Barney the Lopsided Mule
Honorable Mention
2017 New York Book Festival

Liz Hughey & Son Barney stars as the lead character in Hughey & Son’s first in a series of children’s books, educating on mules and pack animals, published March 2017.  Illustrated by Bonnie Shields, ‘The Mule Artist’, Barney the Lopsided Mule will make children and parent’s grin and laugh with his tall, wide ears, and lopsided saddle. …

Growing Up Twice: Shaping a Future by Reliving My Past
Winner
2017 New York Book Festival

Aaron Kirk Douglas gay man mentors a troubled Latino boy in this dramatic memoir. “…raw, honest, and inspirational…” – Clarion Reviews “…hard to walk away from.” — Kirkus Reviews “…his writing is stellar, his narrative voice compelling, and his story filled with emotional depth.” – Readers’ Favorite Winner: LGBT Non-Fiction, SF Book Festival (2017)

The Dynamics of Global Leadership
Winner
2017 Green Book Festival

Scott Friedman The more truthful we are with our self about the difference we make, the stronger we get and the more our impact grows. The point of this book is to further our acceptance and growth of our global leadership.

One Chance, One Moment: Book One –
The Mandy Story
Winner
2017 Beach Book Festival

Judith Ann Kohnen Intriguing and heartwarming, this multi award-winning romantic comedy/drama is packed with humor, drama, and adventure. Sometimes shocking, at times gripping, and often times very funny, you are sure to grow to love the characters deeply by the end of the novel.

L’inventore della dimenticanza
Honorable Mention
2017 New York Book Festival

PIERLUIGI PANZA A sophisticated, historical thrillerwith fascinating ingredients: the setting I nGermany during the clashes between the Catholics and the Lutherans, the fabulous Rosicrucians of Johannes Valentinus Andreae, the secret plots, the power games and the alchemic utopias recalling Frances Yates’extraordinary studies. Starting with just the fewclues left by Brux, Panza reconstructs the life of…

Ali-Mama, A Feral Cat’s Tale
Winner
2016 Animals animals animals Book Festival

Nancy Karas Markof One day Nancy Karas Markoff saw a beautiful creature saunter across her property, giving her the unique opportunity to witness firsthand the life of a feral cat. The experience affected her so deeply by the lessons learned that she was inspired to put pen to paper.

Zipline to Success
Winner
2017 San Francisco Book Festival

Claudia Newcorn Transform your marketing from so-so to spectacular! The proven Zipline to Success system has helped hundreds of companies, from start-ups to established, zip over roadblocks, avoid costly mistakes, and accelerate success. Discover smart, practical and easy-to-use strategies and tactics to fast-track your marketing and gain the competitive edge. Amazon bestseller!

My First Home
Honorable Mention
2017 San Francisco Book Festival

Shashank Shekhar My First Home is an Amazon.com #1 best-seller which advises future homeowners on how to buy their first home. The book was featured on Times Square, NYC and has received rave reviews from critics and readers.

The Indian
Winner
2017 The Great Soutwest Book Festival

Barry Kienzle Sensational story of two young menapproaching adulthood and the challenges of the oncoming WWII. George and Schmitty encounter an old man with an antique motorcycle which seems to invoke the spirit of its previous owner. They both make life-changing decisions which they will carry with them forever.

DEAD SECRETS – A Jack Mango Murder Mystery
Honorable Mention
2017 Los Angeles Book Festival

L. A. Toth Set along California’s central coast, Serrano Police Chief Jack Mango races to capture murder suspects before they kill again. A page-turner combining intrigue and suspense with subliminal themes of love, death, and redemption. Best way to keep a secret – make it a dead secret.