L.A. a La Cart
Runner-up,
2014 Paris Book Festival

Author:Richard Asperger L.A. a la Cart expresses the poetic emotion of homelessness through images and words that stir the soul. A revealing first-person perspective combining heart wrenching photographs and thought provoking poetry that captures the very essence of the human experience at its most desperate. An insightful snapshot of society’s less fortunate; L.A. a la…

Ameera Unveiled
Honorable Mention,
2014 Beach Book Festival

Author: Kathleen Varn Struggling with paralyzing stage fright and searching for the deeper root of her fears, Kat feverishly seeks a way to release Ameera, her inner dance queen. Available on Amazon. Can also be found on the series website at: www.alphawolfseries.com

Did I Die? Managing the Mayhem of Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Guide to Peace and Quality of Life
Honorable Mention,
2014 New York Book Festival

Authors: Glenn and Gail Matthews Book written while my husband was battling Alzheimer’s and I was the major caregiver. He wanted to bring attention to the disease and to help those with it and those caring for someone to live peace and quality of life. There are 5 million in the US with the disease…

The United States of Theocracy
Honorable Mention,
2014 Hollywood Book Festival

Author: Janet K. Humphreys, Ph.D. The Christian Taliban assault on women is based on the belief that women must be controlled and subjected to the authority of men. As a divorced, educated woman, Dr. Humphreys was targeted by the Christian Taliban while working as a prison psychologist. This follows her path to self-awareness and understanding.

Demon’s Prize
Honorable Mention,
2014 Hollywood Book Festival

Author: Jennifer Maimone Thrilling and sensational! Demon’sPrize is a refreshing and captivating new take on the world of paranormal as we know it. Demon’s Prize is the 1st book of the supernatural series called Alpha Wolf Series, written by Jennifer Maimone. Available on Amazon. Can also be found on the series website at: www.alphawolfseries.com

Burning Sapphires
Honorable Mention,
2014 Hollywood Book Festival

Author: Suresh K Goswami It is a story of one of civilization’s most important crossroads, in which the trail of tears are Burning Sapphires the learned, courageous and indomitable heroine picks to pay the price for the impoverished people of Kashmir (India) who are held hostage by fear, misunderstanding and historical violence.

Lamb of Legacy: A Child’s Survival in Hitler’s Berlin
Winner,
2014 Hollywood Book Festival

Author: Edeltraud Fellendorf A Child’s Survival in Hitler’s Berlin is the beautifully honest and haunting true story of Edeltraud Fellendorf’s childhood in Silesia and adolescent years in Berlin, Germany, where she was raised in the shadow of Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich, the madness of World War 2, and the years that followed. See book website…

A Predisposition for Grit
Honorable Mention,
2014 Hollywood Book Festival

Author: Stephen J. LoPorcaro The specialized profession of engineer-diving is little known outside of the engineering and commercial diving industries. As licensed professional engineers and certified commercial divers, its consultants routinely combine both engineering and commercial diving skills to inspect submerged waterfront structures worldwide. In A Predisposition for Grit, author Stephen J. LoPorcaro provides insight…

Forbidden Child
Honorable Mention,
2014 Hollywood Book Festival

Author: James Aiello Sensational and compelling! Forbidden Child grabs a hold of your mind and heart and won’t let go. Forbidden Child catapults readers into the twenty-first century with a powerful look at some of the most sensational events of our time. Energetic and fast paced, Forbidden Child takes readers behind the scenes to rub…

Magic in the Sea
Honorable Mention,
2014 Hollywood Book Festival

Author: Amanda Russo In a magical land under the sea, Sally the Seahorse is scared to learn that sharks are trying to take over the ocean. She refuses to let this happen and asks Ody the Octopus to help her make a plan. Together, with other creatures from the sea, they go on a mission…