - Fantasy - General
- Fiction - Fantasy - Urban
- Fiction - General
- Fiction - Graphic Novel/Comic
- Fiction - Historical - Event/Era
- Fiction - Historical - Personage
- Fiction - Holiday
- Fiction - Horror
- Fiction - Humor/Comedy
- Fiction - Inspirational
- Fiction - Intrigue
- Fiction - LGBTQ
- Fiction - Literary
- Fiction - Magic/Wizardry
- Fiction - Military
- Fiction - Mystery - General
- Fiction - Mystery - Historical
- Fiction - Mystery - Legal
- Fiction - Mystery - Murder
- Fiction - Mystery - Sleuth
- Fiction - Mythology
- Fiction - New Adult
- Fiction - Paranormal
- Fiction - Realistic
- Fiction - Religious Theme
- Fiction - Science Fiction
- Fiction - Short Story/Novela
- Fiction - Social Issues
- Fiction - Southern
- Fiction - Sports
- Fiction - Supernatural
- Fiction - Suspense
- Fiction - Tall Tale
- Fiction - Thriller - Conspiracy
- Fiction - Thriller - Espionage
- Fiction - Thriller - General
- Fiction - Thriller - Legal
- Fiction - Thriller - Medical
- Fiction - Thriller - Political
- Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
- Fiction - Thriller - Terrorist
- Fiction - Time Travel
- Fiction - Urban
- Fiction - Visionary
- Fiction - Western
- Fiction - Womens
Non-Fiction
- Non-Fiction - Adventure
- Non-Fiction - Animals
- Non-Fiction - Anthology
- Non-Fiction - Art/Photography
- Non-Fiction - Audiobook
- Non-Fiction - Autobiography
- Non-Fiction - Biography
- Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
- Non-Fiction - Cooking/Food
- Non-Fiction - Cultural
- Non-Fiction - Drama
- Non-Fiction - Education
- Non-Fiction - Environment
- Non-Fiction - Genealogy
- Non-Fiction - General
- Non-Fiction - Gov/Politics
- Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship
- Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness
- Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
- Non-Fiction - Historical
- Non-Fiction - Hobby
- Non-Fiction - Home/Crafts
- Non-Fiction - Humor/Comedy
- Non-Fiction - Inspirational
- Non-Fiction - Marketing
- Non-Fiction - Memoir
- Non-Fiction - Military
- Non-Fiction - Motivational
- Non-Fiction - Music/Entertainment
- Non-Fiction - New Age
- Non-Fiction - Occupational
- Non-Fiction - Parenting
- Non-Fiction - Relationships
- Non-Fiction - Religion/Philosophy
- Non-Fiction - Retirement
- Non-Fiction - Self Help
- Non-Fiction - Short Story/Novela
- Non-Fiction - Social Issues
- Non-Fiction - Spiritual/Supernatural
- Non-Fiction - Sports
- Non-Fiction - Travel
- Non-Fiction - True Crime
- Non-Fiction - Womens
- Non-Fiction - Writing/Publishing
Poetry
Romance
Young Adult
- Young Adult - Action
- Young Adult - Adventure
- Young Adult - Coming of Age
- Young Adult - Fantasy - Epic
- Young Adult - Fantasy - General
- Young Adult - Fantasy - Urban
- Young Adult - General
- Young Adult - Horror
- Young Adult - Mystery
- Young Adult - Mythology/Fairy Tale
- Young Adult - Non-Fiction
- Young Adult - Paranormal
- Young Adult - Religious Theme
- Young Adult - Romance
- Young Adult - Sci-Fi
- Young Adult - Social Issues
- Young Adult - Thriller
Illustration Award
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Mending the Shattered Mirror
A Journey of Recovery from Abusive Therapy
Analie Shepherd

2019 Finalist
296 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship

"I couldn't stop thinking about it. The book was hauntingly beautiful." K. E. Fleming
"Kept me reading into the wee hours of the morning, I was that engrossed in the story ..." Chris Fischer for Readers' Favorite
"Consistently compelling, insightful, informative, and thought provoking." Midwestern Book Review
The phenomenal true story of one women's struggle to regain her heart, soul, and sanity after being psychologically abused by a beloved therapist. A shocking account of a hidden world of abuse that leaves victims shattered and silent amid a society that has no frame of reference to understand the depth of their pain. A ground-breaking and important book.
In 1960, Analie's mother escaped a violent, alcoholic husband, fleeing in the middle of the night with her five daughters, to her mother's house. This house proves to be a sad and lonely place for the children, who are forbidden any more contact with their mother. Overwhelming grief causes Analie's psyche to split into seven personalities ... "The Others".
Years pass. Determined to build a better life, Analie graduates college, marries and has four beautiful children. Life is wonderful, until her daughter reveals a dark family secret. Analie's world crumbles. Desperate for help, Analie starts seeing a well-respected psychologist. Within this relationship, Analie suffers five years of unimaginable cruelty and abuse.
Finally able to leave the abusive therapist, Analie soon realizes that finding a therapist who will believe her story of abuse, and treat her with dignity and kindness, is next to impossible. In her struggle to find the help she needs, Analie endures alarming mistreatment from a number of therapist. Through it all, she never gives up her struggle to find truth, for herself and within herself.
A story of hope, courage, and redemption. From the very first page, this inspirational story will enthrall you. The conclusion of the book is amazingly beautiful and deeply satisfying.
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Surrender
A Love Letter To My Daughter
Lou Alpert

2019 Honorable Mention
228 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship

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Shackled
A Journey From Political Imprisonment To Freedom
Adam Siddiq

2019 Bronze Medal
308 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship

Khaled Siddiq "Charkhi" is only six years old when he and his entire extended family are imprisoned. Following a grand betrayal, Khaled's father and uncles, the respected right-hand men to the King of Afghanistan, become targets of the new regime. Khaled's father is exiled, his uncles are executed, and their families are locked away in a forgotten corner of Kabul.
So begins a decades-long struggle in captivity where Khaled faces the hardship of prison life while enduring tragedies as more of his loved ones are executed and succumb to diseases. Despite the tribulations he experiences, Khaled never gives up hope, choosing to make the most of his time by studying five different languages, advanced literature, and philosophy. Eventually, Khaled and his family are released from prison, but are they truly free? Forbidden from leaving the country, one thing continues to haunt Khaled: a longing to reunite with his father.
SHACKLED is a raw, heart-opening story about resilience. It follows the Charkhi family from the 1932 coup to the 1979 Soviet invasion. Amidst national and personal upheaval, Khaled finds his freedom by choosing to lead a life of optimism, kindness, joy, and love.
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You Are Not Alone
A Heartfelt Guide for Grief, Healing, and Hope
Debbie Augenthaler, LMHC, NCC

2019 Silver Medal
268 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship

This book is a life raft in a grief storm.
Just as she has helped many as a psychotherapist specializing in trauma and grief, Debbie and her wisdom can help you too.
She wants you to know:
- It's okay to be a griever. Don't feel like you have to hold it together for others.
- Grief is not linear. There is no timetable. Your experience of grief is as unique as you are.
- Beginning to heal and adjust to your new life doesn't mean having to let go of the person you love.
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Riding Standing Up
A Memoir
Sparrow Spaulding

2019 Gold Medal
267 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship

In Riding Standing Up, Spaulding’s compelling storytelling will have you on the edge of your seat. Get ready to laugh out loud and cry more tears than you’d like as you follow her on her journey to empowerment, never knowing what’s around the corner.
Brutally honest, truth-teller Sparrow Spaulding has been an unsung antiheroine…until now. She shows us we don’t have to be perfect to be worthy and that there’s power in being real.
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Molding My Destiny
A Story of Hope That Takes One Child from Surviving to Thriving
Patrice M Foster

2018 Finalist
225 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship

You will discover that success is possible even when everything points to failure. Raw, the Emotional, moving true story of perseverance in the face of intolerable hardships, change starts when we learn forgiveness.
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I Know It in My Heart
Walking Through Grief with a Child
Mary E. Plouffe Ph.D.

2018 Honorable Mention
256 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship

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Frock Off
Living Undisguised
Jo Dibblee

2018 Bronze Medal
320 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship

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The Amazing Afterlife of Animals
Messages and Signs From Our Pets On The Other Side
Karen A Anderson

2018 Silver Medal
178 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship

#1 Bestseller & Winner of 16 National and International Literary Awards
If you are grieving the loss of your beloved pet the uplifting and insightful stories within these chapters will help you break through your grief so you can begin healing. Included are actual messages from departed animals who share details about what they experienced as their life ended and from beyond the veil of the afterlife.
You will discover how pets feel about dying, euthanasia, cremation, reincarnation and so much more.
Award-winning Animal Communicator and Afterlife Expert, Karen Anderson, reveals tantalizing evidence that our pets communicate with us throughout their lives as well as after their physical death. This former deputy sheriff shares how she followed this unusual path of understanding the animals and discloses actual cases where pets on crime scenes provide eye-witness accounts. The detailed accuracy of the animals' messages may surprise you and may even present new perspectives about life after death.
Discover how your pets send signs from the Other Side.
The powerful bonds of love never die as you journey into the amazing afterlife of animals.
What messages await you?
Winner of these prestigious NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL literary awards:
#1 Bestseller on Amazon Pets/Animals/Misc
Winner 2018 International Book Awards - Pets/Animals
Winner 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Winner 2018 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award
Winner 2018 Indie Book Awards Winner
Winner 2018 Gold Solo Medalist New Apple Book Awards - Grief
Winner 2018 Beverly Hills Book Awards - Grief
Silver Medal Winner 2018 - Readers Favorite Book Awards - Grief
Silver Medal Winner 2017 Nautilus Book Awards - Gift/Specialty
Finalist 2019 Topshelf Book Awards
Finalist 2018 Beverly Hills Book Awards - Pets
Finalist 2018 International Book Awards - New Age/Non-Fiction
Finalist 2018 International Book Awards - Spirituality/Inspirational
Finalist 2018 International Book Awards - Best Cover Design Non-Fiction
Finalist 2018 Best Book Awards Non-fiction - Pets
Finalist 2018 Best Book Awards Non-fiction - New Age
Finalist 2018 Best Book Awards Non-fiction - Best Cover Design
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The Gifted Storyteller
The Power is in the Story You Tell
Gregg Korrol

2018 Gold Medal
128 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship

