2025 Book Cover Finalists

About the author Born in India, Naveen Sridhar migrated to Germany for studies. He has a Ph.D. in chemistry and worked as an industrial research scientist. He was also an entertainer. He published the work "A Complete Guide to Ventriloquism: Principles, Practice, and Performance" in 2011. The next

A.P. Harper writes to make sense of the beautiful mess that is being human. Her work leans into themes of memory, identity, and the quiet spaces we don’t always talk about—but often feel. Whether in novels or short stories, she gravitates toward characters who are lost, searching, or on the edge of

Author of A Big Blue Boat and A Day on the Brine, Susea loves playing with words, sharing her stories and sailing. Susea’s achievements include being Picture Book Genre Award winner, Page Turner Awards (2022): A Day on the Brine; Purple Dragonfly Award winner (2023): A Big Blue Boat, Longlisted

M Tobias Harris is a fantasy author who enjoys creating exciting, honor-driven worlds with stories that attempt to teach a moral lesson. When he is not mentally creating battles between monster-like creatures and warriors, he is raising his two rambunctious boys and attempting to be a better man

In 2009, Barry Finlay went up a mountain as an accountant and came down as a philanthropist. After over thirty years in various financial roles with the Canadian federal government, he took his life in a different direction and climbed Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro at age 60 with his son Chris. The

Mike Darcy is the author of the Little Joe series. He spent the better part of his youth wandering the forest, subsisting on foraging wild berries and the generosity of concerned woodland creatures. He holds degrees in Digital Forensics, Applied Mathematics, and a Masters in Public Administration

Patricia Donovan is the author of four novels, including The Remarkable Miss Digby which in 2022 was shortlisted for a NZ Booklovers Award. Her latest book, Rita Vegas, continues her notable exploration of genre. Donovan says that while her novels span numerous genres, they share a common theme: a

Mikael Carlson is the multiple award-winning author of the Michael Bennit Series of political dramas, the Tierra Campos and Watchtower Thrillers, The America, Inc. futuristic dystopian saga, and his holiday novels, The Santa Trilogy. A retired veteran of the Rhode Island Army National Guard and

John David is a long-time public relations and crisis communications consultant, author of a non-fiction business book, and a corporate ghostwriter. His debut novel, The Bystander (The Lemaster Files Book 1), was longlisted for the BPA First Novel Award. It will be released by Tule Publishing in

ELIZABETH HENDRICK published her debut work, EXODAI, in September 2023. She was compelled to write about her struggles with her sexuality and narrate the story of how she eventually learnt to love herself as a lesbian woman, placing particular emphasis on her BDSM relationship with a Japanese

Rushani is a passionate storyteller who blends ancient wisdom with modern adventure, bringing the timeless teachings of the Thirukkural to life for young readers. With a background in education and writing and a deep love for Tamil literature, Rushani creates stories that inspire children to think

Mimi Francis is a sassy romance writer known for her steamy tales of passion that leave readers breathless. When she's not crafting the perfect happily-ever-after, you can find her sipping margaritas and binge-watching Marvel movies or the TV show Supernatural. But her true loves (after her husband

When I was little, I used to tell my family I wanted to be a writer. As a teenager, I wrote novels in notebooks. I have to confess I was inspired by Mary Higgins Clark's novel. After a long break, during which (among other things) I studied history, Islamic sciences, worked in education, the

Leslie Liautaud is an American playwright and novelist. Her award winning immersive play, SOUTHERN GOTHIC (2018), premiered at Windy City Playhouse in Chicago, IL. Her plays MIDNIGHT WALTZES (2006), HE IS US (2008), THE WRECK (2009), THE MANSION (2012) and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM: THE MILLENNIAL

Charles Harris is a best-selling and award-nominated author, award-winning film-maker, martial arts black belt and freelance journalist. He is also qualified in Ericksonian Hypnosis and is fascinated by the twists and turns of the psychology of amnesia. Semi-finalist: Author Nation Story Wars 2024

Now an octogenarian it has taken almost forty years to commit my Jimmy Crikey stories to the publication. Jimmy was born on the beach at Great Yarmouth during a family seaside holiday. My five year old son and four of his new found friends had to shelter in our beach tent during a typically heavy

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M.K. Jackson has authored countless resumes, several essays, and numerous unfinished books including Baby’s First Exorcism, Testicular Manslaughter, and 100 Years of Mold and Mildew. Jackson has more degrees than a thermometer, all of them overstated, underearned, and equally useless; a Bachelor of

Dr. Matthew Huddleston spent most of his childhood in a small jungle village in the Democratic Republic of Congo (what was then called Zaire) while his father worked as a linguist to develop a writing system for the language of the Bali people. Returning to the US, he received a Masters in space

Dr. James Manning is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Manning specializes in CBT and has worked extensively with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. He holds post-graduate qualifications in both Clinical

Harker Jones is the author of the acclaimed, award-winning love story “Until September” and the tense young-adult thriller “Never Have I Ever.” His short thrillers “Cole & Colette” and “One-Hit Wonder” have been accepted into more than 60 film festivals combined, garnering several awards. He was

Hi, I'm Morag Higgins. I am passionate about writing and have in the past written articles for equestrian magazines (I am a horse trainer to trade). I have published several equestrian training books but my real passion is for fiction. My first published book was Bruja. The true story of my first

I am a 66 year old retired personal injury solicitor who has been writing for pleasure for at least 40 years. I am married with two daughters and live in the north east of England. My hobbies include travel, fellwalking and tennis.

Peter Cotton is a retired medical professor living on Dewees Island in South Carolina, writing books for young children about Fred the snake and his friends. He grew up in England where the first tale was conceived long ago as a bedtime story for his then young children about how (not) to cross the

I am a writer and tutor of creative writing for universities in the UK, and an older mum to a wonderful boy, age 12. We live in Portugal, way up in the mountains, and we have two ponies and a dog. Inspired by my son and our travels in our campervan, I am writing a series about a magic campervan

Elizabeth Conte is an award-winning author of literary romance and women’s fiction, bringing the depth, romance, and emotional resonance of 19th-century literature to today’s reader. She is the author of Life of Her, Finding Jane, and Chosen Mistress. Her poetry and short stories appear in

Breakfield is a 25+ year technology expert in security, networking, voice, and anything digital. He enjoys writing, studying World War II history, travel, and cultural exchanges. He’s also a fan of wine tastings, winemaking, Harley riding, cooking extravaganzas, and woodworking. Burkey is a 25+ year

Renee Bolla, a children's picture book author, seamlessly transitioned from the corporate world of fashion retail to crafting enchanting literary worlds that captivate young minds. Her self-published books, Finding Bunny and Imagine That (2022) and her latest release, The Truth About Stepmoms (2024)

Anthony Owens boasts a distinguished career, accumulating 20 years of active naval service, during which he garnered numerous accolades and awards. His military decorations include the Enlisted Aviation Specialist Insignia, Joint Service Commendation Medal, (2) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement

I am a UK citizen now living permanently in Petchabun, Thailand. I previously travelled extensively, worldwide, with my own export business and now write what I call 'feasible fiction' almost full time, specialising in novels with a strong international flavour, hard biological science fiction

Having taught in the LA public schools for thirty years, Morgan now writes about the people and places he has come to know in the course of his career. During the pandemic, he began writing Gone To Ground. At the same time, Los Angeles was going through a series of scandals involving public

Josje Weusten is a Dutch fiction author who writes in English and lives in Belgium. Josje holds a ​PhD in literary studies and is an alumna of Faber Academy ​London. Next to a writer, she is a senior lecturer in literature, poetry, and creative writing ​at Maastricht University, the most

Mikael Carlson is the multiple award-winning author of the Michael Bennit Series of political dramas, the Tierra Campos and Watchtower Thrillers, The America, Inc. futuristic dystopian saga, and his holiday novels, The Santa Trilogy. A retired veteran of the Rhode Island Army National Guard and

Jeremy Bruce Adams was born and raised in Ontario, Canada, where he lives with his wife Samantha and their two children. As a person of mixed Indo-Caribbean and European descent, Jeremy loves to write about heroes who learn to integrate the wisdom of different cultures. When he isn’t writing or

Greg is the author of several novels, published by Reed New Zealand or Time For a Story. Greg was the inaugural winner of the Katherine Mansfield Essay Prize in 2000, was Editor’s Pick in the Fabula Press 2024 Short Story Competition, and was long-listed in the Commonwealth Short Story Competition

Peggy Wirgau loves true stories from the past and writes through the eyes of history’s unsung heroines. Her first novel, The Stars in April, is based on the true story of a twelve-year-old Titanic survivor. The book is the recipient of several awards and honors, including a Starred Review from

Kate is a conservation ecologist from New Zealand with a passion for writing and storytelling. Over the past decade, she has worked in various environmental roles from contracting to consulting to research. She holds degrees in various aspects of the natural and physical sciences, and is currently

Born and raised in China, Tong Ge moved to Canada in the late 1980s as an international student. Since 2012, her poetry, prose, and short stories have appeared in both English and Chinese publications across North America, England, Mainland China, and Taiwan. Her debut novel, “The House Filler,” was

Lucy Appadoo is a prolific author who writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels about strong women who manage adversity with strength and heart. After a childhood spent reading and imagining escapist worlds, Lucy has put her imagination into stories. Her work as a rehabilitation

Donna Galanti is the children’s book author of the middle-grade Unicorn Island series, Joshua and the Lightning Road series, and Loon Cove Summer. She’s also the author of the paranormal suspense Element Trilogy for adults. She has lived in fun locations including England, her family-owned

Originally born in the UK, Sam Pearce grew up in Toronto Canada where she developed a fascination with art and design by leafing through the album covers of her father’s vinyl collection. Despite other passions for music, flying and animals coming and going, the love of design has never gone away

Lewis A. D'Ambra is an award winning author from South Wales and comes from a mixed Welsh and Italian background. Studying History at university, he went on to join the British army, whilst also studying for a Master’s degree in International Security and Development. Moving on from the army, Lewis

Writer, artist, librarian, herbalist and genealogist, Gail has written several family histories, short stories and her paranormal cozy mysteries series entitled, The Gallagher Girls Mysteries. After traveling the world as a military spouse, Gail now resides in Idaho with her husband and their

Charles Harris is a best-selling and award-nominated author, award-winning film-maker, martial arts black belt and freelance journalist. He is also qualified in Ericksonian Hypnosis and is fascinated by the twists and turns of the psychology of amnesia. Semi-finalist: Author Nation Story Wars 2024

I'm a rom com author based in the West Midlands. I love creating characters you can empathise with and crafting stories that you can't put down. When I'm not writing, I'm a photographer and artist, and I live with my husband, my two children and a beautiful but demanding cat.

In 2009, Barry Finlay went up a mountain as an accountant and came down as a philanthropist. After over thirty years in various financial roles with the Canadian federal government, he took his life in a different direction and climbed Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro at age 60 with his son Chris. The