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.

cover of Experience Thinking book
"Experience Thinking: Creating Connected Experiences" by teddevg van Gelderen
Genre: Non-Fiction

The Experience Matters
Experiences are vital, and are the answer to such questions as: How do I engage my audience? Will my customer ever become a user? How can I move my user into the category of loyal client?

Cover Art for the Surprise Restaurant Manager
"The Surprise Restaurant Manager" by KenMcGarrie McGarrie
Genre: Non-Fiction

Surprise – you’re in charge now! Steady money and new opportunities awaited as you moved up from server or bartender to front-of-house manager. But too often, restaurant management find themselves leading with minimal training, a ton of responsibilities, and no clue how to improve.

The image shows four of the main characters in my book. Three vampires (Fabien, Stefan and Laurent) along with Jack who is a human.
"The Darkest Gift" by Lenthewriter Handeland
Genre: Horror

Jack, who struggles with his own sexual identity meets incredibly mysterious Laurent Richelieu, he thinks his stroke of bad luck with men and women has come to an end. Or is it the beginning of a nightmare? As the two begin their courtship-Jack encounters horrifying experiences involving vampirism.

A silhouette of distant blue mountains under a mystic orange sunset.
"A Woodland Tale: Concerning How National Parks Came to Be" by Joseph Posner
Genre: Fantasy

An unforgettably unique adventure set amidst the beauty of the American national parks. Follow the tale of the Huckleberry King, Hyperion the world's tallest tree, Goji, and others as they cause a turn of events that will inspire a love for God and creation that changes the Outdoors forever.

A silhouette of distant blue mountains under a mystic orange sunset.
"A Woodland Tale: Concerning How National Parks Came to Be" by Joseph Posner
Genre: Fantasy

An unforgettably unique adventure set amidst the beauty of the American national parks. Follow the tale of the Huckleberry King, Hyperion the world's tallest tree, Goji, and others as they cause a turn of events that will inspire a love for God and creation that changes the Outdoors forever.

A silhouette of distant blue mountains under a mystic orange sunset.
"A Woodland Tale: Concerning How National Parks Came to Be" by Joseph Posner
Genre: Christian

An unforgettably unique adventure set amidst the beauty of the American national parks. Follow the tale of the Huckleberry King, Hyperion the world's tallest tree, Goji, and others as they cause a turn of events that will inspire a love for God and creation that changes the Outdoors forever.

Image of Petra, Jordan
"Conversations with the Goddess: Encounter at Petra, Place of Power" by Dorothy Atalla Atalla
Genre: Non-Fiction

"Conversations" weaves threads of women as agents for planetary evolution, restoration of ancient women's mysteries, with woman's innate spiritual power. The Presence corrects misperceptions about the nature of the Great Goddess, offers a path to balance our masculine and feminine selves.

Pine wreath with 2 children's profiles and Fort Eli in the center
"Life in the Neck Advent of Christmas" by Diane Davies
Genre: Childrens Picture Books

Learn the meaning of advent in a simple gentle way on the porch of Fort Eli. Two children celebrate Christmas with an advent wreath, lanterns for candles, Bible verses and a manger explaining the significance of each as they move forward bringing His light into the world.

Grandma and Jeannie Ann holding hands and walking away
"Jeannie Ann's Grandma Has Breast Cancer" by Diane Davies
Genre: Childrens Picture Books

How do I tell my children about my breast cancer? Where do I go to find help in doing this in the right way? How do I involve my child in my journey? Written with honesty, love, and understanding this book shares with you a way to start the “I have cancer” conversation with young children.

Grandma and Jeannie Ann holding hands and walking away
"Jeannie Ann's Grandma Has Breast Cancer" by Diane Davies
Genre: Childrens Picture Books

How do I tell my children about my breast cancer? Where do I go to find help in doing this in the right way? How do I involve my child in my journey? Written with honesty, love, and understanding this book shares with you a way to start the “I have cancer” conversation with young children.

Pine wreath with 2 children's profiles and Fort Eli in the center
"Life in the Neck Advent of Christmas" by Diane Davies
Genre: Childrens Picture Books

Learn the meaning of advent in a simple gentle way on the porch of Fort Eli. Two children celebrate Christmas with an advent wreath, lanterns for candles, Bible verses and a manger explaining the significance of each as they move forward bringing His light into the world.

Pine wreath with 2 children's profiles and Fort Eli in the center
"Life in the Neck Advent of Christmas" by Diane Davies
Genre: Childrens Picture Books

Learn the meaning of advent in a simple gentle way on the porch of Fort Eli. Two children celebrate Christmas with an advent wreath, lanterns for candles, Bible verses and a manger explaining the significance of each as they move forward bringing His light into the world.

Eli with large hat and 3 squirrels on his hat and shoulder.
"Life in the Neck Squirrel Trouble" by Diane Davies
Genre: Childrens Picture Books

Squirrel Trouble introduces Fort Eli into the Neck. Mischievous squirrels Chatter, Whistle, and Squeak take over as the nuts, acorns, and pinecones pile up inside. Eli realizes he’s going to have to get creative to get them out. Will his plan work, or will the squirrels win?

Eli with large hat and 3 squirrels on his hat and shoulder.
"Life in the Neck Squirrel Trouble" by Diane Davies
Genre: Childrens Picture Books

Squirrel Trouble introduces Fort Eli into the Neck. Mischievous squirrels Chatter, Whistle, and Squeak take over as the nuts, acorns, and pinecones pile up inside. Eli realizes he’s going to have to get creative to get them out. Will his plan work, or will the squirrels win?

Eli with large hat and 3 squirrels on his hat and shoulder.
"Life in the Neck Squirrel Trouble" by Diane Davies
Genre: Childrens Picture Books

Squirrel Trouble introduces Fort Eli into the Neck. Mischievous squirrels Chatter, Whistle, and Squeak take over the fort as the nuts, acorns, and pinecones pile up inside. Eli realizes he’s going to have to get creative to get them out. Will his plan work, or will the squirrels win?

Loving the Enemy building bridges in a time of war by Andy March - the 2 main characters and Dresden in the background.
"Loving the Enemy - building bridges in a time of war" by Andy March
Genre: Memoir

Brilliant King's scholar, Fred Clayton, leaves the comfort of the halls of Cambridge at the beginning of the Nazi era to discover first-hand what life must be like to live under the despotic regime. Arriving in Dresden, he develops a friendship with a German family that will change his life.

The image is of a woman's face, partially covered with red roses, against a dark seascape.
"Fairest Creatures" by Karen Taylor
Genre: Crime

LOOKS TO DIE FOR. A serial killer’s dark obsession with the preservation of beauty sees him return to stalk the streets of Penzance in the summer of 2019. It’s 23 years since his first victims went missing, setting DI Brandon Hammett on the hunt for the Sleeping Beauty Killer.