Walk in Bethel
Honorable mention
2015 Amsterdam Book Festival

Author: Rose Mary Stiffin Walk in Bethel, Rose Mary Stiffin’s first novel, is a testimony to her southern roots. She deftly weaves three families together for five generations and tells their stories with intimacy but unfailing honesty. This novel is worthy of a place in the annals of great literature, because it is.

My Extraordinary Life
Honorable mention
2015 Amsterdam Book Festival

Author: Monica Sucha Vickers Story of my life as a congenitaltriple amputee growing up in an able-bodied world.Mine was an ordinary life growing up in thenMidwest, yet the more I wrote about my life, themore I realized the challenges I faced andovercame. Many have called my life extraordinary.

Devil Dolphins of Silver Lagoon and Other Stories
Runner-up
2015 Pacific Rim Book Festival

Author: Michael Bennett From the sailing whales of Patagonia to the neurotic attack dolphins of Brazil, a behind-the-scenes view of the making of many of Flip Nicklin’s National Geographic magazine stories of the last few decades (and other assorted craziness). If you appreciate the beautiful photos of whales and dolphins that appear in your books…

Who’s A&& Is That?
Honorable mention
2015 Pacific Rim Book Festival

Author: Marylu Zuk Whose A&& Is That? gives every woman permission to relax her abs, exhale and laugh at what we rarely see – our own backsides! A humorous storybook filled with whimsical illustrations and witty rhyme offers hopeful reassurance that we are indeed perfect regardless of the size or shape of our buns.

The Wrong Side of Memphis
Runner-up
2015 Pacific Rim Book Festival

Author: Claire Applewhite Dead bodies start to outnumber thetenants of a seedy apartment building in thissprightly mystery. Applewhite writes with a keen eye for setting andan ear for punchy dialogue. She does a fine job… An entertaining, atmospheric read. Kirkus Reviews

Sighing Woman Tea
Winner
2015 Pacific Rim Book Festival

Author: Mark Daniel Seiler What is it about tea that captures our imagination? “Truth lies in a bowl of tea.” –Nambo Sokei Rare teas sell at auction for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and the finest teas in the world are grown on the tiny island of Viridis. When an ounce of tea is worth…

Christmas in Heaven
Honorable mention
2015 Pacific Rim Book Festival

Author: Cecelia Leeman Christmas in Heaven, a true and inspiring story of the tragic and unexpected death of my child on Christmas Eve & the journey of my struggles, suffering, miracles & healing.

Anatomy of Healing and Wellness
Honorable mention
2015 Los Angeles Book Festival

Author: Sheila Z Stirling PhD 268 full color pages of cutting edge Holistic Healing to Wellness information. A resource for anyone wanting a vibrant life. From physical, science, emotional, using foods as medicines as well as specific herbs and teas. How to stay “30 till you’re 90”. Amazing wealth of information.

Vanilla Milk: a memoir told in poems
Honorable mention
2015 Los Angeles Book Festival

Author: Chanel Brenner Vanilla Milk focuses on a mother’sand family response to the sudden death of theauthor’s six-year-old son. Characterized by unsparing honesty, clarity, and restraint, thepoems explore the limits inherent in“recovering” from the grief of losing a child, and the need to continue experiencing joy.

A Tangeled Web
Runner-up
2015 Pacific Rim Book Festival

Author: M.P. Zarrella A Tangeled Web is a hopeful dystopia. The main character, Annelise, loved the outdoors, animals, and art. But the world around her was changing. Laws restricted pet ownership. Then, as technology accelerated, gardens and landscape were outlawed. Things were changing Annelise and her friends secretly planed something big….very big.