SHOT DOWN
Honorable Mention,
2014 Southern California Book Festival

Steve Snyder SHOT DOWN tells the extraordinary story of the events leading up to and after the B-17 Susan Ruth was shot out of the sky by German fighters. Of the ten man crew, some died, some ended up in prison camps, and some evaded capture with the help of Belgian underground.

Montpelier Tomorrow
Honorable Mention,
2014 Southern California Book Festival

Marylee MacDonald A mid-life mom, Colleen Gallagher would do anything to protect her children. When her daughter’s husband falls ill with ALS, Colleen moves in, juggling the multiple roles of grandma, cook, and caregiver, only to discover that even her superhuman efforts can’t fix what’s wrong.

The Grieving Parent’s Book of Hope
Honorable Mention,
2014 Great Midwest
Book Festival

Author: Norma Sawyers-Kurz The Great Midwest Book Festival 2014 Place in Competition: Honorable Mention Book Blurb: In THE GRIEVING PARENT’S BOOK OF HOPE, Norma Sawyers-Kurz shares her own story of how she survived the loss of her 15-year-old daughter Karen in a tragic accident and provides insights on ways that other bereaved parents can cope…

The Light On His Feet
Runner-up,
2014 Great Midwest
Book Festival

Author: Calder Lowe Lowe’s protagonists, while blindsided by life events, invariably triumph over their adversities with grace, fierceness, or wit. Available on Amazon. Can also be found on the publisher’s website at: www.dragonflypress-ca.com

Cosmosis
Winner,
2014 Southern California Book Festival

Author: Thomas Pryce As means to what to expect, an analogy. Think old school drive-in—a sci-fi double feature with preview and cartoon. Two novellas—War Torn and Bad Trip—will lead, followed by White Light, a short. And serving as bonus cartoon—General Maps. Grab your popcorn, and enjoy a Cosmosis night

The Picture Kills
Honorable Mention,
2014 Southern California Book Festival

Author: Ian Bull An Army Ranger becomes a Hollywood paparazzo, but his past comes back to haunt him when his photos put an actress in danger. This fast-paced thriller starts in celebrity obsessed Hollywood and climaxes in the remote cays of the Bahamas.

Mateguas Island: A Novel of Terror and Suspense
Honorable Mention,
2014 Halloween Book Festival

Author: Linda Watkins On a remote island, a troubled family is trying make a fresh start. But perils await them as they confront the dark secrets hidden deep within Mateguas Island. “Any who like horror stories and gothic fiction will find Mateguas Island an exceptional read.” ~ D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review

The Lion Trees (Books 1 and 2)
Honorable Mention,
2014 Great Midwest
Book Festival

Author: Owen Thomas What if survival required you to unlearn who you are? How far would you fall to save yourself? The Johns family is unraveling—sometimes happiness is a long way down. “[FIVE STARS]… [W]onderful… worth every minute.” —Pacific Book Reviews. “[A] cerebral page turner…a powerful and promising debut.” —Kirkus Reviews

Abby’s Road
Honorable Mention,
2014 Great Midwest
Book Festival

Author: Michael Curry Abby’s Road leads from infertility treatments to adoption; told with (sometimes) gentle humor from the perspective of a nerdy husband and his loving and understanding wife, who prepare their house, their family and themselves; and then wait for their daughter to be born a thousand miles from home.

Revelation
Honorable Mention,
2014 Southern California Book Festival

Author: MJ Mancini Murder, intrigue, betrayal, and the holy church are twisted together in this spiralling epic to save the most important person in modern history. In a high-stakes chase throughout Europe, intertwined with centuries old secrets, ancient societies and modern day peril, a father is forced to protect his daughter from the Cavalieri di…