Book Award 2022

A contemplation on the intrinsic connection that we have with each other and with the world around us.

Embolden is a soulful collection of poems, broken into five sections, according to different aspects of our lives that we draw inspiration from.

A dive into the cycles that create the ebbs and flows in our experiences, the highs and lows, and the ever-changing quality of our lives.
Embrace is a heart-warming collection of poems that delves into the circular patterns of our lives. It is divided into 12 sections that consider our life stages.

A peek into the physical experiences that anchor us, the emotions that rise within, and the ultimate connection we make with the wisdom of all there is.
Embody is a rousing collection of poems exploring the common theme of healing, organized in the form of the seven chakras.

Milly became a widow at 26, she isn't okay but she looks it online. Sick of all the pretence, Milly creates Mizzennial, a new channel inspired by the straight-talking magazines of her childhood. But even here, she still can't quite admit how lonely she really is. Funny, tender and heart-wrenching.

M. M. De Voe (an award-winning writer and parent and founder of the literary nonprofit, Pen Parentis) weaves the true experiences of 200+ famous authors who also have kids to inspire emerging writers to overcome parent-stereotypes, manage the chaos, and succeed in their own creative careers.

Three stories.
Pandora-X2N4: Every time the siren sounds, you must look at what happens beyond the door through a peephole, never look away.
Justice Integrated: In the near future criminals are sentenced through a social app.
Alien Invasion: A cruel alien invader devastates a village’s quiet life

Deanna Carter thought she'd married for love, only to find herself in an abusive marriage. She leaves only to find herself falling for someone else. Is love enough to overcome their own issues?

Fires, Floods, and Taxicabs: Taking a Bite Out of Big Apple Bureaucracy offers a complete kit of effective tools for your projects, programs, and initiatives. Jeff spent twelve years inside New York City government, facing setbacks, slowdowns, and outright knockouts. Now he shares the tricks and met

Jennifer Monahan leaves her well-paying job in San Francisco and moves into a one-room thatched roof hut in the Guatemalan jungle. Connecting with locals and shamans, she ultimately faces down some of the greatest losses and long-buried pain in her life.

The Maids of Biddenden is inspired by the real-life story of conjoined twins Mary and Eliza Chulkhurst, born in 1100 into a wealthy family from a small Kent village.

When there are no known medical solutions, and/or limited access to healthcare due to poverty or the world situation, Susan wants YOU to know that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever, so spiritual healing is still available.

When Trina suddenly loses her best friend she is forced to move home. The journey from Northern to Southern California would put her and her four dogs in extreme danger. But, along the way she would rekindle old friendships and find love in a most unusual way.

The reality is Whites presently own over 95% of the farmland in the U.S., due to the historic misappropriation of tribal lands and the exploitation of enslaved African labor. As Europeans strategically immigrated and implemented English common law into U.S. governance, economic turmoil followed.

Blood Relations is about an alien who finds himself marooned on Earth with no memory of his past. He's not a vampire in the classic sense, but his diet does require blood - particularly female blood. The story begins as his ship arrives at Earth, his new home just before it is ambushed.

Blood Relations is about an alien who finds himself marooned on Earth with no memory of his past. He's not a vampire in the classic sense, but his diet does require blood - particularly female blood. The story begins as his ship arrives at Earth, his new home just before it is ambushed.

The action begins when grandmother, Cheri, and her new husband are left in charge of 12-year-old twins who live in a 16th century Chateau. While the parents are away at a wine competition, a 15th century Spanish ghost appears causing fear and panic. 'Code Blue' is put into action.

Being trained as a warrior is all Fale ever wanted, but when she starts having visions, evil forces threaten all the lives she loves. Now Fale must fight the wizards, learn her hidden history, and find a machine to save them, all while falling head over heels for her handsome biomechanical roommate.

Book is about a slobbery French Mastiff who lives on a horse ranch in California. When he is not sleeping or mooching bacon from the neighbor's ranch he is spending his time patrolling the two ranches with his son, Lucas. Always keeping a watchful eye on his humans and four-legged friends.

At the dawn of civilization, the daughter of Sargon the Great and high priestess of the Sumerian city of Ur leaves the ivory tower of the priesthood and rises to unforeseen challenges. She faces down the king. The event has its consequences. The story of the first literary person in history.

A beautifully illustrated and inspiring book that teaches children about purpose and exploring the unique path and place they each have in this world. Promoting diversity and inclusion, this book shows that every child, regardless of their culture, skin color or body ability, has a special purpose.