Book Award 2022

Browse through these submissions for the Page Turner Book Award 2022. This is an international writing contest for published authors to showcase their books.

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"Love, Loss and Little White Lies" by India Rigg
Genre: Women's Fiction

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.

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"Book and Baby" by MMDeVoe De Voe
Genre: Non-Fiction

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.

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"Pandora-X2\N4 and other short stories" by MicBen Benassi
Genre: Short Stories

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

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"The Greatest Love" by Leanne Warr Warr
Genre: Women's Fiction

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, by Jeffrey D. Roth, Orange Cover with Yellow and White Lettering Overtop a Light Gray Map of New York City
"Fires, Floods, and Taxicabs" by jeffreydroth Roth
Genre: Non-Fiction

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

The Maids of Biddenden. One shared body. Two separate minds.
"The Maids of Biddenden" by GD Harper Harper
Genre: Historical Fiction

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.

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"SPIRITUAL HEALING When there are no known medical solutions, dare to believe all things are possible for JESUS, the Great Physician" by Susan Hopkins Hopkins
Genre: Christian

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.

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"Going Home, Trina and her Dogs" by LaVonne Johnson
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

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.

Blood Relations
"Blood Relations" by GlennStevens Stevens
Genre: Sci-Fi

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
"Blood Relations" by GlennStevens Stevens
Genre: Paranormal & Supernatural

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.

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"Ghost in the Dungeon" by LaVonne Johnson
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

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.

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"Princess of the Blood Mages" by Jennifer Haskin
Genre: Young Adult

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.

Beautiful depiction of a large FrenchMastiff with a very serious expression on his face while he is looking at a horse.
"King Louis Roland the Dogue de Bordeaux" by LaVonne Johnson
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

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.

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"Why Am I Here? A Child's Book About Purpose" by Naomi V. Dunse… Dunsen-White
Genre: Childrens Picture Books

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.