Khuda Buksh: The Pioneer of Life Insurance in Bangladesh
Winner
2025 Southern California Book Festival

Muhammad Rahim A riveting tale of Khuda Buksh, the visionary who transformed life insurance across India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Overcoming cultural barriers, he revolutionized the industry through innovative strategies, compassion, and unwavering dedication to serving humanity.

A Touch Unexpected
Honorable mention
2025 Southern California Book Festival

A.L. Rivers Come her twenty-second birthday, Rosalind Carver will finally be freed from her enchantment, and no longer will she have to avoid the opposite sex. Coincidentally, Jonathan Rashford, one of the only men she’s ever felt comfortable around, has returned home. Upon their reunion, sparks fly in more ways than one.

Faith, Cancer, God’s Miracle
Honorable mention
2025 Southern California Book Festival

Ray Scott Ray Scott an ordinary man healed of a Stage 4 Colon Cancer while praying for a 5-week-old baby in 1994. Second half of God’s Miracle is the past 30 years lived

Pain, Pumpernickel & Profound Forgiveness
Honorable mention
2025 Southern California Book Festival

Rosanne D’Ausilio PhD ROSANNE D’AUSILIO, Ph.D., an industrial psychologist, consultant, best-selling author, executive coach, customer service expert, and President of Human Technologies Global. Known as ‘the practical champion of the human’ in a high-tech world, she authors 16 non-fiction books. This is Rosanne’s first memoir–A very different genre. Learn more at https://www.drrosanne.com

21 Tattoos
Honorable mention
2025 Southern California Book Festival

Monica Broussard What if your deepest, darkest fears were inked on your skin for the world to see? Famous plastic surgeon Derek Hollinger has it all: money, success, luxury cars, and an L.A. penthouse near the beach. Who cares if he has no friends or lovers? He doesn’t need anyone. But Derek’s seemingly perfect life…

I Forgave You
Honorable mention
2025 Southern California Book Festival

Natia Khaduri This is my first novel that is also based on a true story, and it is the most sensitive novel for me.

Educational Disobedience
Honorable mention
2025 Southern California Book Festival

Dr. Annise Mabry A powerful, award-winning memoir of resilience and revolution. Dr. Annise Mabry’s journey from frustration to fearless advocacy reshapes the possibilities of education. Discover how one mother’s determination created a local change that became a national movement, proving the courage to defy norms can change lives forever.

The Heart of Bhagavad Gita:
Winner
2025 Southern California Book Festival

Rajeev Kurapati “The Heart of Bhagavad Gita” delves deep into the dialogues between Arjuna and Krishna, offering more than just a retelling of their exchanges. Each chapter explores the philosophical, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of Arjuna’s inquiries, unraveling the layers of wisdom that the Bhagavad Gita holds. Through Arjuna’s perspective, the book brings these teachings…

The Intruder’s Visions
Honorable mention
2024 New England Book Festival

Gary M Lang Written by a longtime trial lawyer, the novel explores the topics of homelessness, alcoholism and family secrets within the context of a medical malpractice case.

A Soldier’s Burden
Honorable mention
2024 New England Book Festival

Natia Khaduri This novel has won an international book award. It is also a finalist in many competitions. So I want to expand the scope and have it read by as many people as possible. Because it is based on a true story and it is very emotional.